Jeff Mordock

Biden bucks ‘Scranton Joe’ persona with series of glitzy fundraisers with A-listers

President Biden kicked off a series of high-dollar campaign events with A-list celebrities on Tuesday as he traveled to Boston for a fundraising concert headlined by pop singer James Taylor, with tickets selling for roughly $7,500 a seat.

December 5, 2023

Biden tells donors: ‘If Trump wasn’t running I’m not sure I’d be running’

President Biden suggested Tuesday that he would not have sought a second term in office had former President Donald Trump not launched his own campaign to return to the White House.

December 5, 2023

White House says Speaker Johnson flip-flopped on formal impeachment inquiry

The White House on Monday called Speaker Mike Johnson a flip-flopper for his plan to hold a vote to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

December 4, 2023

Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly ends White House press briefing after reporter outburst

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly ended the daily press briefing Thursday after being repeatedly interrupted by Today News Africa correspondent Simon Ateba.

November 30, 2023

Biden draws criticism for joking that he could ‘blow up the world’

President Biden's cringeworthy joke about nuclear bombs fell flat Wednesday, drawing sharp online criticism for his awkward attempt at humor.

November 29, 2023

Biden takes aim at Rep. Boebert during visit to her Colorado district

President Biden on Wednesday took aim at Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert during a visit to her Colorado district, blasting her efforts to repeal his climate, tax and healthcare bill.

November 29, 2023

Crises burden Biden as voters seek fixes; luck vs. policies to blame for wars, migrants, money woes

For a man who vowed to bring stability to the White House after four years of Trumpian tumult, President Biden is facing a staggering number of crises, testing his ability to deliver on the quiet competence he promised.

November 28, 2023

Disappointed Black voters pull support, imperil Biden reelection

Black voters say President Biden has abandoned his pledge to always have their backs and are threatening to withhold their support in 2024, and some are even drifting toward former President Donald Trump.

November 27, 2023

White House refuses to say if Biden apologized for questioning Hamas on death toll

The White House declined Monday to say whether President Biden apologized to prominent Muslim-American leaders for publicly questioning the Palestinian death toll reported by a Hamas-controlled organization.

November 27, 2023

Biden spends 81st birthday stumbling through annual turkey-pardon ceremony

President Biden spent his 81st birthday struggling through an abbreviated turkey pardon ceremony in which he botched his only joke.

November 20, 2023

Biden a year older and politically weaker; birthday highlights worries over physical, mental fitness

President Biden, already the nation's oldest president, turns 81 on Monday but the White House is keeping the festivities low-key amid widespread concerns about his advanced age.

November 17, 2023

White House lashes out at Elon Musk, says he promoted ‘antisemitic and racist hate’

The White House blasted Elon Musk for promoting "antisemitic and racist hate" after the Tesla CEO and X owner endorsed a social media post accusing Jewish people of pushing "hatred against whites."

November 17, 2023

Biden calls DNC, says ‘take care of each other’ after pro-Palestinian riot at party headquarters

President Biden on Thursday called into a Democratic National Committee meeting to express his appreciation to staffers after pro-Palestinian protesters rioted and fought with police outside the party's headquarters in Washington.

November 16, 2023

Hamas committing ‘war crime’ by operating in Gaza hospital, Biden says

President Biden said Wednesday that Hamas was committing a "war crime" by using Gaza's largest hospital, Al Shifa, to run its military operations and to store weapons.

November 15, 2023

Biden, Xi stress communication to thaw tensions between U.S., China

President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met face-to-face Wednesday after a year of silence between them in a bid to reduce tensions and improve lines of communication after months of friction between the two superpowers.

November 15, 2023

Xi tells Biden U.S.-China relations never ‘smooth sailing’ but they must work together

President Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping each underscored the need for communications between the two nuclear superpowers at their meeting on Wednesday, which was the first time they've spoken in over a year.

November 15, 2023

Biden’s pro-Israel stance irks young voter base; liberals warn of depressed turnout in 2024 election

President Biden's staunchly pro-Israel stance has turned off young voters who increasingly side with Palestinians in the Middle East conflict and now threaten to make Mr. Biden pay at the ballot box next year.

November 14, 2023

D.C. crime hits home of Biden kin; Secret Service fires at car thieves near granddaughter’s house

Crime and carjackings are getting so bad in Washington that even President Biden's granddaughter and her security detail have been caught up in the danger.

November 13, 2023

White House ducks question about suspected car theft at Naomi Biden’s home: ‘Personal information’

The White House on Monday dodged questions about why Secret Service agents protecting President Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, opened fire on three people attempting to break into a Secret Service vehicle in Washington.

November 13, 2023

Biden seeks UAW endorsement during visit to Illinois EV-battery plant

President Biden again flashed his pro-union credentials during a speech Thursday to members of the United Auto Workers, one of the few major unions not to have endorsed his re-election bid.

November 9, 2023