By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-holds-news-briefing-9 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on Highland Park shooting Politics Updated on Jul 5, 2022 4:50 PM EDT — Published on Jul 5, 2022 11:42 AM EDT The White House says President Joe Biden has no plans in order to visit Illinois following the deadly July 4th parade shooting. Watch the briefing in the player above. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak about the attack while in Chicago for another event. President Biden on Tuesday ordered American flags be flown at half-staff through Saturday as a “mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence perpetrated on our Independence Day.” Pierre was also asked about Brittney Griner’s letter she sent to the president. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The White House says President Joe Biden has no plans in order to visit Illinois following the deadly July 4th parade shooting. Watch the briefing in the player above. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak about the attack while in Chicago for another event. President Biden on Tuesday ordered American flags be flown at half-staff through Saturday as a “mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence perpetrated on our Independence Day.” Pierre was also asked about Brittney Griner’s letter she sent to the president. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now