Hunter Biden's ties to the Ukranian gas company in particular have long dogged the policy work and political aspirations of his father, Joe Biden, now the US president-elect. The breadth of the subpoena underscores the wide-angle lens prosecutors are taking as they examine the younger Biden’s finances and international business ventures.
New prosecutor is authorized “to investigate whether any federal official, employee or any person or entity violated the law in connection with the intelligence, counter-intelligence or law enforcement activities” directed at the 2016 presidential campaigns.
President-elect Joe Biden's chief of staff says safe practices will be in place when he takes office on Jan. 20, but would not elaborate on details.
In a statement Wednesday night, Biden suggested he chose Klain for the position because his experience in Washington had prepared him for such challenges.
Spouses often build public awareness or advocacy campaigns around key issues. Will Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' husband tap into his Jewish heritage in some cases? Only time will tell.
Asked whether the State Department was prepared to engage with Biden presidential transition team, Mike Pompeo replies that transition to "second Trump administration" will be smooth. Shifting to a more serious tone, US secretary of state says, “We’re ready. The world is watching what’s taking place here. We’re going to count all the votes. When the process is complete, there will be electors selected. There’s a process, the constitution lays it out pretty clearly.”
Controversial congresswoman warns that if President-elect Joe Biden's administration does not put so-called progressives in top positions, the party would likely lose big in the 2022 midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump reportedly tells close advisers he is thinking about a second presidential campaign in four years.
From saying that the decision would be made on Election Day to doomsday scenarios of the United States "falling apart," they missed the mark.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: I look forward to working with the Biden administration to further strengthen the special alliance between the US and Israel. President Rivlin: I have no doubt that our special relations and multifaceted cooperation will continue to flourish and grow in the future.