Jun 22 WATCH: Biden hosts Indian Prime Minister Modi at White House for state dinner By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Despite deep differences over human rights and India's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine, Biden extended to Modi the administration’s third invitation for a state visit. It included the state dinner, a high diplomatic honor that the U.S. reserves for its closest allies. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 10:52 Biden welcomes Modi for state visit amid concerns over India's human rights record By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi The prime minister of what is now the world's most populous nation was received with the fanfare of a state visit at the White House. India's Narendra Modi visits the United States at a crucial moment as the U.S. seeks… Continue watching
Jun 14 WATCH: White House holds briefing as of Fed considers possible interest rate hike By Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve announces the decision to keep its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation. Continue reading
Jun 13 Jennifer Hudson, Method Man perform at White House Juneteenth Concert By Associated Press President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host a Juneteenth concert in a “celebration of community, culture and music,” the White House announced Wednesday. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the Northeast U.S. By Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing Wednesday afternoon as haze from Canadian wildfires blankets the East Coast. Continue reading
Jun 02 White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control in post-treaty world By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House push on Moscow comes the day after the administration announced new steps in response to Russia suspending participation in the treaty. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: White House holds news briefing after Congress votes to raise debt ceiling By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The deal suspends the nation's debt limit until 2025, after the next presidential election, and ensures that the government can continue borrowing to pay already incurred U.S. debts. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 5:17 Debt ceiling deadline now June 5, giving more time for negotiations By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura Ten days now stand between the U.S. and a catastrophic default on debt. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's new estimate moves the so-called "X-date" back to June 5. Even if lawmakers were to reach a deal Friday night, they still may… Continue watching
May 25 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden stops GOP-led effort to block D.C. police reform law By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday — the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder — vetoed an effort led by congressional Republicans to overturn a new District of Columbia law on improving police accountability. Continue reading
May 23 White House unveils new efforts to guide federally backed research of artificial intelligence By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Among the moves unveiled by the administration was a tweak to the United States' strategic plan on artificial intelligence research to add greater emphasis on international collaboration with allies. Continue reading