Joe Biden

The latest news on Joe Biden, the democrat president of the United States and former vice president of Barack Obama.

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Biden eases citizenship pathway for 500,000 undocumented spouses of Americans

At the beginning of June, the American president restricted migrants' ability to apply for asylum. This time, his latest measure aims to reassure the left wing of his party.

Published on June 19, 2024, at 10:57 am (Paris) Arnaud Leparmentier

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Biden camp shows respect for justice after his son's conviction for illegally acquiring a firearm

Hunter Biden was convicted of concealing his drug addiction when purchasing a firearm. Joe Biden rejected any prospect of a presidential pardon.

Published on June 12, 2024, at 10:34 am (Paris), updated on June 13, 2024, at 9:19 am Piotr Smolar

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Hunter Biden convicted of three felony charges in gun trial

A jury found Hunter Biden guilty on Tuesday on federal gun charges in a historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president.

Published on June 11, 2024, at 5:35 pm (Paris), updated on June 11, 2024, at 6:37 pm Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Macron welcomes Biden for state visit

The state visit began with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe and a military parade along the Champs-Elysées. A state dinner is later organized at the Elysée Palace for Biden and his wife, Jill.

Published on June 8, 2024, at 10:16 am (Paris), updated on June 8, 2024, at 8:50 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Biden urges US to protect democracy during Normandy visit

Biden gave a speech at the Pointe du Hoc monument in Normandy, France, as part of commemorations marking 80 years since the Normandy landings, speaking on the legacy of the Pointe du Hoc, and on democracy around the world.

Published on June 7, 2024, at 6:35 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Biden draws parallels with Ukraine at D-Day 80th anniversary: 'We will not walk away'

The American president took the opportunity of the D-Day commemorations in Normandy to show their support for Volodymyr Zelensky.

Published on June 7, 2024, at 11:42 am (Paris), updated on June 7, 2024, at 11:42 am Philippe Ricard

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Immigration, Joe Biden's last resort

As shown by the US president's hastily-signed executive order temporarily closing the border with Mexico to asylum seekers, Democratic procrastination on this issue only serves Donald Trump's unrestrained demagoguery.

Published on June 6, 2024, at 5:06 pm (Paris) Le Monde

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D-Day's 80th anniversary commemorations

As the French president welcomes WWII veterans alongside world leaders to Normandy on Thursday to honor the 80th anniversary of the arrival of the Allies' troops on June 6, 1944, Le Monde brings you all the latest on this important historical day in our liveblog.

Published on June 6, 2024, at 12:41 pm (Paris), updated on June 6, 2024, at 6:26 pm Sophie Sassi-Gorman Sinead McCausland

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D-Day: 80th anniversary in pictures

Hundreds of surviving WWII veterans were joined by world leaders on the Normandy beaches on Thursday for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Published on June 6, 2024, at 10:28 am (Paris), updated on June 6, 2024, at 7:00 pm Le Monde

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Biden in France to commemorate 80th D-Day anniversary

The American president began a visit marking 80 years since the World War II D-Day landings, with a new war shadowing Europe as Ukraine battles the Russian invasion.

Published on June 5, 2024, at 10:26 am (Paris), updated on June 5, 2024, at 6:18 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Biden orders temporary Mexico border closure for asylum seekers

The Democratic president is signing a decree that would prevent irregular migrants from accessing the asylum system if the number of such arrivals exceeds 2,500 per day, in a move reminiscent of Trump's border policies.

Published on June 4, 2024, at 6:49 pm (Paris), updated on June 4, 2024, at 10:20 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Hunter Biden's trial keeps US presidential campaign in the courtroom

Joe Biden's son's trial for illegal possession of a firearm began on Monday in Delaware. For Republicans and the conservative media, it's an opportunity to hit back after Trump's conviction.

Published on June 4, 2024, at 10:09 am (Paris) Piotr Smolar

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The pitfalls of the US' 'anti-terrorist' vision in Gaza

The Biden administration is stubbornly pursuing a narrow approach that proved disastrous in Iraq.

Published on June 3, 2024, at 10:05 am (Paris), updated on June 3, 2024, at 2:37 pm Jean-Pierre Filiu

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Joe Biden, trapped by his support for Israel, seeks a way to end war in Gaza

On Friday, the American president presented a three-phase plan for a ceasefire. Hamas has described the proposal as 'positive.'

Published on June 2, 2024, at 1:23 pm (Paris) Piotr Smolar

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Biden's Gaza plan, deemed 'positive' by Hamas, forces Netanyahu to face his contradictions

The Israeli prime minister has been reluctant to explicitly commit himself to a ceasefire. His emissaries at the negotiating table suspect him of 'sabotaging' their efforts in order to prolong the war and keep himself in power.

