Jeff Mordock

Biden bends to liberals, gives renters another eviction moratorium

The Biden administration on Tuesday buckled to pressure from liberal House Democrats and announced a limited moratorium on evictions as landlords and tenants flooded courts across the country after a comprehensive federal ban expired over the weekend.

August 3, 2021

White House, congressional Democrats trade blame for the end of eviction moratorium

The fast-approaching expiration of a national eviction moratorium provoked finger-pointing Thursday between the White House and congressional Democrats, who blame each other for dropping the ball when as many as 15 million people could be thrown out of their homes.

July 29, 2021

Biden touts ‘Buy American’ proposals during Pennsylvania visit

President Biden on Wednesday highlighted his new rules to boost federal spending on American-made goods, portraying the proposals as the biggest push for U.S. manufacturing in 70 years.

July 28, 2021

Biden tightens rules requiring federal government to buy more American-made products

President Biden proposed Wednesday raising the domestic content requirement for a product to be considered "American-made" when purchased by the federal government.

July 28, 2021

Biden contrasts Trump in first visit to intelligence agency

President Biden had the "former guy" very much on his mind Tuesday as he sought to contrast himself from predecessor President Trump on his first visit as president to an intelligence agency.

July 27, 2021

Biden says he’s considering vaccine mandate for all federal employees

President Biden said Tuesday he's considering imposing a vaccine mandate for federal employees amid a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases.

July 27, 2021

Biden ‘optimistic’ for $1 trillion for infrastructure, but sees need to get personally involved

President Biden on Tuesday injected himself into the Senate's wavering negotiations on a bipartisan infrastructure package and expressed optimism about keeping the deal alive after meeting with one of the chief Democratic negotiators, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona.

July 27, 2021

Biden to call off U.S. combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year

The U.S. will end its combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year, President Biden announced Monday, with American forces shifting to an advisory and training role but potentially opening the door, critics say, for Iran to gain even more influence in the region.

July 26, 2021

Biden, Iraqi prime minister announce end to U.S. combat mission

President Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi announced Monday an agreement to reduce the number of U.S. combat troops in Iraq by the end of the year.

July 26, 2021

Biden touts fruits of Americans with Disability Act on 31st anniversary

President Biden on Monday celebrated the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, saying it offered disabled citizens dignity and equality.

July 26, 2021

Biden, Iraqi leader to discuss U.S. troops, Iran-linked drone strikes

The future of the U.S. war in Iraq will come into focus Monday when President Biden meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi at the White House, with the two leaders expected to finalize a withdrawal plan that could fundamentally reshape America's military role in the Middle East.

July 25, 2021

Biden to press Iraqi leader to help stop Iran’s drone strikes on U.S. troops

President Biden is expected to use his meeting Monday with the Iraqi prime minister to press him to take a stronger role in curtailing Iranian-backed drone attacks against U.S. troops in Iraq in Syria.

July 24, 2021

Psaki insists there is no change to mask guidance

The Biden administration is not changing its mask policies as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and the delta variant surges across the country, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday.

July 22, 2021

Psaki defends Hunter Biden meeting with potential art buyers

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday defended Hunter Biden's decision to meet with potential buyers of his art amid ethical concerns tied to the sales.

July 22, 2021

Biden slaps new sanctions on Cuban officials for human rights abuses

President Biden on Thursday slapped Cuban officials with sanctions, accusing them of human rights abuses during the island government's crackdown on protesters earlier this month.

July 22, 2021

Restaurant owner says Biden ducked his question about hiring workers

A Cincinnati area restaurant owner who asked President Biden about his struggles to hire workers because he is competing with expanded federal unemployment benefits said Thursday that the president didn't answer his question.

July 22, 2021

Biden ripped over fumbled response to restaurant owner looking for workers

President Biden late Wednesday was criticized by Republicans after he told a restaurant owner to pay his employees higher wages or risk having them leave for better jobs.

July 21, 2021

Biden knocks Fox News’ ‘altar call’ on vaccines

President Biden on Wednesday welcomed Fox News anchors now changing their rhetoric on COVID-19 vaccinations, joking that the networks' stars had "altar call."

July 21, 2021

Biden defends filibuster, warns elimination would cause ‘chaos’

President Biden on Wednesday defended his refusal to eliminate or reform the filibuster, saying tweaks would create chaos in Congress, while also slamming it as a "relic of Jim Crow."

July 21, 2021

‘I take my Republican colleagues at their word’: Biden dismisses filibuster of infrastructure deal

President Biden on Wednesday dismissed Senate Republicans' derailing of his bipartisan infrastructure package as "irrelevant," saying he's confident the proposal will ultimately advance.

July 21, 2021