Tag: Joe Biden
First U.S. weapons shipment arrives in Israel
President Biden reiterated U.S. support of Israel on Tuesday, vowing to continue sending military assistance. The president and members of his administration spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the situation room. CBS News…
President Biden announces plan to crack down on hidden junk fees | full video
President Biden detailed a new plan Wednesday to protect consumers from hidden junk fees. The proposed rule would require businesses that rely on junk fees to provide refunds to consumers, and those companies could face…
Biden says commitment to Israel “is unshakable” after Hamas terror attacks
President Biden said Wednesday his “commitment to Israel’s security and the safety of the Jewish people is unshakable.” CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest on Biden’s response to Israel’s war…
Biden condemns Hamas attack on Israel, says at least 14 Americans killed | Special Report
President Biden on Tuesday reiterated support for Israel and condemned the Hamas militant group’s attacks as an “act of sheer evil.” The president said at least 14 Americans are among the more than 1,000 people…
Israel-Saudi diplomatic efforts could be halted by war against Hamas
The United States’ efforts to establish diplomatic ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia may be stymied by growing tension in the Middle East. Nader Hashemi, a professor of Middle East and Islamic politics at Georgetown…
Biden says Hamas took Americans hostage, GOP prepares for speaker vote and more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on President Biden’s remarks from the White House on the unprecedented Hamas attacks on Israel, House Republicans working to unite on a candidate for speaker and other top political stories. #news #politics…
Will Hurd explains why he ended 2024 bid and endorsed Nikki Haley
Former Texas Republican Rep. Will Hurd dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Monday and endorsed Nikki Haley. Hurd joins “America Decides” to discuss why he thinks Haley is the best candidate in the GOP…
At least 22 Americans killed in Hamas attack on Israel, State Department says
The U.S. State Department confirms at least 22 Americans are confirmed dead in Israel as the number of fatalities and missing people in the Israel-Hamas war continues to rise. CBS News’ Haley Ott and Major…
Biden speaks to Jewish community leaders as Israel-Hamas war continues | CBS News
President Biden addressed Jewish community leaders at the White House on Wednesday as fighting between Israel and Hamas stretched to a fifth day. Mr. Biden emphasized his support for Israel and highlighted “his work to…
Scalise wins GOP nomination for speaker, Israel forms unity government, more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on Republican lawmakers selecting Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker of the House, Israel forming a unity government amid its war with Hamas and other top political stories. #news…
U.S. efforting evacuations for Americans trapped in Israel
The United States is arranging evacuations for Americans trying to flee Israel, with charter flights beginning Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports on how it will work. #news #israel…
How Americans view the Israel-Palestine conflict, according to polling
A recent poll shows a significant increase in American support for Israel in the days following the Hamas attacks. Cameron Easley, a Morning Consult lead politics analyst who conducted the poll, joins CBS News to…
Biden says U.S. “working round the clock” to free American Hamas hostages
President Biden on Friday spoke for over an hour with the families of 14 Americans who are missing following Hamas’ attack on Israel. At an event in Philadelphia, he spoke about his conversation with them…
Are Gaza residents able to evacuate ahead of expected Israeli ground invasion?
Israel has called for everyone in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south of the enclave, raising expectations of a ground invasion. A United Nations spokesperson told CBS News the world body “considers it impossible”…
What the U.S. government is doing as Israel-Hamas war stretches into a second week
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed Monday on the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Gaza-based Hamas militant group. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the latest…
Biden cancels Colorado trip amid Israel-Hamas war
President Biden has canceled a planned trip to Colorado Monday and will stay in Washington, D.C., amid the Israeli-Hamas war. Secretary of State Antony Blinken continued to criss-cross the Middle East working to ensure safe…
Blinken’s goals as he returns to Israel after diplomacy blitz around Middle East
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Israel Monday for the second time in a week — part of a frantic regional diplomacy blitz to show support for Israel, try to secure the release…
Gaza hospital attack complicates Biden’s Israel trip
As President Biden leaves for Israel, an official in Gaza says of the hospital bombing: “America is a partner in the killing of our people.” Weijia Jiang is at the White House with the latest….
Biden holds national security meetings on Israel-Hamas war
President Biden postponed a Monday trip to Colorado in part to focus on national security meetings dealing with the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more. #news #biden #israel CBS News…
Biden to visit Israel; 2,000 U.S. troops ready to deploy in support roles
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support to a key U.S. ally that has declared war on the Palestinian group Hamas over its brutal terror rampage in southern…
Biden to visit Israel Wednesday, Blinken announces
President Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday amid the country’s war with the militant group Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday night. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more. #news…
Watch: Jordan fails to win House speakership on first ballot
Rep. Jim Jordan failed to garner enough Republican support to be elected speaker of the House in the first round of voting Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole…
Biden, Arab leaders call off meeting in Jordan
A senior Biden administration official confirmed to CBS News that the president’s meeting with Arab leaders in Jordan has been called off — saying it was a “mutual” decision. Weija Jiang unpacks what Mr. Biden…
Biden’s trip in support of Israel will also have to balance Gaza humanitarian concerns
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support to a key U.S. ally. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports on what the president will…
