Politics Feb 12 Biden forms task force to avoid mishandling of classified documents during presidential transitions The Presidential Records Transition Task Force will study past transitions to determine best practices for safeguarding classified information from an outgoing administration.
Politics Feb 12 WATCH: Biden says ‘key elements’ of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah Declaring that "every innocent life lost in Gaza is a tragedy,” President Joe Biden welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to the White House Monday for talks on how to end the months-long war and plan for what comes afterward.
Politics Feb 09 WATCH: White House holds briefing a day after Biden rebuts accusations of ‘poor memory’ Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday slammed the report by a Justice Department special counsel into Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents that raised questions about the president's memory, calling it “politically motivated” and “gratuitous," as the White House said…
Politics Feb 08 WATCH: In surprise appearance, Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel’s report The report from special counsel Robert Hur resolves a criminal investigation that had shadowed Biden's presidency for the last year. But its bitingly critical assessment of his handling of sensitive government records and unflattering characterizations of his memory will spark…
Politics Feb 08 Biden ‘willfully’ disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted, special counsel says The report from special counsel Robert Hur, released Thursday, represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden's handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not be charged with the crime.
Politics Feb 08 Biden won’t seek redactions in special counsel report on his handling of classified documents White House counsel's office spokesman Ian Sams says the White House had notified the Justice Department that it has completed a review of the report and that Biden "declined to assert privilege over any portion of the report."…
Politics Feb 01 Biden sanctions Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians and peace activists President Joe Biden on Thursday issued an executive order that targets Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been accused of attacking Palestinians and Israeli peace activists in the occupied territory, imposing financial sanctions and visa bans in an…
Politics Jan 29 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden promises action after 3 U.S. troops killed in Jordan Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by such groups against American forces across the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
Politics Jan 29 WATCH: Blinken and NATO head Stoltenberg meet as Sweden moves closer to military alliance entry The brazen attack, which the Biden administration blames on Iranian-based proxies, adds another layer of complexity to an already tense Mideast situation as the Biden administration tries to keep the Israel-Hamas war from expanding into a broader regional conflict.
Politics Jan 28 Biden says he would shut down U.S.-Mexico border ‘right now’ if Congress sends him a deal Bidding to salvage a border deal in Congress that also would unlock money for Ukraine, Biden offered fresh assurances Saturday night that he would be willing to close the U.S.-Mexico border if lawmakers would only send him a bill to sign.