President Biden continued his push to reinvigorate support among black voters on May 17 when he took the stage to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court Ruling of Brown v. Board of Education. “Seventy years ago, you changed the world,” Biden told an enthusiastic crowd at the National Museum of African American History […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over the tapes of his two-day interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur in his probe of the president’s alleged mishandling of classified information. The tapes are at the center of a dispute between House Republicans and Attorney General Merrick Garland, who has defied a subpoena for them and […]

The earliest presidential debate in televised history will take place on June 27 on CNN, a press release from the outlet on May 15 confirmed. The announcement came hours after former President Donald Trump accepted an invitation from President Joe Biden earlier in the day for two debates in June and September. The debate will […]

President Joe Biden stood before a crowd of America’s union workers in the Rose Garden on May 14 and defended the massive increase in tariffs just announced on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and other products. “American workers can outwork and out-compete anyone as long as the competition is fair,” he said. “For too long, it […]

Former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial continues in New York on May 13. Follow here for the live updates:  What Happened Today Michael Cohen testified today, intended to provide critical components to fill in the prosecution’s case against former President Donald Trump. Mr. Cohen described his “amazing experience” during the decade of working for […]

President Joe Biden is courting some of his wealthiest donors as former President Donald Trump seeks to reach voters directly from the courthouse. Meanwhile, President Biden’s new warning to Israel is sparking division within his own party.

The White House said on May 9 that Israel will get everything it needs to defend itself against Hamas terrorists. That’s despite President Joe Biden pausing an arms shipment to Israel, citing risks to civilians.

President Joe Biden appeared in Racine, Wisconsin, to share the news that Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion to build a new artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Racine on the same land that was cleared for a Foxconn manufacturing facility six years ago. The new facility, according to the White House, will create 2,300 union […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden declared on May 7 that hatred of Jews “continues to lie deep in the hearts of too many people” and urged all Americans to support his administration in its battle against “a ferocious surge of anti-Semitism in America and around the world.” Speaking at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Remembrance Day event, […]

The Hamas terrorist group said it is agreeing to a six-week hostage and cease-fire deal on Monday. The Biden administration said Hamas needs to “come clean” about its intentions and Israel said the deal that Hamas agreed to is not the framework that was agreed upon with mediators.

The U.S. labor market showed further signs of cooling down after the economy added a smaller-than-expected 175,000 new jobs last month, down from 315,000 in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The market had penciled in a reading of 243,000 positions. In April, the unemployment rate shot up to 3.9 percent, up […]

President Joe Biden on May 2 decried the violence stemming from pro-Palestinian protesters across American college campuses. “Violent protest is not protected,” he said in an unscheduled speech from the White House, affirming his dedication to both the right to free speech and peaceful protests and the rule of law, adding that America is not […]

WASHINGTON—The White House on Tuesday denounced the protests at Columbia University as “not peaceful,” calling the occupation of an academic building by pro-Palestinian demonstrators the “wrong approach.” “The president believes that forcibly taking over a building on campus is absolutely the wrong approach. That is not an example of peaceful protests,” White House spokesman John […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met former President Donald Trump in Miami on Sunday to discuss how he could help with the presidential campaign, as the two former competitors for the Republican presidential nomination appeared to reunite ahead of the November elections. The private meeting was first reported by the Washington Post, which said that it […]

Some 2,600 people attended this Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, but it really came down to two men: former President Donald Trump and Prresident Joe Biden. NTD’s White House correspondent Iris Tao brings the highlights at the annual gathering.  

