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Joe Biden

Also known as: former President Joe Biden · Democrat Joe Biden · President Joe Biden · former US President Joe Biden · former U.S President Joe Biden · former US president · the elder Biden · Former US president Biden

Former US President who left office in May 2025 and has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Trump, on his first day back in office last year, granted clemency to more than 1,500 people convicted over the Capitol assault, when his supporters attacked Congress in an effort to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

    US judge says lawsuit against Trump compensation fund can proceed
  3. The Standard

    Bush and Democrats Bill Clinton and Joe Biden walked on stage, joining Obama, his wife Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia.

    Ex-presidents, stars, but no Trump, turn out for Obama Center
  4. Citizen Digital

    Trump loves to compare his virility to Democratic predecessor Joe Biden, who was forced to drop his bid for a second term after a disastrous debate with the Republican.

    Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House
  5. The Standard

    Trump loves to compare his virility to Democratic predecessor Joe Biden, who was forced to drop his bid for a second term after a disastrous debate with the Republican.

    Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House
  6. Citizen Digital

    Trump scrapped an AI oversight order from his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden on his first day back in the White House.

    Trump signs AI order giving government access to powerful models
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    Trump, on his first day back in office last year, granted clemency to more than 1,500 people convicted over the Capitol assault, when his supporters attacked Congress in an effort to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

    US judge freezes Trump 'slush fund' for allies
  9. Citizen Digital

    rn son By Joseph Muia May 29, 2026 12:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President Ruto holding hands with First Lady Rachel Ruto during a State Dinner hosted in his honour by former U.S President Joe Biden

    President Ruto emotionally recalls losing first-born son
  10. Citizen Digital

    The deal, signed between Microsoft, G42 and the Kenyan government during the administration of former US President Joe Biden, was billed as the single largest digital investment in Kenya’s history.

    Kenya's $1B Microsoft data centre project in limbo over power concerns
  11. The Standard

    Republican Trump slammed the "ridiculous" rules introduced by his Democratic predecessor, president Joe Biden, on super-pollutants known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).Trump said the move would reduce the cost of living for US consumers.

    Trump eases curbs on planet-warming gases used in refrigerants
  12. Citizen Digital

    Many of the posts reiterated Trump's false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him, including made-up assertions that voting machine manufacturers switched ballots cast for him to the actual winner, Democrat Joe Biden.

    Trump goes on social media conspiracy posting spree

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    Dolly Parton, the 80-year-old country music singer, has died. Americans across the political spectrum and entertainment world mourned her passing, with musicians including Jack White, Linda Ronstadt, Reba McEntire, and Kacey Musgraves paying tribute to her legacy.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    Dolly Parton, the country music legend, has died at 80. Americans across political and entertainment lines united in mourning, with presidents Trump and Biden, former presidents Bush and Obama, and celebrities including Miley Cyrus paying tribute to her as a beloved cultural figure known for kindness and philanthropy.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Biden's prostate cancer highlights diagnostic challenges in Kenya

    Former US President Joe Biden's prostate cancer, which has metastasized to his bones, has drawn attention to the disease frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage among Kenyan men. The condition is described as painful and debilitating.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Trump's ex-lawyer confirmed as US attorney general

    Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal attorney, was sworn in as US attorney general on Monday after Senate confirmation. Blanche replaces Pam Bondi and has been linked to prosecutions of Trump's political opponents, a campaign Democrats have characterized as retribution.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 9 August

  1. Former US president Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized further

    Former US president Joe Biden's cancer, which he revealed in May 2025 had spread to his bones, has metastasized further, according to his son Hunter Biden in a BBC Newsnight interview. Biden began radiation and hormone therapy after his diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Former US President Biden's cancer spreads despite treatment

    According to his son Hunter Biden in a BBC interview, former US President Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer has metastasized further into his bones despite undergoing radiation and hormone therapy. The 83-year-old Biden, who left office in May 2025, described the condition as "very painful" and "very debilitating."

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Experts warn Kenyan men diagnosed with prostate cancer at advanced stage

    Biden's prostate cancer, which has metastasised to his bones, has renewed discussion about the disease's spread in Kenya. Experts raise concerns that many Kenyan men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at an advanced stage, with studies suggesting bone involvement may occur in up to nine in 10 men with metastatic prostate cancer.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 8 August

  1. Trump's ex-lawyer set for Senate confirmation as US attorney general

    Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer who has been serving as acting US attorney general, is set to be confirmed by the Senate on Friday after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support, overcoming Democratic concerns about politicization of the Justice Department.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US Senate confirms Trump's former lawyer as attorney general

    President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday by a 50–49 Senate vote, after Republicans dismissed Democratic concerns that he would politicize the Justice Department. Blanche had previously represented Trump in criminal trials before serving as acting attorney general.

