The Latest Breaking News from Joe Biden

‘One flag policy’: Trump admin tells US embassies they can’t fly the Pride, BLM flags

Secretary of State Marco Rubio introduced a similar bill while serving as a senator

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Family outraged after man convicted in Connecticut killings gets clemency from Biden in drug case

A Connecticut man who was convicted in one of the state’s most notorious murder cases was one of the nearly 2,500 people whose federal drug-related prison sentences were commuted by former President Joe Biden in his last days in office

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Trump Halts Refugee Arrivals In Crackdown

President Donald Trump has halted arrivals of refugees already cleared to enter the United States, according to a memo seen Wednesday, as he quickly pursues a sweeping crackdown on migration.

International Business Times · Jan 22, 2025

Trump’s Middle East envoy will enter Gaza as part of ‘inspection team’

Steve Witkoff says he seeks to assure the Gaza ceasefire deal will reach its second phase, despite Trump’s doubts.

Al Jazeera · Jan 22, 2025

Trump Tells Putin To Make Ukraine Deal 'Now' Or Face Tougher Sanctions

US President Donald Trump stepped up the pressure on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to make a peace deal with Ukraine Wednesday, threatening tougher economic measures if Moscow does not agree to end the war.

International Business Times · Jan 22, 2025

White House benches career National Security Council staff who served during Biden administration

A National Security Council spokesperson has denied that NSC staffers are being vetted for political affiliations

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Trump executive order: What will the ‘two sexes’ policy change for LGBTQ+

Trump has directed federal agencies to only define gender as either, male and female, and reject a person’s preferred gender identity or pronouns

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Advocates and family react as Trump cancels Afghan refugee resettlement

Afghans, some already approved to arrive in the US, are left in limbo after the president suspends refugee resettlement.

Al Jazeera · Jan 22, 2025

How Trump’s executive orders will roll out — if courts allow them

From Mount Denali to EVs, we break down 26 executive orders US President Donald Trump signed on his inauguration day.

Al Jazeera · Jan 22, 2025

Democrats who won in Trump districts brace for spotlight

The initial 2026 House battlefield is shaped by districts that backed a House member and presidential candidate of different parties. 

Roll Call · Jan 22, 2025