Joseph R. Biden Jr. is the 46th President of the United States, having taken office on January 20, 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and previously served as the Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. Biden has a long political career, having been a U.S. Senator from Delaware for 36 years. Born on November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Biden has focused on issues such as healthcare, climate change, and economic recovery. He is known for his empathetic leadership style and commitment to bipartisanship in addressing national challenges.