President Joe Biden confirmed he will debate former President Donald Trump. “I am, somewhere,” he said during an interview with Howard Stern on April 26. “I don’t know when, but I’m happy to debate him.” The president’s statement comes after his administration continuously bucked called for a debate, citing concerns over potential fairness with the […]

April 25 was a big day for former President Donald Trump as the Supreme Court heard arguments over his presidential immunity defense while a second criminal trial made significant headway in testimonies in New York. Still, President Trump took the opportunity to make a campaign stop before either of those events, shaking hands with construction […]

Trump Says Testimony ‘Breathtaking’ President Trump said the trial today “was breathtaking.” “Breathtaking and astounding,” he told reporters after leaving the courtroom. “This is a trial that should’ve never happened, this is a case that should’ve never been filed and was really an incredible, an incredible day. Open your eyes. And we can’t let this […]

House Speaker Mike Johnson called for Columbia University President Minouche Shafik to resign over her handling of anti-Israel demonstrations on campus during an April 24 interview. While speaking to radio host Hugh Hewitt, Mr. Johnson called Ms. Shafik a “very weak” and “inept” leader, when announcing that he and his colleagues would be holding a […]

President Joe Biden visited Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to condemn the state’s six-week abortion ban that will soon go into effect. President Biden’s campaign has made abortion one of its priorities. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump commented on the pro-Palestinian protests happening in colleges across the country.  

President Joe Biden said Monday that he condemns “anti-Semitic protests” across the country and those who lack understanding of the Palestinian situation amid the ongoing pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University in New York City. “I condemn the anti-Semitic protests.  That’s why I’ve set up a program to deal with that,” President Biden told reporters in […]

President Joe Biden on April 22 announced $7 billion in grants for residential solar projects that will benefit nearly one million households in low-income and disadvantaged communities. The president unveiled his plan while marking Earth Day during a visit to Triangle, Virginia. He delivered a speech at Prince William Forest Park, which was created by […]

The White House remained quiet on reported Israeli strike on Iran. The United States denied involvement in the strikes, and urged de-escalation in the Middle East.  

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—President Joe Biden on April 18 traveled to Philadelphia, the final stop of his three-day tour of the crucial battleground state, where he received the Kennedy family’s endorsement for his reelection campaign. More than 15 members of the Kennedy family, who had previously criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent bid for the White House, […]

President Joe Biden traveled to Pennsylvania on Tuesday for a three-day tour of the battleground state, starting with a campaign event in his hometown of Scranton. During a speech in his hometown, the president highlighted a contrast between his economic agenda and that of his 2024 presidential rival and predecessor, former President Donald Trump. He […]

WASHINGTON—The White House on April 15 sought to correct reports released about Iran’s recent attack on Israel, specifically calling out the “narrative” that Tehran had informed Washington that the attack was about to happen. “I’ve seen reporting that the Iranians were meant to fail, and this spectacular and embarrassing failure was all by design,” White […]

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and former President Donald Trump are urging support for a bill aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting in federal elections. At a Friday, April 12, press conference at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago residence, the Republican leaders announced the bill as part of larger efforts to bolster election integrity. “What we’re […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on April 11 hosted the first-ever trilateral summit meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House. The primary goal of the summit was to strengthen defense ties between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines in the face of China’s more aggressive behavior […]

Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) spoke with NTD about the White House’s late response and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s lack of response to the anti-Israel protesters chanting “Death to America” in Dearborn over the weekend. Mr. Bergman also discussed the significance of the upcoming trilateral summit comprising Japan, the Philippines, and the United States.  

Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.), co-chair of the U.S.-Japan Congressional Caucus, spoke with NTD about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to the United States, as part of the trilateral summit with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and President Joe Biden. Mr. Smith discussed what the United States should expect from Japan to strengthen their relationship. […]

President Joe Biden announces a major upgrade to U.S.–Japan relations as he hosts Japanese leader Fumio Kishida for a state visit. How will the ramped-up alliance help counter the Chinese communist regime? Nineteen House Republicans opposed a rule vote to move forward with the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. House Speaker Mike Johnson […]

Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-Okla.) is standing by the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, even as the Democrat-controlled Senate appears poised to quickly dismiss the case. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives impeached Mr. Mayorkas in February on two articles alleging he has engaged in a “willful and systemic refusal to comply with” U.S. […]

As the U.S. Senate prepares to hold an impeachment hearing against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Derek Maltz says Mr. Mayorkas should be held accountable for the state of U.S. border security, but he doubts Congress will take the kind of steps he’s seeking. The Republican-controlled U.S. House […]

Derek Maltz, former director of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Special Operations Division, spoke with NTD about Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’s impeachment, his discussions with his Chinese counterpart for a deportation agreement, how the Chinese Communist Party is using drugs to destabilize the United States and the destructive effects of stronger drugs on […]

Jonathan Williams, chief economist at the American Legislative Exchange Council, spoke with NTD about the 2024 “Rich States, Poor States” economic competitive index. Mr. Williams discussed the methodologies, findings, and implications of the annual report, which he co-authors with Arthur Laffer, former economic adviser to President Reagan.  

Senate Republicans ask Speaker Johnson to delay sending articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. A new Arizona court ruling makes nearly all abortions illegal in the presidential battleground state. What impact could it have on the 2024 elections, and how is it testing former President Donald Trump’s new position on abortion? […]

Jim Nelles, economist and supply chain expert, spoke with NTD about Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China, how the United States could declare economic independence from China, and who gained the majority of new U.S. jobs.  

Kash Patel, senior adviser to former President Donald Trump, talks about the comparative costs for President Trump’s record-setting $50.5 million fundraiser in Florida and President Joe Biden’s fundraiser in New York. Mr. Patel says the fundraiser shows Americans are leaning toward President Trump in big and small donations. Mr. Patel says the United States doesn’t […]

A “celestial event of a generation”: a rare total solar eclipse brings temporary darkness to parts of the country. NTD’s Chris Beers brings us the report from Syracuse, New York. President Joe Biden announced a new plan to offer student loan relief to Americans, less than a year after the Supreme Court struck down his […]

BALTIMORE—President Joe Biden on Friday made his first visit to the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, and urged Congress to provide immediate federal assistance to rebuild the bridge and reopen the harbor. “I’m here to say: Your nation has your back,” President Biden told the people of Maryland as he stood in […]

President Joe Biden told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a call on April 4 that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is “unacceptable,” saying that Israel needed to take action to address civilian harm or face a change in U.S. policy. It was the first time the two leaders had spoken since an airstrike killed […]

A new Wall Street Journal poll found that former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in six critical swing states. This comes as voter discontent appears to be fueled by concerns about President Biden’s job performance and economic management. When asked which candidate they would support, voters in multiple states selected President Trump over […]

President Joe Biden on April 2 held a phone call with Chinese communist leader Xi Jinping as tensions between Washington and Beijing remain elevated. The call is the first contact between the two leaders since meeting in Woodside, California, last November and is their first phone call since July 2022. “At Woodside, the two leaders […]

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on April 1 pushed back against criticism of his proclamation on the weekend in support of transgender people, which coincided with Easter. “I didn’t do that,” President Biden said in response to a question from the press about his issuing the proclamation. When asked about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) criticism of […]

President Joe Biden, who raked in a record $26 million at a Manhattan fundraiser, on Friday showcased his cash edge over former President Donald Trump to court Nikki Haley voters.  

A wake for the first New York Police Department (NYPD) officer slain in the past two years had one particularly high-profile attendee on March 28: former President Donald Trump, who is looking to make crime reduction central to his campaign as he takes on President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election. NYPD Officer Jonathan […]

President Joe Biden is currently enjoying a significant cash advantage over his biggest rivals for the White House. On the evening of March 20, political committees associated with President Biden, former President Donald Trump, and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed their February disclosures with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Joe Biden Only one […]

Campaigning in Arizona Wednesday, President Joe Biden unveiled one of the biggest federal investments in U.S. chip manufacturing. But while the president is touting his economic accomplishments, he’s trailing former President Donald Trump in key swing state polls.  