President Joe Biden confirmed he will debate former President Donald Trump. “I am, somewhere,” he said during an interview with Howard Stern on April 26. “I don’t know when, but I’m happy to debate him.” The president’s statement comes after his administration continuously bucked called for a debate, citing concerns over potential fairness with the […]

April 25 was a big day for former President Donald Trump as the Supreme Court heard arguments over his presidential immunity defense while a second criminal trial made significant headway in testimonies in New York. Still, President Trump took the opportunity to make a campaign stop before either of those events, shaking hands with construction […]

Trump Says Testimony ‘Breathtaking’ President Trump said the trial today “was breathtaking.” “Breathtaking and astounding,” he told reporters after leaving the courtroom. “This is a trial that should’ve never happened, this is a case that should’ve never been filed and was really an incredible, an incredible day. Open your eyes. And we can’t let this […]

House Speaker Mike Johnson called for Columbia University President Minouche Shafik to resign over her handling of anti-Israel demonstrations on campus during an April 24 interview. While speaking to radio host Hugh Hewitt, Mr. Johnson called Ms. Shafik a “very weak” and “inept” leader, when announcing that he and his colleagues would be holding a […]

President Joe Biden visited Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to condemn the state’s six-week abortion ban that will soon go into effect. President Biden’s campaign has made abortion one of its priorities. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump commented on the pro-Palestinian protests happening in colleges across the country.  

President Joe Biden said Monday that he condemns “anti-Semitic protests” across the country and those who lack understanding of the Palestinian situation amid the ongoing pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University in New York City. “I condemn the anti-Semitic protests.  That’s why I’ve set up a program to deal with that,” President Biden told reporters in […]

President Joe Biden on April 22 announced $7 billion in grants for residential solar projects that will benefit nearly one million households in low-income and disadvantaged communities. The president unveiled his plan while marking Earth Day during a visit to Triangle, Virginia. He delivered a speech at Prince William Forest Park, which was created by […]

The White House remained quiet on reported Israeli strike on Iran. The United States denied involvement in the strikes, and urged de-escalation in the Middle East.  

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—President Joe Biden on April 18 traveled to Philadelphia, the final stop of his three-day tour of the crucial battleground state, where he received the Kennedy family’s endorsement for his reelection campaign. More than 15 members of the Kennedy family, who had previously criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent bid for the White House, […]

President Joe Biden traveled to Pennsylvania on Tuesday for a three-day tour of the battleground state, starting with a campaign event in his hometown of Scranton. During a speech in his hometown, the president highlighted a contrast between his economic agenda and that of his 2024 presidential rival and predecessor, former President Donald Trump. He […]

WASHINGTON—The White House on April 15 sought to correct reports released about Iran’s recent attack on Israel, specifically calling out the “narrative” that Tehran had informed Washington that the attack was about to happen. “I’ve seen reporting that the Iranians were meant to fail, and this spectacular and embarrassing failure was all by design,” White […]

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and former President Donald Trump are urging support for a bill aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting in federal elections. At a Friday, April 12, press conference at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago residence, the Republican leaders announced the bill as part of larger efforts to bolster election integrity. “What we’re […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on April 11 hosted the first-ever trilateral summit meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House. The primary goal of the summit was to strengthen defense ties between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines in the face of China’s more aggressive behavior […]

Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) spoke with NTD about the White House’s late response and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s lack of response to the anti-Israel protesters chanting “Death to America” in Dearborn over the weekend. Mr. Bergman also discussed the significance of the upcoming trilateral summit comprising Japan, the Philippines, and the United States.  

Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.), co-chair of the U.S.-Japan Congressional Caucus, spoke with NTD about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to the United States, as part of the trilateral summit with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and President Joe Biden. Mr. Smith discussed what the United States should expect from Japan to strengthen their relationship. […]

President Joe Biden announces a major upgrade to U.S.–Japan relations as he hosts Japanese leader Fumio Kishida for a state visit. How will the ramped-up alliance help counter the Chinese communist regime? Nineteen House Republicans opposed a rule vote to move forward with the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. House Speaker Mike Johnson […]

Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-Okla.) is standing by the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, even as the Democrat-controlled Senate appears poised to quickly dismiss the case. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives impeached Mr. Mayorkas in February on two articles alleging he has engaged in a “willful and systemic refusal to comply with” U.S. […]

As the U.S. Senate prepares to hold an impeachment hearing against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Derek Maltz says Mr. Mayorkas should be held accountable for the state of U.S. border security, but he doubts Congress will take the kind of steps he’s seeking. The Republican-controlled U.S. House […]

Derek Maltz, former director of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Special Operations Division, spoke with NTD about Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’s impeachment, his discussions with his Chinese counterpart for a deportation agreement, how the Chinese Communist Party is using drugs to destabilize the United States and the destructive effects of stronger drugs on […]

Jonathan Williams, chief economist at the American Legislative Exchange Council, spoke with NTD about the 2024 “Rich States, Poor States” economic competitive index. Mr. Williams discussed the methodologies, findings, and implications of the annual report, which he co-authors with Arthur Laffer, former economic adviser to President Reagan.  