Published on June 1, 2024, at 4:43 pm (Paris) Louis Imbert Hélène Sallon

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Hamas 'considers' Israel's offer for a six-week ceasefire 'positively'

Hamas said it 'considers positively' an Israeli roadmap toward a full Gaza ceasefire announced by US President Joe Biden, who urged an end to the almost eight-month war. While on Saturday, Netanyahu insisted on Hamas's destruction as part of the plan.

Published on May 31, 2024, at 8:44 pm (Paris), updated on June 1, 2024, at 12:23 pm Le Monde with AFP

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War in Ukraine: Washington authorizes Kyiv to strike Russian territory with US weapons

The Biden administration's green light is limited to the border region near Kharkiv, the major city in eastern Ukraine targeted by Moscow's forces.

Published on May 31, 2024, at 10:45 am (Paris), updated on May 31, 2024, at 12:46 pm Cédric Pietralunga

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Biden to make state visit to France after D-Day 80th anniversary ceremonies

The US president and his wife Jill Biden will be hosted by Emmanuel Macron in Paris starting on June 8, after the commemorations in Normandy on June 6.

Published on May 30, 2024, at 4:18 pm (Paris), updated on June 3, 2024, at 2:33 pm Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Joe Biden: Rebuilder of the US economy or dangerous spendthrift?

With his social, protectionist and reindustrialization measures, the Democratic president has shaken up the American economy.

Published on May 28, 2024, at 12:00 pm (Paris), updated on May 28, 2024, at 12:04 pm Arnaud Leparmentier

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The Oregon secessionists who want to join Idaho

In Prineville, a small town in eastern Oregon, conservatives are campaigning for their county to secede and join neighboring Idaho, which is less strict on gun use and tougher on abortion and gender issues.

Published on May 22, 2024, at 8:22 pm (Paris), updated on May 26, 2024, at 8:56 pm Corine Lesnes

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Trump deletes 'unified reich' video after backlash and Biden attacks

The video shared on Donald Trump's Truth Social account showed fictional newspaper headlines celebrating his victory, including one making a reference to Nazi Germany.

Published on May 22, 2024, at 3:36 pm (Paris), updated on May 22, 2024, at 3:36 pm Le Monde with AFP

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US moves to reclassify marijuana in historic shift

President Joe Biden called the proposal an important move toward reversing longstanding inequities, and it's one that could boost his popularity among younger voters.

Published on May 16, 2024, at 8:28 pm (Paris), updated on May 17, 2024, at 8:09 am Le Monde with AP

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Biden and Trump agree to presidential debate in June

The debate will be hosted by CNN on June 27, with another faceoff set for later in the year in September. Biden trolled Trump over his criminal hush-money trial in New York, which features a mid-week break, saying: 'I hear you're free on Wednesdays.'

Published on May 15, 2024, at 6:32 pm (Paris), updated on May 16, 2024, at 8:24 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Under pressure from Trump, Biden hits Chinese electric cars with higher tariffs

US President Joe Biden announced a quadrupling of tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China. Trump has been saying for months that China will kill the US car industry.

Published on May 15, 2024, at 5:45 pm (Paris) Arnaud Leparmentier

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US announces tariffs on $18 billion of China imports, including 100% on electric vehicles

This was part of a series of tariff rises on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports that the White House announced on Tuesday.

Published on May 14, 2024, at 11:28 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Joe Biden, a proud 'Zionist' since 1973

As the first US president to declare himself a 'Zionist,' Biden is determined to remain true to a commitment to Israel that goes back more than half a century.

Published on May 12, 2024, at 7:13 pm (Paris) Jean-Pierre Filiu

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Japan defends its immigration policy, amid Joe Biden's accusations of xenophobia

Despite its declining population and a severe labor shortage, the country has maintained strict criteria for foreigners entering its territory.

Published on May 6, 2024, at 6:01 pm (Paris) Philippe Mesmer

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Biden in search of an elusive peace on US campuses and in Gaza

Denounced by progressive youth for his policy of support for Israel and accused by the Republican right of allowing chaos in universities to flourish, the US president is in a delicate political situation.

Published on May 5, 2024, at 5:15 am (Paris), updated on May 5, 2024, at 10:35 am Piotr Smolar

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Biden says 'dissent must never lead to disorder' amid pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses

Speaking from the White House on Thursday, the US president defended the right to protest but said 'order must prevail,' over heated clashes at US universities protesting the war in Gaza.

