Feb 27 WATCH: Vice President Harris will mark 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary in Selma, White House says By Associated Press Harris will speak as part of the annual remembrance on the bridge where, on March 7, 1965, white state troopers attacked Black voting rights marchers attempting to cross. Continue reading
Feb 27 As Biden and Trump march toward nominations, Michigan primary could reveal weaknesses By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Even if Biden and Trump post dominant victories on Tuesday, both campaigns will be looking at the margins for signs of weakness. Continue reading
Feb 27 Biden urges congressional leaders to avoid a shutdown and send aid to Ukraine and Israel By Colleen Long, Darlene Superville, Associated Press “The need is urgent,” President Joe Biden said of the Ukraine aid. “The consequences of inaction every day in Ukraine are dire."… Continue reading
Feb 26 Biden stops by Seth Meyers' late-night show for a chat By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Going into this year's presidential election, Biden is seeking additional ways to reach out to voters, having largely avoided White House press conferences and on-the-record sit-downs with text reporters. Continue reading
Feb 26 Biden hopes Israel-Hamas war cease-fire, hostage deal can take effect by next Monday By Wafaa Shurafa, Tia Goldenberg, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Monday that he hopes a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that would pause hostilities and allow for remaining hostages to be released can take effect by early next week. Continue reading
Feb 26 Both major parties face sagging voter enthusiasm in Michigan By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press “Honestly, I’ve been thinking about whether I want to vote at all."… Continue reading
Feb 26 AP report: Biden and Trump are both making trips to the Mexico border Thursday By Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The visits underscore immigration's central importance in the 2024 presidential race and how much both Biden and Trump are seeking to use the nation’s broken system to their political advantage. Continue reading
Feb 26 Ex-FBI informant charged with fabricating Biden family bribery scheme to remain in custody before trial By Amy Taxin, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Otis Wright II in Los Angeles ordered Alexander Smirnov’s detention after prosecutors raised concerns that the man who claims to have ties to Russian intelligence could flee the country. Continue reading
Feb 25 Biden invites top congressional leaders to meet and discuss Ukraine, government funding By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to press lawmakers on passing an emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as averting a looming government shutdown next month, according to a White House official. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 5:09 Biden campaign working to regain support of disillusioned Democratic voters By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Next week, Michigan primary voters may send a warning signal to President Biden. From the economy to abortion rights to the war in Gaza, the issues animating Democratic voters continue to shift in the lead up to the 2024 election. Continue watching