Aug 02 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an eviction moratorium expired over the weekend, potentially pushing millions of Americans out of their homes. Continue reading
Jul 29 WATCH: White House hails latest U.S. GDP figures By Associated Press Fueled by vaccinations and government aid, the U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.5 percent annual rate last quarter in another sign that the nation has achieved a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday said the guidance for mask wearing hadn't changed, even as the delta variant, which spreads more aggressively, now accounts for an estimated 83% of cases nationwide. Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press Speaking at the White House briefing Monday, press secretary Jen Psaki said administration's "goal is to close Guantanamo Bay."… Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Surgeon general urges U.S. fight against COVID-19 misinformation By David Klepper, Associated Press The warning comes as the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations has slowed throughout the U.S., in part because of vaccine opposition fueled by unsubstantiated claims about the safety of immunizations. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news briefing By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden Administration will push ahead with Voting Rights Act and Infrastructure despite hopes for bipartisan support slowly slipping away. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday announced that the U.S. government had delivered one million vaccines doses had been sent to South Korea. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: White House plans ‘month of action’ against COVID-19 By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki previewed some of President Joe Biden's plans for a “month of action” on Wednesday to get more shots into arms before the July 4 holiday. Continue reading
May 24 WATCH: White House waiting for GOP counteroffer on infrastructure By Lisa Mascaro, Darlene Superville, Associated Press White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the president is “eager to engage" and would welcome more talks with the senators. But she said the Republicans have “a ways more to go” to find common ground. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: White House pushes ‘quiet and intensive’ diplomacy to halt violence in Israel By Associated Press The Israeli military has unleashed a wave of heavy airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, saying it destroyed 15 kilometers of militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders. Continue reading