President Biden on Monday signed into law the annual defense-policy bill, capping months of partisan back-and-forth over a litany of hot-button issues as the legislation made its way through Congress. The final version of the $ 770 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes a nearly 5% increase in military spending … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...Vice President Kamala Harris said the “stakes are too high” to give up on passing President Biden’s $ 1.75 trillion social welfare and climate bill after it was derailed in the Senate. Ms. Harris, who holds the tie-breaking vote in the 50-50 split Senate, said the White House is working to … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden offered a promise of “hope” on Christmas in their message to the nation. Mr. Biden thanked service members, while also acknowledging the challenges of the year in review. “Looking back at this year, we’ve seen enormous courage, character, resilience, and resolve in … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...President Biden won the White House on a pledge to crush the coronavirus through a commitment to science, testing for anyone who wants it, and a major vaccine sprint in his first 100 days in office. Things haven’t quite gone as planned. More than a year into the vaccine drive, … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...The Biden administration warned Moscow on Thursday that Russia risks drawing U.S. and allied troops and arms closer to its borders if President Vladimir Putin goes ahead with an invasion of neighboring Ukraine. A senior administration official who briefed reporters on the unfolding crisis in Eastern Europe called the buildup … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...A key measure of inflation showed consumer prices rising the fastest in four decades, the government reported Thursday, a day after the White House boasted that President Biden “saved Christmas” by helping to speed up delivery of gifts that are costing Americans more. The personal consumption expenditures index rose 5.7% … The Washington Times stories: White House
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