Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, indicted on federal gun charges

Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three federal firearms-related charges, according to a court filing. It came after efforts to reach a plea deal failed, leading to the first-ever prosecution of a sitting president’s child. The indictment, in a Delaware federal court, is tied to the possession of […]

Mike Pence set to launch presidential campaign next week

Mike Pence, who served as Donald Trump’s vice president, is set to join the race for the White House next week. Mr Pence is expected to launch his bid to win the nomination for the Republican Party on 7 June with a campaign video and a speech in Iowa. The move puts Mr Pence on […]

Ron DeSantis enters race to be next US president, going up against Donald Trump

Ron DeSantis has entered the race to be the next US president, going head to head with Donald Trump. He filed a declaration of candidacy with the US federal electoral commission on Wednesday. The 44-year-old becomes the latest in a crowded Republican contest to decide whether the party will move on from Mr Trump in […]

Joe Biden formally announces he will run for a second term as US president

Joe Biden has formally announced he is running for re-election in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish the job” – with vice president Kamala Harris right by his side. The announcement of his run for the 2024 election comes four years to the day since he declared his initial bid for […]