Joe Biden

Biden entered the White House pledging to fight antisemitism - he leaves with it at historic levels

In office, Biden took a range of actions to fight antisemitism both before and after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel changed the landscape for Jews in the United States and around the world.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
20/01/2025

Biden issues pardons to protect Milley, Fauci, others from Trump retaliation

The pardon also covers all lawmakers who served on the congressional select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol.

By REUTERS
20/01/2025
  US President Joe Biden seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)

Biden welcomes Gaza ceasefire as aid trucks rush to help civilians

US President Joe Biden welcomed a ceasefire in Gaza and said hundreds of trucks were entering the seaside enclave to help its civilians.

By REUTERS
19/01/2025

Biden team resolves its final Title VI antisemitism and anti-Arab cases

Federal discrimination cases resolved at major schools as Biden’s term winds down.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
18/01/2025
US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump delivers remarks in Palm Beach, Florida last week.

Senior Hamas official: 'Ceasefire agreement wouldn't have happened without Trump'

Trump took full credit for the hostage deal during an interview.

Grapevine January, 17 2025: Beyond euphoria

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

My Word: Justice, and injustice on the brink of a hostage deal

Examining the complexities of hostage deals with Hamas, justice, and the ongoing impact on Israel’s fight against terrorism.

Biden says Netanyahu should accommodate 'legitimate concerns' of Palestinians

The outgoing President said that Israel can't sustain itself without a long-term commitment with Palestinian factions.

By REUTERS
17/01/2025
 Joe Biden at a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony

Biden thanks US troops for defending Israel in last military address

The road to that deal was not easy, Biden said, adding he laid down the elements of that deal in May that were embraced by countries around the world.

What is oligarchy, and why did Biden warn Americans about it?

Oligarchy is a structure in which power resides in the hands of a small number of people. 

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