Biden warns 'dangerous' oligarchy taking shape in farewell address
The outgoing president used his final televised speech from the Oval Office to issue a series of warnings.
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In Farewell Address, Biden Warns of an ‘Oligarchy’ Taking Shape in America
President Biden did not explicitly name President-elect Donald J. Trump, but his remarks went straight at the tension at the heart of the incoming White House.The New York Times - 37m -
Biden, in farewell address, warns about dangers of unchecked power in ultra-wealthy
President Biden, in his farewell address to the nation, said there is a "short distance between peril and possibility."ABC News - 2h -
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 - 2h -
Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address – live
US president also took credit for Gaza ceasefire deal, which was agreed hours earlier. Joe Biden says ‘soul of America’ still at stake in farewell letter as president Fact-checking and ...The Guardian - 3h -
Biden announces he will deliver farewell address from Oval Office
President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday. The news comes after he recently highlighted his administration’s economic performance following a ...NBC News - 4d -
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
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Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas
The deal, which will also see hostages held in Gaza released, is expected to take effect on Sunday.BBC News - 6h -
Watch: How people in Gaza and Israel responded to the ceasefire deal
A ceasefire and hostage deal has been long-anticipated by people in Israel in Gaza, after 15 months of war.BBC News - 7h -
Bowen: Long-overdue deal may stop the killing but won't end the conflict
The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever.BBC News - 1h -
Biden hails ceasefire deal as both he and Trump claim credit
The US president says "many months of intensive diplomacy" led to the deal as he outlines the next steps.BBC News - 2h -
What we know about the Gaza agreement
What we know so far about the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas.BBC News - 7h
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