    8 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Honduran ex-president returns after Trump drug-trafficking pardon

    Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving a 45-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking, returned to Honduras on Sunday after receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump. He faces court proceedings in Honduras on August 3 to answer fraud and money-laundering charges related to allegations that he diverted $2 million in public funds.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. Ex-president Hernandez returns to Honduras after Trump pardon

    Honduran former president Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to his country on Sunday, almost eight months after US President Donald Trump pardoned his 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. Hernandez had been convicted in 2024 of helping smuggle hundreds of tons of drugs into the United States before Trump pardoned him just days before Honduras's presidential election.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. US FDA panel to review peptides for pharmaceutical compounding

    An FDA review panel is considering whether seven peptides should be recommended for compounding, as these substances gain popularity through influencer promotion despite medical experts warning of insufficient clinical evidence on their safety and effectiveness.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Trump to present World Cup final trophy in New Jersey

    US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Trump's China election-meddling claims threaten planned superpower summit

    US President Trump revived accusations that China meddled in U.S. elections and improperly acquired voter data, complicating a fragile truce with Xi Jinping ahead of a planned Washington summit in two months. China's Foreign Ministry denied the allegations as "pure fabrication" and said Beijing has never interfered in U.S. elections.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. US tightens limits on student and journalist visa stays

    The Trump administration finalized rules Thursday imposing stricter limits on foreign students and journalists in the United States. Foreign students would be admitted for the length of their academic program up to a maximum of four years, while foreign journalists would be limited to stays of 240 days, with Chinese journalists restricted to 90 days.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Trump asked FIFA to review Balogun red card decision

    President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the red card handed to US striker Folarin Balogun, stating he did not think it was a foul and did not request it be overturned, only reviewed.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump asked FIFA boss to review Balogun red card decision

    US President Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the red card issued to US striker Folarin Balogun, saying he did not think it was a foul and characterizing it as two players colliding while running at full speed.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. US celebrates 250th independence anniversary amid heat wave

    The United States marked its 250th birthday on 4 July with fireworks, flyovers, and extreme weather. President Donald Trump attended a rally on the National Mall in Washington, where he delivered remarks before what was reported as the largest fireworks display ever in the US.

    5 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Taiwan raids tech firms over Nvidia AI chip smuggling to China

    Taiwanese investigators raided offices of US company Super Micro Computer and two Taiwan-listed tech firms as part of an expanded probe into the alleged smuggling of advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, Macau and Hong Kong in violation of US export controls. Nine people are now under investigation, accused of forging documents to ship roughly 50 servers to China.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 28 June

  1. US startups advance small nuclear reactor technology milestone

    Multiple US startups have begun operating new-design small nuclear reactors for the first time in nearly 50 years, with Antares achieving the milestone at Idaho National Laboratory in June 2026 and Aalo Atomics and Valar Atomics following suit. The development, enabled by billions in private and government funding, is being called a turning point for the nuclear industry.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. US judge allows lawsuit against Trump compensation fund to proceed

    A US District Judge said a lawsuit challenging a $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump's political allies can proceed after administration officials declined to provide sworn assurances that the programme has been abandoned. The judge ruled that remarks by the acting attorney general stating the fund was "not moving forward" were insufficient to declare the case closed.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Living ex-presidents gather for Obama Center opening in Chicago

    All living US ex-presidents except Donald Trump attended the opening of Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, alongside celebrities and musicians. The absence underscores current political divisions, as Trump has routinely criticized Obama.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Trump turns 80 with UFC cage fights at White House

    US President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a $60 million UFC event on the White House lawn featuring 14 fighters, which critics say is in poor taste amid a war with Iran that has driven up prices for ordinary people.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump marks 80th birthday with UFC cage match event

    US President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn, costing $60 million and featuring 14 fighters. The event coincides with the 250th anniversary of US independence festivities, though critics have questioned the violent spectacle during an ongoing war with Iran.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Trump signs AI order for pre-release government model access

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary framework under which AI developers will share advanced models with the government before public release, allowing companies such as OpenAI, Google or Anthropic to give government access to their most powerful models for up to 30 days before planned release.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. US judge blocks Trump $1.8 billion compensation fund temporarily

    A US federal judge temporarily blocked the White House from moving ahead with a $1.8 billion compensation package for President Donald Trump's political allies, barring transfers of money into the fund, consideration of claims, and disbursement of payments pending further legal review.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Ruto calls for urgent action on maternal, newborn deaths

    President Ruto emotionally recounted the loss of his first-born son while addressing maternal and newborn deaths in Kenya at the National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi, saying the experience remains personal to him and First Lady Rachel Ruto.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Kenya's $1 billion Microsoft data centre project faces power capacity concerns

    Kenya's $1 billion Microsoft-G42 data centre project in Olkaria, announced during President Ruto's 2024 US State Visit, is now in limbo as questions arise over whether the country's electricity generation capacity can support the mega project. President Ruto has publicly admitted the country's current power capacity may be inadequate for the facility.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Trump eases environmental curbs on refrigerant greenhouse gases

    US President Donald Trump announced easing restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), powerful greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners, characterizing Biden-era rules as "ridiculous" and costly. Trump's administration is extending deadlines for companies to phase out HFCs and exempting road refrigerant appliances from new leak requirements.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Trump posts dozens of conspiracy theories on Truth Social

    US President Donald Trump posted over 50 times in three hours around midnight Monday, sharing conspiracy theories, crude memes, and attacks on opponents including former President Barack Obama on Truth Social, amid scrutiny of his health and as he travels to a summit in China.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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