Administration
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that President Biden's warning to withhold offensive weapons from Israel does not indicate that the U.S. plans to 'abandon' Israel. Sullivan, in a conversation with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, cautioned about the 'significant' civilian casualties in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. This comes following President Biden's recent threat…
Secretary of State Antony Blinken mentioned on Sunday that the U.S. hasn't seen any plans from Israel regarding how the nation will protect civilians or the future of Gaza after the war. CBS’s Margaret Brennan questioned Blinken on “Face the Nation” regarding the U.S. holding back high payload bombs to Israel, among recent concerns about the Israeli military…
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. believes a higher number of civilians in Gaza have been killed compared to terrorists. CBS’s Margaret Brennan asked Blinken on “Face the Nation” about whether the U.S. agrees with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent statement that Israel has killed 14,000 terrorists and 16,000 civilians in its…
Maria Shriver emphasized that her efforts for gender equality in medical research are a human concern, not a political one. She pointed out that women from both parties contribute to this cause, highlighting that she does not view it as political.
President Biden met with Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old who was held by Hamas in Gaza and was released last November as part of a hostage agreement. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters the meeting was a moment of joy, but also served as a reminder for Biden of…
President Biden showcased his strategy of connecting with union workers on Wednesday by presenting himself as more similar to them and less like former President Trump. Biden has addressed crowds of union workers two times in the last week, using each opportunity to criticize Trump and to appeal to the crucial…
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a national goal to cut emissions from freight shipping down to zero. A White House fact sheet did not specify a date for this goal, but it adds to existing goals to achieve net-zero emissions for the transportation sector and the entire U.S.…
President Biden signed the $95 billion emergency foreign aid package on Wednesday, criticizing "MAGA Republicans" for delaying the aid to Ukraine. "It's a positive day for America, Europe, and global peace," Biden declared when he announced the signing of the law. "It will have a positive impact…
On Wednesday, President Biden granted clemency to 16 individuals who were convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, stating that the pardons and reduced sentences demonstrate his commitment to addressing racial inequalities. The president pardoned 11 people and reduced the sentences of five others, pointing out that many of them received “unfairly lengthy sentences” compared to what they would receive under current laws.
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