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
Mar 15 Watch 10:53 Brooks and Capehart on immigration action, third-party candidates By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including whether President Biden should act on his own on immigration, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s call for… Continue watching
Mar 15 WATCH: Biden meets with Irish leader at White House, discusses Ukraine, Israel By Josh Boak, Will Weissert, Associated Press Biden played host to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at the White House and then attended a lunch at the U.S. Capitol. The two countries are celebrating a century of diplomatic relations. Continue reading
Mar 15 Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel By Chris Megerian, Associated Press It's the latest sign that the U.S. relationship with its closest Middle East ally is careening toward fracture over the war in Gaza. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: White House holds briefing as House speaker asked to ‘move on’ from Biden impeachment By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press White House counsel Ed Siskel writes in a letter to Johnson that testimony and records turned over to the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees have failed to establish any wrongdoing. Continue reading