Jeff Mordock

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to Israel

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to Israel this week to speak with officials about their timetable for completing the next phase of the war against Hamas, the White House announced Wednesday.

December 13, 2023

Biden, Zelenskyy stumped as Ukraine war aid languishes in Congress

President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy struggled to present a cohesive strategy for the war-torn country to fend off Russian invaders even as they renewed their plea with Congress for tens of billions more in aid.

December 12, 2023

Biden approves $200M in emergency aid for Ukraine during Zelenskyy meeting

President Biden on Tuesday announced that he has approved another $200 million in military aid for Ukraine during a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while Congress is stalled on a much larger aid package.

December 12, 2023

Biden mingles with Philadelphia firefighters to announce big federal grant

President Biden on Monday visited a shuttered firehouse in a Philadelphia neighborhood that suffered a deadly fire in January and announced a federal grant that will reopen the fire station.

December 11, 2023

Biden denies meeting with Hunter’s business partners: ‘A bunch of lies’

President Biden denied Wednesday that he met with Hunter Biden's overseas business partners as the first son and Republican lawmakers continue their standoff over his congressional testimony.

December 6, 2023

Biden pleads with Congress for more Ukraine funding

President Biden on Wednesday urged Congress to approve tens of billions more in assistance for Ukraine, warning that the two-year conflict could spiral into a war between NATO and Russia.

December 6, 2023

DOJ brings first war crimes charges against Russians accused of torturing U.S. citizen in Ukraine

In a historic move, the Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed an indictment accusing four Russian nationals of war crimes for torturing an American in Ukraine following Moscow's invasion last year.

December 6, 2023

Biden bucks ‘Scranton Joe’ persona with series of glitzy fundraisers with A-listers

President Biden kicked off a series of high-dollar campaign events with A-list celebrities on Tuesday as he traveled to Boston for a fundraising concert headlined by pop singer James Taylor, with tickets selling for roughly $7,500 a seat.

December 5, 2023

Biden tells donors: ‘If Trump wasn’t running I’m not sure I’d be running’

President Biden suggested Tuesday that he would not have sought a second term in office had former President Donald Trump not launched his own campaign to return to the White House.

December 5, 2023

White House says Speaker Johnson flip-flopped on formal impeachment inquiry

The White House on Monday called Speaker Mike Johnson a flip-flopper for his plan to hold a vote to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

December 4, 2023

Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly ends White House press briefing after reporter outburst

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly ended the daily press briefing Thursday after being repeatedly interrupted by Today News Africa correspondent Simon Ateba.

November 30, 2023

Biden draws criticism for joking that he could ‘blow up the world’

President Biden's cringeworthy joke about nuclear bombs fell flat Wednesday, drawing sharp online criticism for his awkward attempt at humor.

November 29, 2023

Biden takes aim at Rep. Boebert during visit to her Colorado district

President Biden on Wednesday took aim at Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert during a visit to her Colorado district, blasting her efforts to repeal his climate, tax and healthcare bill.

November 29, 2023

Crises burden Biden as voters seek fixes; luck vs. policies to blame for wars, migrants, money woes

For a man who vowed to bring stability to the White House after four years of Trumpian tumult, President Biden is facing a staggering number of crises, testing his ability to deliver on the quiet competence he promised.

November 28, 2023

Disappointed Black voters pull support, imperil Biden reelection

Black voters say President Biden has abandoned his pledge to always have their backs and are threatening to withhold their support in 2024, and some are even drifting toward former President Donald Trump.

November 27, 2023

White House refuses to say if Biden apologized for questioning Hamas on death toll

The White House declined Monday to say whether President Biden apologized to prominent Muslim-American leaders for publicly questioning the Palestinian death toll reported by a Hamas-controlled organization.

November 27, 2023

Biden spends 81st birthday stumbling through annual turkey-pardon ceremony

President Biden spent his 81st birthday struggling through an abbreviated turkey pardon ceremony in which he botched his only joke.

November 20, 2023

Biden a year older and politically weaker; birthday highlights worries over physical, mental fitness

President Biden, already the nation's oldest president, turns 81 on Monday but the White House is keeping the festivities low-key amid widespread concerns about his advanced age.

November 17, 2023

White House lashes out at Elon Musk, says he promoted ‘antisemitic and racist hate’

The White House blasted Elon Musk for promoting "antisemitic and racist hate" after the Tesla CEO and X owner endorsed a social media post accusing Jewish people of pushing "hatred against whites."

November 17, 2023

Biden calls DNC, says ‘take care of each other’ after pro-Palestinian riot at party headquarters

President Biden on Thursday called into a Democratic National Committee meeting to express his appreciation to staffers after pro-Palestinian protesters rioted and fought with police outside the party's headquarters in Washington.

November 16, 2023