Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday warned Russia that it will face “unprecedented economic costs” should it invade Ukraine. Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference Ms. Harris echoed the stark warnings for the Kremlin the day after President Biden said he was “convinced” that Russian President Vladimir Putin has … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...President Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. hasn’t verified Russia’s claims that it pulled back some troops from threatening Ukraine, but he said he’s hopeful that a flurry of diplomacy will avert war. In a televised address at the White House, Mr. Biden said a Russian invasion “is still very … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...Russia is amassing new forces at the Ukraine border and an invasion could begin “any day,” including during the Winter Olympics, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday. “We are in the window when an invasion could begin at any time should [Russian President] Vladimir Putin decide to … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden went public Monday with her frustration over a political process that she says treats legislation like a football to “pass or pivot” while real people, such as her community college students, continue waiting for assistance that would help them build better futures. “Governing isn’t a … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...NEW YORK — President Biden blamed lax gun ownership laws Thursday for the crime wave hitting New York City and other communities, insisting that Second Amendment rights were never meant to be absolute but saying nothing about the progressive crime policies of new District Attorney Alvin Bragg that many here blame for the surge of violence in the city. In a meeting with New York Mayor Eric Adams and other Democratic officials, Mr. Biden criticized the “resistance” to gun control measures by Republicans in Congress, state legislatures, gun manufacturers and…
Read More...President Biden on Friday said he will deploy U.S. troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries “in the near term,” as tensions escalate with Russia over Ukraine. “I’ll be moving troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries in the near term. Not too many,” Mr. Biden told reporters as he … The Washington Times stories: White House
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