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had their first phone conversation in over a month on March 18, amid rising tensions between the two leaders over the Gaza conflict. Both leaders discussed the most recent developments in Israel and Gaza, especially the situation in Rafah and measures to increase humanitarian aid to […]

WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden defended the comments made by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who called for a change in government in Israel five months into the war in Gaza. “Senator Schumer contacted my staff, my senior staffer, [to say] that he was going to make that speech. And I’m not going to elaborate […]

President Joe Biden campaigned in Michigan, a key battleground state in the November election. This came after over 100,000 Democratic voters in the state protested against the president by voting “uncommitted” in the primary.  

A U.S. customs officer at a Chicago airport targeted the U.S.-based Shen Yun Performing Arts company with Chinese Communist Party propaganda. The incident is now leading to calls for a thorough investigation into Chinese infiltration into the U.S. government. On Monday at the O’Hare International Airport, performers of Shen Yun were coming back from a […]

President Joe Biden on March 12 secured the Democratic nomination after an overwhelming win in swing-state Georgia, as his rival, former President Donald Trump, won enough delegates to clinch the Republican nomination when several primaries were called later that evening. “I am honored that the broad coalition of voters representing the rich diversity of the […]

With multiple factors weighing against his chances in the 2024 election, President Joe Biden faced a deeply divided Congress on March 7 to deliver a fiery State of the Union address, blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans for the array of crises facing the nation and highlighting his record since taking office. In the roughly […]

Former President Donald Trump swept to victory in three states at the weekend, with his adviser forecasting a “delegate avalanche” for him on Super Tuesday. Meanwhile, new polling offers warning signs for President Joe Biden’s campaign.

The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be removed from the ballot by individual states, overturning the Colorado Supreme Court decision that found him ineligible as a candidate and disqualified from the state ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. “[R]esponsibility for enforcing Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates rests […]

BROWNSVILLE, Texas—President Joe Biden visited the U.S.–Mexico border on Feb. 29, where he viewed the border and met with Border Patrol agents and law enforcement. His visit came amid rising public disapproval of his immigration and border policies, with many Americans holding him responsible for the current surge in illegal immigration. The president’s rare visit […]

BROWNSVILLE, Texas— President Joe Biden will visit the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, where he is expected to highlight the urgency of passing the border deal agreed to in the Senate. President Biden is anticipated to criticize his main opponent, Republican frontrunner President Donald Trump, and House Republicans for obstructing the deal. The president’s rare visit […]

President Joe Biden touts a drop in crime, though leaving out a recent spike in crime involving illegal immigrants. President Biden’s set to visit a Texas border town on Thursday amid a growing border crisis. Locals in Brownsville, Texas speak with NTD about what they think of President Biden’s upcoming trip.

A group of House committees subpoenaed Attorney General Merrick Garland on Feb. 27 for materials surrounding special counsel Robert Hur’s probe of President Joe Biden allegedly mishandling classified information. The group consists of the House Oversight Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, and the House Judiciary Committee. They requested notes, audio files, video, and […]

President Joe Biden will visit the southern border on Feb. 29, the White House announced, the same day that former President Donald Trump will go to Eagle Pass to highlight the worsening border crisis. “On Thursday, President Biden will travel to Brownsville, Texas to meet with U.S. Border Patrol agents, law enforcement, and local leaders,” […]

Haley Supporters Sound Off MT. PLEASANT, S.C.—John Sulkowski, a registered Republican, has voted in every national and general election for the past four decades. A Nikki Haley supporter this time around, he’s had second thoughts about going to the polling place in 2024 if former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are the two […]

Amid an escalating border crisis, President Joe Biden may be considering the Trump-era policies he ran against, but Republicans question why he didn’t do so during the past three years.  

A total of $1.2 billion in federal student loan debt will be automatically discharged for 153,000 borrowers enrolled in President Joe Biden’s “most generous ever” repayment plan, the U.S. Department of Education said on Wednesday. To be eligible for the latest round of student loan debt cancellation, the borrowers must be enrolled in the new […]

President Joe Biden is reaching into the pockets of some of his wealthiest donors as his ability to run continues to raise questions and former President Donald Trump’s campaign touts a fast-approaching GOP victory despite Nikki Haley refusing to drop out.