Jun 21 WATCH: WNBA star Griner, jailed in Russia, unable to speak to wife due to 'unfortunate mistake,' White House said By Associated Press A phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple's anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake,” Biden administration officials said Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 16 WATCH: White House press secretary Jean-Pierre affirms Ukraine's agency to decide when the war is over By Associated Press With several European leaders meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and debate rising over how to end Ukraine's war with Russia, the White House is reiterating President Joe Biden's adage "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine."… Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on U.S. aid to Ukraine By Associated Press The U.S. announced it will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, as America and its allies provide longer-range weapons they say can make a difference in a fight where Ukrainian forces are outnumbered and outgunned by… Continue reading
Jun 13 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on gun legislation, Brexit By Associated Press The White House has welcomed the outline of a bipartisan Senate agreement to rein in gun violence. Although waiting for the bill's text, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged "the president is pleased to see this is a step… Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: COVID vaccines for young kids could be available within 2 weeks, Dr. Ashish Jha says By News Desk and Associated Press White House officials on Thursday will hold a briefing on COVID vaccine authorization for young kids. Continue reading
Jun 07 Biden pauses solar panel tariffs to jumpstart installations, U.S. companies weigh challenge By Matthew Daly, Associated Press U.S. solar manufacturers are considering legal challenges after President Joe Biden declared a two-year pause on tariffs for solar imports from Southeast Asia. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: Actor Matthew McConaughey calls for gun control action at White House By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey took center stage at the White House briefing Tuesday to call on Congress to “reach a higher ground" and pass gun control legislation in honor of the children and teachers killed in last month's shooting. Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: White House press secretary holds briefing after Mexico's president confirms he's skipping Summit of the Americas By Associated Press Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed Monday that he will skip the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, dealing a blow to the U.S.' efforts to rally governments to work together to address surging migration in the hemisphere. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: White House COVID coordinator warns of a surge in winter By Associated Press The White House COVID-19 coordinator issued a dire warning Thursday about the nation's ability to battle a potential pandemic surge this fall if Congress fails to provide billions more dollars to brace for the next wave. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre delivers plea to address gun violence By Associated Press President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Uvalde, Texas, on Sunday to console families and honor victims of Tuesday's mass school shooting in which 19 children and two teachers were killed. Continue reading