Jeff Mordock

Biden to travel to Scranton for economic agenda push

President Biden will travel to his childhood hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, this week to rally public support for his $4.7 trillion economic agenda, the White House announced Monday.

October 18, 2021

‘Disgusted’: Biden’s support from police has disintegrated in just under nine months

President Biden's relationship with America's law enforcement community has gone from bad to worse in the nearly nine months that he has occupied the Oval Office, according to veteran police officers.

October 16, 2021

Biden says he doesn’t support term limits for Supreme Court justices

President Biden on Friday said he's opposed to term limits for Supreme Court Justices, an idea the commission he appointed to overhaul the nation's largest court said was worth exploring.

October 15, 2021

DOJ pushes back on Biden’s call to prosecute those who defy Jan. 6 subpoenas

The Justice Department on Friday pushed back against President Biden's call to prosecute individuals who defy a subpoena from the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

October 15, 2021

Watchdog files ethics complaint against Jen Psaki for potential Hatch Act violation

A government watchdog group on Friday filed an ethics complaint against White House press secretary Jen Psaki, accusing her of violating the Hatch Act by appearing to endorse Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe during a press briefing.

October 15, 2021

Former Trump press secretary says Psaki may have violated Hatch Act with praise for McAuliffe

President Trump's former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Thursday criticized her immediate successor, current White House press secretary Jen Psaki, suggesting she violated a federal law that bans government employees from political campaigning.

October 15, 2021

Supreme Court would add justices under proposal from Biden commission

Justices would be added to the nine-member Supreme Court under a major proposal released Thursday as part of a draft from President Biden's Commission on the Supreme Court.

October 14, 2021

Flurry of strikes challenges economy, poses political test for Biden

Scores of union workers from Hollywood to the Midwest, emboldened by President Biden's boast that he's the most pro-union president in decades, have gone on strike or threatened to walk off the job.

October 14, 2021

Biden to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican

President Biden will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Oct. 29 ahead of his two-day summit with leaders of the 20 largest economies, the White House said Thursday.

October 14, 2021

‘We are not the Postal Service’: White House can’t guarantee delivery of holiday packages

President Biden cannot guarantee that holiday packages will arrive on time as supply chain bottlenecks clog U.S. ports, highways and railways, the White House said Wednesday.

October 13, 2021

EU steps up Afghanistan aid in U.S. absence to avoid ‘socioeconomic collapse’

The European Union on Tuesday pledged nearly $1.2 billion in aid to avert a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, which has been cut off from most international assistance since the Taliban took power in August.

October 12, 2021

White House slams Texas’ Abbott over ban on vaccine mandates

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday criticized Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates for businesses in his state, accusing him of "putting politics ahead of public health."

October 12, 2021

Biden meets with G-20 leaders to discuss Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

President Biden participated in a special summit with other Group of 20 leaders Tuesday to discuss the growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan since the Taliban assumed control of the country in August.

October 12, 2021

Climate protesters demand ‘respect’ from Biden, vandalize Andrew Jackson statue

Scores of climate activists marched across from the White House on Monday, demanding President Biden take their concerns seriously and also vandalizing a statue of Andrew Jackson.

October 11, 2021

Biden attends nephew’s wedding to ‘Real Housewives’ star

President Biden's nephew on Monday was set to marry reality TV personality Meghan O'Toole King, the ex-wife of baseball great Jim Edmonds, the White House said.

October 11, 2021

Biden condemns GOP state legislators on National Coming Out Day

President Biden on Monday marked National Coming Out Day -- a holiday encouraging LGBTQ people to be open about their sexuality -- by condemning Republican state legislatures for bills he says unfairly discriminate against the LGBTQ community.

October 11, 2021

Biden to sign short-term debt-ceiling bill, reversing earlier lukewarm stance

The White House on Thursday hailed a bipartisan agreement for a short-term debt ceiling increase as "a positive step forward," signaling an about-face from the administration's earlier, lukewarm stance.

October 7, 2021

Biden spurs Internet uproar over fake Rose Garden set

President Biden touched off a social media firestorm after speaking from a fake White House set that included the backdrop of a digital picture of the Rose Garden in full bloom through a fake window.

October 7, 2021

White House: John Kerry claim Biden unaware of French anger at Australia submarine deal is incorrect

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday attempted to walk back claims by presidential climate envoy John Kerry that President Biden "had not been aware" that a U.S. submarine pact with Australia angered the French.

October 6, 2021

White House dodges questions about Biden nominee attending Hunter’s art show

White House press secretary Jen Psaki dodged questions Wednesday about one of President Biden's nominees for a top diplomatic post attending Hunter Biden's art show in Los Angeles.

October 6, 2021