May 21 WATCH: White House says Biden’s diplomacy shortened Israel-Hamas war By Associated Press Biden said the U.S. was committed to helping Israel replenish its supply of interceptor missiles for its Iron Dome protection system and to working with the Palestinian Authority – not Hamas — to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Jen Psaki says reports of cease-fire movement ‘encouraging’ By Associated Press Press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday that the White House believes the Israelis have achieved "significant military objectives” in their strikes against Hamas targets, which is why President Joe Biden expects them to start “winding down” their operation there. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: White House pushes ‘quiet and intensive’ diplomacy to halt violence in Israel By Associated Press The Israeli military has unleashed a wave of heavy airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, saying it destroyed 15 kilometers of militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds briefing By Jeff Martin, Frank Bajak, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Gas shortages have spread from the South, almost exhausting supplies in Washington, D.C. The runs on gasoline follow a ransomware cyberattack that forced a shutdown of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Psaki says other countries to help de-escalation efforts in Israel By Associated Press Many world leaders have condemned the violence and urged restraint, and a visit by Egyptian security officials was a significant development in international efforts to bring about a cease-fire. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By News Desk and Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted the first formal gathering of the "big four" congressional leaders since he took office. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: White House braces for meetings amid GOP turmoil By Associated Press President Joe Biden is preparing to hold a sit down White House meeting on Wednesday with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and other congressional leaders as he accelerates efforts to reach a bipartisan infrastructure agreement. Continue reading
May 10 WATCH: White House expresses ‘serious concern’ over Israel unrest By News Desk and Associated Press Speaking at the White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki said the president is "kept abreast and is watching" developments carefully. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: White House Press Secretary Psaki talks prospects for Putin meeting, Iran deal By Associated Press Psaki made the comments shortly after President Joe Biden told reporters he is "confident" the June meeting with Putin will occur. Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: Psaki discusses sharing COVID-19 vaccine technology, Trump on Facebook By Associated Press WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala spoke to a closed-door meeting of ambassadors from developing and developed countries that have been wrangling over the issue, but agree on the need for wider access to COVID-19 treatments. Continue reading