Joe Biden

The latest news, analysis, and features about Joe Biden, the 46th president of the US

Kanye West says he will run for US president in 2020

Rapper picked up immediate endorsement from Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Sun Jul 05 2020 - 07:52

Is Donald Trump losing his touch?

America Letter: Core base of white voters over 65 unhappy with his Covid-19 response

By Suzanne LynchFri Jul 03 2020 - 20:00

US democracy is heading towards the mother of all stress tests

Edward Luce: High risk that Trump and Biden could dispute result of November election

By Edward LuceFri Jul 03 2020 - 11:03

Texas governor orders wearing of masks in sharp reversal of policy

Greg Abbott says state needs to refocus on slowing spread of coronavirus as cases rise

By Peter Wells and Courtney WeaverFri Jul 03 2020 - 10:10

The abrupt end to Brexit talks is not only surprising but perplexing

London Letter: This week’s lack of progress does not obscure UK’s need for an agreement

By Denis StauntonThu Jul 02 2020 - 20:00

Trump says economy ‘roaring back’ as coronavirus cases surge

Five million jobs added last month but fears of further hit as reopening plans stall

By Suzanne LynchThu Jul 02 2020 - 19:31

Joe Biden says Trump has ‘waved the white flag’ in coronavirus battle

Democrat presidential nominee takes aggressive aim at Trump’s fitness for office

Wed Jul 01 2020 - 07:47

Ireland can bridge US-EU gap after Brexit, says former US diplomat

Harvard professor Nicholas Burns is advising Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden

By Suzanne LynchTue Jun 30 2020 - 17:32

‘Window is closing’ to halt virus in US, says health secretary

Clutch of southern states report record increase of new coronavirus cases

By Katrina Manson and Patrick Temple-WestSun Jun 28 2020 - 19:10

Being president has distilled Donald Trump to his Trumpiest essence

Maureen Dowd: Occupant of the White House is badly out of step with US national psyche

By Maureen DowdSun Jun 28 2020 - 13:52

Trump denies knowledge of ‘Russian bounties on US troops’ as criticism mounts

Russian unit offered cash to Taliban for attacks on coalition troops in Afghanistan

By Tom McCarthySun Jun 28 2020 - 13:31

Rise of black candidates shows change is coming to Democratic Party

America Letter: Congressional primaries reveal increasingly progressive tilt

By Suzanne LynchFri Jun 26 2020 - 20:00

Trump administration asks US supreme court to invalidate Obamacare

Democrats condemn move as cruel and immoral in the midst of coronavirus pandemic

Fri Jun 26 2020 - 16:06

Trump credits ‘unclimbable’ border wall for drop in illegal immigration

President defends additional curbs on work visas on visit to US-Mexico border wall

By Suzanne LynchTue Jun 23 2020 - 21:51

The Irish Times view on Trump’s troubles: stumbling into election season

November poll could turn on path of coronavirus and state of economy

Tue Jun 23 2020 - 21:01

Trump extends immigration restrictions, bans J1 and other visas until end of year

Trump says US joblessness high among young – the group that compete for work with J-visa recipients

By Suzanne LynchMon Jun 22 2020 - 23:42

Trump aiming to kick-start re-election drive amid poor poll numbers

US president renews claims that wider use of postal voting would lead to election fraud

By Suzanne LynchMon Jun 22 2020 - 20:09

Oklahoma court rules Trump rally in Tulsa can go ahead

Thousands of protesters expected in city where president will host election rally

By Suzanne LynchSat Jun 20 2020 - 01:00

Twitter flags doctored video tweeted by Trump about ‘racist baby’

Video manipulated to look like CNN report given label in latest intervention by social media firm

By Maanvi SinghFri Jun 19 2020 - 09:15

Trump denounces Bolton book as ‘lies’ and ‘pure fiction’

Former national security adviser’s book alleges US president offered bribes to dictators

By Suzanne LynchThu Jun 18 2020 - 21:18

Don’t expect Biden to revive the Atlantic alliance

US Politics: Nato’s charter claims of ‘common heritage’ reads quainter by the year

By Janan GaneshThu Jun 18 2020 - 15:49

John Bolton book: Trump willing to halt criminal investigations as ‘favour’ to dictators

Ex-national security adviser says president pleaded for China’s help to get re-elected

By Julian Borger and Maanvi SinghThu Jun 18 2020 - 07:05

Stocktake: Markets may price in tax hikes under Biden

Biden’s tax hikes could cut S&P 500 earnings by 12%, Goldman Sachs says

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue Jun 16 2020 - 05:00

US anti-racism protests give way to the question of what comes next

America Letter: Trump’s response to rallies has highlighted issues with his re-election bid

By Suzanne LynchFri Jun 12 2020 - 20:00

Trump to accept nomination in Florida as he reignites campaign trail

Republican rallies come with Covid-19 disclaimer as Cuomo pushes police reform

By Suzanne LynchFri Jun 12 2020 - 19:31

The United States has lost the stomach for the coronavirus fight

Edward Luce: Donald Trump is taking victory laps as US continues to lose 1,000 people a day to Covid-19

By Edward LuceThu Jun 11 2020 - 11:53

US protests have complicated Joe Biden’s path to the presidency

US Politics: Safety-first campaign no longer adequate for Democrats’ election candidate

By Janan GaneshThu Jun 11 2020 - 06:01

George Floyd funeral: Justice will be served for ‘hate crime’, says niece

Floyd remembered in Houston after his death roused worldwide protests

Wed Jun 10 2020 - 09:34

Biden says George Floyd ‘moved millions’ as thousands gather for funeral

‘When there is justice for George Floyd, we will truly be on our way to racial justice’

By Suzanne LynchTue Jun 09 2020 - 21:14

The Irish Times view on police reform: Long overdue

There are 18,000 largely autonomous police departments across the US, each with their own recruitment, training and procedures

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 17:28

Wave of polling in US suggests Trump’s re-election hopes are slipping

President’s support eroded by recent crises, especially among white voters without college degree

By Nate CohnTue Jun 09 2020 - 13:37

Trump accuses Democrats of ‘abandoning’ police amid protester anger

Law and order set to be election issue as city leaders pledge to defund or disband forces

By Suzanne LynchMon Jun 08 2020 - 22:21

Biden meets family of George Floyd ahead of funeral in Houston

Thousands queue to pay their respects to the man who has become a symbol of racial injustice

By Suzanne LynchMon Jun 08 2020 - 21:29

Donald Trump aims tweets at NFL and reopens anthem debate

Commissioner Goodell said league would enourage players to speak out and protest

By Tom LutzMon Jun 08 2020 - 14:22

George Floyd death: Minneapolis City Council pledges to disband police department

Not clear when changes to system will happen and city’s mayor says he opposes idea

By Suzanne LynchMon Jun 08 2020 - 06:32

Trump and Washington mayor escalate war of words over protests

Muriel Bowser urges people to vote president out of office in November’s election

By Suzanne LynchSun Jun 07 2020 - 18:56

Joe Biden officially secures Democratic presidential nomination

US faces the worst rate of unemployment since the Great Depression

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 08:03

Trump’s claim it was a ‘great day’ for George Floyd is criticised

US president says man killed by police was ‘looking down… saying this is a great thing happening for our country’

By Suzanne LynchFri Jun 05 2020 - 20:02

George Floyd: US protesters defy curfew as demonstrations over killing rage on

Trump makes ‘baffling and reprehensible’ visit to pope shrine; memorial march held in Floyd’s hometown

By Suzanne LynchWed Jun 03 2020 - 07:08

US violence: Biden denounces Trump threat to deploy army

‘We can be forgiven for believing president is more interested in power than principle’

By Suzanne LynchWed Jun 03 2020 - 01:00

US: Trump threatens to deploy military to end protests

President tells state governors they must 'dominate' protesters, or will 'look like jerks'

Tue Jun 02 2020 - 00:32

George Floyd died of asphyxia, family-commissioned autopsy finds

Death was a homicide, pathologist’s report concludes, as family calls for further arrests

By Suzanne LynchMon Jun 01 2020 - 21:32

US cities become battle zones as anger at racial inequality erupts

George Floyd’s death in police custody was the trigger, but African-American fury has deep roots

By Suzanne LynchSun May 31 2020 - 21:40

Edward Luce: Spectre of race-based US election appears

Amid racial unrest, Donald Trump’s record suggests he will be willing to incite

By Edward LuceSun May 31 2020 - 19:07

Jennifer O'Connell: Sil Fox has a point about #MeToo and hashtag justice

‘Believe women’ is a trite, reductive slogan that is equally offensive to everyone

By Jennifer O'ConnellSat May 30 2020 - 01:00

Thinking Anew – Silver linings under the darkest of clouds

By Gordon LinneySat May 30 2020 - 00:01

Trump attacks China while announcing US withdrawal from WHO

‘World needs answers from China’ over Covid-19 outbreak, says US president

By Suzanne LynchFri May 29 2020 - 21:48

The Irish Times view on the US’s racial divides: a shameful faultline

Interwoven into the two big stories of the day – the pandemic and the election – racial undercurrents continue to surface

Thu May 28 2020 - 22:39

Trump offers sympathy as US Covid-19 death toll passes 100,000

The coronavirus death toll is a ‘very sad milestone’, US president says in tweet

By Suzanne LynchThu May 28 2020 - 19:41

Donald Trump has one last chance to ensure his re-election

US Politics: President has a path back to the White House and just enough time to act

By Janan GaneshThu May 28 2020 - 10:38

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