Jul 22 Biden says getting a COVID-19 vaccine is ‘gigantically important’ By Alexandra Jaffe, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden said the public health crisis has turned largely into a plight of the unvaccinated as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections around the country. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday said the guidance for mask wearing hadn't changed, even as the delta variant, which spreads more aggressively, now accounts for an estimated 83% of cases nationwide. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: White House COVID task force holds news briefing By News Desk The White House COVID-19 task force is expected to hold a news briefing on Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 6:08 News Wrap: GOP blocks debate on bipartisan infrastructure deal In our news wrap Wednesday, Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked debate on a bipartisan infrastructure plan, leaving the bill — worth $1.2 trillion — unfinished. The Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon grew to half the size of Rhode Island. Continue watching
Jul 21 WATCH: Biden aims to sell economic agenda in Cincinnati trip By Alexandra Jaffe, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is expected to speak Wednesday about his plan to create union jobs. Continue reading
Jul 20 Big infrastructure bill in peril as GOP threatens filibuster By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Tensions are rising as Republicans prepare to block Wednesday's procedural vote with a filibuster, saying they need more time. Restless Democrats say it's time to at least start debate as talks continue. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: House Armed Services Committee holds hearing on sexual assault in the military By Associated Press The Army’s handling of sexual assaults and other violence has come under significant scrutiny in the aftermath of a series of crimes, including murders and suicides last year at Fort Hood, Texas. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: Biden welcomes Super Bowl champions Buccaneers to White House By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press President Joe Biden welcomed Tom Brady and the Super Bowl-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the White House on Tuesday, the first visit by the reigning NFL champions since 2017. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watch 5:41 As Biden releases first Guantanamo detainee, could the camp’s closure be far behind? By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran The Biden administration released its first detainee from the U.S. detention camp at Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba on Monday. Abdul Latif Nasser was never charged with a crime, yet remained detained for 19 years. Nearly 800 prisoners have… Continue watching
Jul 19 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press Speaking at the White House briefing Monday, press secretary Jen Psaki said administration's "goal is to close Guantanamo Bay."… Continue reading