American educator and First Lady, 2021–2025
Historians and pundits have published a mixed appraisal of the Biden presidency, debating its achievements and failures as time passes and new opinions emerge.
Hillary Clinton has told The New Yorker’s David Remnick that President Biden’s decision to seek a second term has been a “terrible mistake” for himself, his legacy, and the country. She argues a late-2023 decision to pass the torch would have produced a stronger Democratic nominee and potentially defeated Donald Trump. The remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of the 2024 election and internal Democratic reviews.
The Obama Presidential Center has opened on Chicago’s South Side with a star-studded dedication ceremony and performances. Four living former presidents attended the invite-only event; President Donald Trump did not. The $850 million, 19-acre campus will open to the public on Juneteenth and will house a museum, public library branch, athletic facilities and public spaces.
A U.S. judge has ruled the public interest in previously recorded conversations outweighs Biden’s privacy concerns. The recordings and transcripts, obtained during probes into classified documents, have been released to a conservative staffer, with appeals ahead. The decision highlights ongoing scrutiny of Biden’s age and memory, and follows a string of related political and legal developments.
A public row has erupted between U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after Trump said she "begged" him for a photo at the G7 summit; Meloni has denied the claim and defended Italy's sovereignty over base access. Italy's foreign minister has cancelled a planned U.S. visit and both leaders are trading posts on social media.
The Haberman-Swan book detailing the first 14 months of Trump’s second presidency has sold more than 300,000 copies in its opening week, with preorders and multiple printings driving demand. The White House has reportedly reacted with alarm while Trump has dismissed the work as “mostly made up.” The book covers Trump’s military decisions, DOJ actions, and efforts to redesign the White House, arguing he believed a second term would yield less power if he had won in 2020.
Troy Jackson has won the Maine Democratic nomination to replace Graham Platner and will challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Jackson has consolidated delegate support at a special convention in Bangor and is positioning a working‑class, progressive agenda while critics and Jewish voters express concern over his recent stances on Israel.
Athletes and patients have urged Downing Street to appoint a national brain cancer lead and boost research funding. The Rare Cancers Bill is seen as a step forward but not enough, with calls for faster action in light of Commonwealth Games coverage and ongoing treatment campaigns.
Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary in a tight race that highlights the rising influence of the left in a swing state. The result follows a wave of progressive wins in other states and suggests Democrats face a more competitive general election than polls had indicated.
Hunter Biden has told the BBC that his fathers prostate cancer has metastasized further, reaching his bones and beyond. He has described the disease as painful and debilitating while saying the 83-year-old former president remains active publicly. Biden revealed the diagnosis in May 2025 and has been undergoing radiation and hormone therapy.
The White House has confirmed that President Trump will not attend the New York Ground Zero ceremony on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Vice President JD Vance will represent the administration in New York, while Trump is expected to attend the Pentagon service. Preparations at Ground Zero continue under a nonpartisan memorial framework, with several former officials set to attend ceremonies in different locations.