Jun 01 Israel says permanent Gaza cease-fire plan is a ‘nonstarter,’ undermining Biden By Sam Mednick, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Israel’s prime minister on Saturday called a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for the ending the war are met, appearing to undermine a proposal that U.S. President Joe Biden had announced as an Israeli one. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 4:37 Biden urges Hamas to accept Israel’s latest proposal to end war in Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Biden detailed a proposal that would release Israeli hostages in Gaza in exchange for a cease-fire. Biden called on Hamas to accept the deal and said it would lead to the end of the war in Gaza after 8… Continue watching
May 31 WATCH: Biden reacts to Trump guilty verdict, says it’s ‘dangerous’ for Trump to call trial rigged By Seung Min Kim, Will Weissert, Associated Press “Donald Trump was given every opportunity to defend himself. It was a state case, not a federal case and it was heard by a jury of 12 citizens, 12 Americans, 12 people like you,” President Joe Biden said on Friday. Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: Biden details a 3-phase hostage deal aimed at winding down the Israel-Hamas war By Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden on Friday added Hamas is "no longer capable" of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel as he urged Israelis and Hamas to come to a deal to release hostages for an extended cease-fire. Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: Biden celebrates Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs at White House By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden recognized the Chiefs after their come-from-behind overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas in February. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 2:25 Biden authorizes Ukraine to fire U.S. weapons into parts of Russia By Nick Schifrin There has been a major change in U.S. policy on arming Ukraine. For the first time, the White House will allow some U.S. weapons to be used to strike inside of Russia. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
May 29 WATCH: Biden, Harris launch Black voter outreach efforts with stop at Philadelphia school By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press At an appearance with Vice President Harris, he lashed out at what he called Donald Trump’s “MAGA lies” and said the winner of this year’s White House race will make crucial decisions, including nominees for the Supreme Court. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 6:00 Biden considers temporarily closing southern border to curb flow of migrant crossings By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Ian Couzens The Biden administration is preparing an executive action that would allow the president to temporarily shut down the southern border. This comes amid pressure from both sides of the aisle to curb the flow of border crossings. White House Correspondent… Continue watching
May 28 WATCH: Rafah civilian deaths ‘horrific’ but Israel has not crossed Biden’s ‘red line,’ Kirby says By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House on Tuesday condemned the loss of life of dozens of civilians as a result of an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, but said it is not planning any policy changes as a result of the Israeli actions. Continue reading
May 28 Ohio lawmakers hold a special session to ensure Biden is on the 2024 ballot By Associated Press Negotiations between House and Senate on a solution to Biden’s ballot conundrum began Friday. Continue reading