By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press By — Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-holds-news-briefing-as-biden-plans-visit-to-site-of-new-orleans-attack Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden plans visit to site of New Orleans attack Politics Updated on Jan 3, 2025 6:37 PM EDT — Published on Jan 3, 2025 12:14 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit New Orleans next week, with the city still reeling from the deadly New Year’s rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers. Watch White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s news briefing in the player above. The White House says the president and first lady will travel to New Orleans on Monday to “grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack.” Fourteen people were killed in the attack. The driver, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an American citizen from Texas, was later killed during an exchange of gunfire with police. Biden said Thursday that he had ordered an “accelerated” investigation into the attack. He also praised the spirit of the people of New Orleans. After visiting Louisiana, Biden will travel to California for an event in Los Angeles on Tuesday. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press By — Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit New Orleans next week, with the city still reeling from the deadly New Year’s rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers. Watch White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s news briefing in the player above. The White House says the president and first lady will travel to New Orleans on Monday to “grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack.” Fourteen people were killed in the attack. The driver, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an American citizen from Texas, was later killed during an exchange of gunfire with police. Biden said Thursday that he had ordered an “accelerated” investigation into the attack. He also praised the spirit of the people of New Orleans. After visiting Louisiana, Biden will travel to California for an event in Los Angeles on Tuesday. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now