May 14 WATCH: White House suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico By News Desk and Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Biden administration is suggesting the possibility that additional penalties could be put in place if the Chinese makers of electric vehicles try to move their production to Mexico to avoid newly announced import taxes. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: White House expects a humanitarian crossing between Israel and Gaza to reopen on Wednesday By Associated Press The Rafah crossing with Egypt and the Kerem Shalom crossing with Israel are critical entry points for food, medicine and other supplies for Gaza’s 2.3 million people. Continue reading
May 05 Driver dies after crashing into a White House security barrier, authorities say By Associated Press A driver died after a vehicle crashed into an outer perimeter gate of the White House complex, and the incident late Saturday was being investigated as a traffic crash, police said. Continue reading
May 03 WATCH: ‘Star Wars’ star Mark Hamill joins White House briefing after meeting Biden By Colleen Long, Associated Press “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House on Friday for a visit with President Joe Biden and walked away with a pair of the president's aviator sunglasses and a greater respect for the office. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: First lady Jill Biden hosts state dinner for 2024 Teachers of the Year By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Jill Biden on Thursday paid tribute to her fellow teachers, hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a swanky White House dinner to honor their commitment to their students and excellence in the classroom. Continue reading
Apr 30 Lawmakers and advocates scramble to extend affordable internet subsidy By Kavish Harjai, Associated Press/Report for America, Pablo Monsivais, Associated Press The Affordable Connectivity Program provided families $30 a month toward their internet bills. The White House has pushed for an extension but it has not happened so far. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Israeli officials worry ICC will issue arrest warrants By News Desk and Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing on Monday as U.S. ally Israel appears to be increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants against the country’s leaders. Continue reading
Apr 19 WATCH: White House holds briefing after Israel strikes Iran overnight By News Desk and Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing on Friday as reports are made of an apparent Israeli drone attack near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran. Continue reading
Apr 11 Muslim leaders are ‘out of words’ as they tire of the White House outreach on the war in Gaza By Chris Megerian, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The fractured relationship could jeopardize the Democratic president's reelection campaign and help pave the way for Republican Donald Trump to return to the White House. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored with Congressional Gold Medal for WWII efforts Rosie the Riveter is known as a cultural icon that encouraged women to join the workforce during wartime. But the name is often associated with the 1942 “We Can Do It!” poster created by J. Howard Miller for the Westinghouse… Continue reading