May 09 WATCH: White House holds news briefing ahead of 'Big 4' debt ceiling meeting with Biden By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press McCarthy said Tuesday that a federal debt deal with Biden is needed by next week if Washington hopes to avert a catastrophic national default as a June 1 deadline nears when money could run short for paying America's bills. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden, Congress continue debt ceiling fight By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press As President Joe Biden meets Tuesday with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders for the first time over the debt ceiling crisis, the options for easing out of the standoff are many. Continue reading
May 05 Biden taps White House aide Neera Tanden as domestic policy adviser By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden says he's chosen Neera Tanden, currently one of his senior advisers, to be his chief domestic policy adviser. Biden says Tanden has overseen decision-making involving his domestic, economic and national security teams. Continue reading
May 03 White House economists warns of recession as debt ceiling fight drags on By Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Associated Press In a new report, they detail potential job losses and stunted economic growth if lawmakers engage in "brinkmanship" before ultimately reaching a deal to meet the government's financial obligations. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 8:54 Families of Americans detained in Iran pressure White House to bring loved ones home By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi Families of Americans detained abroad are pressuring the Biden administration to bring their loved ones home. Outside the White House Wednesday, families gathered and called for President Biden to meet with them. Among those at the demonstration were the families… Continue watching
May 01 WATCH: Biden hosts White House reception celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking end of Ramadan By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The U.S. Secret Service said it blocked a Muslim mayor from Prospect Park, New Jersey, from attending a White House celebration with Biden to belatedly mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH: What Biden's decision to run again means for 2024 By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn, Julia Griffin Join PBS NewsHour digital anchor Nicole Ellis and White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López as they walk through reaction to the announcement. Continue reading
Apr 21 Edward Lee chosen as guest chef for White House state dinner By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Chef Edward Lee says food, at its best, tells a story. And the story he wants told with the meal he's whipping up for next week's White House state dinner is of the deep connection between the United States and its ally… Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: White House announces Biden meeting with Phillippine's Marcos for next month By Associated Press President Joe Biden will host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for talks at the White House next month as the two countries look to continue to tighten relations. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: Biden meets with Colombian president amid growing policy differences By Astrid Suárez, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden hosted Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday for talks at the White House amid deep differences on U.S. drug policy and Venezuela but a shared desire to deepen cooperation on climate change, migration and energy policy. Continue reading