Published on May 2, 2024, at 6:27 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AP

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'The Fed's independence has not always been guaranteed – far from it'

Like Jerome Powell, who could not be reappointed if Donald Trump is re-elected, the US central bank has always been subjected to the power of the American president, writes New York correspondent Arnaud Leparmentier.

Published on May 1, 2024, at 10:53 pm (Paris), updated on May 2, 2024, at 7:28 am Arnaud Leparmentier

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Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump

Speaking to radio host Howard Stern, the US president said he would be 'happy' to debate his presumptive Republican opponent ahead of the November election.

Published on April 26, 2024, at 6:42 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AP

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Biden signs aid bill for Ukraine

After signing the legislation on Wednesday, the US president added that he is 'making sure the shipments start right away, in the next few hours.'

Published on April 24, 2024, at 5:57 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Bill that would potentially ban TikTok clears US Congress

The legislation would ban the social media app if it is unable to find a new owner in the next few months.

Published on April 24, 2024, at 12:12 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Ukraine, Gaza: Joe Biden's foreign policy is mired in contradictions

The ambiguity of American diplomacy in the face of two major conflicts has weakened Joe Biden's administration, with just a few months left before the presidential election. By seeking to avoid escalation without ever imposing the conditions for a resolution, the United States has lost credibility.

Published on April 20, 2024, at 5:34 pm (Paris) Piotr Smolar

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Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum

The move, following a US agency's announcement that it would probe China's trade practices, reflects both Biden's international trade policy and his efforts to court voters in a key state in November’s election.

Published on April 17, 2024, at 1:16 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Biden administration issues license for massive Texas oil export terminal

Environmentalists denounced the license approval, saying it contradicted Joe Biden's climate agenda and would lead to 'disastrous' greenhouse gas emissions.

Published on April 12, 2024, at 2:04 am (Paris), updated on April 12, 2024, at 7:51 am Le Monde with AP

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Biden says Netanyahu making 'mistake' on Gaza

In an interview aired on Tuesday, the US president said he didn't 'agree with his approach' and urged Israel to call for a ceasefire.

Published on April 10, 2024, at 4:13 am (Paris), updated on April 10, 2024, at 9:22 am Le Monde with AFP

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Israel says it will allow 'temporary' delivery of Gaza aid after stern Biden warning

The US president cautioned Netanyahu on Thursday that US backing for Israel's Gaza war hinged on new steps to protect civilians. Early Friday, Israel agreed to open up a key crossing that would increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Published on April 4, 2024, at 7:57 pm (Paris), updated on April 5, 2024, at 3:08 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Israel-Hamas war: Biden 'outraged' by aid worker deaths in Gaza but still supports his ally

The American president said that the deaths of seven aid NGO volunteers were 'not a stand-alone incident,' but his administration has not changed its strategy toward Israel.

Published on April 4, 2024, at 11:50 am (Paris) Piotr Smolar

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Biden wins the North Dakota Democratic primary

The American president's victory was virtually assured, though seven other candidates were on the primary ballot. Former President Donald Trump won the North Dakota Republican Party's March 4 presidential caucuses, taking all 29 delegates.

Published on March 30, 2024, at 9:39 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AP

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WSJ marks one year of journalist's detention in Russia with blank front page

The US government has declared that Evan Gershkovich, 32, is wrongfully detained, meaning it effectively regards him as a political hostage.

Published on March 29, 2024, at 3:23 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Netanyahu rebukes Washington after Gaza resolution abstention

The Israeli prime minister canceled a visit to Washington by close advisers.

Published on March 26, 2024, at 3:49 pm (Paris) Louis Imbert

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Biden caught in the trap of his support for Israel

The US president is paying a heavy price for his unreserved alignment with Israel at the start of the conflict.

Published on March 23, 2024, at 12:01 pm (Paris), updated on March 24, 2024, at 8:29 pm Le Monde

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Biden administration unveils stricter auto standards to speed electric shift

The plan aims for a nearly 50% drop in fleet-wide emissions in 2032 compared with 2026 through higher, but the rules are moderated compared with preliminary standards unveiled last year.

Published on March 20, 2024, at 5:11 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Texas law enabling police to arrest undocumented migrants back on hold

The Texas immigration law, in a legal clash with the Biden administration on the Texas-Mexico border, was first approved by the US Supreme Court, then swiftly put back on hold by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Published on March 19, 2024, at 10:49 pm (Paris), updated on March 20, 2024, at 8:43 am Le Monde with AFP

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Irish PM's St Patrick's Day talks with Biden overshadowed by Gaza

Speaking after their annual St Patrick's Day talks, Leo Varadkar pulled no punches about his disagreement with his American counterpart, saying 'none of us like to see American weapons being used in the way they are.'

