Republican Mike Johnson Appointed as Speaker of the House

With a MAGA Republican second-in-line to the presidency, President Biden must put aside political disagreements to orchestrate pressing, necessary legislation.

President Biden Addresses the Nation on Israel-Hamas and Ukraine-Russia Wars

The President declared support for both Israel and Ukraine in a primetime address from the Oval Office on Thursday Evening.

President Biden insists House quickly elect a Speaker after McCarthy ousted by GOP

Legislative business is at a standstill until the House re-elects the next Speaker.

President and First Lady Biden visit New York for the UN General Assembly

The president and first lady both delivered significant remarks at events around the annual United Nations assembly.

Russian missile strike kills 17 as Blinken visits Ukraine with $1B in aid

Blinken’s visit to Ukraine with $1 billion in new funding was overshadowed by an attack from Russia.

President Biden Meets with German Chancellor at the White House

This is the first time the two leaders have met in person since February of last year.

Biden to Poland: “Thank you for what you’re doing.”

President Biden followed his surprise trip to Kyiv on Monday with a trip to Warsaw, Poland, as he continues to back Ukraine and oppose the invasion from Russia.

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Biden Makes Historic Visit to Ukraine

One year following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Biden makes a historic visit to Ukraine - a warzone where the United States doesn’t have a footprint.

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A Look Back at 2022...In Photos

Senior White House Photojournalist Olivia Pasquale takes you on a visual journey through the lens of 2022.

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Zelenskyy Makes Historic Visit to Washington

Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the United States’ cooperation in their support of Ukraine, and urged Congress and American families to continue their support and aid in this war.

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Brittney Griner Released by Russia in Prisoner Swap

In February, Griner was arrested in Russia for possessing and smuggling drugs for criminal purposes and sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison which her lawyers claimed was extravagant.

Biden Hosts Macron for First State Visit of His Presidency

For President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, the Bidens left no detail unturned for Thursday’s State Visit to celebrate the unity between the United States and France.

The United States and France: A Shared Commitment

While the relationship between France and the United States has been historically strong, the French state visit has come at a time when the two nations need to work through some issues and get back to their former strength as an allyship.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Receives 2022 Liberty Medal

The Ukrainian President was honored by the National Constitution Center for his bravery and leadership amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

How the White House Continues to Help Brittney Griner

On Feb. 17, Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia for possessing and smuggling drugs for criminal purposes and in August, she was sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison.

Biden Speaks Out on Ukraine, Blasts Putin

In an interview with CNN, Biden called Russian leader Vladimir Putin a “rational actor,” and said he believed Putin had misjudged the strength of Ukraine.

OPEC+ Cuts Oil Production by 2 million

It is now clear that the time between American presidents attempting to request imperative favors from Saudi allies, is over.

Joe Biden Addresses the United Nations General Assembly

President Biden took the podium in New York to discuss the war in Ukraine, climate change, and the importance of having a unified body like the UN in the world today.

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