Joe Biden:

Joe Biden on Thursday appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” where he told the comedian that he has “great confidence” in his son Hunter.

• Joe Biden addresses Hunter investigations during ‘Colbert’ appearance (New York Post)
• Joe Biden Defends His Son, Who Is Under Federal Investigation, As ‘The Smartest Man I Know’ (The Daily Caller)

Biden stated, “I am not concerned about any accusations being made against him. It’s used to get to me. I think it’s kind of foul play but look, it is what it is and he’s a grown man, he is the smartest man I know. I mean, from a pure intellectual capacity – and as long as he’s good, we’re good.”

• Joe Biden claims ‘foul play’ while defending son Hunter but says he’s ‘not concerned’ (Fox News)

Journalism in America:

The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism and Media announced Wednesday that it has introduced new awards “honoring reporting as well as exceptional content,” named after former CBS News anchor Dan Rather.