Published on March 15, 2024, at 8:10 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Biden praises US Senate leader demanding elections in Israel

The call by Democratic Senate majority chief Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking elected Jewish American in history, was the most strident rebuke of Israel yet by a senior US official since Hamas's October 7 attacks.

Published on March 15, 2024, at 6:50 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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'Can Joe Biden make a surprise comeback like Harry S. Truman did in 1948?'

Biden's powerful State of the Union address to Congress on March 7 may be the start of his resurgence against Trump to win the next presidential election, explains Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon.

Published on March 14, 2024, at 11:32 am (Paris), updated on March 14, 2024, at 11:57 am Alain Frachon

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US 2024 elections: Biden and Trump have both won enough delegates to secure nominations

Primaries were held Tuesday in Georgia, Mississippi, Washington state, and Hawaii.

Published on March 13, 2024, at 12:43 am (Paris), updated on March 13, 2024, at 10:29 am Le Monde with AP

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Biden proposes a tax raise on billionaires, corporations, and portrays Trump as the candidate of the rich

In his State of the Union address, the US president proposed raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28% and called for a minimum tax.

Published on March 8, 2024, at 11:17 pm (Paris) Arnaud Leparmentier

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Biden delivers forceful State of the Union Address, striking sharp contrast against Trump

The American president demonstrated his stamina during the annual address delivered to Congress, portraying his rival as a man of the past, without naming him.

Published on March 8, 2024, at 11:10 am (Paris), updated on March 8, 2024, at 11:20 am Piotr Smolar

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Biden's electoral weapon against Trump: Abortion rights

Kate Cox, a woman who was a victim of some Republican states' restrictions on access to abortion is one of the guests of honor at Joe Biden's State of the Union address this Thursday.

Published on March 7, 2024, at 5:30 pm (Paris) Corine Lesnes

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'America is back': Joe Biden's glowing economic record

As he delivers his State of the Union address on Thursday, the president of the United States can boast of a very low unemployment rate and controlled inflation, six months ahead of the presidential election.

Published on March 7, 2024, at 12:00 pm (Paris) Arnaud Leparmentier

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US Democrat challenger Dean Phillips ends primary run and endorses Biden

Representative Dean Phillips, 55, a Democrat from Minnesota who had campaigned on a platform calling for a new generation of Democratic leadership, has ended his long-shot presidential bid after President Joe Biden's sweeping Super Tuesday victory.

Published on March 6, 2024, at 7:32 pm (Paris), updated on March 6, 2024, at 7:37 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Super Tuesday: In North Carolina, voters confirm Trump's grip on the GOP

The former president clinched a predictable victory in the state on Tuesday. But the vote was more notable for the nomination of Mark Robinson, a candidate known for his anti-LGBTQ and antisemitic rhetoric, in the gubernatorial race.

Published on March 6, 2024, at 10:28 am (Paris) Arnaud Leparmentier

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Biden and Trump head for another face-off, after a surprise-less Super Tuesday

The former president triumphed, confirming his stranglehold on the Republican Party and crushing his rival, Nikki Haley, who won only the state of Vermont.

Published on March 6, 2024, at 9:55 am (Paris), updated on March 6, 2024, at 10:03 am Piotr Smolar

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Biden needs to be proactive in convincing voters he can win

Le Monde Editorial. If he intends to be re-elected in November, the US president needs to show Americans that, at 81, his age does not diminish his ability to govern.

Published on March 5, 2024, at 5:50 pm (Paris), updated on March 5, 2024, at 9:27 pm Le Monde

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Despite fears and disappointments, Democrats are uniting behind Joe Biden

The party is optimistic that the American president will win the November election, despite fears about his health and cognitive faculties.

Published on March 5, 2024, at 2:50 pm (Paris) Piotr Smolar

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The first time Le Monde wrote SOB

The insult, used against Vladimir Putin by Joe Biden, first appeared in the newspaper on April 14, 1951, after it was uttered by Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Published on March 4, 2024, at 2:39 pm (Paris) Benoît Hopquin

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The self immolation of Aaron Bushnell, an 'extreme protest' for Palestine in Washington

On February 25, amid mounting protest against Joe Biden's support for Israel, an American serviceman shouted, 'Free Palestine,' before setting himself on fire in front of Israel's embassy in the US.

Published on March 4, 2024, at 1:08 am (Paris), updated on March 4, 2024, at 9:54 am Jean-Pierre Filiu

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