Where’s the chatty, centrist “Uncle Joe” we knew? As president, he’s talked less and proposed bolder policies, from climate to the economy.
Author: Susan Page, USA TODAY
Did the tumultuous 2020 change House Speaker Nancy Pelosi? ‘I’m a strong person,’ she says
At a time when many Americans felt unnerved by COVID, not to mention an unpredictable president, I realized I had never seen her emotionally falter.
Exclusive: John Boehner says Donald Trump ‘abused’ his loyalists by lying to them
John Boehner gives an extraordinary rebuke of the GOP, an excoriation without precedent in modern times, leveled by one of the party’s most senior figures.
On impeachment, stakes are high not only for Trump but also for almost everybody else
The trial will set a precedent for political behavior: What actions by presidents are acceptable, and how and when can Congress hold them accountable?
With plain language and open emotion, Biden urges shaken nation to regain its footing in wake of divisive president
The Capitol riot isn’t the biggest challenge the new president is facing, with COVID and economic repercussions looming.
Exclusive: 10 years after the shooting, Gabby Giffords on the need to ‘move ahead’
Unbidden, Gabby Giffords breaks into song during the interview. “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,” she sings in a clear voice, a smile on her face.
Now, a fast start: Joe Biden’s historic victory will be followed by big problems and hard choices
The president-elect jogged on stage Saturday night for a victory speech, even his footwork underscoring the urgency ahead as he prepares to take over.
Last chance for a long ball: Can Trump use the Nashville debate to shake up a race he’s losing to Biden?
At the second presidential debate, Trump needs to turn a referendum on his handling of COVID-19 into a choice. Biden’s job: Don’t rock the boat.
Appreciation: For John Lewis, a lifetime of making ‘good trouble’ left scars and a legacy
The iconic civil rights leader was all about bridges, from marching in Selma in 1965 to providing links to a new generation of racial protests today.
Analysis: Biden’s denial was unequivocal. That doesn’t mean he’s put this issue to rest.
Biden needed to tackle the accusations personally and directly. He also needed to square his denials with the standards of the #MeToo movement.