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Vox’s home for coverage of President Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States.

World Politics
Is a ceasefire in Gaza actually close?Is a ceasefire in Gaza actually close?
World Politics

Biden has put renewed pressure on Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
America’s misunderstood border crisis, in 8 chartsAmerica’s misunderstood border crisis, in 8 charts
Politics

For all the attention on the border, the root causes of migration and the most promising solutions to the US’s broken immigration system are often overlooked.

By Nicole Narea
Culture
What the Biden administration is doing about ludicrously expensive concert ticketsWhat the Biden administration is doing about ludicrously expensive concert tickets
Culture

The government filed a lawsuit to break up Ticketmaster’s parent company.

By Nicole Narea
2024 Elections
What young voters actually care aboutWhat young voters actually care about
2024 Elections

It’s not what you think.

By Christian Paz
2024 Elections
The silver lining in a very bad poll for BidenThe silver lining in a very bad poll for Biden
2024 Elections

The Sun Belt is a disaster, but the Great Lakes states offer some hope of beating Trump.

By Christian Paz
World Politics
Biden is threatening to withhold some weapons from Israel. Is it a real shift in policy?Biden is threatening to withhold some weapons from Israel. Is it a real shift in policy?
World Politics

The US has offered unconditional military aid to Israel throughout the war in Gaza. As of this week, that might be changing.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Is the new TikTok ban for real?Is the new TikTok ban for real?
Politics

Biden has signed a bill to ban TikTok. But it’s not over yet.

By Nicole Narea
Economy
Tell the truth about Biden’s economyTell the truth about Biden’s economy
Economy

Exaggerating the harms of inflation doesn’t help working people.

By Eric Levitz
Politics
Don’t sneer at white rural voters — or delude yourself about their politicsDon’t sneer at white rural voters — or delude yourself about their politics
Politics

What the debate over “white rural rage” misses.

By Eric Levitz
2024 Elections
Are young voters really embracing Donald Trump?Are young voters really embracing Donald Trump?
2024 Elections

Plenty of data suggests Trump is making surprising gains with young Americans. The debate, explained.

By Christian Paz
World Politics
How the war in Gaza has gone differently than expected — and how it hasn’tHow the war in Gaza has gone differently than expected — and how it hasn’t
World Politics

Six months in.

By Joshua Keating
2024 Elections
Biden is doing everything to reach Latinos. Trump is barely trying.Biden is doing everything to reach Latinos. Trump is barely trying.
2024 Elections

Democrats are starting their Latino outreach early because they know they have a problem.

By Christian Paz
2024 Elections
Why Biden’s fundraising dominance could save his campaignWhy Biden’s fundraising dominance could save his campaign
2024 Elections

Also, why it might not.

By Eric Levitz
Politics
Should we care about RFK Jr. and his new running mate?Should we care about RFK Jr. and his new running mate?
Politics

The Kennedy conspiracy theorist, his VP pick Nicole Shanahan, and their potential to upend the 2024 presidential election, explained.

By Nicole Narea
2024 Elections
3 theories for why Donald Trump’s popularity is rising3 theories for why Donald Trump’s popularity is rising
2024 Elections

Trump’s favorability has ticked up with many Americans and soared with some traditionally Democratic groups.

By Christian Paz
World Politics
4 ways in which Biden can pressure Israel on Gaza — if he really wanted to4 ways in which Biden can pressure Israel on Gaza — if he really wanted to
World Politics

The US has ways to exert leverage. They all come with risks.

By Joshua Keating
Climate
Biden isn’t advertising America’s record oil boomBiden isn’t advertising America’s record oil boom
Climate

Biden is not “waging war” on American energy. He’s boosting it.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Robert Hur’s report exaggerated Biden’s memory issuesRobert Hur’s report exaggerated Biden’s memory issues
Politics

The ex-special counsel testified Tuesday, but a transcript of his interview with the president undercut his claims.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Biden’s vs. Trump’s economy, in 8 chartsBiden’s vs. Trump’s economy, in 8 charts
Politics

The gaps between perception of the economy and the reality, explained.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Charlamagne tha God on why many Black voters aren’t sold on BidenCharlamagne tha God on why many Black voters aren’t sold on Biden
Politics

A live Today, Explained, conversation on what Democrats need to show Black voters this year.

By Natalie Jennings and Noel King
Politics
Biden to nation: Republicans like rich people more than they like youBiden to nation: Republicans like rich people more than they like you
Politics

The president is getting walloped on the economy. Here’s how he tried to change that.

