Jeff Mordock

Biden uses border visit to blame Trump, Republicans for the migrant mayhem

President Biden tried to flip the script on immigration Thursday, blaming Republicans for denying him the funding and policy changes he says are necessary to fix the chaos at the border.

February 29, 2024

Mayorkas says Biden won’t announce executive actions on Mexico border trip

President Biden will not announce any executive actions to address the surging immigration crisis during his Thursday visit to the border, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Thursday.

February 29, 2024

U.S. launches investigation into Chinese-made ‘smart cars’ for national security threats

The Biden administration launched an investigation Thursday into internet-connected "smart cars" from China to determine if they can be used to spy on American drivers.

February 29, 2024

Biden remains ‘fit’ and ‘active,’ White House physician says after visit

President Biden remains "healthy," "fit," and capable of being president, his physician said Wednesday after a routine physical at Walter Reed National Medical Center that did not test his mental faculties.

February 28, 2024

Biden boasts of decline in murder rate, doesn’t mention shocking crimes by illegal immigrants

President Biden made the case Wednesday that he's better equipped to handle the crime crisis in America's cities, an issue that will be on top of voters' minds when they head to the polls in November.

February 28, 2024

Muslim leaders say Michigan primary results sent message to Biden on Gaza

Muslim leaders in Michigan are taking credit for a large protest vote against President Biden in the Michigan primary, saying it sent a clear message that they are unhappy with his support of Israel's war on Hamas.

February 28, 2024

Biden critics in the Democratic Party celebrate ‘uncommitted’ blowback

Liberal activists took a victory lap Wednesday, a day after more than 100,000 voters cast their support for "uncommitted" in the Michigan primary to protest President Biden's handling of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

February 28, 2024

Biden receiving annual physical at Walter Reed

President Biden is undergoing his annual physical Wednesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, the White House announced.

February 28, 2024

Biden, both sides of congressional leadership appear confident they’ll avert a government shutdown

The White House and congressional leaders expressed optimism Tuesday that they will reach a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown ahead of a looming Saturday deadline to keep federal agencies funded.

February 27, 2024

White House slams Donald Trump’s comments about Black Americans as ‘repugnant,’ ‘racist stereotypes’

The White House on Tuesday slammed former President Donald Trump's claim that his multiple criminal indictments have strengthened his appeal among Black Americans because their community can relate to being criminally prosecuted unfairly.

February 27, 2024

Johnson, Schumer optimistic about avoiding shutdown after White House meeting

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer made it clear Tuesday that they believe a government shutdown can be avoided.

February 27, 2024

Biden warns of ‘dire’ consequences if U.S. aid not sent to Ukraine, Israel

President Biden told the top four leaders of Congress that there could be devastating consequences if the House doesn't move to pass emergency aid for Israel and Ukraine.

February 27, 2024

Crunch time: Biden hosts congressional leaders to press for Ukraine aid, avoid federal shutdown

President Biden is sitting down Tuesday with congressional leaders at the White House in a scramble to unlock aid to Israel and Ukraine and avert a partial government shutdown at the end of the week.

February 27, 2024

Biden says cease-fire in Gaza could come by the weekend

President Biden said Monday he's hopeful a cease-fire could come in Gaza before next week, but stressed there was a long way to go until a deal could be finalized.

February 26, 2024

White House says it expects Johnson meeting to confront shutdown

The White House set high expectations for President Biden's meeting this week with congressional leaders, saying it hopes the sit-down will advance efforts to avoid a government shutdown and provide Ukraine funding.

February 26, 2024

Hunter Biden says staying sober key to defeating Trump

Hunter Biden said his sobriety is critical to helping his dad win reelection in November and he fears a relapse could hand victory to former President Donald Trump.

February 26, 2024

Biden continues streak of celebrity softball interviews with Seth Meyers appearance

President Biden is traveling to New York on Monday and will tape an interview with late-night talk show host Seth Meyers, the latest in a series of softball interviews with celebrities as he eschews questions from traditional media outlets.

February 26, 2024

Biden’s SOS to governors: Press Congress to pass Ukraine aid package

President Biden on Friday implored governors to put pressure on their representatives in Congress to pass a $95 billion package of U.S. aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that has stalled in the House.

February 23, 2024

Biden calls Navalny’s widow Yolanda in latest gaffe

President Biden on Thursday mistakenly referred to Alexei Navalny's widow as Yolanda instead of Yulia in his latest blunder.

February 23, 2024

Bye-bye: Katie Couric’s old colleagues will leave U.S. if Trump wins, says Biden

President Biden said two of Katie Couric's former colleagues told him they'll flee the country if former President Donald Trump is reelected.

February 23, 2024