After months of consideration, Biden embraces his former rival from the Democratic primary as his vice presidential choice

Source tells Politico that US president was apparently not aware how much Republican mega-donor has already given to his cause

Counterintelligence chief also says officials do not believe anyone could manipulate voting results in meaningful way

With the soon-to-be Democratic presidential nominee set to announce his running mate in less than two weeks, here's how the likely picks stand on issues dear to US Jews

Prior to former vice president's intervention, progressives in the party had secured agreement to include word for the first time in party manifesto

Event, which nominee does not attend, billed as 'Virtual Conversation on Anti-Semitism' and focused on president's role in rising hate

President's assertion contradicts Lebanese officials who called incident an accident; Pentagon has no comment

Presumptive Democratic candidate previously said he would reveal his running mate at the beginning of August; selection must be made before party convention opens on August 17

Presumptive Democratic nominee has pledged to select a female running mate, with several US lawmakers and Obama's ex-national security adviser seen as favorites

Online event will feature a conversation between two Jewish lawmakers, Sen. Jacky Rosen and Rep. Adam Schiff; tickets range from $250 to $50,000