Sep 13 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says Ukraine using U.S. weapons ‘with great effect’ By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press As Ukrainian troops apply pressure on retreating Russian forces, pressing a counteroffensive that has produced a stunning blow to Moscow's military prestige, the White House says Ukraine is using advanced rocket systems provided by the U.S. "with great effect."… Continue reading
Sep 08 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacts to news of Queen Elizabeth’s death By Associated Press News of the queen's death broke while Jean-Pierre was conducting the White House briefing. Reporters had to tell the press secretary of the breaking news. Continue reading
Sep 07 WATCH: White House says Monkeypox cases are dropping, but racial disparities are growing By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The White House said Wednesday it's optimistic about a decline in monkeypox cases and an uptick in vaccinations against the infectious virus, despite worsening racial disparities in reported cases. Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: White House says Biden administration is preparing to release CHIPS funds By Associated Press U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced Tuesday that the Biden administration is preparing to divvy up $50 billion in federal assistance to the computer chip industry. Continue reading
Sep 02 WATCH: Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says White House is ‘determined’ to create Russian oil price cap By Associated Press The White House said it is "determined" to implement a global price cap on Russian oil as finance ministers from the G7 industrial powers on Friday pledged to impose such a cap. Continue reading
Sep 01 WATCH: White House press says U.S. to focus on long-term residency for more Afghans By Julie Watson, Associated Press The Biden administration is phasing out a program that aimed to give at-risk Afghans a quicker legal pathway to the U.S. through humanitarian relief but was criticized for its bureaucratic barriers. Continue reading
Aug 31 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing on Wednesday ahead of President Joe Biden's "Soul of the Nation" prime time address on Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 29 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on Biden’s upcoming trip to Pennsylvania By Scott Bauer, Associated Press On Tuesday, President Joe Biden plans to talk up his crime prevention plans in Pennsylvania and the White House said he'll target Republicans for opposing his proposal to reimplement a ban on assault-style weapons. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defends student debt forgiveness plan By Associated Press The White House defended the new plan announced by President Joe Biden that would give many Americans up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiveness. Continue reading
Aug 24 WATCH: White House holds news briefing following Biden announcement on student debt By Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing Wednesday afternoon following President Joe Biden's announcement that his administration will cancel student debt for some borrowers. Continue reading