Biden returns to D.C. a day early to a Situation Room huddle on Iran-Israel row
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden returns to D.C. a day early to a Situation Room huddle on Iran-Israel row

NPR  

Biden returns to D.C. a day early to a Situation Room huddle on Iran-Israel row Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Biden returned to the White House a day early from his house in Rehoboth Beach, Del., to meet with his national security team as Iran launched attacks on Israel. Here's who Biden met with in the Situation Room Israel has been on alert for a possible attack from Iran after an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, two weeks ago. The White House said Biden was meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Biden has vowed to support Israel Biden spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a week ago about the threats that Iran had made against Israel.

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Biden and Harris Face a Grim Middle East Liability Despite Avoided War
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Biden and Harris Face a Grim Middle East Liability Despite Avoided War

CNN  

Ten days before the American presidential election, an uncontrollable war in the Middle East appears to have been avoided for now, much to the relief of President Joe Biden’s aides at the White House and Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign team in Delaware. However, the conflict remains as firmly gnarled as ever, with Iran now mulling its own response to …

Biden Expresses Deep Concern Over Unauthorized Release of Classified Documents on Israel's Attack Plan
2 months ago

Biden Expresses Deep Concern Over Unauthorized Release of Classified Documents on Israel's Attack Plan

India Today  

US President Joe Biden is concerned about the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel's preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran. The documents, attributed to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency, were shared on Telegram and quickly spread among Iranians. The investigation into the release is ongoing, and the government has expressed confidence in the intelligence …

White House Warns of 'Unacceptable' Leak of US Assessments on Israel's Iran Plans
2 months ago

White House Warns of 'Unacceptable' Leak of US Assessments on Israel's Iran Plans

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden is concerned about the apparent leak of US government documents outlining intelligence assessments about Israel's preparations to attack Iran. The files, which include an analysis of satellite imagery of Israeli military activities, were posted on the social media platform Telegram last week and appear to have been leaked. The White House has expressed deep concern about …

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two of the many Biden administration officials who have resigned in protest over the U.S. government’s current policy on Israel and the Palestinian people are taking matters into their own hands by launching a lobbying group and political action committee to help change Washington’s approach to the Middle East in a way that supports Palestinian freedom and …

Biden aims for more achievements despite the bane of lame-duck presidents: diminished relevance
5 months ago

Biden aims for more achievements despite the bane of lame-duck presidents: diminished relevance

Associated Press  

— President Joe Biden says he’s “determined to get as much done” as he possibly can in his final six months in the White House as he tries to beat back a defining force that his lame-duck predecessors struggled to vanquish: diminished relevance. “I’m still going to be fully fully engaged,” a gravelly voiced Biden, who is recovering from COVID-19 …

Biden continues to recover from COVID-19, stays out of public view after ending his 2024 campaign
5 months ago

Biden continues to recover from COVID-19, stays out of public view after ending his 2024 campaign

Associated Press  

— President Joe Biden’s “symptoms have almost resolved completely” from COVID-19, according to his physician, as the president on Monday remained out of public view for the fifth straight day. Biden called into the Wilmington, Delaware, headquarters of his former campaign during a visit by Vice President Kamala Harris, whose bid for the White House has been endorsed by Biden. …

On a summer Sunday, Biden withdrew with a text statement. News outlets struggled for visuals
5 months ago

On a summer Sunday, Biden withdrew with a text statement. News outlets struggled for visuals

Associated Press  

In an intensely visual news world, a seismic week of politics was transformed again in an instant on Sunday by something almost old-fashioned: a printed statement. It was, the Associated Press wrote, “a late-season campaign thunderstrike unlike any in American history.” CBS News analyst Ashley Etienne called it “an incredible day in American history.” Hungry for visuals, and not finding …

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal

NPR  

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal Biden announced at the White House that Israel offered a “comprehensive new proposal” that offers a “roadmap to an enduring cease-fire and the release of all hostages.” ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: President Biden says it is time for the war in Gaza to end. His comments came during a speech from the White …

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel. “Our partnership is pivotal for our nations, the Middle East and the world,” Biden told al-Sudani, as the Iraqi leader noted the discussion comes at a “sensitive time.” …

