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Late-night was not going to let President Joe Biden’s first press conference go unnoticed without a few digs, as well as nods of approval along with the humor.

“I got elected to solve problems,” Joe Biden said today in response to the first question at his first solo press conference as President. “All I know is I’ve been hired to solve problems, not create division,” he staunchly added, laying down again that there is a new kind of POTUS in the White House after Donald Trump’s reign of error and terror.

UPDATE, 11:34 PM PT: Joe Biden wrapped up his first formal press conference, lasting about an hour, by telling the reporters gathered, “But folks, I’m going.”

President Joe Biden started his first formal press conference by upping the goal for his first 100 days: He announced that 200 million vaccination shots, double the original estimate.

Joe Biden is facing the media in his first press conference as President of the United States on Thursday, with the remarks set to begin at 1:15 p.m. ET/10:15 a.m. PT — meaning the broadcast networks will be breaking in to their regularly scheduled lineups to cover it. Below is a guide on how to watch the event.

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Joe Biden is “100 percent fine,” White House Press Sec. Jen Psaki assured after the POTUS was filmed falling on the Air Force One steps on March 19. Biden lost his footing three times on the steps leading up to the presidential aircraft that Friday; the third tumble made him fall on both his knees and hands. Psaki explained at a daily briefing three days later that the steps are “a little tricky sometimes.”

Big mistake! Shonda Rhimes responded to allegations that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association passed on an opportunity to learn more about her hit show Bridgerton ahead of the 2021 Golden Globe Awards.

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Peston last night (March 10) where he shared his thoughts on the fallout from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.Coogan referenced Harry’s claims that the Royal Family is “controlled by the tabloids”, adding that “things got really nasty” for the couple after they took legal action on The Sun, The Mirror and The Mail.“Anyone who stands up to the press is attacked by them because they’re bullies,” he said.The actor, who was a key part of the Leveson Inquiry in 2011/2012, went on to speak about the Ofcom investigation into Piers Morgan after the host said on Good Morning Britain that he “didn’t believe” Markle’s claim she had been suicidal.“Ofcom is investigating Piers Morgan for disbelieving Meghan’s mental health

Thomas Markle made an appearance on the March 9 episode of Good Morning Britain, where he shared his reaction to the bombshell interview featuring his daughter, Meghan Markle, and son-in-law, Prince Harry, speaking with Oprah Winfrey about their experience as members of the Royal Family. Thomas, 76, confessed that he was “very disappointed” by the interview. “I’ve apologized for this thing, what happened, at least a hundred times, or so,” he said, referencing his collaboration with tabloids.

direct to your inboxThomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex, said he was "disappointed" after seeing his daughter’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. The explosive interview with Meghan and Prince Harry is being discussed across the world after it aired in the US on Sunday night before being aired in the UK on ITV.

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson will hold a Downing Street press conference later today, No 10 confirmed.The Prime Minister will update the nation on the latest with coronavirus on the first day of the lockdown roadmap.The briefing will commence at an earlier than usual time, at 4pm.Step one of the roadmap back to normal life saw all schoolchildren in England return to the classroom on March 8.Secondary pupils will be tested twice a week and be told to wear face masks in the classroom and walking around in a bid to stop transmission, yet neither of these are compulsory.Mr Johnson said on Sunday: “The reopening of schools marks a truly national effort to beat this virus.“It is because of the determination of every person in this country

John Kennedy insists the news that the Scottish Cup will be completed this side of the summer came as a massive lift to his side. The knockout tournament was suspended in January, along with lower leagues in the SPFL and further down the pyramid.

Joe Biden plans to hold a full press conference by the end of the month, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters in response to questions of why he hasn’t held such an event yet.

faces criticism for a proposed one per cent pay rise for NHS workers.

Rangers were hit by injuries and suspensions in his first two years in charge, Steven Gerrard watched in frustration as his team stuttered.The Ibrox boss admits the depth and quality of his squad wasn't right to challenge Celtic for a full season and his top stars were left with a huge burden to carry in terms of both form and minutes.But Gerrard found the solution in the nick of time and, with his side now sitting 18 points clear at the Scottish Premiership summit, he's happy to share it.The Scouser reckons a summer of solid work in the transfer market and the natural growth of some players within the squad has left him in a situation where there has been little notable difference on the pitch when personnel changes have been forced.He

Frances McDormand may be a huge actress, but she prefers to live a quieter life off-screen.

Serena Williams got emotional and ended a press conference early after losing to Naomi Osaka in Thursday’s 2021 Australian Open semifinal.

Celtic's latest accounts by highlighting the recent sale of Jeremie Frimpong for £12m.The club released accounts for the six moths until the end of December 2020 on Monday, revealing they had made a £5.9m loss amid plummeting revenues related to the effects of the pandemic.These figures did not include the sale of Frimpong to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen which will help balance the next tranche of accounts in six months time.Asked if the loss of such a substantial figure was a "worry" for the club, the Hoops gaffer was emphatic in his response.He said: "Well, we've just sold a player for £12m so..."This is a well run club and every club in the UK and around the world has suffered during this pandemic, we are not immune to it."I think we