Poll shows 53% of Americans think Biden received special treatment in classified documents probe

Poll shows 53% of Americans think Biden received special treatment in classified documents probe

Just over half of Americans think US President Joseph Biden received special treatment when he was not charged by federal prosecutors investigating whether he has mishandled classified documents - according to a new poll. 53% of respondents, including 29% of Democrats in the Reuters Ipsos poll agreed with a statement that "Biden received special treatment because he is the U.S. president." Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

February 14, 2024 6

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Biden & Scholz meet amid Ukraine funding battle

US President Joseph Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have met at White House amid a battle to secure funding for Ukraine. The two leaders came together as European governments are growing increasingly anxious about the inability of US lawmakers to approve new funding to help Kyiv in its fight against Russia. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

February 12, 2024 7

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U.S. highest court to decide if Trump should be on ballot

US President Joe Biden has responded angrily to questions raised about his memory in the investigation into his handling of classified documents. Biden's age remains a concern for voters ahead of November's election. Ira Spitzer reports.

February 9, 2024 9

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In bombshell report, US Special Prosecutor says Biden’s memory “significantly limited”…

US President Joe Biden will not face criminal charges over his mishandling of classified documents dating back to his time as Barack Obama's Vice President.But a Department of Justice Special Prosecutor has revealed that the President is suffering from "significant limitations" with regard to his memory. Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

February 9, 2024 11

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Biden sanctions Israeli settlers for West Bank violence

The United States says it intends to place sanctions on any Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The new executive order sees four people immediately blacklisted with financial and travel restrictions. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

February 2, 2024 15

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Biden holds Iran “responsible” for US drone deaths

US President Joseph Biden says he holds Iran "responsible" for the deaths of three army personnel who were killed in a drone strike in the Middle East. He says he has decided how to respond, following a push for the US to strike back against Iran-backed militia in the region. However, there are concerns a US response could widen the conflict, or open up a new front in the Middle […]

January 31, 2024 12

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Biden says he has decided response to US attack

US President Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to the killing of three US service personnel in Saturday's drone strike. There are fears a US attack could widen the conflict in the Middle East - something Biden says he is not aiming for. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

January 31, 2024 39

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U.S. President Biden under pressure over deadly attack on troops in Jordan

The U.S. is weighing up how to respond to an attack on its service people killed and injured in an attack on the Jordan-Syrian border, blamed on Iran-backed militia. There's pressure on President Joe Biden to retaliate; with some opposition Republicans calling for him to target Tehran. Caroline Malone reports. Related video:

January 30, 2024 16

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US Defense Secretary returns to work at Pentagon

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned to work at the Pentagon after nearly a month's leave due to prostate cancer. His return comes after 3 US troops were killed in a drone attack in the Middle East.Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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