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.

California Sues Trump Over Tariffs, Calling Emergency Powers 'Transformative Expansion'

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California the 1st state to sue Trump administration over tariffs
  • Wednesday, 16 April 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s tariffs, marking the first time a state has sued over the levies. The suit argues that Trump's use of emergency powers to enact the tariffs exceeds his authority and cites previous Supreme Court rulings against Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. California is home to a significant portion of US manufacturing and agricultural production, making it disproportionately affected by the tariffs.

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