Nov 10 WATCH: White House COVID task force holds briefing By Associated Press The White House Covid task force briefing comes as the Biden administration is encouraging local school districts to host clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to kids — and information to parents on the benefits of the shots. Continue reading
Nov 09 WATCH: White House holds news briefing with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo By News Desk Asked about Gosar's video at the White House briefing Tuesday, deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the country "should be condemning" that type of violent speech. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Biden honors 2021 NBA champs Milwaukee Bucks at White House By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The Bucks were the first NBA champions to visit the White House in nearly five years, ending a Donald Trump-era hiatus. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Karine Jean-Pierre hold press briefing By Associated Press U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg welcomed the opportunity to highlight elements of the new $1 trillion infrastructure deal agreed to by Congress last week, describing it as "a big deal."… Continue reading
Oct 31 White House press secretary Psaki says she has COVID-19 By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday she has contracted COVID-19. Continue reading
Oct 30 Democrats hope for House budget votes as soon as Tuesday By Alan Fram, Associated Press Talks among White House, House and Senate officials were being held over the weekend, said the Democrats, who described the plans on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak on the record. Continue reading
Oct 22 WATCH: Psaki holds White House briefing as Dems scale back Biden plan By Lisa Mascaro, Darlene Superville, Alan Fram, Associated Press Democratic leaders have been working with party moderates and progressives to shrink the once-$3.5 trillion, 10-year package of social services and climate change strategies to around $2 trillion, pushing for an agreement. Continue reading
Oct 22 WATCH: CDC says the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ may change as more people get boosters By News Desk "Right now, we don't have booster eligibility for all people, currently, we have not yet changed the definition of fully vaccinated," Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House COVID briefing. Continue reading
Oct 20 WATCH: Vice President Harris holds roundtable on federal worker rights By Associated Press A White House task force that aims to improve conditions for workers has announced two new policies affecting those employed by the federal government. Continue reading
Sep 07 Biden seeking additional funds for Hurricane Ida victims, Afghan resettlement By Josh Boak, Associated Press The White House is asking Congress to approve an additional $24 billion in spending to handle the costs of Hurricane Ida and other natural disasters. It also is seeking $6.4 billion for the resettlement of evacuees from Afghanistan. Continue reading