Biden touts record of upholding democracy in farewell speech
The outgoing US president warned against an oligarchy and power in the hands of the wealthy.
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Full Transcript of President Biden’s Farewell Address
The president delivered the 17-minute speech from the Oval Office in the White House.The New York Times - 2h -
Biden argues 'oligarchy,' social media are threats to democracy in farewell address
President Joe Biden's farewell address on Wednesday came with a series of warnings for the future of the country, including a rising “oligarchy taking shape” that he said threatens American democracy.NBC News - 3h -
Live coverage: Biden's farewell speech comes on heels of raucous confirmation hearings
President Biden delivered a somewhat grim primetime farewell speech on Wednesday from the Oval Office to mark the final days of his presidency. The speech is among Biden's last as president and ...The Hill - 4h -
Biden touts foreign policy accomplishments
President Biden reflected on his foreign policy achievements Monday, saying America is better positioned on the global stage than it was when he took office four years ago. Ed O'Keefe reports on ...CBS News - 2d -
Biden touts foreign policy accomplishments
President Biden reflected on his foreign policy achievements Monday, saying America is better positioned on the global stage than it was when he took office four years ago. Ed O'Keefe reports on ...CBS News - 2d -
Biden to give prime-time farewell address to nation
President Joe Biden will give his farewell address to the nation in prime time on Wednesday, Jan. 15.ABC News - 5d -
Biden to deliver a farewell address to the nation on Wednesday
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the country next Wednesday, the White House announced on Friday.NBC News - 5d -
Biden to give farewell address Wednesday
President Biden will deliver his farewell address Wednesday to the nation to mark the end of his four years as president, the White House announced. He will deliver his last address at 8 p.m. EST ...The Hill - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Biden touts 235 judicial confirmations as bulwark to protect democracy
President Biden on Thursday took a victory lap for the 235 judicial confirmations accomplished during his administration, arguing the judges he appointed to the federal bench would serve as ...The Hill - Jan. 2
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