Biden Coverage

US visits Fayetteville to announce first-ever limits on PFAs in drinking water

White House officials on Wednesday morning spoke at an event in Fayetteville to announce protections for drinking water. Researchers discovered PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River drinking water supply in 2017, including forever chemicals uniquely linked to the Chemours Fayetteville Works plant, formerly owned by DuPont.

Editorial: National campaigns are going local for votes in North Carolina

Friday, March 29, 2024 -- Given the high stakes and emphasis the Republican and Democratic national campaigns have in North Carolina, even those candidates who may think they have a free ride won't be allowed to rest on their laurels.

President Biden and VP Harris to visit Raleigh Tuesday to talk about lowering health care costs

This afternoon, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will pay a visit to Raleigh. The pair has plans to speak at a community center before attending a private fundraiser.

Experts warn of artificial intelligence threats to 2024 election

The Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity agency sent warnings and tips to election officials in North Carolina and elsewhere on how to fight schemes using artificial intelligence to spread misinformation.

President Biden and VP Harris will attend fundraiser in Raleigh on March 26

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Raleigh on March 26 as part of their re-election campaign.

NC guests to attend State of the Union address in Washington, DC

North Carolina will be represented on the national stage tonight at the State of the Union Address.

NC guests to attend State of the Union address in Washington, DC

A Hamas hostage's family and a 109-year-old woman will be among the North Carolina guests attending tonight's State of the Union address.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Piling Up Wins on Super Tuesday, Trump and Biden Move Closer to Rematch

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump romped through Super Tuesday, amassing huge delegate hauls in California, Texas and beyond as they moved inexorably toward their parties’ nominations and a rematch for the White House in November.

Jonathan Weisman, New York Times

Biden's age and fitness top the list of voters' concerns, poll finds

The latest NBC News polls shows 76% of voters are concerned about Biden's age, compared with 61% who have concerns about Trump's legal challenges.

Mark Murray, NBC

First Lady Jill Biden attends fundraiser in North Raleigh

First Lady Jill Biden made her way to North Carolina Friday with stops in the Triad and the Triangle.

Gov. Cooper, NC faith leaders rally for abortion access on Roe v. Wade anniversary

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, faith leaders and activists on Monday rallied for abortion access and reproductive freedom across the state.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

President Biden visiting Raleigh to talk about economic investments in NC

President Joe Biden will visit the Triangle on Thursday just days after the first votes were cast in the 2024 presidential nomination contest. The president will discuss the economy during his visit.

What to expect from President Biden's visit to the Triangle

President Joe Biden will visit the Triangle on Thursday as the 2024 elections heat up. WRAL state government reporter Will Doran talks about the president's visit.

Some Americans will get their student loans canceled in February

The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers in February as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect nearly six months ahead of schedule.

Vice President Harris visits Myrtle Beach to address women's rights

Harris delivered the keynote address at the 7th Episcopal District AME Church Women's Missionary Society annual retreat on Saturday.

WRAL staff

Car plows into Biden's motorcade outside his campaign headquarters

A car plowed into a parked SUV that was guarding President Joe Biden 's motorcade Sunday night while the president was leaving a visit to his campaign headquarters. The president and first lady Jill Biden were unharmed.

US House authorizes impeachment inquiry into President Biden

The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

Zelenskyy visits DC to ask Congress for more aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers for more aid in the war with Russia. Zelenskyy was joined by senate leadership on his way to address senators Tuesday morning.

White House issues executive order addressing safety, security concerns for artificial intelligence

The White House unveiled an Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence early Monday morning - marking the federal government's the latest step toward regulating AI.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

White House demands regulations for artificial intelligence

The White House unveiled an Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence early Monday morning - marking the federal government's the latest step toward regulating AI.

Biden arrives in Israel on mission to contain Israeli-Hamas war and encourage delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza

President Joe Biden arrived in Israel Wednesday morning -- his second visit to a war zone this year. The president will hold key meetings in Tel Aviv, but his plans for other parts of this trip were cut short after an attack on a Gaza hospital.

Poll: Overwhelming majorities express concerns about Biden, Trump ahead of 2024 race

Three-quarters of voters say they're concerned about President Joe Biden's age and mental fitness, while nearly two-thirds have concerns about the multiple trials former President Donald Trump is facing, a new national NBC News poll finds, casting a gloomy shadow over the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

NBC News

Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges

(CNN) -- President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has been indicted by special counsel David Weiss in connection with a gun he purchased in 2018.

By Marshall Cohen

In Depth with Dan: Examining the ages of US presidents

The Wall Street Journal just released a new poll about how Joe Biden's age might affect his electability, and found "Biden's age may be a growing problem for his reelection." According to the poll, most Americans think he's too old. Joe Biden is 80 years old. He'll be 81 in November and would be 86 by the end of a second term if he wins reelection. He's already the oldest president in U.s. history.

In-Depth with Dan Haggerty: Discussing age limits in politicians

The 118th United States Congress is the third oldest since the first Congress was convened in 1789. The oldest Congress was the 117th, which just concluded its term. This means that the elected leaders of our country are older than they have ever been. Some of them are very old.