Mar 18 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds news conference, addresses Atlanta shootings By Associated Press Speaking to reporters at the White House press briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will look to get their "perspective on the rise in anti-Asian hate incidents," and talk about their "commitment to combatting… Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Asian American lawmakers, advocates testify about discrimination and violence before House By Associated Press Days after a series of shooting in Atlanta killed eight people, including six Asian women, a group of Asian American lawmakers and advocates will testify before the House Judiciary Committee about discrimination and violence their communities are facing. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Fauci, other federal officials testify about COVID-19 response By Associated Press The top U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, on Thursday challenged Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul (the need for mask mandates for those who have already been infected with or vaccinated against COVID-19. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: Senate votes to confirm Deb Haaland as interior secretary By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Democrats and tribal groups hailed Haaland’s confirmation, saying her selection means that Indigenous people will, for the first time, see a Native American lead the powerful department. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on American Rescue relief package By Associated Press Declaring "help is here," President Joe Biden kicked off his administration's ambitious push to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion plan to defeat the coronavirus and boost the economy. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: Psaki admits conditions are ‘not acceptable’ in child migrant facilities By Justin Stabley During a White House news briefing on Monday, PBS NewsHour correspondent Yamiche Alcindor asked Press Secretary Jen Psaki about the conditions in child migrant facilities along the southern U.S. border. Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By News Desk and Associated Press Despite a growing number of Democratic politicians calling on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid allegations of sexual harassment, the White House has avoided taking a position on Cuomo's future. Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: Biden, Harris give remarks on $1.9 trillion relief package By Associated Press President Joe Biden said Friday the COVID relief bill he signed into law Thursday changes "the paradigm" and builds an economy that "puts working people first."… Continue reading
Mar 11 WATCH: Biden signs $1.9 trillion relief bill before speech to nation By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he said will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health. Continue reading
Mar 09 WATCH: White House says states will get 900,000 additional vaccine doses this week By Associated Press The U.S. is making an additional 900,000 doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines available to states and pharmacy partners this week. Continue reading