Jun 01 West promises Ukraine more, better arms to fend off Russian invasion By John Leicester, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Western nations promised more and more advanced arms to bolster Ukraine's defense as its troops battled a grinding Russian offensive that was closing in on capturing a key city in the east. Continue reading
Jun 01 WATCH: Pentagon announces $700 million in military aid to Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. will send Ukraine four sophisticated, medium-range rocket systems and ammunition to help try to stall Russian progress in the Donbas region of its country. Continue reading
Jun 01 WATCH: Biden honors Linda Fagan, first woman to lead a military service branch By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden is hailing Adm. Linda Fagan as new Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and the armed forces' first female service chief. Continue reading
Jun 01 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on the continuing formula shortage By Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was not briefed on the prospect of nationwide shortages of infant formula for about two months, and he acknowledged the strain on families as his administration struggles to address the situation. Continue reading
Jun 01 WATCH: Biden hosts roundtable on infant formula shortage By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The White House said a third round of formula shipments from overseas will begin next week, from producer Kendamil in Britain. Shipments from Bubs Australia will be delivered next week as well. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 3:56 News Wrap: Funerals begin in Uvalde one week after school massacre In our news wrap Tuesday, funerals have begun in Uvalde, Texas, one week after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school. Two 10-year-old victims were remembered in the first of 11 services this week. Also,… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 6:43 Biden meets with Fed chair in push to address record inflation President Biden called in the head of the Federal Reserve Tuesday to talk about the worst inflation in 40 years. But he pledged to respect the central bank's independence. The president met with Jerome Powell, who recently won senate confirmation… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 4:56 Attorney who investigated Trump’s ties to Russia is acquitted of lying to the FBI By PBS NewsHour A jury on Tuesday acquitted attorney Michael Sussman on the charge of lying to the FBI, the first case brought to trial by special counsel John Durham, who was appointed during the Trump administration. Former President Trump hoped the probe… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 4:47 Questions persist as the Justice Department reviews police response to the Uvalde shooting The U.S. Department of Justice announced it is launching an investigation of the law enforcement response to the Uvalde shooting. Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and… Continue watching
May 31 WATCH: Biden discusses gun control with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden praised New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday for her success in curbing domestic extremism and guns as he tries to persuade a reluctant Congress to tighten gun laws in the aftermath of horrific mass shootings. Continue reading