Jeff Mordock

White House helping Americans fly from Israel

The Biden administration is arranging charter flights for Americans seeking to leave Israel as most major airlines quit service there following Saturday's attack by Hamas.

October 12, 2023

White House: At least 27 Americans killed in Israel, 14 missing

At least 27 American citizens have died amid the violence in Israel, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Thursday.

October 12, 2023

Biden to discuss Israel-Hamas war on ‘60 Minutes’

President Biden will appear on "60 Minutes" Sunday to talk about war in the Middle East and Ukraine, CBS News confirmed Thursday.

October 12, 2023

White House walks back Biden’s claim that he saw images of terrorists beheading children in Israel

The White House has walked back President Biden's claim that he saw "confirmed pictures" of terrorists beheading children in Israel, saying the president was actually referring to media reports out of the Jewish state.

October 12, 2023

FLASHBACK: Biden confirms he saw photos of Israeli children beheaded by Hamas

President Biden on Wednesday confirmed for the first time that Hamas beheaded children during the brutal terror attacks on Israel this past weekend, saying he saw photos of the atrocities.

October 11, 2023

Biden says he’s working to bring hostages home, but talking about it would be ‘bizarre’

President Biden insisted Wednesday that his administration is working hard to bring home Americans being held hostage by Hamas, but he can't speak publicly about what they're doing.

October 11, 2023

White House says ‘very small number’ of Americans held hostage by Hamas, warns death toll will rise

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Wednesday said there are a "very small number" of Americans believed to be held hostage by Hamas following the terror attacks on Israel.

October 11, 2023

Joe Biden keeps focus on junk fees despite crises in Middle East

President Biden again used the bully pulpit of his office to highlight the danger of "junk fees" to the U.S. economy, hammering away at the relatively narrow issue that has become a White House staple.

October 11, 2023

White House condemns criticism of Israel by far-left ‘Squad’ Democrats as ‘repugnant’

The White House on Tuesday forcefully condemned remarks by the group of far-left House members known as the "Squad," who appeared to blame Israel for being attacked and called for an end to U.S. aid to the Jewish state.

October 10, 2023

Trump lashes out at Biden after special counsel interview in documents case

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at President Biden, who sat for an interview with the special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents found at a former office and his Delaware home.

October 10, 2023

Special counsel interviews Biden in classified documents case

President Biden was interviewed over the past two days by Robert K. Hur, the special counsel investigating whether Mr. Biden illegally mishandled classified documents found at his home and office, the White House said Monday.

October 9, 2023

Biden says 11 Americans were killed in Israel

At least 11 Americans were killed in the Hamas attacks on Israel, President Biden confirmed Monday, raising the toll from nine.

October 9, 2023

White House condemns RNC chairwoman’s Israel remarks

The White House on Monday condemned Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel for calling the terror attacks in Israel a "great opportunity" for Republican candidates to underscore their support for Israel.

October 9, 2023

Biden silent on nine Americans killed in Israeli attacks

President Biden on Monday did not address the deaths of at least nine American citizens among the 900 Israelis slaughtered when Hamas militants attacked Israel on Saturday.

October 9, 2023

Hunter Biden won’t abandon immunity deal, calls on court to dismiss gun charges

Attorneys for Hunter Biden asked a federal court to dismiss gun charges filed against him this week, claiming an immunity deal that blew up in court earlier this year is still in effect and bars prosecutors from pursuing gun charges.

October 6, 2023

Biden rips reporters on economic coverage

President Biden excoriated reporters Friday, complaining they aren't giving him a fair shake on the economy.

October 6, 2023

Biden stays out of House speaker fray, says he will ‘try to work with’ whoever is chosen

President Biden declined Friday to pick a favorite in the race to become the new House speaker, saying he has no choice but to work with whoever lands the post.

October 6, 2023

Trump appeals federal election case, arguing he is ‘absolutely immune’ from prosecution

Former President Donald Trump filed a motion Thursday to dismiss the criminal charges in his federal election case, saying he is "absolutely immune" from prosecution because his actions fell within his official duties as commander in chief.

October 5, 2023

Labor strikes chip away at economy; losses spread across industries, tempt inflation

The summer of strikes has extended into fall and is battering the U.S. economy with a ripple effect impacting productivity, spending and hiring at a time when many economists still fear a recession.

October 5, 2023

Sage Steele waits two years to reveal Biden’s ‘heartbreaking’ confusion in ESPN interview

Former ESPN host Sage Steele recounted her 2021 interview with President Biden as "heartbreaking" because the commander-in-chief was confused and unable to finish his sentences -- revelations that underscore how the legacy news media covered up Mr. Biden's frail condition.

October 5, 2023