Jun 26 WATCH: No involvement by U.S. or NATO in Russian mercenary revolt, Biden says By Seung Min Kim, Aamer Madhani, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Monday called the uprising and the challenges it poses to President Vladimir Putin's power “a struggle within the Russian system.”… Continue reading
Jun 26 WATCH: Biden announces $42.5 billion plan to expand high-speed internet to communities with no or slow service By Kavish Harjai, Associated Press/Report for America, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Monday said that high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but an “absolute necessity,” as he pledged that every household in the nation would have access by 2030 using cables made in the U.S. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Biden, Modi hold meeting with U.S. and Indian business leaders By Chris Megerian, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined top American and Indian executives in talks to increase cooperation between the two countries on artificial intelligence, semiconductor production and space. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Biden and Harris hold event marking anniversary of Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling By Chris Megerian, Associated Press One year ago, Democrats suffered one of the most stinging political defeats in recent history as the Supreme Court, which had been methodically stocked with conservative appointees, eliminated the nationwide right to abortion. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as state visit by Indian Prime Minister Modi concludes By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press At a joint news conference with Biden on Thursday, Modi bristled at a reporter's question about his country's commitment to democratic values and declared "Democracy is our spirit."… Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: Biden hosts Indian Prime Minister Modi at White House for state dinner By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Despite deep differences over human rights and India's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine, Biden extended to Modi the administration’s third invitation for a state visit. It included the state dinner, a high diplomatic honor that the U.S. reserves for its closest allies. Continue reading
Jun 22 3 top reproductive rights groups endorse Joe Biden in 2024 presidential race By Colleen Long, Associated Press Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice America and Emily's List are throwing their early support behind the reelection effort in part to highlight the importance of the issue for Democrats heading into the election year. Continue reading
Jun 22 House Republicans move Biden impeachment forward as hard-right clamors for action By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The ability of single lawmaker, Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., to push forward the impeachment resolution caught Republicans off guard by the unscripted move this week. Many viewed it as a political distraction from other priorities. Continue reading
Jun 22 Biden defends calling China’s Xi a ‘dictator’ By Ellen Knickmeyer, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press China's government earlier Thursday registered a formal protest of his remarks. Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: India’s Prime Minister Modi delivers remarks at joint meeting of Congress By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press In a joint news conference with Modi, Biden called the relationship between the U.S. and India among the most consequential in the world and "more dynamic than at any time in history.”… Continue reading