Jan 29 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden promises action after 3 U.S. troops killed in Jordan By Zeke Miller, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by such groups against American forces across the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: White House holds briefing as the U.S. continues strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press U.S. warships and aircraft, in rapid succession, have taken out Houthi missiles poised to launch over the past few days, underscoring the military's increasing ability to watch, detect and strike militant activities in Yemen. Continue reading
Jan 10 WATCH: White House holds news briefing with NSC spokesman John Kirby By Associated Press The briefing comes as President Joe Biden's administration has come under criticism after the hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was kept secret for days, even from the White House. Continue reading
Jan 04 WATCH: White House says Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine By Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Kirby said a Russia-Iran deal had not been completed. But, he said, the U.S. “is concerned that Russia negotiations to acquire close range ballistic missiles from Iran are actively advancing.”… Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: White House holds briefing as the U.S. sanctions money lending network to Yemen’s Houthi rebels By Associated Press White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the U.S. has already heard from “several key partners” interested in potentially joining the Combined Maritime Forces. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: White House announces U.S., South Korea and Japan officials will meet to discuss North Korean threat By Associated Press The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North Korea’s growing military threat and other regional security issues as they continue to promote trilateral cooperation in Asia. Continue reading
Nov 27 WATCH: White House says Argentina’s right-wing president-elect to meet with a top Biden adviser By News Desk and Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Treasury Department said in a statement that Milei's economic policy advisers will also meet with senior Treasury Officials on Tuesday. That meeting is expected to focus on the incoming Milei administration's economic policy priorities. Continue reading
Nov 20 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden faces new demands to call for a cease-fire in Gaza By Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing on Monday as the Biden administration faces demands from open letters signed by federal workers calling for a cease-fire in Israel's war against Hamas. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 7:15 How the White House views Israel’s military campaign By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Morgan Till As the death tolls among Palestinian civilians in Gaza continues to climb, more allies of Israel are starting to criticize the country for the military tactics it has been using since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. John Kirby, National Security… Continue watching
Nov 08 WATCH: White House says Israel plans to keep military in gaza, but re-occupation would be a ‘mistake’ By News Desk U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said it was likely that Israel would maintain a military presence in Gaza for a “period of time” after the ongoing war, but said the U.S. believes it would be a “mistake” for… Continue reading