Former VP Joe Biden says he's the most qualified person to be president

Former VP Joe Biden says he's the most qualified person to be president

MISSOULA, Mont. — Former Vice President Joe Biden says he believes that he is the most qualified person in the country to be president.The 76-year-old Democrat made his comments Monday to an audience at the University of Montana in Missoula, as he considers a 2020 challenge to President Donald Trump.Biden says nobody should run for president unless they believe they are qualified.

MISSOULA, Mont. — Former Vice President Joe Biden says he believes that he is the most qualified person in the country to be president.The 76-year-old Democrat made his comments Monday to an audience at the University of Montana in Missoula, as he considers a 2020 challenge to President Donald Trump.Biden says nobody should run for president unless they believe they are qualified.

Former Vice President Joe Biden coming to Wisconsin

Former Vice President Joe Biden coming to Wisconsin

MADISON — Former Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Wisconsin a week before the election to get out the vote in Madison and Milwaukee.Biden planned to hold an early voting rally Tuesday morning on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

MADISON — Former Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Wisconsin a week before the election to get out the vote in Madison and Milwaukee.Biden planned to hold an early voting rally Tuesday morning on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Biden, in public and private, tiptoes toward a 2020 run

Biden, in public and private, tiptoes toward a 2020 run

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden is tiptoeing toward a potential run in 2020, even broaching the possibility during a recent gathering of longtime foreign policy aides.Huddled in his newly opened office steps from the U.S. Capitol, Biden began a planning meeting for his new diplomacy center by addressing the elephant in the room.

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden is tiptoeing toward a potential run in 2020, even broaching the possibility during a recent gathering of longtime foreign policy aides.Huddled in his newly opened office steps from the U.S. Capitol, Biden began a planning meeting for his new diplomacy center by addressing the elephant in the room.

Former VP Joe Biden speaks in Milwaukee as part of 'Promise Me, Dad' book tour

Former VP Joe Biden speaks in Milwaukee as part of 'Promise Me, Dad' book tour

MILWAUKEE -- Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke Sunday night, Feb. 11 at Milwaukee's Riverside Theater.It was part of his book tour for "Promise Me, Dad," his memoir of a year that included the death of his son, Beau.Biden's talk was in a conversation format with former Wisconsin Gov.

MILWAUKEE -- Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke Sunday night, Feb. 11 at Milwaukee's Riverside Theater.It was part of his book tour for "Promise Me, Dad," his memoir of a year that included the death of his son, Beau.Biden's talk was in a conversation format with former Wisconsin Gov.

Joe Biden on 2020: 'not sure it's the appropriate thing' to do

Joe Biden on 2020: 'not sure it's the appropriate thing' to do

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is uncertain about a run for president in 2020, but indicated he's looking for fresh blood to lead the Democratic Party back to the White House."I've done it a long time," said Biden, who previously ran for president in 1988 and 2008, "and I'm just not sure it's the appropriate thing for me to do."His comments came in an interview with Snapchat's 'Good Luck America' set to be released Tuesday morning, in one of Biden's first on-camera interviews since leaving office in January.

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is uncertain about a run for president in 2020, but indicated he's looking for fresh blood to lead the Democratic Party back to the White House."I've done it a long time," said Biden, who previously ran for president in 1988 and 2008, "and I'm just not sure it's the appropriate thing for me to do."His comments came in an interview with Snapchat's 'Good Luck America' set to be released Tuesday morning, in one of Biden's first on-camera interviews since leaving office in January.

Estranged wife: Biden son wasted money on drugs, prostitutes

Estranged wife: Biden son wasted money on drugs, prostitutes

DOVER, Del. — The estranged wife of former Vice President Joe Biden's youngest son, Hunter Biden, claims he squandered the couple's money on drugs, alcohol and prostitutes since the couple separated in 2015.In a court filing last week, Kathleen Buhle Biden asked a Washington, D.C. judge to order Hunter Biden to stop spending the couple's remaining assets."Throughout the parties' separation, Mr.

DOVER, Del. — The estranged wife of former Vice President Joe Biden's youngest son, Hunter Biden, claims he squandered the couple's money on drugs, alcohol and prostitutes since the couple separated in 2015.In a court filing last week, Kathleen Buhle Biden asked a Washington, D.C. judge to order Hunter Biden to stop spending the couple's remaining assets."Throughout the parties' separation, Mr.

Joe Biden confirms Pres. Obama, VP briefed on unsubstantiated claims against President-elect Trump

Joe Biden confirms Pres. Obama, VP briefed on unsubstantiated claims against President-elect Trump

WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden confirmed Thursday that he and President Barack Obama were briefed last week by intelligence officials on unsubstantiated claims that Russia may have compromising information on President-elect Donald Trump.CNN first reported that the nation's top intelligence chiefs provided both the President and President-elect a two-page written synopsis of the claims, which came from a 35-page report compiled by a former British intelligence operative based on Russian sources.

WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden confirmed Thursday that he and President Barack Obama were briefed last week by intelligence officials on unsubstantiated claims that Russia may have compromising information on President-elect Donald Trump.CNN first reported that the nation's top intelligence chiefs provided both the President and President-elect a two-page written synopsis of the claims, which came from a 35-page report compiled by a former British intelligence operative based on Russian sources.

President Obama surprises a teary-eyed VP Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Obama surprises a teary-eyed VP Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama surprised an emotional Vice President Joe Biden Thursday by presenting him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, during a White House ceremony."I just wanted to get some folks together to pay tribute," President Obama said at the ceremony. "It also gives the internet one last chance to talk about our bromance," he joked."If you can't admire Joe Biden as a person you've got a problem," Obama said. "He's as good a man as God ever created."Before surprising his vice president with the medal, Obama gave lengthy and colorful remarks praising Biden, along with his wife Dr.

