Joe Biden is running for president

The former vice president announced that he would seek the Democratic presidential nomination next year. He is presenting himself as a levelheaded leader for a country wracked by political conflict.

In an attempt to defuse one of his most glaring vulnerabilities, Mr. Biden called Anita Hill earlier this month to express regret over what she endured at the Clarence Thomas hearings. She said she wanted “real accountability.”

The details: Mr. Biden has largely remained on the sidelines as his record was scrutinized. We examined where he stands on the issues and how his views have changed over nearly 50 years in Washington.

Watch: Mr. Biden shared his reasons for running. Will his record help or hurt him? We analyze this question in a video profile.

China retools its grand infrastructure program

Global leaders are in Beijing this week for a conference on the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s plan to build a global network of ports, rails and roads that’s in its sixth year.