Joe Biden calls out WI Republicans for recent changes to early voting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Vice President of the United States is calling out Wisconsin Republicans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Vice President of the United States is calling out Wisconsin Republicans.
Vice President Joe Biden has to borrow money for lunch
(CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden had to borrow a few bucks for lunch on Thursday, November 21st.He stopped by the grand opening of a Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Washington and ordered three Italian subs and a Bobbie -- a turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo.The total was a little more than $56, but Biden only had $50.The owner of the franchise offered to pay the difference, but Biden said he's eaten at Capriotti's for 40 years and always pays.One of Biden's staff members loaned him $7 for the food.
(CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden had to borrow a few bucks for lunch on Thursday, November 21st.He stopped by the grand opening of a Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Washington and ordered three Italian subs and a Bobbie -- a turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo.The total was a little more than $56, but Biden only had $50.The owner of the franchise offered to pay the difference, but Biden said he's eaten at Capriotti's for 40 years and always pays.One of Biden's staff members loaned him $7 for the food.
VP Biden announces new actions to curb gun violence
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- During a ceremony at the White House on Thursday morning to swear in Todd Jones as the new director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Vice President Joe Biden announced two new executive actions intended to address the problem of gun violence."The president and I are going to continue to do work with the Congress, to continue to strengthen gun safety laws in this country," Biden said, speaking in the Roosevelt Room. "But in the meantime the president and I -- the president's going to continue to do everything we can within our executive authority to try to reduce gun violence in America."Gun violence legislation - including increasing background checks, limiting gun magazines and mental health provisions - pushed by the White House after the Newtown, Connecticut elementary school shooting failed on Capitol Hill earlier this year.Even as that effort failed, President Barack Obama and Biden hit the road for a series of campaign-style events making their case for reforms.The first action closes a loophole that could allow individuals prohibited from purchasing certain restricted weapons to do so legally by registering them under the name of a trust or corporation.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- During a ceremony at the White House on Thursday morning to swear in Todd Jones as the new director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Vice President Joe Biden announced two new executive actions intended to address the problem of gun violence."The president and I are going to continue to do work with the Congress, to continue to strengthen gun safety laws in this country," Biden said, speaking in the Roosevelt Room. "But in the meantime the president and I -- the president's going to continue to do everything we can within our executive authority to try to reduce gun violence in America."Gun violence legislation - including increasing background checks, limiting gun magazines and mental health provisions - pushed by the White House after the Newtown, Connecticut elementary school shooting failed on Capitol Hill earlier this year.Even as that effort failed, President Barack Obama and Biden hit the road for a series of campaign-style events making their case for reforms.The first action closes a loophole that could allow individuals prohibited from purchasing certain restricted weapons to do so legally by registering them under the name of a trust or corporation.
Beau Biden in 'great shape' after procedure
(CNN) -- Beau Biden, who traveled to Texas this week for medical tests, successfully underwent a procedure Tuesday and is currently in "great shape," the White House said Wednesday.The Delaware attorney general and son of Vice President Joe Biden was being evaluated at the University of Texas MD Anderson medical center, a world renowned cancer treatment hospital, after feeling weak and disoriented on a family vacation last week.
(CNN) -- Beau Biden, who traveled to Texas this week for medical tests, successfully underwent a procedure Tuesday and is currently in "great shape," the White House said Wednesday.The Delaware attorney general and son of Vice President Joe Biden was being evaluated at the University of Texas MD Anderson medical center, a world renowned cancer treatment hospital, after feeling weak and disoriented on a family vacation last week.
Second grader gets handwritten letter from Vice President Biden
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Downtown Montessori Academy second grader Myles Nelson thinks he knows how to stop gun violence.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Downtown Montessori Academy second grader Myles Nelson thinks he knows how to stop gun violence.
Biden wants immigration reform by end of summer
(CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden laid out a timetable for his hopes on immigration reform, saying he wants to see Congress pass a bill in the coming months."As my grandpop would say, with the grace of god and the good will of the neighbors, Congress will show the wisdom to pass the bipartisan immigration bill by the end of the summer.
(CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden laid out a timetable for his hopes on immigration reform, saying he wants to see Congress pass a bill in the coming months."As my grandpop would say, with the grace of god and the good will of the neighbors, Congress will show the wisdom to pass the bipartisan immigration bill by the end of the summer.
A call to arms for 'common sense' gun control
(CNN) -- The drive for a tough federal gun control law has hit a political roadblock.
(CNN) -- The drive for a tough federal gun control law has hit a political roadblock.
VP Joe Biden's 'shot-gun' remarks spur social media flurry
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Social media lit up with reactions to Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday and his off-the-cuff remarks about fending off a would-be home intruder.But unlike most debates on gun-control, on which Biden is leading a White House task force, the online commentary largely centered on the advice he apparently once gave his wife."I said, Jill, if there's ever a problem just walk out on the balcony here ...
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Social media lit up with reactions to Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday and his off-the-cuff remarks about fending off a would-be home intruder.But unlike most debates on gun-control, on which Biden is leading a White House task force, the online commentary largely centered on the advice he apparently once gave his wife."I said, Jill, if there's ever a problem just walk out on the balcony here ...
