Mar 15 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki says Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: Senate Health committee approves pandemic preparedness bill for congressional vote By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press A Senate committee approved a bipartisan blueprint to overhaul the nation’s public health system, applying the lessons of COVID-19 to future outbreaks through a new chain of command, a stronger medical supply chain and clearer crisis communications. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: U.S. commanders say Afghanistan, Somalia withdraws are making it difficult to counter terror groups By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The complete U.S. military withdrawals from Afghanistan and Somalia last year have made it more difficult for the United States to counter terror groups that aspire to attack America and its allies, senior commanders told Congress on Tuesday. Continue reading
Mar 14 Arizona's privatized prison health care has been failing for years. A new court case could change that By Justin Stabley In 2015, an Arizona trial revealed countless stories of medical neglect within the state's prison facilities. But six years later, with no significant signs of improvement, a judge has reopened the case and is expected to make a decision this… Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 8:36 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on bipartisan support for Ukraine, Biden's nominees By Ebony Joseph, Matt Loffman NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including bipartisan support for the war in Ukraine and President Biden’s struggle to get approval for federal… Continue watching
Mar 14 U.S., China officials meet amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Biden administration has become increasingly concerned that China is using the Ukraine war to advance Beijing's long-term interest in its competition with the United States. Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: Airstrike on training base used by NATO is "broadening" of Ukrainian targets by Russians, says Pentagon By Associated Press Pentagon press secretary John Kirby is expected to hold a news briefing on Monday amid Russian attacks on Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki says China will face 'consequences' if it helps Russia's invasion of Ukraine By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki says China will face "consequences" if it decides to help Russia economically or militarily in it's war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: President Biden asks local officials to help push for funding By Associated Press Biden used an address to the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference to highlight the one year anniversary of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) and to appeal for local leaders to continue to push for more funding… Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price gives news briefing as Ukraine crisis continues By Associated Press Face to face, President Joe Biden's national security adviser warned a top Chinese official on Monday about China's support for Russia in the Ukrainian invasion, even as the Kremlin denied reports it had requested Chinese military equipment to use in… Continue reading