Steven Nelson

About the Author

Steven Nelson is a Washington correspondent covering the White House and Congress for the New York Post. He joined The Post in 2019 after working as a White House reporter for the Washington Examiner. He covered legal and political news for five years at U.S. News & World Report and graduated from the College of William and Mary.

The Archive

Biden, Elton John to visit Stonewall on anniversary of gay rights riot — before another Manhattan fundraiser

President Biden will join pop star Elton John at the Stonewall Inn Friday to mark the 55th anniversary of the first night of riots that helped launch the modern gay...

Biden says he’s ‘appalled’ by violent anti-Israel rally outside LA synagogue: ‘Un-American’

WASHINGTON — President Biden said Monday he was "appalled" by clashes outside a Los Angeles synagogue Sunday involving anti-Israel protesters who sought to block the building's entrance. "I’m appalled by...

This is who will act as Trump in Biden's debate prep

President Biden's personal lawyer Bob Bauer is expected to stand in as former President Donald Trump during the Democrat's debate prep ahead of their first televised showdown next week.

Conservative border hawks slam Trump’s college green card vow for foreign students: 'Cockamamie'

"You graduate from a college, I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country" Trump said on...

Supreme Court rules on gun ban for those under domestic violence restraining orders

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a federal law barring Americans under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms does not violate the Second Amendment.

Republicans seek probe of Philly US attorney for alleged retaliation against Hunter Biden prosecutor

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans are asking Justice Department watchdog Michael Horowitz to investigate Philadelphia US Attorney Jacqueline Romero after The Post reported in February on claims she retaliated against an...

Trump trails Biden by just 8% in NY — surge of support among black, Jewish voters

Donald Trump is within striking distance of President Biden in a new poll of NY voters -- with the former president boosted by gains among black and Jewish support.

Secret Service says it 'destroyed' tape of Biden's dog splattering agent's blood at White House

The Secret Service said it no longer has video of a June 15, 2023, attack that forced the White House to suspend tours to mop up an agent's blood.

Biden says 'every country must secure its borders', blames Trump as Republicans decry new 'amnesty' for 550K 

The new initiatives come as polls consistently show that immigration policy is one of Biden's biggest liabilities after he presided over a record-breaking surge of illegal immigrants.

White House makes wrong claims while accusing Post of misreporting videos of Biden freezing up, wandering off

The White House went on the offensive against The Post Monday for calling out President Biden's frailty in a series of recent videos — only to make false statements of...

White House press secretary Jean-Pierre says Bragg case against Trump moved on Biden DOJ 'timeline'

Trump, 78, has repeatedly claimed the case against him was "rigged" and brought in coordination with the Justice Department to harm him ahead of his anticipated Nov. 5 rematch against...

White House finally declares Biden won't commute Hunter's sentence even if he gets prison time

Biden himself said last week that he had ruled out a "pardon" following the 54-year-old first son's conviction June 11 on three gun charges that carry a maximum of 25...

Biden embraces surprised-looking Pope Francis with forehead-to-forehead hug at G7 summit

President Biden embraced a surprised-looking Pope Francis with an intimate forehead-to-forehead hug on Friday during the G7 summit in Italy.

WH Correspondents' Association pushes back after Biden tells reporter to 'play by the rules' with his questions

Veteran NBC News reporter Kelly O'Donnell, president of the association, issued a statement noting that there are no "rules" for what reporters can ask at press conferences.

Biden repeatedly watched his dog attack Secret Service as staff wished each other ‘safe shift’: docs

WASHINGTON — President Biden repeatedly watched his German shepherd Commander attack Secret Service members, who wished each other a "safe shift" as the number of incidents mounted — with one...

US, Ukraine sign 10-year security agreement as G7 gives Kyiv $50B loan

The US has entered a 10-year security agreement with Ukraine and will send the country a second Patriot aid-defense system, the presidents of both countries announced at a joint briefing...

Joe Biden calls Hunter 'one of the brightest, most decent men' — repeats he won't pardon him in first remarks since conviction

President Biden said again Thursday that he will not grant a pardon to his son Hunter in his first comment on the matter since the first son was convicted of...

Hunter Biden's adult daughters join grandpa Joe for taxpayer-funded G7 vacation in Italy

First granddaughters Naomi Biden, Finnegan Biden and Maisy Biden, plus Naomi's husband Peter Neal, reportedly accompanied the 81-year-old president to the Italian province of Apulia.

Inside Trump's veepstakes: Top contender falls down shortlist — 'Not a standout or game-changer'

"I think it is extremely unlikely he will be picked," said one insider.

White House won't rule out Biden commuting Hunter's sentence if he gets prison time

The 81-year-old president claimed in an interview last week that he wouldn't pardon his 54-year-old son, but he has not specifically commented on whether he'd allow him to be sent...