"So much damage and destruction caused": Biden sharply attacks Trump in his first public speech since January

The America that I’ve sung to you about for 50 years is real and, regardless of its faults, is a great country with a great people, so will survive this moment.— Bruce Springsteen spoke during a concert in Manchester about the current political situation in the USA.

"I had no intention of promoting violence."— James Comey explains that he was unaware of the potential connotation of his Instagram post.

"I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT."— Donald Trump expressed this on Truth Social after Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris.

"That is bad economics. It is unconscionable."— Rep. Brendan Boyle, the top Democratic lawmaker on the panel, commented on the implications of the bill.

"With the course we are on and strong momentum we are enjoying, we believe HBO Max far better represents our current consumer proposition. And it clearly states our implicit promise to deliver content that is recognized as unique and, to steal a line we always said at HBO, worth paying for."— Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, about the renaming of Max to HBO Max.

"Tim, you are my friend, I have treated you very well."— Donald Trump discusses his relationship with Tim Cook and the pressure he is putting on him to increase production in the USA.

"I think we want to start with the initial waiver, which will allow foreign partners who wanted to flow in aid to begin to do so without running the risk of sanctions."— Marco Rubio, during a meeting of NATO foreign ministers where he commented on President Trump's announcement to lift sanctions on Syria.

"This order reflects the original meaning of the 14th Amendment, which guaranteed citizenship to the children of former slaves, not illegal aliens or temporary visitors."— D. John Sauer, the U.S. Solicitor General, spoke to the Supreme Court about Trump's directive.

President Trump, keep making America great. I'm ready to go.— Glen Rogers, just before his execution.

"It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years."— Public letter by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe criticizing the government's decision.

We don’t want war, but we’re ready to fight for a year, two, three, however long it takes.— Vladimir Medinsky, a Kremlin aide, during peace talks in Istanbul.

I was sleeping and I thought the house fell on us. I went into a state of shock… I thought I was a martyr.— A teenage boy, Ahmad Al-Safi, who had been displaced from northern Gaza, describes his experience after an airstrike in Khan Younis.

So those who are asking me, is this the right time to do it? I say it’s never the wrong time to do the right thing.— Rep. Shri Thanedar, discussing his decision to push for an impeachment vote.

That means we lose less money ... when you say it slowed down, that's a good thing, not a bad thing.— Donald Trump discussing the slowdown at U.S. ports and its economic implications.

The Attorney General must testify before both the House and Senate to explain why gifting Donald Trump a private jet does not violate the emoluments clause — which requires congressional approval — or any other ethics laws.— Chuck Schumer, during his remarks on the Senate floor regarding the situation with Qatar.

"Mexico is suing tech giant Google for labeling the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S. users."— Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the lawsuit in her daily press briefing.

"You should be embarrassed asking that question."— Donald Trump, responding to a reporter's question about the ethics of accepting a luxury jet from Qatar during a news conference at the White House.

As South Africans, we are resilient. We don't run away from our problems. We must stay here and solve our problems. When you run away you are a coward, and that's a real cowardly act.— President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking at an agricultural exhibition in the Free State province.

"What we really need is more consistency. U.S. companies need to be able to plan instead of scramble to reroute supply chains, which can be difficult to do quickly. And American families are quite spooked by the impact these and other tariffs are going to have on their pocketbook."— Miriam Sapiro, a nonresident fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and former acting USTR chief under then-President Barack Obama.

It's awful. They should have done it when he was alive.— Bob Wunder, a fan from Dayton, Ohio, expressed his frustration with the timing of Manfred's decision.

"I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people."— Pope Leo XIV speaks about the war in Ukraine during his first Sunday blessing.

Given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren’t able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins.— Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, on an earnings call.

"Work reporting requirements create administrative burdens for already vulnerable populations."— Jamila Michener, Associate Professor of Government and Public Policy at Cornell University, discussing the negative impacts of work requirements on healthcare access.

I think it's sad the way it ended.— Patricia McEnerney, a 74-year-old Democrat in Goodyear, Arizona, expresses her opinion on Biden's decision to run again.

BREAKING: In a stunning move, Moody's has downgraded the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1—for the first time in history. That's right: the only major credit agency that hadn't downgraded us under Trump just did. Who else enjoying all this 'economic winning' under Trump?— Democratic strategist Chris Jackson posted on X, formerly Twitter, in response to Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating.

"It is evident that his family is going to the U.S. because of a negotiation or an offer that the Department of Justice is giving him."— Omar García Harfuch, Mexican Security Secretary, in a radio interview about the crossing of family members of Ovidio Guzmán López into the U.S.

You can't put a price on creativity, but apparently, you can put a tariff on it.— Robert De Niro criticized Donald Trump during his acceptance speech at the Cannes Film Festival.

It’s devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe 'big F-ing deal' Biden of 2010.— George Clooney in an op-ed for The New York Times.

We're making great progress for the $1.4 trillion that UAE has announced it intends to spend in the United States.— Donald Trump during his visit to Abu Dhabi, discussing UAE's investments in the U.S.

"As you know from the real estate business: There are places that will never be for sale."— Mark Carney, in response to Trump's provocations about a possible takeover of Canada.

"We have said we are reducing the price of fertilizer, true or false?"— President William Ruto during a speech about the cost of living, which has been a source of public anger.

"Libraries are the great equalizer."— Carla Hayden, during National Library Week.

Trump needs to believe that Putin actually lies. And we should do our part. Sensibly approach this issue, to show that it’s not us that is slowing down the process.— Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking to a small group of journalists in his office at the presidential administration in Kyiv.

"I prefer a big, beautiful plane built in the United States, made in America, bought in America."— Senator Josh Hawley expressed his concerns over Qatar's offer to finance the new Air Force One.

"I am saddened and ashamed that many of the refugees who are being denied entrance to the United States are brave people who worked alongside our military in Iraq and Afghanistan and now face danger at home because of their service to our country."— Reverend Sean Rowe, expressing his concerns about the preferential treatment of certain refugees over others.

"Boeing is starting to recapture operational momentum after an extended strike and door-plug blowout hamstrung performance last year for its more than $50 billion of bonds."— Matthew Geudtner, a Bloomberg Intelligence credit analyst, discussing Boeing's recovery.

"The ICC lawyer said once we get proclamation papers, we will discuss how he can take oath."— Sara Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, regarding plans for her father's inauguration as mayor.

"The Gulf has always gotten along better with business-first presidents, and President Trump fits that mold perfectly."— Tarik Solomon, board member and former chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia, discussing the relationship between the Gulf and Trump.

"It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years."— Episcopal Bishop Sean Rowe spoke out in a statement regarding the government's decision to assist the South African refugees.

"Let us take up this precious legacy and continue on the journey, inspired by the same hope that is born of faith."— Pope Leo XIV addressed the cardinals about continuing the legacy of Pope Francis and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

"These hungry, tired, cold, defeated soldiers knew that it was their moment to stand up and fight for freedom. To many, Jan. 6 is such a moment."— Jeanine Pirro, comparing Trump's call to disrupt Congress' certification of the 2020 election results to the Revolutionary War.

The legal principle is a 'privilege' that could be suspended to make it easier to detain and deport immigrants.— Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, comments on Trump's considerations regarding the suspension of habeas corpus.