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President Joe Biden addressed the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday in New York, slamming Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Biden slams Putin's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the United Nations

12:57pm September 21, 2022

by Deepa Shivaram

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was the center of President Biden's address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, as the U.S. warns Russia is trying to annex more Ukrainian land.

President Joe Biden speaks on the cancer moonshot initiative at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston on Sept. 12.

Biden touts his 'cancer moonshot' on the anniversary of JFK's 'man on the moon' speech

6:11pm September 12, 2022

by Deepa Shivaram

Biden announced many of what he calls "cancer moonshot" goals in February. On Monday he laid out some updates in a speech that marked 60 years since Kennedy gave his iconic moonshot speech.

What Biden's low approval ratings and high-profile wins could mean for the midterms

11:22am August 05, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

While midterms are typically a challenge for the party in power, two Democratic strategists say Biden's recent wins — and the threat of Republican control of Congress — could galvanize voters.

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President Biden takes his face mask off on Thursday during a meeting on the U.S. Economy with CEOs and members of his Cabinet in the South Court Auditorium of the White House.

Biden tests positive for COVID again

3:30pm July 30, 2022

by Avie Schneider

Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the president's physician, said Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again, days after testing negative. O'Connor said Biden is not experiencing symptoms, and feels well.

President Joe Biden speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Wednesday.

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Biden uses first public outing since testing negative to tout his pandemic response

12:29pm July 27, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

President Biden tested negative for COVID-19 and will discontinue his isolation, his doctor wrote Wednesday in a letter. He appeared in public remarks not long after the letter's release.

President Joe Biden speaks on the phone with his national security team on July 22 from the White House in Washington.

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Biden's COVID-19 symptoms are nearly resolved, the White House doctor says

12:07pm July 25, 2022

by Washington Desk

Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the White House physician, reports that President Joe Biden has "residual nasal congestion and minimal hoarseness" after four full days of Paxlovid treatment.

President Biden tested positive for COVID last week and will remain in isolation until Tuesday.

President Biden's COVID symptoms are improving, his doctor says

12:25pm July 24, 2022

by Shauneen Miranda

Biden's physician says the president's symptoms "continue to improve significantly" and that he is now mainly dealing with a sore throat.

President Biden talks on the phone with his national security team from the Treaty Room in the residence of the White House on Friday.

Biden's COVID symptoms are less troublesome, his doctor says

12:33pm July 23, 2022

by NPR Washington Desk

The president's symptoms now include a sore throat and body aches, Dr. Kevin O'Connor said. Biden is likely infected with the BA.5 subvariant of omicron.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, left, listens as President Joe Biden speaks virtually during a meeting with his economic team in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington on Friday.

Biden holds a gas prices event virtually as he isolates with COVID-19

4:51pm July 22, 2022

by Washington Desk

The president will isolate through Tuesday, and if he tests negative, at that point he could resume a normal schedule on Wednesday. He has continued to work since testing positive on Thursday.

In this photo provided by the White House, President Joe Biden speaks with Democratic Sen. Bob Casey by telephone from the White House on Thursday.

Biden's symptoms improved despite elevated temperature Thursday night, his doctor says

11:43am July 22, 2022

by Washington Desk

President Biden had a slightly elevated temperature last night but his physician says that "his symptoms have improved" as he receives treatment after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.