Feb 16 WATCH: Biden visits East Palestine, Ohio, one year after deadly train derailment By Josh Boak, Associated Press Addressing residents, Biden said he wants them to understand “that we're not going home, no matter what, until this job is done, and it's not done yet.” He did not explain why he didn't visit sooner nor did he address… Continue reading
Feb 16 WATCH: Biden says Navalny’s reported death brings new urgency to the need for more aid to Ukraine By Zeke Miller, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Friday that the apparent death of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny brings new urgency to the need for Congress to approve tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine to stave off Moscow's invasion. Continue reading
Feb 15 Watch 3:43 Informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden’s ties to Burisma By Geoff Bennett, Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman The special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation charged a one-time informant with lying about President Biden and his son. Alexander Smirnov is accused of falsely claiming Ukrainian energy firm Burisma paid the Bidens $5 million apiece in 2015 and… Continue watching
Feb 15 FBI informant charged for making up allegations about Joe and Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukrainian energy company By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Alexander Smirnov falsely told FBI agents in June 2020 that executives associated with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma paid Hunter and Joe Biden $5 million each in 2015 or 2016, prosecutors said Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 15 WATCH: White House holds daily briefing after announcing $970 million for airport improvements By Associated Press The Biden administration has gone to great lengths to promote new and proposed protections for air travelers — seeing airlines as an easy target of consumer frustration. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 14:00 Experts describe what happens to our brains and memories as we age By Laura Barrón-López, Shoshana Dubnow As America braces for a rematch between President Biden and Donald Trump, polls show the ages of both likely nominees are troubling many voters this election year. We have perspectives from some voters who are over the age of 70… Continue watching
Feb 13 Trump comments about U.S. commitment to NATO are ‘un-American,’ Biden says By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press “The whole world heard it and the worst thing is he means it," President Joe Biden said. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Opposing Ukraine funding plays ‘into Putin’s hands,’ Biden warns By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for House Republicans to urgently bring a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote. Continue reading
Feb 12 Biden forms task force to avoid mishandling of classified documents during presidential transitions By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Presidential Records Transition Task Force will study past transitions to determine best practices for safeguarding classified information from an outgoing administration. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 4:42 Biden warns Israel to protect Palestinians after Gaza raid to rescue hostages kills dozens By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan It has been a day of joy in Israel, a day of dread in Gaza and a day of warnings in Washington. Israeli troops rescued two hostages from Hamas militants in Rafah in an operation that Palestinian authorities say killed… Continue watching