Jeff Mordock

Biden calls latest inflation pain a ‘setback,’ says he is still optimistic about U.S. economy

President Biden acknowledged Friday that January's price increases show soaring inflation hasn't been tamed, but he said he's still optimistic he can get control of rising prices.

February 24, 2023

U.S. hits Russia with fresh sanctions on anniversary of Ukraine war

The Biden administration on Friday announced a series of new sanctions against Russia on the one-year anniversary of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

February 24, 2023

White House defends response to Ohio train derailment, dismisses criticism of Buttigieg

The White House on Thursday defended its response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, saying President Biden is satisfied with the federal government's efforts to address the toxic chemical spill caused by the incident.

February 23, 2023

Biden orders U.S. to consider human rights as condition of arms sales

The Biden administration released stricter guidelines for transferring or selling arms to foreign countries, making officials consider that country's human rights record before approving a sale.

February 23, 2023

Biden assures Eastern European allies as Russia, China confer

President Biden concluded a three-day trip to Ukraine and Poland on Wednesday, telling Eastern European allies that NATO will have their back if Russia tries to expand the war.

February 22, 2023

Biden stumbles while boarding Air Force One to depart Poland

President Biden again had a less than graceful walk up the stairs to board Air Force One on Wednesday.

February 22, 2023

House Republicans demand more transparency on Ukraine aid

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday demanded government agencies dolling out billions in military and financial aid to Ukraine provide documentation ensuring the funds are being protected from scams.

February 22, 2023

Biden underscores importance of NATO alliance in Bucharest Nine meeting

President Biden on Wednesday ended his three-day trip to Ukraine and Poland by emphasizing the importance of the NATO alliance in standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

February 22, 2023

Biden says Putin’s suspension of nuclear arms treaty is ‘a mistake’

President Biden on Wednesday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's suspension of his country's participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Moscow and Washington.

February 22, 2023

In dueling speeches, Putin and Biden offer radically different visions of the fight to come

The contrast could not have been more stark -- or the timing more striking.

February 21, 2023

Biden declares ‘Kyiv stands strong’ to mark anniversary of Russian invasion

President Biden on Tuesday declared that Ukraine and its capital remain free despite Russia's yearlong invasion and offered unwavering support for the war-torn country.

February 21, 2023

Biden digresses about pope, Delaware in meeting with Polish leader

President Biden on Tuesday went off-topic multiple times and repeated "all kidding aside" during a meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda to reaffirm both leaders' support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

February 21, 2023

Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine in major show of support

President Biden made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Monday in a dramatic show of support for the war-torn country, just days ahead of the anniversary of Russia's invasion.

February 20, 2023

Biden trip to Ukraine ripped by GOP lawmakers: ‘Incredibly insulting’

Republican lawmakers criticized President Biden's surprise visit Monday to Ukraine, saying he should focus on domestic issues such as the chaos at America's southern border.

February 20, 2023

Biden to rally behind Ukraine in trip to NATO’s eastern flank as support softens on home front

President Biden will touch down in Poland on Tuesday armed with a message of unwavering support for Ukraine as the war against Russia becomes an increasingly tough sell to the American public and a GOP-led House.

February 18, 2023

DOJ searches Pence group’s Washington office for classified documents

Justice Department investigators searched the Washington offices of former Vice President Mike Pence's conservative advocacy group as part of its inquiry into his handling of classified materials.

February 17, 2023

Biden administration counters criticism of response to Ohio train derailment

Defensive Biden administration officials on Friday pushed back on criticism that its response to the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was lackluster, insisting visits to the affected community would have only delayed efforts to address the incident.

February 17, 2023

Biden deemed ‘fit for duty’ after three-hour annual physical

President Biden received a clean bill of health on Thursday after completing his long-delayed annual physical.

February 16, 2023

Biden says he ordered takedown of aerial objects ‘out of abundance of caution’

President Biden on Thursday broke his silence on the three unidentified aerial objects shot down by the U.S. military last week, saying he gave the order to take them out because they posed a risk to air traffic and sensitive government locations.

February 16, 2023

President Biden to address recent UFO takedowns over United States

President Biden on Thursday will break his silence and make public remarks about the alleged Chinese spy balloon and three other unidentified flying objects that have been shot down over North America this month.

February 16, 2023