President Biden made his first appearance ever at a White House press briefing but reporters declined to ask him about the biggest story in the U.S., Hurricane Helene.

The president sought to use the opportunity to boast about strong economic news, but ended up fielding questions about the crisis in the Middle East, the presidential contest and even the pope.

President Joe Biden said Friday he was confident that the November election would be "free and fair" but expressed concerns that it may not be "peaceful."

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which has devastated multiple states along the Eastern seaboard, President Joe Biden is urging lawmakers to replenish some critical disaster relief programs that have nearly run out of money.

President Joe Biden said he is confident the 2024 election will fair but questioned whether the transfer of power would be peaceful.

President Biden told reporters on Friday that he’s not sure whether the November election will be peaceful if Donald Trump loses. It was his first appearance in the White House press briefing room as president.

President Joe Biden on Friday expressed concern the 2024 election will not be "peaceful" depending on the outcome, citing recent comments from Donald Trump and JD Vance. "I'm confident it will be free and fair," Biden told reporters as made a surprise appearance at the White House press briefing. "I don't know whether it will be peaceful."

The president cited comments from Republican nominee Donald Trump.

President Biden decided to take questions in the White House briefing room for the first time, striding in with a grin after a strong monthly jobs report and the temporary settlement of a strike by ports workers.

Biden was responding to comments made by one of his allies, Senator Chris Murphy who said on CNN this week that he was concerned Netanyahu had little interest in a peace deal in part because of US politics.

During a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room Friday, President Joe Biden said he's confident the 2024 election will be "free and fair," but he expressed concerns it may not "be peaceful.