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama surprised an emotional Vice President Joe Biden Thursday by presenting him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, during a White House ceremony."I just wanted to get some folks together to pay tribute," President Obama said at the ceremony. "It also gives the internet one last chance to talk about our bromance," he joked."If you can't admire Joe Biden as a person you've got a problem," Obama said. "He's as good a man as God ever created."Before surprising his vice president with the medal, Obama gave lengthy and colorful remarks praising Biden, along with his wife Dr.

Pres. Obama set to sign bill boosting spending on cancer research

Pres. Obama set to sign bill boosting spending on cancer research

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will sign legislation on Tuesday that makes new investments in cancer research and battling drug abuse.The 21st Century Cures Act invests $1.8 billion for a cancer research "moonshot" that is strongly supported by Vice President Joe Biden, whose son Beau died of the disease.Biden, who will speak at the signing ceremony, says "God willing, this bill will save lives."The bill also authorizes giving states $1 billion over two years to prevent and treat the abuse of opioids and other addictive drugs like heroin.Overall, the measure plans $6.3 billion in new spending over the coming decade.The bill also streamlines the approval process for drugs and medical devices at the Food and Drug Administration, which some patient safety groups say is dangerous.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will sign legislation on Tuesday that makes new investments in cancer research and battling drug abuse.The 21st Century Cures Act invests $1.8 billion for a cancer research "moonshot" that is strongly supported by Vice President Joe Biden, whose son Beau died of the disease.Biden, who will speak at the signing ceremony, says "God willing, this bill will save lives."The bill also authorizes giving states $1 billion over two years to prevent and treat the abuse of opioids and other addictive drugs like heroin.Overall, the measure plans $6.3 billion in new spending over the coming decade.The bill also streamlines the approval process for drugs and medical devices at the Food and Drug Administration, which some patient safety groups say is dangerous.

Vice President Joe Biden to campaign for Hillary Clinton in Madison Friday, November 4th

Vice President Joe Biden to campaign for Hillary Clinton in Madison Friday, November 4th

MADISON -- Vice President Joe Biden will be in Madison on Friday, November 4th to campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.According to a statement from the Clinton campaign, at a public "Get Out The Early Vote" event in Madison, Vice President Biden will urge Wisconsinites to take advantage of early voting right away and lay out his support for Clinton and her vision of an America that is stronger together, with an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top.Voters can check their registration status at iwillvote.com.Madison Early Vote Event with Vice President Joe BidenDoors Open: 9:00 AMWhen: 11:15 AMWhere: Orpheum Theater, 216 State Street, Madison, WICLICK HERE to RSVP for this event.

MADISON -- Vice President Joe Biden will be in Madison on Friday, November 4th to campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.According to a statement from the Clinton campaign, at a public "Get Out The Early Vote" event in Madison, Vice President Biden will urge Wisconsinites to take advantage of early voting right away and lay out his support for Clinton and her vision of an America that is stronger together, with an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top.Voters can check their registration status at iwillvote.com.Madison Early Vote Event with Vice President Joe BidenDoors Open: 9:00 AMWhen: 11:15 AMWhere: Orpheum Theater, 216 State Street, Madison, WICLICK HERE to RSVP for this event.

Milwaukee neurosurgeon reaches out to White House after POTUS calls on VP Biden to cure cancer

Milwaukee neurosurgeon reaches out to White House after POTUS calls on VP Biden to cure cancer

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee neurosurgeon is reaching out to the White House after President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address last Tuesday, January 12th -- answering the President's call to cure cancer.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee neurosurgeon is reaching out to the White House after President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address last Tuesday, January 12th -- answering the President's call to cure cancer.

Mulling bid for the White House in 2016, Joe Biden testing the waters in pivotal Florida

Mulling bid for the White House in 2016, Joe Biden testing the waters in pivotal Florida

MIAMI — Mulling a 2016 White House bid, Vice President Joe Biden is testing the waters in pivotal Florida.Biden is speaking at an education event at Miami Dade College and attending a fundraiser for Senate Democrats, mingling with the types of donors he'd need to challenge Hillary Rodham Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.His trip will offer support for President Barack Obama's education agenda and a nuclear agreement with Iran forged by Obama and U.S. allies.

MIAMI — Mulling a 2016 White House bid, Vice President Joe Biden is testing the waters in pivotal Florida.Biden is speaking at an education event at Miami Dade College and attending a fundraiser for Senate Democrats, mingling with the types of donors he'd need to challenge Hillary Rodham Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.His trip will offer support for President Barack Obama's education agenda and a nuclear agreement with Iran forged by Obama and U.S. allies.

Obamas, Clintons to join Joe Biden at funeral for son Beau

Obamas, Clintons to join Joe Biden at funeral for son Beau

WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden will mourn the death of his eldest son during a funeral in Delaware.Former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden's death at age 46 to brain cancer one week ago triggered an outpouring of grief around the country.

WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden will mourn the death of his eldest son during a funeral in Delaware.Former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden's death at age 46 to brain cancer one week ago triggered an outpouring of grief around the country.

Beau Biden funeral scheduled for Saturday in Wilmington

Beau Biden funeral scheduled for Saturday in Wilmington

WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden and his family are planning a Saturday funeral mass for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden in his hometown of Wilmington.

WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden and his family are planning a Saturday funeral mass for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden in his hometown of Wilmington.