Biden turns 81 as voters show concern about age

Biden turns 81 as voters show concern about age

Joe Biden will turn 81 on Monday with the traditional pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House, but don’t expect him to mention the issue that has U.S. voters in a flap. His birthday will turn an unwelcome spotlight on the fact that the Democrat is the oldest president in American history – … Read more

Joe Biden says in State of Union that US is ‘unbowed, unbroken’

Joe Biden says in State of Union that US is ‘unbowed, unbroken’

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is using his State of the Union address Tuesday night to call on Republicans to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he seeks to overcome pessimism in the country and navigate political divisions in Washington. The address comes as the nation … Read more

Video: How the Proud Boys Breached the Capitol on Jan. 6: Rile Up the Normies

Video: How the Proud Boys Breached the Capitol on Jan. 6: Rile Up the Normies

new video loaded: How the Proud Boys Breached the Capitol on Jan. 6: Rile Up the Normies Recent episodes in Visual Investigations Using evidence that’s hidden in plain sight, our investigative journalists present a definitive account of the news — from the Las Vegas massacre to a chemical attack in Syria. Using evidence that’s hidden … Read more

Tulsi Gabbard quits Democratic Party, calls it ‘elitist cabal of war-mongers’

Tulsi Gabbard quits Democratic Party, calls it ‘elitist cabal of war-mongers’

Tulsi Gabbard, who retired from the House of Representatives last year, made the announcement on Twitter Tulsi Gabbard, who retired from the House of Representatives last year, made the announcement on Twitter Former Congresswoman and the first Hindu American to run for the White House in 2020, Tulsi Gabbard, on Tuesday announced that she is … Read more

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy pleads with Congress for help fighting Russia: ‘I call on you to do more’ – live

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy pleads with Congress for help fighting Russia: ‘I call on you to do more’ – live

1.25pm GMT 13:25 Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is almost 45 years old but there is no point in living “if we cannot stop the death”. He switches into English to say: “As the leader of the nation I am addressing President Biden, you are the leader of the nation. I wish you to … Read more

US Congress considers $10bn in support for Ukraine and Russian oil ban – live

US Congress considers bn in support for Ukraine and Russian oil ban – live

5.47pm GMT 17:47 Lawmakers announce bipartisan legislation to suspend trade relations with Russia, Belarus Congressmen Richard Neal and Kevin Brady – the Democratic chair and Republican leader of the House ways and means committee, respectively – and senators Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo – the Democratic chair and the Republican ranking member of the Senate … Read more

White House confirms plans for direct sanctions on Putin and Lavrov – US politics live

White House confirms plans for direct sanctions on Putin and Lavrov – US politics live

9.21pm GMT 21:21 Joe Biden will have a meeting with members of his national security team in Delaware tomorrow, White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters. Right before Psaki’s briefing started, the White House updated the president’s official schedule to note that he will travel to his home in Wilmington, Delaware, this evening and … Read more

US Senate passes stopgap measure to avert government shutdown – live

US Senate passes stopgap measure to avert government shutdown – live

3.40pm GMT 15:40 In a fascinating new interview, Politico’s Ryan Lizza sits down with J Michael Luttig, a former appeals court judge and conservative legal thinker who played a central role in the behind-the-scenes wrangling between Trump and then vice president Mike Pence over whether a vice president could overturn the results of the election. … Read more

Donald Trump’s bid to dodge New York subpoena goes before judge – live

Donald Trump’s bid to dodge New York subpoena goes before judge – live

James is seeking to enforce subpoenas her office issued in December to Trump and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. James, a Democrat, said her civil investigation has uncovered evidence Trump’s company used “fraudulent or misleading” valuations of assets like golf clubs and skyscrapers to get loans and tax benefits. Trump’s lawyers … Read more