Sep 26 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on Russian referendums in Ukraine territories By Associated Press A day before the voting ends on the Russian referendums in four Ukrainian territories, the White House underscored it is prepared to impose "swift and severe" economic costs on Russia if they annex the regions. Continue reading
Sep 23 WATCH: Elton John plays the White House lawn as part of farewell tour By Colleen Long, Associated Press Elton John said Friday that he'd played in some beautiful venues, but the stage in front of the White House, beneath a massive tent on a perfect autumn night, was “probably the icing on the cake.”… Continue reading
Sep 13 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says Ukraine using U.S. weapons ‘with great effect’ By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press As Ukrainian troops apply pressure on retreating Russian forces, pressing a counteroffensive that has produced a stunning blow to Moscow's military prestige, the White House says Ukraine is using advanced rocket systems provided by the U.S. "with great effect."… Continue reading
Sep 01 WATCH: White House press says U.S. to focus on long-term residency for more Afghans By Julie Watson, Associated Press The Biden administration is phasing out a program that aimed to give at-risk Afghans a quicker legal pathway to the U.S. through humanitarian relief but was criticized for its bureaucratic barriers. Continue reading
Aug 09 WATCH: White House monkeypox response team says U.S. will stretch vaccine supply with smaller doses By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The federal government declared a public health emergency Thursday to bolster the response to the monkeypox outbreak that has infected more than 7,100 Americans. Continue reading
Aug 09 WATCH: White House says they were not given a ‘heads up’ about the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search By Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says neither President Joe Biden nor anyone at the White House "was given a heads up" about the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 5:47 Hiring surged in July as U.S. economy exceeds expectations despite inflation, rate hikes By John Yang The U.S. has now regained all the jobs it lost during the COVID pandemic, in spite of concerns about rising inflation and a possible recession. Employers added 528,000 jobs last month, more than double what economists predicted. Meanwhile, unemployment fell… Continue watching
Aug 05 Lightning strike near White House leaves 2 dead, 2 injured By Associated Press Authorities did not reveal how the people were injured, other than to say they were critically hurt in the lightning strike. Continue reading
Aug 04 4 people critically injured in lightning strike near White House By Associated Press The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department says the four people were injured Thursday in Lafayette Park, located directly outside the White House complex. Continue reading
Aug 04 WATCH: White House says they’re ‘willing to take every step’ to bring Brittney Griner home By Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a briefing Thursday amid news that WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in Russian prison. Continue reading