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...<p>Jared Schmeck, a father who went viral for trolling President Biden with the MAGA chant “let’s go Brandon” during a call into NORAD’s “Santa Tracker” on Christmas Eve, on Monday appeared on Steve Bannon’s podcast to push the Big Lie of a “stolen” 2020 election.</p> Talking Points Memo
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...An environmental group isn’t feeling much holiday cheer toward President Biden. Friends of the Earth has plastered downtown Washington and Capitol Hill neighborhoods with posters depicting Mr. Biden as Ebenezer Scrooge holding a wad of cash. Environmental groups are incensed that Mr. Biden went back on his campaign promise not … The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...<p><em>Your intermittent briefing on negotiations over the reconciliation bill.</em></p> <p>President Joe Biden told reporters Tuesday that he still thinks “there’s a possibility of getting Build Back Better done.”</p> <p>When asked if Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) had broken his word, Biden opted for diplomacy. </p> <p>“Senator Manchin and I are going to get something done,” he said. </p> <div class=”wp-block-tpm-separator undefined TpmSeparator”></div> <h2><strong>No Bridges Burnt?</strong></h2> <ul><li>Biden isn’t the only one keeping lines of communication open with Manchin (“Some people think maybe I’m not Irish because I don’t hold a grudge,” Biden quipped.) </li><li>Rep. Pramila…
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