Biden cuts trip short as Iran launches drones and missiles towards Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden cuts trip short as Iran launches drones and missiles towards Israel

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery President Joe Biden meets with member of the National Security …

‘Commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad’: US President Joe Biden meets security team for update on Iran’s attacks
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad’: US President Joe Biden meets security team for update on Iran’s attacks

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden informed that he met with his national security team at the White House to receive an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel amid brawling tensions between the two countries. On Saturday, April 13, US President Joe Biden and his national security team monitored Iran’s aerial attack against Israel and the US President pledged to support Israel …

Biden vows G7 response, ‘ironclad’ US support for Israel after Iran attacks
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden vows G7 response, ‘ironclad’ US support for Israel after Iran attacks

Al Jazeera  

The US president reiterates support for Israel in call with Netanyahu amid reports that he is also opposed to a counterattack against Iran. US President Joe Biden has condemned the Iranian drone attacks on military facilities in Israel, reiterating Washington DC’s “ironclad” support and a coordinated Group of Seven diplomatic response, even as reports started to emerge that he is …

Biden rushes back to White House to meet national security team as Iran launches drone attack against Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden rushes back to White House to meet national security team as Iran launches drone attack against Israel

Hindustan Times  

Iran on Saturday evening launched its most anticipated attack on Israel using suicide drones and missiles. US President Joe Biden rushed back to Washington, D.C. from Delaware to "consult with his national security team about events in the Middle East," the White House claimed, hours before Iran launched drones and missile against Iran. Hours before Iran launched drones and missile …

Biden faces protest over his support for Israel during White House meeting
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden faces protest over his support for Israel during White House meeting

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has faced protests over the conflict in Gaza all over the country, but this week he confronted one inside the White House itself. The occasion was a private meeting on Tuesday where Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and national security leaders could hear from Muslim Americans about their concerns involving the war between Israel and …

Biden, who is enjoying holidays, holds emergency meeting at beach, orders retaliatory airstrikes on Syria
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden, who is enjoying holidays, holds emergency meeting at beach, orders retaliatory airstrikes on Syria

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden ordered the US military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three US service members were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq. National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said one of the US troops suffered critical injuries in the attack that occurred earlier on Monday. “The United States will act at …

Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden postponed a trip to Colorado on Monday to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the Middle East, setting aside an opportunity to pitch his economic accomplishments as he runs for reelection. The White House said Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser; Avril Haines, …

Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US elections
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US elections

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden has chosen a new leader for the …

Biden faces Israel quandary with new Netanyahu government
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden faces Israel quandary with new Netanyahu government

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government is little more than a week old but it’s already giving the Biden administration headaches. And, Netanyahu’s government adopted punitive measures against the Palestinians that run in direct opposition to several recent Biden moves to boost U.S.-Palestinian relations, including restoring assistance to the Palestinian Authority that had been cut during the …

Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer on nuke deal
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer on nuke deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday responded to Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018. The latest EU proposal does not include Tehran’s demand that the U.S. …

Joe Biden visits Israel on first West Asia tour as U.S. president
2 years, 5 months ago

Joe Biden visits Israel on first West Asia tour as U.S. president

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden on July 13 kicked off a West Asia tour in Israel where both sides vowed to deepen the Jewish state's integration in the region as they face their common foe Iran. "We'll continue to advance Israel's integration into the region," Mr. Biden said after Air Force One touched down at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv …

Six things to watch during Biden’s trip to the Middle East
2 years, 5 months ago

Six things to watch during Biden’s trip to the Middle East

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will confront a kaleidoscope of challenges when he travels to the Middle East this week, his first trip there since taking office. Although no one expects Israel and Saudi Arabia to announce formal diplomatic ties during Biden’s trip, more incremental steps could be taken, such as allowing Israeli commercial flights to cross over the kingdom …

Key lines from the unveiling of Biden’s top national security and foreign policy team
4 years, 1 month ago

Key lines from the unveiling of Biden’s top national security and foreign policy team

CNN  

Washington CNN — President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced top members of his national security and foreign policy team. Biden’s nominees and appointees spoke for the first time since being announced on Monday by the transition team, and many offered implicit rebukes of President Donald Trump and his isolationist and “America First” worldview. I’ve worked for you for a long …

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