Senate Republicans ask Speaker Johnson to delay sending articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. A new Arizona court ruling makes nearly all abortions illegal in the presidential battleground state. What impact could it have on the 2024 elections, and how is it testing former President Donald Trump’s new position on abortion? […]

Jim Nelles, economist and supply chain expert, spoke with NTD about Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China, how the United States could declare economic independence from China, and who gained the majority of new U.S. jobs.  

Kash Patel, senior adviser to former President Donald Trump, talks about the comparative costs for President Trump’s record-setting $50.5 million fundraiser in Florida and President Joe Biden’s fundraiser in New York. Mr. Patel says the fundraiser shows Americans are leaning toward President Trump in big and small donations. Mr. Patel says the United States doesn’t […]

A “celestial event of a generation”: a rare total solar eclipse brings temporary darkness to parts of the country. NTD’s Chris Beers brings us the report from Syracuse, New York. President Joe Biden announced a new plan to offer student loan relief to Americans, less than a year after the Supreme Court struck down his […]

BALTIMORE—President Joe Biden on Friday made his first visit to the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, and urged Congress to provide immediate federal assistance to rebuild the bridge and reopen the harbor. “I’m here to say: Your nation has your back,” President Biden told the people of Maryland as he stood in […]

President Joe Biden told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a call on April 4 that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is “unacceptable,” saying that Israel needed to take action to address civilian harm or face a change in U.S. policy. It was the first time the two leaders had spoken since an airstrike killed […]

A new Wall Street Journal poll found that former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in six critical swing states. This comes as voter discontent appears to be fueled by concerns about President Biden’s job performance and economic management. When asked which candidate they would support, voters in multiple states selected President Trump over […]

President Joe Biden on April 2 held a phone call with Chinese communist leader Xi Jinping as tensions between Washington and Beijing remain elevated. The call is the first contact between the two leaders since meeting in Woodside, California, last November and is their first phone call since July 2022. “At Woodside, the two leaders […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on April 1 pushed back against criticism of his proclamation on the weekend in support of transgender people, which coincided with Easter. “I didn’t do that,” President Biden said in response to a question from the press about his issuing the proclamation. When asked about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) criticism of […]

President Joe Biden, who raked in a record $26 million at a Manhattan fundraiser, on Friday showcased his cash edge over former President Donald Trump to court Nikki Haley voters.  

A wake for the first New York Police Department (NYPD) officer slain in the past two years had one particularly high-profile attendee on March 28: former President Donald Trump, who is looking to make crime reduction central to his campaign as he takes on President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election. NYPD Officer Jonathan […]

President Joe Biden is currently enjoying a significant cash advantage over his biggest rivals for the White House. On the evening of March 20, political committees associated with President Biden, former President Donald Trump, and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed their February disclosures with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Joe Biden Only one […]

Campaigning in Arizona Wednesday, President Joe Biden unveiled one of the biggest federal investments in U.S. chip manufacturing. But while the president is touting his economic accomplishments, he’s trailing former President Donald Trump in key swing state polls.  

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had their first phone conversation in over a month on March 18, amid rising tensions between the two leaders over the Gaza conflict. Both leaders discussed the most recent developments in Israel and Gaza, especially the situation in Rafah and measures to increase humanitarian aid to […]

WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden defended the comments made by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who called for a change in government in Israel five months into the war in Gaza. “Senator Schumer contacted my staff, my senior staffer, [to say] that he was going to make that speech. And I’m not going to elaborate […]