Jul 08 Watch 3:15 How Biden’s executive order could ensure abortion access President Biden issued an executive order to safeguard access to abortion and contraception, a move that comes amid heightened pressure on the White House since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade. Laura Barrón-López joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what… Continue watching
Jul 08 WATCH: White House defends Biden’s response to Supreme Court abortion decision By Associated Press After Biden condemned the Supreme Court decision ending a constitutional right to abortion and signed an executive order to try to protect access to the procedure, White House aides echoed his plea for Americans to make it an election issue… Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Biden signs executive order to push back on abortion restrictions By Seung Min Kim, Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden delivered impassioned remarks Friday condemning the “extreme” Supreme Court majority that ended a constitutional right to abortion and pleading with Americans upset by the decision to “vote, vote, vote vote” in November. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 5:18 News Wrap: American WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug possession in Russia In our news wrap Thursday, American WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court to drug possession, Ukraine raised its national flag on Snake Island, Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years in prison on federal charges, U.S. Continue watching
Jul 07 WATCH: President Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, Gabby Giffords and others By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, the late Sen. John McCain and gun-control advocate Gabby Giffords. Continue reading
Jul 06 Russian officials warn the U.S. against international war crimes court By Associated Press A top Russian official has warned the U.S. that it could face the “wrath of God” if it pursues efforts to help establish an international tribunal to investigate Russia’s action in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jul 06 Biden speaks with Brittney Griner’s wife, reassures effort to bring her home By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House says President Joe Biden has called the wife of WNBA player Brittney Griner, who is detained in Russia, and has pledged that he is working to win her release as soon as possible. Continue reading
Jul 06 WATCH: Biden spotlights rescued pensions for millions during visit to Ohio By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Hurt politically by inflation at a 40-year high and damage wrought by the pandemic, the president chose to deliver his message in a state that has been trending strongly Republican, with Donald Trump easily carrying it twice. Continue reading
Jul 05 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on Highland Park shooting By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak about the attack while in Chicago for another event. Continue reading
Jul 05 WATCH: President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam War veterans By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday bestowed the nation's highest military honor to four Army soldiers for heroism that he said rose above and beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War. Continue reading