Joe Biden
46th U.S. President
Joe Biden
46th U.S. President
Joe Biden, born November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is the 46th President of the United States and a member of the Democratic Party. A U.S. Senator from Delaware for 36 years, he served as Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. Known for his empathy and resilience, Biden’s career has been shaped by personal tragedy, including the loss of his first wife, daughter, and later his son Beau. Elected President in 2020, he has focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, climate change, and rebuilding international alliances.
Trump Axes US from Paris Climate Accord, Vows 'Drill, Baby, Drill' Energy Boom
- Monday, 20 January 2025
President Donald Trump has announced that the US will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. The move reverses the Biden administration's decision to rejoin the pact and makes the US the fourth country to opt out of the agreement. Trump also declared a "national energy emergency" and vowed to boost oil and gas production, while canceling efforts to promote clean energy and electric vehicles. The US will officially be out of the Paris agreement in 2025.
