The Latest Breaking News from Karine JeanPierre

White House says putting abortion clinics on federal land has ‘dangerous ramifications’

In a press briefing on Tuesday, the Biden administration claimed that putting abortion clinics on federal land ‘could actually put women and providers at risk’

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022

Deaths of dozens of migrants in trailer renew border policy debate - Roll Call

The discovery of dozens of migrants who died in a trailer while trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border sparked outrage among lawmakers.

Roll Call · Jun 28, 2022

Biden against SCOTUS expansion

"What does the leader of this country want to do to stop the increasingly fascistic assault . . .?"

Salon · Jun 27, 2022

'Constructive' talk but no deal as Granholm meets oil execs - Roll Call

A meeting of oil executives and Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm concerning high consumer gas prices did not produce an agreement.

Roll Call · Jun 23, 2022

Biden, Chevron chief trade sharp words over gas prices

In a pointed back and forth, the head of Chevron has complained that President Joe Biden has vilified energy firms at a time when gasoline prices are at near record levels and the president responded that the oil company CEO was being “mildly sensitive.”

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

Louisiana bill criminalizing abortion providers if Roe falls signed into law

Under Louisiana's new "trigger" ban, providers would face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.

Axios · Jun 21, 2022

State Department will reschedule phone call between Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that the State Department was working to arrange a new call but did not say when that would be.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022

Phone call between WNBA's Griner and wife being rescheduled

The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife is being rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

White House: Florida doctors can order under-5 COVID shots

The White House says Florida doctors will be able to directly order COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 from the federal government

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

White House clams up on Biden COVID-19 testing regimen

In an abrupt change of course, the White House is now declining to comment on the frequency of President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 testing regimen

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022