Jeff Mordock

Biden, British PM Sunak discuss Ukraine, AI, economy at White House meeting

President Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met at the White House Thursday to shore up economic ties and discuss ways to help Ukraine repel Russian invaders.

June 8, 2023

White House attacks Comer’s credibility ahead of FBI contempt vote: ‘Repeatedly failing to deliver’

The White House assailed the credibility of House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer Wednesday ahead of proceedings to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress related to a probe of Biden family financial dealings.

June 7, 2023

White House calls Canadian wildfires an ‘alarming’ example of climate change

The smoke and haze emanating from the Canadian wildfires that have degraded the air quality along the Eastern United States is an "alarming" example of how climate change affects Americans' lives, the White House said Wednesday.

June 7, 2023

White House says recent China’s military provocations are ‘unprofessional’

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Monday that China is becoming more aggressive against the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific region and if the temperature isn't lowered, "it won't be long before somebody gets hurt."

June 5, 2023

Biden hails debt bill as bipartisan achievement in prime-time address

President Biden hailed a congressional bill to resolve the U.S. debt crisis and avert a disastrous economic default as evidence of his ability to compromise and proof that bipartisan solutions can still be found in an increasingly divided Washington.

June 2, 2023

Biden: Strong jobs numbers show economic plan is working

President Biden on Friday pointed to stronger-than-expected job gains in May as evidence that his economic plan is working.

June 2, 2023

Biden falls at Air Force Academy commencement ceremony

President Biden fell on stage after handing out the last diploma to Air Force Academy graduates at a commencement ceremony Thursday.

June 1, 2023

Biden says U.S. is trusting Air Force grads to confront an ever-changing world

President Biden told Air Force graduates Thursday they must confront a rapidly changing world marked by adversaries in Moscow, competitors in Beijing and artificial intelligence that could one day "overtake" human capabilities.

June 1, 2023

White House declines to say if Biden will hold campaign rallies

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday dodged questions about whether President Biden will hold a campaign rally for his 2024 reelection bid.

May 30, 2023

U.S. expatriate charged with threatening to kill GOP senators, staffers over junk email

A U.S. citizen living in Thailand was arrested on charges of threatening to murder North Carolina Republican Sens. Richard Burr and Thom Tillis along with their staffs because he was angry about receiving a huge number of unsolicited political emails.

May 30, 2023

Biden, British Prime Minister Sunak to meet at White House next week

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet with President Biden at the White House on June 8 to discuss Russia's war on Ukraine and improving economic ties between the U.S. and the United Kingdom.

May 30, 2023

Debt limit deadline won’t stop Biden, GOP lawmakers from enjoying the holiday weekend

Time is running out for President Biden and Republican lawmakers to strike a deal to raise the debt limit before a June 5 deadline when the U.S. won't be able to pay all its bills, likely triggering an economic quake.

May 26, 2023

LSU women’s basketball player faints at White House ceremony

A Louisiana State University women's basketball player passed out while on stage with President Biden at the White House, sparking a chaotic scene in which medical personnel rushed to the dais.

May 26, 2023

Durham to testify before Congress as calls for high-level prosecutions increase

Special counsel John Durham will testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee on June 21 to discuss his scathing report about the FBI as criticism mounts over the lack of high-profile prosecutions during his sprawling, four-year investigation.

May 26, 2023

59% of Americans say FBI officials involved in Trump collusion probe should face criminal charges

A majority of likely voters say FBI officials who promoted claims linking former President Donald Trump to Russia should be criminally prosecuted, according to a new Rasmussen poll.

May 26, 2023

Biden hails ‘progress’ on debt talks as nation ticks closer to default

President Biden on Thursday gave a brief update on the debt-ceiling talks with House Republicans, saying negotiators are "making progress" and reiterating that both sides agree default is not an option.

May 25, 2023

Biden nominates Charles Q. Brown, Air Force chief, to lead Joint Chiefs of Staff

President Biden on Thursday nominated Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown to serve as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appointing him as the nation's highest-ranking military officer at a precarious time for America's combat troops.

May 25, 2023

Biden marks anniversary of George Floyd’s death with call to overhaul policing

President Biden marked the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder by urging Congress on Thursday to pass legislation that would overhaul policing.

May 25, 2023

Biden to hold rare press conference in Japan

President Biden will take questions at a rare press conference over the weekend in Hiroshima, Japan, at the conclusion of the G7 summit, the White House announced Friday.

May 19, 2023

G7 leaders unveil new Russia sanctions, prepare for Zelenskyy visit

Leaders of the seven largest global economies on Friday approved new sanctions on Russia that restrict any exports that Moscow could use in its war against Ukraine.

May 19, 2023