Jeff Mordock

Biden, allies pressure Russia with new sanctions, deployment of NATO troops

President Biden arrived in Europe Wednesday for a series of high-level meetings on the war in Ukraine, with allies preparing to green-light a new round of sanctions on Russia and new deployments of NATO troops to Eastern European countries with a front-row seat to the fighting.

March 23, 2022

Russia’s nuclear threats will top agenda for Biden at NATO summit in Brussels

Russia's threat of a nuclear attack will be among the key topics discussed by President Biden and U.S. allies during the NATO summit this week, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Wednesday.

March 23, 2022

Biden’s approval rating drops to an all-time low of 40% in poll

President Biden's approval rating dropped to an all-time low of 40%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Wednesday.

March 23, 2022

Biden warns threat over Russian chemical attack in Ukraine is real

President Biden on Wednesday raised alarms about the possibility that Russia will escalate its war on Ukraine with chemical weapons.

March 23, 2022

Stakes high, expectations low for Biden’s European tour

The stakes for President Biden's meeting with NATO allies as war rages in Ukraine could not be higher, but expectations are low for quick and concrete results as Europe and the U.S. show little appetite for their remaining options to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces.

March 22, 2022

White House to impose more sanctions on Russia

The U.S. and its European allies will impose more sanctions on Russia at this week's NATO summit, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Tuesday.

March 22, 2022

White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID again

White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

March 22, 2022

Former AG Barr says Biden ‘lied to the American people’ about son Hunter’s laptop

Former Attorney General William P. Barr accused President Biden of lying when he dismissed concerns about his son Hunter Biden's emails as Russian disinformation during the 2020 presidential campaign.

March 22, 2022

Biden imposes travel ban on Chinese officials accused of repressing minorities

The Biden administration late Monday banned Chinese officials accused of repressing ethnic and religious minorities from traveling to the United States.

March 22, 2022

Biden, European leaders discussed ‘brutal’ attacks on civilians, aid for refugees

President Biden and European leaders on Monday discussed providing new security assistance to Ukraine and humanitarian aid to refugees fleeing the war, according to the White House.

March 21, 2022

Biden administration warns of Russian cyberattack

The White House on Monday echoed its warnings that Russia could launch a cyberattack on American companies and infrastructure in retaliation for economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. over Moscow's war in Ukraine.

March 21, 2022

Kamala Harris’ national security adviser steps down amid Ukraine crisis

Nancy McEldowney, the national security adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, has stepped down, the White House announced Monday.

March 21, 2022

Biden to visit Poland this week, discuss Russia-Ukraine war

President Biden will visit Poland during his European trip this week to discuss the situation in Ukraine amid Russia's assault on the country.

March 21, 2022

Biden warns China of consequences if it helps Russia in the Ukraine war

President Biden warned Chinese President Xi Jinping of consequences for supporting Russia's war on Ukraine, a senior administration official said.

March 18, 2022

War of words erupts between Biden, Putin

While Russia is fighting a war in Ukraine with tanks and missiles, it is engaged in another war, one fought with words, with the U.S.

March 18, 2022

Biden talks with Xi, is expected to press China over supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine

President Biden held a virtual call Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the U.S. leader seeks to deter his Chinese counterpart from worsening the Ukraine crisis by bolstering its alliance with Moscow.

March 18, 2022

Kremlin takes swipe at Biden’s mental capacity in pushback to criticism of Putin

The Kremlin on Friday took a shot at President Biden's cognitive ability after he called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "murderous dictator."

March 18, 2022

White House defends Russia’s role in Iran nuclear deal

The White House on Thursday pushed back on criticism over Russia, which has invaded Ukraine, being among the countries mediating talks to reach a renewed nuclear deal with Iran.

March 17, 2022

Hunter Biden federal probe ongoing despite paid tax bill: Report

President Biden's son Hunter paid off his tax liability, but the grand jury probe into his business dealings continues, according to a report Thursday.

March 17, 2022

Biden, Irish prime minister stress unity against Russia

President Biden and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on Thursday stressed the need for Western allies to be united against Russian military aggression in Ukraine as the leaders complimented each other on their respective responses to the crisis.

March 17, 2022