Jun 17 WATCH: Houthis causing ‘needless suffering’ for Gazans, Kirby says By News Desk and Associated Press Monday's White House news briefing addressed attacks at sea by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, previewing sanctions that were going to be rolled out later in the day. Continue reading
Jun 11 White House cancels news briefing after jury finds Hunter Biden guilty on gun charges By Associated Press The White House said that President Joe Biden would spend Tuesday evening in Delaware to be with Hunter and other family members. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Biden delivers opening remarks at 2024 White House Congressional Picnic By Associated Press President Joe Biden delivered opening remarks on Tuesday at the 2024 White House Congressional Picnic. Continue reading
May 31 Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Mrs. Robinson's death was announced Friday by Michelle Obama and other family members in statement that said "there was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life."… Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: Biden celebrates Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs at White House By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden recognized the Chiefs after their come-from-behind overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas in February. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Rafah civilian deaths ‘horrific’ but Israel has not crossed Biden’s ‘red line,’ Kirby says By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House on Tuesday condemned the loss of life of dozens of civilians as a result of an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, but said it is not planning any policy changes as a result of the Israeli actions. Continue reading
May 20 FDIC chairman to step down following report on agency’s ‘toxic culture’ By Ken Sweet, Associated Press The White House said Monday that President Joe Biden will name a replacement for Martin Gruenberg "soon" and called for the Senate to quickly confirm the person's nomination. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as House GOP advances contempt charges over Biden audio By Associated Press The rapid sequence of events further inflamed tensions between House Republicans and the Justice Department, setting the stage for another round of bitter fighting between the two branches of government that seemed nearly certain to spill over into court. Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden asserts privilege over tapes with special prosecutor By News Desk and Associated Press The White House has blocked the release of the audio, arguing Republicans in Congress only want the recordings “to chop them up” and use them for political purposes as the Democratic president seeks reelection. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden and Trump agree to presidential debates By News Desk and Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing on Wednesday as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed to hold two campaign debates in June and September, but there were no guarantees that they would… Continue reading