Russia increasing troops at Ukraine border; invasion could happen at any time, White House says

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

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White House downplays Secret Service estimate of COVID fraud

The White House downplayed a statement by the U.S. Secret Service that nearly $ 100 billion at minimum has been stolen from COVID-19 relief programs, saying Wednesday that the estimate is based on old reports. White House press secretary Jen Psaki, when asked to comment on the figure, said, “There is … The Washington Times stories: White House

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White House touts vaccination rate, school openings as top yearly accomplishments

The White House highlighted its yearly roundup of what it deems its biggest accomplishments of the year. In a memo obtained by The Washington Times, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris noted an increased vaccination rate, school openings, and a declining unemployment rate. “In spite of unprecedented crises and … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Teasing 2024 White House bid, Christie urges GOP to move past Trump

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie helped build Donald Trump up in the 2016 presidential primary and now he’s trying to tear him down before the 2024 election. He says it’s time for the Republican Party to move on from the boisterous former president and his stolen election claims. The … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Joe Biden nominates Shalanda Young as White House budget director

President Biden on Wednesday said he will nominate Shalanda Young to serve as White House budget director, a move that will elevate her from an acting role to the permanent post if she is confirmed by the Senate. Mr. Biden said Ms. Young has “continued to impress me and congressional … The Washington Times stories: White House

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