During his four years as president, Democrat Joe Biden experienced a sustained series of defeats at the U.S. Supreme Court, whose ascendant conservative majority blew holes in his agenda and dashed precedents long cherished by American liberals.

The ceasefire deal is the same one Biden put forward months ago. If he had pushed harder, thousands of lives could have been saved.

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While President-elect Trump and President Biden jockey for credit for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, some Republicans are wary of the deal and whether it will stick.

Amid the relief over a reported ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and an end to the slaughter in Gaza, there are also plenty of questions about why the deal couldn't have been signed eight months ago.

President Joe Biden argued in a farewell foreign policy address that he made the country stronger and more secure ahead of Donald Trump's return.

It appears as if both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are staking their foreign policy legacies on the Israel Hamas ceasefire agreement. And analysts believe both men were crucial to getting both sides to finally reach a deal.

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on a Yemen-based financial institution that Washington accused of financially supporting the Houthis, as President Joe Biden's administration sought to further pressure the militant group before Biden leaves office.

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For many Israelis, the ceasefire offers a brief respite from relentless conflict. The return of hostages has provided closure for families and a temporary sense of relief. However, the broader objectives of dismantling Hamas and ensuring lasting security continue to elude Israel.