Dec 22 After federal face-off, Arizona to remove shipping container wall from Mexico border By Associated Press Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will take down a makeshift wall made of shipping containers at the Mexico border, settling a lawsuit and political tussle with the federal government over trespassing on federal lands. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Biden tells Zelenskyy ‘it’s an honor to be by your side’ in defending Ukraine against Russia By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press President Joe Biden also warned that Russia is “trying to use winter as a weapon" in the war. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy addresses Congress Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked “every American” for their support of Ukraine as he delivered an address to Congress on Wednesday aimed at sustaining U.S. and allied support for his country's defense against Russia's brutal invasion. Continue reading
Dec 20 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy preparing to visit Washington By News Desk and Lisa Mascaro, Nomaan Merchant, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Zelenskyy's visit, while expected, could still be called off at the last minute due to security concerns. Continue reading
Dec 19 WATCH: Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso meets with Biden at the White House By Aamer Madhani, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press President Joe Biden says the U.S. is looking to expand and strengthen its relationship with Ecuador, one of its staunchest allies in South America and a country that's also getting plenty of attention from China. Continue reading
Dec 19 Biden condemns rising antisemitism at White House Hanukkah reception By Associated Press President Joe Biden is condemning growing antisemitism in remarks for a Hanukkah reception at the White House that will include a menorah lighting and blessing. Continue reading
Dec 18 Biden marks 50th anniversary of death of his wife, daughter with private memorial By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden and his family held a private memorial service Sunday to mark the 50th anniversary of the car crash that killed his first wife and their baby daughter. Continue reading
Dec 16 Biden signs bill to keep government open through Dec. 23 By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Joe Biden has signed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in. Continue reading
Dec 16 WATCH: Biden urges veterans to seek health benefits under new PACT Act By Hannah Fingerhut, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden has visited a National Guard facility in Delaware to talk about expanded veterans benefits for exposure to toxins under legislation that he signed in August. Continue reading
Dec 15 WATCH: Biden speaks after working with African leaders during summit By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Associated Press Biden said he will soon make a visit to sub-Saharan Africa, announcing bare details of his travel plans as he wrapped up the summit stressing that he’s serious about increasing U.S. attention on the growing continent. Continue reading