WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is uncertain about a run for president in 2020, but indicated he’s looking for fresh blood to lead the Democratic Party back to the White House. “I’ve done it a long time,” said Biden, who previously ran for president in 1988 and 2008, “and I’m … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. election. (All times EST): 11 p.m. Vice President Joe Biden says Donald Trump’s election victory should have little effect on U.S.-Israel relations. Biden was receiving an award from the World Jewish Congress at New York’s Pierre Hotel on Wednesday night. He says he has “no doubt, none … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report outlines a scientific roadmap for the White House’s cancer “moonshot” initiative — urging research to harness the power of immune-based therapy, and to better tailor treatment by helping more patients get their tumors genetically profiled. Those are among a list of recommendations issued Wednesday by a panel of cancer … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. presidential election (all times EDT): 9 p.m. Donald Trump says “a lot of people didn’t quite understand” part of his immigration speech because of the enthusiastic crowd. Trump’s speech Wednesday night fired up his base but disappointed many Hispanic supporters who were hoping he’d tone down his … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lady Gaga and Joe Biden are bringing their act to Las Vegas for an event raising awareness about sexual assault. The pop star and the vice president will hold a rally at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on April 7. The White House says they’ll speak about the need to prevent … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden will not run for president in 2016, he said Wednesday, Oct. 21, ending a months-long flirtation with a third White House campaign and setting him on a glide path toward the end of his decades-long political career. Biden’s decision finalizes the Democratic field of White House candidates … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In any other year, a pair of speeches by Vice President Joe Biden on transportation and sexual assault would raise few eyebrows in the political world. This isn’t any other year. Biden’s visits Thursday, September 18, to Michigan and Ohio are being closely watched for signs he’s gauging his support in two … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is headed to Florida, where he’s sure to get a glimpse of his presidential prospects as he considers a late entry into the 2016 Democratic primaries. Biden plans to appear at Miami Dade College and headline a private fundraiser for Senate Democrats on Wednesday as he mulls a … Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The only trace of the vice president came on a candy wrapper. Joe Biden may be considering whether to enter the race for president, but he sat out last week’s meeting of the Democratic National Committee. In his place, backers greeted a curious few in a hotel suite 20 floors above the … Continue reading
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden urged graduating Yale University students on Sunday to avoid questioning the motives of others in the search for common ground. At a time when critics say Washington, D.C., is hamstrung by partisanship and an inability to compromise, Biden told the more than 1,200 students and their … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe joined Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz during a visit to Norfolk State University on Thursday for a discussion on cybersecurity careers. Their visit came days after President Barack Obama committed $25 million in grants to invest in cybersecurity education at historically black … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe joined Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz during a visit to Norfolk State University on Thursday for a discussion on cybersecurity careers. Their visit came days after President Barack Obama committed $25 million in grants to invest in cybersecurity education at historically black colleges and … Continue reading
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