Jan 25 WATCH: White House believes Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘remains imminent’ By Associated Press Speaking at the briefing Tuesday, press secretary Jen Psaki underscored that assessment, saying, "imminent has a pretty intense meaning."… Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing By News Desk White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the president believes in "diversity in higher education" when asked about the conservative-dominated Supreme Court agreeing to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing amid US-Russia talks By News Desk The White House on Friday provided an update on the talks earlier in the day between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov aimed at preventing a feared Russian invasion. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing By News Desk White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing on Thursday following President Joe Biden's remarks on Ukraine and the defeat of Democrats' attempt to reform the filibuster to pass voting legislation. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: White House infrastructure advisor Landrieu and press secretary Psaki hold a briefing By Associated Press Speaking at the White House Tuesday, press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration is engaged in ongoing negotiations with both the airlines and telecom companies to reach an agreement that maximizes air travel safety while minimizing economic disruptions. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: White House says Russia is prepping pretext for Ukraine invasion By News Desk The White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined a Russian effort is underway to create a pretext for its troops to further invade Ukraine, and Moscow has already prepositioned operatives to conduct “a false-flag operation” in eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 13 WATCH: White House reacts to SCOTUS ruling on vaccine mandates By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is expected to hold a news briefing as Congress debates stalled voting rights bill on Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 12 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing By Associated Press White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese said the White House and independent forecasters expected inflation to "moderate over the course of 2022."… Continue reading
Jan 10 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki says President Joe Biden spoke with New York City Mayor Eric Adams about the deadly Bronx apartment fire that killed 17 people, including children. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds briefing amid Kazakhstan protests By Associated Press The White House on Thursday said it was "closely monitoring" reports that the Collective Security Treaty Organization had dispatched its collective peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan, amid violent clashes. Continue reading