Jan 24 WATCH: White House grapples with several mass shootings early in the year By Associated Press A year ago, the U.S. marked its first deadly gun rampage of the year on Jan. 23. By the same date this year, there have been six mass killings that have claimed 39 lives, leaving communities nationwide reeling from the… Continue reading
Jan 17 WATCH: White House defends its delayed classified document disclosure By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The White House is brushing aside criticism of its fragmented disclosures about the discovery of classified documents and official records at President Joe Biden’s home and former office. Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: White House says Biden won’t ‘insert himself’ into House speaker battle By Associated Press The future of House leadership remained unclear Tuesday as McCarthy failed in two rounds of voting to become House speaker, a historic defeat with no clear way out as House Republicans dug in for a long, messy start for the… Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: Blinken speaks at World AIDS Day commemoration By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Blinken told those attending Friday's World AIDS Day event at The State Department that the Biden administration launched a new five-year global strategy to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. Continue reading
Nov 22 WATCH: Anthony Fauci reflects on career, pandemic in final briefing By Mike Stobbe, Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press After more than fifty years in government, Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, briefed reporters from the White House on Tuesday, delivering what he called his "final message" from that podium, urging Americans to get their COVID-19 booster shots. Continue reading
Nov 18 WATCH: White House says they were not advised of Trump-related special counsel By Associated Press The appointment of veteran prosecutor Jack Smith is a recognition of the unmistakable political implications of two investigations that involve not only a former president but also a current White House hopeful. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: White House holds briefing as police continue investigation into attack of Paul Pelosi By Associated Press After weeks of reassuring talk about America's economy and inflation, President Joe Biden is turning to a darker, more urgent message, warning in the final days of midterm election voting that democracy itself is under threat. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: White House strongly condemns North Korea’s missile test By Associated Press The White House on Tuesday strongly condemned North Korea's nuclear-capable ballistic missile over Japan, calling it a "dangerous and reckless decision."… 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