Dec 07 WATCH: Marking start of Hanukkah, Emhoff condemns antisemitism, says Biden and Harris ‘have your back’ By Associated Press Emhoff, the first Jewish person to be the spouse of one of the country's nationally elected leaders, highlighted fear in the Jewish community, moments before the menorah was lit on the Ellipse, just south of the White House. Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: White House holds briefing as the U.S. sanctions money lending network to Yemen’s Houthi rebels By Associated Press White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the U.S. has already heard from “several key partners” interested in potentially joining the Combined Maritime Forces. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: White House announces U.S., South Korea and Japan officials will meet to discuss North Korean threat By Associated Press The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North Korea’s growing military threat and other regional security issues as they continue to promote trilateral cooperation in Asia. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: Biden hosts Angola’s president in an effort to showcase strengthened ties By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The White House meeting follows Angola's move to position itself as a strategic partner to the U.S. and its shift away from Russian and Chinese influence under Lourenço's tenure. Continue reading
Nov 15 Biden announces 5 federal judicial nominees and stresses their diverse backgrounds By Will Weissert, Associated Press The Democratic president wants to add to more than 150 of his judicial selections who've already been confirmed. Continue reading
Nov 15 The White House and Congress are running out of time to cut a deal on a contentious spy program By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Biden administration officials warn that without the program, the government won't be able to collect crucial intelligence overseas. Continue reading
Nov 13 White House releases plan to grow radio spectrum access, with possible benefits for internet, drones By Associated Press The increasingly digitized and mobile economy has put pressure on the available range of frequencies used for wireless communication. The spectrum is also vital for national security and responding to disasters. Continue reading
Nov 13 WATCH: Biden welcomes Stanley Cup champions, the Las Vegas Golden Knights, to White House By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press Biden joked about ignoring his sagging poll numbers in Nevada and thanked the team for their role in helping the city recover from the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 7:15 How the White House views Israel’s military campaign By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Morgan Till As the death tolls among Palestinian civilians in Gaza continues to climb, more allies of Israel are starting to criticize the country for the military tactics it has been using since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. John Kirby, National Security… Continue watching
Nov 08 WATCH: White House says Israel plans to keep military in gaza, but re-occupation would be a ‘mistake’ By News Desk U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said it was likely that Israel would maintain a military presence in Gaza for a “period of time” after the ongoing war, but said the U.S. believes it would be a “mistake” for… Continue reading