Mar 19 Watch 5:56 How social media influencers are playing a role in the presidential election By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan, Shrai Popat Influencers on social media are playing a key role in President Biden’s re-election campaign. As young voters eschew traditional advertising, the campaign is using those with loyal online followings as conduits ahead of November. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 5:33 White House adviser discusses Biden’s plans to counter spiking cost of housing By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold President Biden took his case for re-election to the swing state of Nevada, where he’s touting new proposals aimed at addressing the high cost of housing. It’s a problem that has vexed the administration, even while previously high prices in… Continue watching
Mar 19 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on his economic agenda during campaign event in Las Vegas By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Biden told supporters greeting him at a campaign office in Reno, Nevada, that he and Trump have a “different value set" and he criticized Trump for comments he's made about veterans and others. Continue reading
Mar 18 What to expect in the Illinois presidential and state primaries By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Among the most noteworthy races are the primary fights in three congressional districts where the incumbents have drawn strong challenges, even though the seats aren't at risk of changing hands in November. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: White House holds news briefing after Biden speaks to Netanyahu By Kevin Freking, Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is expected to hold a news briefing soon after President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday. Continue reading
Mar 18 Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as divide grows over war, food crisis in Gaza By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Julia Frankel, Associated Press The Monday call comes after Republicans in Washington and Israeli officials expressed outrage over Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticizing Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and calling for Israel to hold new elections. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Biden hosts Women’s History Month event for advancing the study of women’s health By Colleen Long, Associated Press During a reception at the White House on Monday, he also chided Republicans for having “no clue about the power of women” and said they were “about to find out” come November’s election. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Biden and Irish prime minister speak at White House celebration of St. Patrick’s Day By Associated Press Biden, a devout Catholic who is exceedingly proud of his Irish heritage, said he was grateful to Varadkar for spending time with him on the holiday, and he thanked Catholic leaders for their humanitarian work. Continue reading
Mar 17 ‘We live in an unprecedented moment in democracy,’ Biden says in somber turn at D.C. roast By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Biden attended the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner this weekend, the first time during his presidency. It came as the 2024 election looms and the rematch between Biden and Trump heats up. Continue reading
Mar 15 Americans are frustrated by housing prices ahead of the 2024 election By Josh Boak, Associated Press The shortage is dampening President Joe Biden's assurances that the U.S. economy is strong. And it underscores the degree to which Republican Donald Trump has largely overlooked the shortages. Continue reading