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Jeff Mordock

jmordock@washingtontimes.com

Jeff Mordock is the White House reporter for The Washington Times. A native of Newtown, Pennsylvania, he previously worked for Gannett and has won awards from both the Delaware Press Association and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association. He is a graduate of George Washington University and can be reached at jmordock@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jeff Mordock

President Joe Biden takes his face mask off before speaking about Afghanistan evacuations in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Biden seeks to regain footing with administration underwater on Afghanistan

President Biden expressed optimism Sunday about the Afghanistan evacuation as his administration struggled to regain its footing after the chaotic military exit, his confident take coming in stark contrast to falling poll numbers and escalating concerns about his competence and credibility.

August 22, 2021
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden leave after attending a service at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Georgetown section of Washington, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Biden to meet with G-7 leaders on Afghanistan crisis

President Biden this week will meet virtually with the leaders of other Group of Seven nations to discuss the chaotic evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday.

August 22, 2021
President Joe Biden speaks from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Aug 18, 2021, on the COVID-19 response and vaccination program. U.S. health officials Wednesday announced plans to offer COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and signs that the vaccines' effectiveness is falling. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden, generals offer mixed messages on stranded Americans

In his first media interview since the Taliban took control, President Biden said Wednesday that U.S. forces will stay in Afghanistan until all Americans are safely out, even if it means staying beyond the Aug. 31 deadline for a total withdrawal.

August 18, 2021