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Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office on Wednesday night

President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the White House announced.
CBS News - 6d
One-quarter in new poll say Biden was 'good' or 'great' president

Only one-quarter of Americans said President Biden was a “good” or “great” president, getting lower approval numbers than President-elect Trump at the end of his first term and former President ...
The Hill - 6d
Joe Biden hails Jimmy Carter’s character in eulogy at memorial service celebrating former president’s long life – latest updates

President speaks as thousands gather for former president’s funeral service at Washington national cathedral before he is laid to rest in Georgia. Members of the military have carried Jimmy ...
The Guardian - Jan. 9
Joe Biden speaks for a vanishing age in eulogy praising Jimmy Carter’s decency

Memorial service heard of humility and integrity amid a hyper-partisan, smash-mouth political landscape of 2025. Biden hails Carter’s strength of character in eulogy Jimmy Carter funeral: in ...
The Guardian - Jan. 9
Live coverage: Biden honors Carter, as Trump, former presidents gather for funeral

The nation paid its respects to former President Carter on Thursday, with five presidents gathered at Washington National Cathedral for his funeral service. President-elect Trump joined by ...
The Hill - Jan. 9
President Biden eulogizes former President Jimmy Carter

President Biden spoke of Jimmy Carter's character and friendship as he eulogized the former president Thursday at the National Cathedral. See the president's full remarks.
CBS News - Jan. 9
L.A. wildfires spread and Jimmy Carter funeral: Morning Rundown

The Palisades Fire becomes the most destructive in L.A. history as firefighters battle blazes across the city.
NBC News - Jan. 9
Oscar award voting and nominations delayed by Los Angeles County fires

The Oscar voting nomination process and nominations announcements have been pushed back by two days due to the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County.
CBS News - Jan. 9
Biden aides express optimism about Gaza ceasefire negotiations

President Joe Biden aides are once again expressing hope that Israel and Hamas could be close to reaching a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by the terrorist group.
NBC News - Jan. 9
Will Trump's presidency help ceasefire negotiations and humanitarian crisis in Gaza?

The bodies of two Israeli hostages, believed to be a father and son, have been found, though officials are still working to confirm their identities. The discovery comes as families of hostages in ...
NBC News - Jan. 9
Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires

In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.
Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8
President Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather

Mr. Biden said his eldest granddaughter, Naomi, gave birth to a baby boy in California.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
President Biden says he will become a great-grandfather today

President Biden said he is set to become a great-grandfather on Wednesday with the birth of his eldest granddaughter's first child.
CBS News - Jan. 8
Los Angeles wildfires rage uncontrolled and Trump's Greenland ambitions: Morning Rundown

“Unprecedented’’ wildfires are spreading in the Los Angeles area, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.
NBC News - Jan. 8
Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden

The meeting was part of Mr. González’s international tour to drum up support for Venezuela’s opposition.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
The Biden Presidency: Four Illusions, Four Deceptions

History will not remember his term of office fondly.
The New York Times - Jan. 7
Most in US expect Biden presidency will be viewed negatively: Gallup

Most Americans expect that President Biden’s four-year tenure will be viewed more negatively than positively, according to a new survey. The poll, released Tuesday by Gallup, found that 54 percent ...
The Hill - Jan. 7
Two death row inmates reject Joe Biden’s commutations

The men are seeking to block the commutations, saying they would disadvantage their ongoing legal appeals. Two of the 37 federal prisoners whose death sentences were commuted to life in prison ...
The Guardian - Jan. 7
Trump tries to block Jack Smith report and inmates reject Biden commutation: Morning Rundown

Trump tries to block the public from seeing special counsel Jack Smith’s final report.
NBC News - Jan. 7
President Biden Meets With Families of New Orleans Attack Victims

President Biden and the first lady joined a city already exhausted by disaster to remember the victims of a Jan. 1 terror attack on Bourbon Street.
The New York Times - Jan. 7
Blinken says Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks are in homestretch

Israel has vowed to catch the perpetrators after gunmen killed three people and wounded seven others in an attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the West Bank. It comes as outgoing U.S. Secretary of ...
CBS News - Jan. 6
Joe Biden signs bill that paves way for Commanders' potential return to Washington D.C.

The Commanders are headed for the playoffs and generating excitement rarely seen since the franchise's 1980s and early ‘90s heyday. Is a return to Washington D.C. next?
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostage
ABC News - Jan. 6
President Joe Biden signs RFK Stadium bill into law, paving way for Commanders' return to nation's capital

The franchise could soon be returning to familiar grounds
CBS Sports - Jan. 6
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack

In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.
The New York Times - Jan. 6
Congress to certify Trump's win and highlights from the Golden Globes: Morning Rundown

Congress is set to certify Trump’s win today. Highlights from Golden Globes 2025, Demi Moore, Nikki Glaser. Winter storm blasts U.S.
NBC News - Jan. 6
Report: Israeli Defence Minister warns Hezbollah ceasefire in danger

Yahoo News - Jan. 5
Joe Biden prepares to bow out

Plus, UK retail earnings, South Korea’s Yoon summoned to parliamentary hearing and Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in
Financial Times - Jan. 5
Israel warns troops off social media after Brazil seeks soldier over Gaza

Decision by federal court hailed as ‘groundbreaking’ by pro-Palestinian group that raised allegations over war crimes
Financial Times - Jan. 5
Why didn't Lionel Messi go to White House to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden?

The Argentine couldn't make the trip to D.C.
CBS Sports - Jan. 4
Lionel Messi, Magic Johnson among 19 set to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden

The award is the highest honor that a civilian can receive from the United States
CBS Sports - Jan. 4
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Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker in dramatic vote; How a chef's unconventional career led him to culinary stardom
CBS News - Jan. 4
Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel

The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.
BBC News - Jan. 4
Biden administration plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel

State Department tells Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel.
ABC News - Jan. 4
Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel

Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in office
Financial Times - Jan. 4
Biden's final actions as president leave some trans people feeling unsupported

With Donald Trump days away from taking office after piling on transgender people throughout his campaign, some worry Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from what’s likely to come.
NBC News - Jan. 3
Joe Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn bid to purchase US Steel

President cites national security concerns as he follows through on pledge to keep steelmaker domestically owned. Joe Biden has blocked a $14.9bn bid by Japan’s Nippon Steel for US Steel, ...
The Guardian - Jan. 3
Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported

Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to come
ABC News - Jan. 3
New Orleans attacker's past and House to hold speaker vote: Morning Rundown

Mike Johnson fights to maintain his role as House Speaker.
NBC News - Jan. 3
Officials search for possible New Orleans accomplices and Cybertruck blast investigated: Morning Rundown

Investigators probe for a motive and potential accomplices in the New Orleans attack.
NBC News - Jan. 2

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