Sep 29 WATCH: White House holds briefing as a government shutdown looms By Associated Press “Extreme House Republicans are now tripling down on their demands to eviscerate programs millions of hardworking families count on,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as government shutdown looms By News Desk and Colleen Long, Associated Press The White House is preparing Friday to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded. Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden sends aides to Detroit to address auto workers strike By Josh Boak, Associated Press Jean-Pierre held a news briefing Friday after Biden dispatched two of his top aides to Detroit to help resolve the strike by unionized autoworkers, expressing sympathy for the union by suggesting that the Big 3 automakers should share their "record… Continue reading
Sep 13 WATCH: Biden ‘very much engaged’ in auto negotiations, economic advisor says By News Desk and Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a press briefing Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Secretary of State Blinken visits Ukraine By News Desk White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said such brutal Russian attacks underscore "the importance of continuing to support the people of Ukraine.”… Continue reading
Sep 05 WATCH: White House holds news briefing with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan By Associated Press The White House holds a news briefing after reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia soon to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war… Continue reading
Aug 31 WATCH: White House calls on Congress to pass short-term funding bill to keep government operating By Josh Boak, Associated Press Without such congressional approval, parts of the federal government could shut down when the new budget year begins Oct. 1. Continue reading
Aug 30 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Hurricane Idalia moves across Florida By Terry Spencer, Associated Press State officials, 5,500 National Guardsman and rescue crews were in search-and-recovery mode, inspecting bridges, clearing toppled trees and looking for anyone in distress. Continue reading
Aug 29 WATCH: White House briefing as Biden meets with Costa Rican President Chaves By Laura Bargfeld, Associated Press Biden and Chaves plan talks on strengthening U.S.-Costa Rica trade tries, creating new jobs, advancing democracy and promoting a more orderly immigration process. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: White House announces Biden will visit Hanoi next month to strengthen U.S.-Vietnam relations By Associated Press President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Vietnamese leaders, the White House announced on Monday. Continue reading