Tag: Joe Biden

Federal ‘Major Disaster’ Declared in Mississippi After Dozens Killed by Tornadoes

President Joe Biden on Sunday issued a major disaster declaration in Mississippi after tornadoes left dozens of people dead, according to a White House statement. Biden early on Sunday “declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas…


Federal ‘Major Disaster’ Declared Mississippi After Dozens Killed by Tornadoes

President Joe Biden on Sunday issued a major disaster declaration in Mississippi after tornadoes left dozens of people dead, according to a White House statement. Biden early Sunday “declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected…


Biden Says US Doesn’t Seek Conflict With Iran But Prepared to ‘Act Forcefully’

President Joe Biden said Friday that the United States doesn’t seek conflict with Iran but is prepared to act forcefully to protect American lives after he authorized a strike targeting Iranian-affiliated assets in Syria in retaliation for an Iranian drone attack. During a press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa, Biden offered…


Biden and Trudeau Toast to Friendship, Hope and Family at Gala Dinner

U.S. President Joe Biden stayed in Ottawa during his short trip north of the border, but the catering team from the National Arts Centre took him on a cross-Canada culinary tour Friday evening. The president and first lady Jill Biden were the guests of honour at a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and…


Western Multilateralism Trumps Russia-China Alliance, Biden Says During Canada Visit

OTTAWA—U.S. President Joe Biden downplayed growing Russia-China ties in Ottawa on March 24, saying that many people “exaggerate the threat” the two countries pose, and that America’s alliances have “coalesced significantly more.” “We have significantly expanded our alliances. I haven’t seen that happen with China, Russia, or anybody else in the world,” Biden said during…


LIVE NOW: Bidens Attend a Gala Dinner in Canada

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attend a Gala Dinner hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at 6:30 p.m. ET on March 24. …


Bidens Attend a Gala Dinner in Canada

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attend a Gala Dinner hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at 6:30 p.m. ET on March 24. …


LIVE 6:30 PM ET: Bidens Attend a Gala Dinner in Canada

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attend a Gala Dinner hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at 6:30 p.m. ET on March 24. …


Kovrig and Spavor Receive Standing Ovation Ahead of Biden’s Speech to Parliament

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who were arbitrarily detained in China for over three years, received a standing ovation in the House of Commons ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden’s address on March 24. The two Canadians, who became known as the “two Michaels,” were imprisoned from late 2018 until the fall of 2021. Their…


Biden and Trudeau Announce Defence, Energy Commitments

OTTAWA—Canada and the United States will work together on seven broad initiatives including clean energy and good jobs, strengthening the critical minerals and semiconductor supply chain, protecting the Arctic, and investing in defence and security, according to a joint statement issued by the leaders of the two countries.  The statement was issued after U.S. President…