Maureen Groppe
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How timing of Hunter Biden trial could overlap with Joe Biden's re-election campaign
Hunter Biden's indictment on federal gun charges is not likely to be quickly resolved. The timing of the outcome could affect his father's re-election. → Read More
Biden remains 'healthy, vigorous 80-year-old,' White House doctor says after physical exam
President Biden's medical checkup comes as the octogenarian is expected to announce in the coming weeks if he will seek a second term. → Read More
Biden State of the Union live updates: President to push 'blue-collar' economic blueprint
Facing a divided Congress, President Biden will use his State of the Union speech to emphasize areas where Democrats and Republicans can work together → Read More
The State of the Union is Tuesday: Here's what you can expect from Joe Biden's speech
President Joe Biden is expected to address Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the economy, crime and bipartisanship in his State of the Union address. → Read More
Shoot it? Snare it? Maneuver it back to China? US officials wring hands over options for spy balloon
Among the many lingering questions about a Chinese spy balloon is why it's in U.S. airspace and why now. → Read More
Biden will end COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11 after more than 3 years
Ending the COVID-19 health emergencies marks a return to normalcy nearly three years after the pandemic was first declared. → Read More
U.S. hits debt ceiling. Amid fears of debt default, Treasury begins 'extraordinary' measures
The Treasury Department is using "extraordinary measures" to avoid defaulting on the nation's debt as the U.S. reaches its credit limit, Yellen said. → Read More
'Stay where you are': President Biden unveils new steps to curb surge of migrants, plans trip to El Paso border
President Biden is under pressure to spell out his plan for dealing with a surge of migrants at the border as Republicans vow to investigate. → Read More
'Ukraine is alive and kicking': Zelensky addresses Congress amid cheers, pledges of support
Biden promised staunch support for Ukraine as he welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House during the Ukraine leader's whirlwind trip to the US. → Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may meet with Biden, address Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could make his first trip to Washington since Russia began its violent invasion of Ukraine in February. → Read More
China has far surpassed the US as an economic player in Africa. Can Biden change that?
African leaders came to President Biden's summit to gauge Washington’s seriousness in becoming a more reliable partner than it’s been in the past. → Read More
Texas governor warns of 'total chaos' on border when Title 42 ends this week
The southern border will be overwhelmed this week by the ending of a Trump-era policy known as Title 42, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warned on Sunday. → Read More
Christmas decorations, a state dinner: Glitz makes a triumphant return to the White House
President Biden's first state dinner and holiday parties are a return to normalcy after COVID restricted glitzy social gatherings at the White House. → Read More
'No regrets': Pence memoir describes his unlikely partnership with Trump that fractured on Jan. 6
Former Vice President Pence writes in a new memoir that any hardships he endured with Donald Trump were worth it because Roe was overturned. → Read More
Amid midterm voting, Biden warns of 'chaos,' fears of political violence ahead of Nov. 8 election
Joe Biden warns Americans democracy is at risk in Nov. 8 elections amid growing concerns over political violence and threats from election deniers. → Read More
Biden designates his first national monument in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains
President Biden is protecting a rugged landscape where the legendary 10th Mountain Division trained for alpine warfare during World War II. → Read More
In historic move, Biden pardons those with federal convictions for possessing marijuana
President Joe Biden announced Thursday steps he's taking to reform marijuana laws, including pardoning people with federal possession convictions. → Read More
Russia will annex Ukrainian regions on Friday; Biden calls referenda 'a sham': Live updates
NATO called damage to the Nord Stream pipeline 'of deep concern' and vowed a response to any deliberate action against 'critical infrastructure.' → Read More
Biden to speak on Social Security, Medicare as shortfalls loom and Republicans oppose tax hikes
Although Medicare and Social Security face long-run financing problems, Democrats and Republicans don't agree on what to do about it. → Read More
Biden says he doesn't know what national secrets are contained in Mar-a-Lago documents
President Joe Biden also told CBS News in an interview that the COVID-19 pandemic 'is over.' → Read More