Oct 18 Western allies must keep aiding Ukraine as he meets European partners before election, Biden says By Josh Boak, Geir Moulson, Associated Press U.S. President Joe Biden has said as he meets with European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country. The upcoming U.S. presidential election is casting a long shadow over Biden's visit… Continue reading
Oct 17 LISTEN: White House expresses hope that Sinwar’s death will catalyze cease-fire talks, return of hostages By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press U.S. officials expressed measured optimism that the killing of a militant characterized by national security adviser Jake Sullivan as a “massive obstacle to peace" might breathe new life into cease-fire talks that have failed to produce a breakthrough despite periodic… Continue reading
Oct 17 Biden: Sinwar’s death opens opportunity for better future for both Israelis and Palestinians By Associated Press President Joe Biden says the death of Hamas' leader Yahya Sinwar is a “good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world,” comparing it to the feeling in the U.S. after the killing of al-Qaida leader Osama… Continue reading
Oct 16 WATCH: Biden hosts Italian American heritage event at White House By Molly Finnegan President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host a celebration of Italian American heritage on Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 16 Jill Biden hits the campaign trail again, this time supporting Vice President Kamala Harris By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Jill Biden has resumed campaigning for the first time in months. But she's no longer pushing Democrats to support her husband, President Joe Biden. Instead, the first lady is now putting her energy toward boosting Vice President Kamala Harris' bid… Continue reading
Oct 16 WATCH: White House previews Biden’s trip to Germany, delayed by hurricane response By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House confirmed Biden will depart for his quick trip to Berlin on Thursday, giving him the chance to huddle with key ally German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 9:27 Bob Woodward discusses ‘War,’ his new book breaking down world conflicts and U.S. politics By Nick Schifrin, Stephanie Kotuby, Dan Sagalyn, Alexa Gold Few journalists working today have covered as many presidents as the Washington Post's Bob Woodward. His latest book, "War," is about war in Ukraine, war in the Middle East and a war for the American presidency. Nick Schifrin sat down… Continue watching
Oct 15 Israel tells U.S. it won’t strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, White House officials say By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. officials say the Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran’s missile barrage earlier this month. Continue reading
Oct 15 WATCH: Biden speaks at Philadelphia’s City Committee dinner By Josh Boak, Associated Press According to figures released Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board, there were 3,286 petitions filed with the government in fiscal 2024, up from 1,638 in 2021. Continue reading
Oct 13 Biden presses Congress for more disaster aid as he visits Florida to survey Hurricane Milton damage By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden got a firsthand look Sunday at the devastation inflicted on Florida's Gulf Coast by Hurricane Milton as he presses Congress to approve additional emergency disaster funding. Continue reading