By Eric Levitz
Politics
Jason Palmer, the guy who beat Biden in American Samoa, briefly explainedJason Palmer, the guy who beat Biden in American Samoa, briefly explained
Politics

A businessman and lesser-known candidate, Palmer wants to focus on “pass[ing] the torch.”

By Li Zhou
Politics
Republicans just passed up the chance to win a historic landslideRepublicans just passed up the chance to win a historic landslide
Politics

If Republicans ever figure out how to nominate a normal human, Democrats could be in trouble.

By Eric Levitz
Economy
What Biden could do to bring grocery prices downWhat Biden could do to bring grocery prices down
Economy

Here are some levers the administration can pull to rein in food inflation.

By Noel King and Miles Bryan
2024 Elections
Democrats’ latest problem: 1 in 5 Latino voters are considering switching partiesDemocrats’ latest problem: 1 in 5 Latino voters are considering switching parties
2024 Elections

Both Democrats and Republicans are considering making a change, but it’s Biden’s party that has more to lose.

By Christian Paz
Politics
Republicans’ voter suppression obsession may end up helping ... Democrats?Republicans’ voter suppression obsession may end up helping ... Democrats?
Politics

The GOP convinced itself it could only win with a smaller, whiter electorate. The polls show that’s just not true.

By Eric Levitz
Politics
Can Biden contain the fallout from his Gaza policy in Michigan?Can Biden contain the fallout from his Gaza policy in Michigan?
Politics

Biden’s support for Israel’s military campaign is testing Arab American voters’ loyalty in Michigan and beyond.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Do 1 in 5 Americans really believe Taylor Swift is in cahoots with Biden?Do 1 in 5 Americans really believe Taylor Swift is in cahoots with Biden?
Politics

The real reach of the conspiracy theory surrounding the pop star, explained.

By Christian Paz
Joe Biden
Biden is weak — and unstoppableBiden is weak — and unstoppable
Joe Biden

It will be hard to convince the president that he isn’t the best of his party’s bad options.

By Eric Levitz
Welcome to the “neomedieval era”
World Politics

Nations like the US have more firepower than ever before — but they also appear weaker than ever. The upshot is a world that feels out of control.

By Joshua Keating
Business & Finance
The Biden administration’s plan to slash bank overdraft fees, explainedThe Biden administration’s plan to slash bank overdraft fees, explained
Business & Finance

Nobody likes overdrafting their bank account. Biden wants to make it less painful.

By Nicole Narea
World Politics
Taiwan elects Lai Ching-te, denying China’s hopes for reunificationTaiwan elects Lai Ching-te, denying China’s hopes for reunification
World Politics

The results of the tight, three-way presidential election will resonate far beyond the region.

By Joshua Keating
What Democrats’ panic over young voters misses
Politics

If a spate of surveys over the last four months are to be believed, young voters aren’t just dissatisfied with Joe Biden — they’re switching to supporting Donald Trump.

By Christian Paz
World Politics
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s mysterious absence, explainedDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s mysterious absence, explained
World Politics

Why it’s a big deal that the president didn’t know his defense secretary was in the hospital for three days.

By Joshua Keating
Future Perfect
2024 is the biggest global election year in history2024 is the biggest global election year in history
Future Perfect

Will democracy survive it?

By Bryan Walsh
World Politics
The US may be flouting its own laws by sending unrestricted aid to IsraelThe US may be flouting its own laws by sending unrestricted aid to Israel
World Politics

US law limits aid to countries that violate human rights. Here’s why it isn’t applied to Israel.

By Nicole Narea
World Politics
What happens in Ukraine if US aid disappears?What happens in Ukraine if US aid disappears?
World Politics

Should Congress fail to extend aid to Ukraine, it would “change the character of the war.”

By Joshua Keating
Politics
Why Republicans are pursuing an unfounded impeachment inquiry into BidenWhy Republicans are pursuing an unfounded impeachment inquiry into Biden
Politics

House Republicans voted to launch an inquiry despite no evidence of Biden’s wrongdoing.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
Can Democrats overcome their deep divisions over Gaza?Can Democrats overcome their deep divisions over Gaza?
World Politics

The party is fractured over President Joe Biden’s unequivocal support for Israel as the war in Gaza continues ahead of 2024.

By Nicole Narea
World Politics
Israel moves into southern Gaza after a week-long truce — and its goals are murkier than everIsrael moves into southern Gaza after a week-long truce — and its goals are murkier than ever
World Politics

Seven weeks into the war, 15,000 Palestinians have been killed, and there’s no end in sight.

By Ellen Ioanes