Aug 02 WATCH: Biden speaks virtually with Michigan Gov. Whitmer on semiconductor production By Associated Press President Joe Biden spoke virtually during an event where Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that aims to boost semiconductor production in the state. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 6:55 U.S. drone strike kills al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Kabul By Nick Schifrin A U.S. drone strike killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri on Sunday in a CIA operation carried out in Kabul, Afghanistan. He played key roles in the 9/11 attacks and bombings of U.S. embassies, and became leader of the terrorist group… Continue watching
Aug 01 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks after reported killing of al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri By Associated Press White House officials declined to confirm the al-Zawahri was killed but noted in a statement that “the United States conducted a counterterrorism operation against a significant Al Qaida target in Afghanistan."… Continue reading
Jul 31 Biden still testing positive for COVID, White House doctor says By Josh Boak, Associated Press In a letter noting the positive test, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the White House physician, said Sunday that the president “continues to feel well” and will keep on working from the executive residence while he isolates. Continue reading
Jul 30 Biden again tests positive for COVID-19 in rare 'rebound' case By Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Associated Press White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said in a letter that Biden “has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well.” O'Connor said “there is no reason to reinitiate treatment at this time.”… Continue reading
Jul 30 China conducts military exercise near Taiwan after issuing warning against Pelosi visit By Associated Press The ruling Communist Party’s military wing, the People’s Liberation Army, was conducting “live-fire exercises” near the Pingtan islands off Fujian province, the official Xinhua News Agency said. Continue reading
Jul 29 The biggest takeaways from the first 8 Jan. 6 hearings By Casey Kuhn, Julia Griffin Here are some highlights from each day of the first eight public hearings. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Biden downplays troubling economic report, focuses on measures to tame inflation By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Republicans say Thursday's report showing the economy shrank for the second consecutive quarter is evidence of a "Biden recession." Biden pointed to near-record-low unemployment and signs of continued business investment in the economy. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 9:19 Senate agreement on climate change, health care revives Biden's legislative agenda Senate Democrats are lauding a deal on a spending package to reduce the deficit, lower health care costs, raise corporate taxes and combat climate change. It's a stunning development after more than a year of negotiations had failed to win… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 9:02 U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter, stoking fears of a recession New data out Thursday shows the U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter, raising concerns that the nation might be nearing, if not already in, a recession. The White House pushed back against that idea, pointing to strong job… Continue watching