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A suspension of the 18.4 cents per gallon federal gasoline tax and 24.4 cent diesel tax would require congressional action

Biden asks Congress for gas tax holiday to lower prices

US President Joe Biden has called for a three-month suspension of the federal gasoline tax to combat record prices, but opposition from politicians within his own party suggests the request may never be met.

Business • 23 Jun 22

Seven oil companies are set to meet US President Joe Biden

Oil slumps as Biden pushes for US fuel cost cuts

Oil prices tumbled about 3% today as investors worried that rate hikes by the Federal Reserve could push the US economy into recession, dampening demand for fuel.

Business • 22 Jun 22

Joe Biden made a prime-time address to the American people

Biden makes emotional appeal for action on gun violence

US President Joe Biden has made a televised address to the nation, calling on members of congress to take immediate action on gun control.

US • 03 Jun 22

Families gather following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

Biden to go to Texas 'in coming days' after shooting

US President Joe Biden has said that he would soon go to Texas in the wake of the deadly shooting at an elementary school that left 19 students and two teachers dead.

World • 25 May 22

Joe Biden has seen his approval ratings steadily decline

Putin's war brings more woes for Biden on home front

Joe Biden's big selling point when he became president - at least outside the United States - was his expertise in foreign policy, but it was a foreign policy mistake that saw his approval ratings take a sharp dip.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Apr 22

Joe Biden told Ukrainians that the US stands with them

Biden says Putin 'cannot remain in power'

US President Joe Biden has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin "cannot remain in power", and that Russia's war against Ukraine has been a strategic failure for Moscow.

Ukraine • 26 Mar 22

US President Joe Biden and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo this evening

Biden in Europe for summits, NATO to bolster east flank

The Taoiseach will attend a meeting of the European Council in Brussels tomorrow which will discuss Russian military aggression against Ukraine, security and defence, energy, economic issues, Covid-19 and external relations.

World • 23 Mar 22

Ms Jackson was appointed to the federal bench in 2013, and was backed by three Republican senators last year when she was elevated to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals

Biden nominates first Black woman to US Supreme Court

President Joe Biden lauded "uniquely accomplished" Ketanji Brown Jackson today as he nominated her to be the first Black woman in US history to serve on the Supreme Court.

World • 25 Feb 22

A Ukrainian soldier seen in Svitlodarsk, Ukraine

US warns Russia could attack Ukraine 'any day now'

The United States has dramatically raised the alarm over Ukraine, warning that a Russian invasion starting with civilians caught under aerial bombing could start in days.

World • 11 Feb 22

Ukrainian soldiers in winter camouflage seen during a military exercise

Biden to send troops to eastern Europe

US President Joe Biden has sought to maintain pressure on Russian leader Vladimir Putin over Ukraine, announcing a small troop deployment to eastern Europe even as top Pentagon officials backed a renewed push for diplomacy.

World • 29 Jan 22

The US economy grew by 5.7% in 2021 - the strongest rate of growth since 1984

US posted fastest growth since 1984 last year

US economic growth accelerated in the fourth quarter as businesses replenished depleted inventories to meet strong demand for goods, helping the country to post its best performance in nearly four decades in 2021.

Business • 27 Jan 22

Joe Biden departs after speaking during a press conference in the East Room of the White House last night

Joe Biden's first year score card

US • 20 Jan 22

Joe Biden held only the second White House press conference of his presidency

Biden hails first year, vows to reconnect with voters

US President Joe Biden sought to reset his presidency in a marathon first year press conference yesterday, vowing to reconnect with voters and touting successes, while delivering blunt assessments of the "disaster" facing Russia if it attacks Ukraine.

US • 20 Jan 22

US President Joe Biden said he 'didn't anticipate' the level of obstruction he has encountered from Republicans in Congress

Biden hails 'enormous progress' in first year

US President Joe Biden has said his first year in office has been a year of "challenges" but also one of "enormous progress."

World • 19 Jan 22

Joe Biden delivers remarks on the one-year anniversary of the 6 January insurrection at Capitol Hill

After fiery speech, can Biden deliver on promises?

US • 08 Jan 22

Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin held a virtual meeting this afternoon

Biden warns Putin of response to any Ukraine attack

US President Joe Biden has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin in a tense, two-hour virtual summit of a "strong" western economic response should Russian forces massed on Ukraine's border go on the attack.

World • 07 Dec 21

There are 110 participants on the State Department's invitation list, including Ireland

Biden administration invites Taiwan to democracy summit

The Biden administration has invited Taiwan to its "Summit for Democracy" next month, according to a list of participants published yesterday, a move likely to infuriate China, which views the democratically governed island as its territory.

US • 24 Nov 21

Jerome Powell to stay on as Fed chair for a second term

Biden taps Powell for second term as Fed chair

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been nominated for a second four-year term by President Joe Biden today.

Business • 22 Nov 21

Joe Biden underwent a routine colonoscopy

Biden resumes presidential duties after health check

US President Joe Biden has resumed presidential duties after he earlier transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he was under anesthesia for a routine colonoscopy, which is a part of his annual physical.

World • 19 Nov 21

Joe Biden told the Irish Rugby Team that he was "really proud" of them

Biden congratulates Ireland on victory over All Blacks

US President Joe Biden called the Ireland rugby squad to congratulate them on their 29-20 win over the New Zealand All Blacks on Saturday.

Ireland • 15 Nov 21

Claire Cronin was nominated for the role of ambassador by President Joe Biden in June

US Ambassador nominee approved by Senate committee

The nomination of Claire Cronin to be the next US Ambassador to Ireland has been approved by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

US • 20 Oct 21

The bill was named after George Floyd, who was murdered by a police officer

Floyd police reform bill doomed as talks collapse

A bipartisan effort spurred by the death of George Floyd to pass a police reform bill in the US Congress has collapsed in a setback for President Joe Biden.

World • 23 Sep 21

Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, alongside former president Bill Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former president Barack Obama, and former first lady Michelle Obama, pay respects in New York

Declassified 9/11 document released after Biden order

The FBI has released the first document related to its investigation of the 11 September 2001 attacks on the United States and allegations of Saudi government support for the hijackers, following an executive order by President Joe Biden.

US • 12 Sep 21

Taliban fighters stand guard outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport

Afghans flee to country's borders after airport closure

Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers struggled to keep the country functioning today after the final withdrawal of US forces, with foreign donors alarmed about an impending humanitarian crisis.

World • 01 Sep 21

Bill proposes to make the US's biggest investment in decades in roads, bridges, airports and waterways

US Senate narrowly approves $3.5 trillion spending plan

The US Senate has narrowly approved a $3.5 trillion spending blueprint for President Joe Biden's top priorities, after politicians debated over the need for massive spending to fight climate change and poverty.

US • 11 Aug 21