Feb 11 Biden to split frozen Afghan funds for 9/11 victims, relief By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The order will require U.S. financial institutions to facilitate access to billions of dollars of assets for the Afghan relief and basic needs and to fund ongoing litigation by U.S. victims of terrorism. Continue reading
Feb 10 Inflation hits 40 year high, reinforcing Fed's decision to raise interest rates By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Inflation soared over the past year at its highest rate in four decades, hammering America's consumers, wiping out pay raises and reinforcing the Federal Reserve's decision to begin raising borrowing rates across the economy. Continue reading
Feb 10 WATCH: Biden puts focus on lowering drug prices in fight against inflation By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press Unable to tame inflation that has worsened sharply under his watch, President Joe Biden stressed Thursday that his administration’s policies would cut prescription drug prices and make life more affordable for families. Continue reading
Feb 09 WATCH: White House urges Americans in Ukraine to leave country By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday repeated warnings made earlier by President Joe Biden that Americans in Ukraine should leave the country. Continue reading
Feb 08 WATCH: Biden touts electric vehicle charging plant to be built in Tennessee By Associated Press President Joe Biden is celebrating the announcement that an Australian electric vehicle charging company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Tennessee, calling it "great news" for American workers and "for the planet."… Continue reading
Feb 08 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks on Ukraine tensions, trucker protest By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration is still "leaving the door open to diplomacy," as high-stakes diplomacy continues as European leaders try to reinvigorate stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 07 Biden says no Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine By Sylvie Corbet, Aamer Madhani, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Biden made his comments during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House, shortly after the two leaders met for talks about the simmering crisis. Continue reading
Feb 07 WATCH: Biden holds a news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz By Sylvie Corbet, Vladimir Isachenkov, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat. Continue reading
Feb 07 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing By Zeke Miller, Associated Press A White House review found credible evidence that top scientist Dr. Eric Lander violated its “Safe and Respectful Workplace Policy," but the administration plans to keep him on the job after giving him counseling. Continue reading
Feb 06 U.S. airborne infantry troops arrive in Poland amid tensions By Associated Press A few dozen elite U.S troops and equipment were seen landing Sunday in southeastern Poland near the border with Ukraine, following President Joe Biden’s orders to deploy 1,700 soldiers there amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading