Nov 30 WATCH: John Kirby speaks on the condition of American detainees in Russia By Kevin Freking, Josh Funk, Associated Press Kirby said the United States has not been able to get information from Moscow about Whelan and addressed the issue after Whelan's family reported they had not heard from Whelan, a Michigan corporate security executive, since Nov. 23. Continue reading
Sep 27 WATCH: FEMA director says not to underestimate the potential impact of Hurricane Ian By Associated Press FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell issued a dire warning to Florida residents as they brace for Hurricane Ian, telling them "do not underestimate" the potential life-threatening impact of the storm. Continue reading
Aug 05 WATCH: White House reacts to China announcement that it’ll end contact with U.S. on major issues By News Desk The White House has reacted to China's Friday announcement that it was ending all contact with the United States on major issues — including crucial climate cooperation that led to the international 2015 Paris accord — as tensions and public… Continue reading
Jul 29 WATCH: White House issues a disaster declaration for Kentucky flooding By Associated Press Biden issued a major disaster declaration for Kentucky, as record flash flooding killed at least 16 people in the eastern part of the state and swamped entire Appalachian towns. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey speaks at White House Briefing By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey took center stage at the White House briefing Tuesday to call on Congress to “reach a higher ground" and pass gun control legislation in honor of the children and teachers killed in last month's shooting. Continue reading
Jun 01 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on the continuing formula shortage By Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was not briefed on the prospect of nationwide shortages of infant formula for about two months, and he acknowledged the strain on families as his administration struggles to address the situation. Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: K-pop superstars BTS join White House press briefing By Will Weissert, Associated Press K-Pop sensation BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to talk with President Joe Biden about combating the rise in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans — bringing superstar sizzle to an otherwise sad and scary topic. Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: Biden and India PM Modi talks ‘constructive’, Psaki says By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki will hold a news briefing on Monday, April 11. The briefing comes the same day President Joe Biden is set to speak with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he presses world leaders to… Continue reading
Mar 07 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki says U.S. won’t stop Poland from sending fighter jets to Ukraine By News Desk The U.S. is inclined to support the request under which Poland would send a number of Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine and would receive F-16 fighters from the United States to make up for the loss. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: White House says Russia is prepping pretext for Ukraine invasion By News Desk The White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined a Russian effort is underway to create a pretext for its troops to further invade Ukraine, and Moscow has already prepositioned operatives to conduct “a false-flag operation” in eastern Ukraine. Continue reading