Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president
Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her. Former President Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama said in a joint statement that they believe Ms Harris has the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands”. Mr […]
Biden tells US it’s time to ‘pass torch to new generation’ after exiting race
US President Joe Biden has told Americans in a televised address that it’s time to “pass the torch to a new generation” as he sought to explain the historic decision to end his faltering re-election campaign. Mr Biden, 81, said he withdrew his candidacy and endorsed US Vice-President Kamala Harris to unite their fellow Democrats […]
Joe Biden withdraws from US presidential election race
US President Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election, saying “it is in the best interest of my party and the country”. It comes four months before Americans go to the polls, upending the race for the White House. It follows weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats after a […]
US President Joe Biden calls for ban on assault-style weapons and gun age limits
SOURCE: BBC NEWS President Joe Biden has said the US should ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines to tackle the “carnage” of gun violence. Addressing the nation after a spate of mass shootings, Mr Biden said too many places had become “killing fields”. He said if a ban was not possible the age limit for […]