Biden says he's "not running" for the papacy
(CNN) -- While there's still no word on 2016, Vice President Joe Biden confirmed Monday he's not throwing his hat in the ring for at least one position--that of the pope.Asked in Philadelphia about the decision by Pope Benedict XVI to resign later this month, the high profile Catholic said: "I am not running."All kidding aside, Biden--who had just finished up giving remarks at an event on gun violence--praised the pope for his "integrity.""The decision reinforces for me as a practicing Catholic that this is a man of great integrity and looking out for what he believes is in the best interest of our church," Biden said. "I admire him for it."The pope's decision to step down "because of advanced age" came as a big surprise Monday, as it's the first time a pope has resigned in nearly 600 years.Biden added he thinks the pope, 85, sets "an incredibly high standard."
(CNN) -- While there's still no word on 2016, Vice President Joe Biden confirmed Monday he's not throwing his hat in the ring for at least one position--that of the pope.Asked in Philadelphia about the decision by Pope Benedict XVI to resign later this month, the high profile Catholic said: "I am not running."All kidding aside, Biden--who had just finished up giving remarks at an event on gun violence--praised the pope for his "integrity.""The decision reinforces for me as a practicing Catholic that this is a man of great integrity and looking out for what he believes is in the best interest of our church," Biden said. "I admire him for it."The pope's decision to step down "because of advanced age" came as a big surprise Monday, as it's the first time a pope has resigned in nearly 600 years.Biden added he thinks the pope, 85, sets "an incredibly high standard."
Biden: U.S. open to direct talks with Iran
(CNN) -- Under the right conditions, the United States is willing to hold direct talks with Iran, Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday.
(CNN) -- Under the right conditions, the United States is willing to hold direct talks with Iran, Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday.
Biden concedes new laws won't end gun massacres
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden, who spearheaded the White House's effort to find ways of reducing gun violence, admitted to reporters Thursday that any measures passed by Congress would fail in totally eliminating gun deaths.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden, who spearheaded the White House's effort to find ways of reducing gun violence, admitted to reporters Thursday that any measures passed by Congress would fail in totally eliminating gun deaths.
Biden's moves spark talk of a 2016 presidential bid
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden met with Democratic Party delegates Tuesday afternoon, the latest move he's made over the past few days that could be considered an early signal that the vice president may be laying the groundwork for a possible 2016 run for the White House.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden met with Democratic Party delegates Tuesday afternoon, the latest move he's made over the past few days that could be considered an early signal that the vice president may be laying the groundwork for a possible 2016 run for the White House.
Biden makes it official with second term swearing-in
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Joe Biden will remain vice president for another four years, making his second term official Sunday with a swearing-in ceremony at his official residence in Northwest Washington.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Joe Biden will remain vice president for another four years, making his second term official Sunday with a swearing-in ceremony at his official residence in Northwest Washington.
Pres. Obama, V.P. Biden unveil package of gun control proposals
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed background checks on all gun sales and bans on military style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines as part of a package of steps to reduce gun violence in the wake of the Newtown school massacre last month.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed background checks on all gun sales and bans on military style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines as part of a package of steps to reduce gun violence in the wake of the Newtown school massacre last month.
Details of Joe Biden gun proposals emerge
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden's package of proposals on gun control - collected after meetings with various constituencies, including gun rights groups, retailers, and video game manufacturers - combines both "administrative actions" that the White House can take unilaterally and measures that will be presented to lawmakers in Congress, according to Democratic lawmakers who met with Biden this week.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden's package of proposals on gun control - collected after meetings with various constituencies, including gun rights groups, retailers, and video game manufacturers - combines both "administrative actions" that the White House can take unilaterally and measures that will be presented to lawmakers in Congress, according to Democratic lawmakers who met with Biden this week.
Biden vows recommendations to curb gun violence by Tuesday
(CNN) -- A federal task force looking for ways to curb gun violence will have a set of recommendations by Tuesday, Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday.
(CNN) -- A federal task force looking for ways to curb gun violence will have a set of recommendations by Tuesday, Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday.
Biden: Obama exploring executive orders to combat gun violence
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama is exploring executive orders to help stop mass shootings in America, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday, January 9th.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama is exploring executive orders to help stop mass shootings in America, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday, January 9th.
Dems cast Wisconsin's electoral votes for Pres. Obama
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin Democrats have cast the state's 10 electoral votes for Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin Democrats have cast the state's 10 electoral votes for Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
What to watch for on Election Night 2012
(CNN) -- A long and bitter presidential election comes to a close Tuesday when Americans choose between a second term for President Barack Obama and a new direction with former Massachusetts Gov.
(CNN) -- A long and bitter presidential election comes to a close Tuesday when Americans choose between a second term for President Barack Obama and a new direction with former Massachusetts Gov.
V.P. Joe Biden casts vote in Delaware, hints he may be on future ballots
(CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden further fanned the flames of speculation Tuesday, November 6th over a possible 2016 presidential bid.
(CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden further fanned the flames of speculation Tuesday, November 6th over a possible 2016 presidential bid.