Dec 19 WATCH: White House says an end to Title 42 doesn’t mean an open border By Associated Press Since the pandemic began, the United States has been using a public health rule designed to limit the spread of disease to expel asylum-seekers on the southern border. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Singer Cyndi Lauper celebrates marriage equality at White House briefing By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden is inviting thousands to celebrate at the White House on Tuesday as he signs into law gay marriage legislation before a bipartisan crowd that reflects growing acceptance of same-sex unions. Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: White House holds news briefing following Warnock Senate race win in Georgia By Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy, Associated Press Tuesday's election was for just one seat, but Warnock's win in the tight runoff provides an unexpected capstone to the midterm election cycle for his party. Continue reading
Nov 28 WATCH: White House supports peaceful protests in China, Iran By Associated Press Barely a month after granting himself new powers as China's potential leader for life, Xi Jinping is facing a wave of public anger of the kind not seen for decades, sparked by his "zero COVID" strategy that will soon enter… Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: White House addresses Biden’s reference to late congresswoman at hunger summit By Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre later said Rep. Jackie Walorski was “top of mind” to Biden when he called out “Where's Jackie?” during his remarks at a hunger conference Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: White House provides update on Biden after he tests positive for COVID By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the president's symptoms as "very mild" and said Biden had been in contact with staff members by phone and was participating in his planned meetings via phone and Zoom from the White House… Continue reading
Mar 22 WATCH: White House says Biden will announce new Russia sanctions while in Brussels By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden is traveling to Brussels and Poland — which has received more than 2 million Ukrainian refugees — looking to press for continued unity among Western allies as Russia presses on with its brutal invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Psaki says Gov. Abbott is ‘putting politics ahead of’ health with vaccine mandate ban By Associated Press With the governor of Texas leading the charge, conservative Republicans in several states are moving to block or undercut President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private employers before the regulations are even issued. Continue reading
Sep 10 WATCH: Jen Psaki talks on halting of Afghan flights, Xi call By Associated Press President Joe Biden unveiled on Thursday his administration's latest plan to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Among a number of action items are moves to require vaccination against COVID-19 for an estimated 100 million American workers. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Psaki holds briefing after Biden supports military sexual assault prosecution changes By Associated Press President Joe Biden on Friday put his stamp of approval on a long-debated change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sexual assault cases from military commanders. Continue reading