President Joe Biden will visit Illinois Nov. 9 to tout White House agenda Biden was last in Chicago June 28, to deliver a speech on “Bidenomics” at the Old Post Office and for political fundraising. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023
Israel-Gaza war: Biden support plummets to 17 percent among Arab Americans New survey shows growing US Arab dissatisfaction with president amid Washington’s unconditional support for Israel. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023
Ex-Trump White House lawyer predicts judge will jail him over gag order breach Ex-president has twice been found in violation of New York gag order The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Congress, White House weigh in on campus threats tied to Israel-Hamas war The Biden administration is taking steps to address antisemitism on college campuses amid rising reports of incidents. Roll Call · Oct 31, 2023
Fox News host makes embarrassing admission after cackling at Biden ‘Did he call it the “Webb telescope?” Isn’t it the Hubble? Is he thinking of Webb-Hubble? I don’t understand,’ Laura Ingraham questioned The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Expert: Trump may be jailed for attack Ex-Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb predicts Judge Chutkan will impose "much heavier penalty" than in NY case Salon · Oct 31, 2023
Blinken meets with Johnson at Capitol amid disagreement over Israel and Ukraine aid – as it happened This blog has now closed. The secretary of state called meeting with the new House speaker ‘very positive’ The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2023
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s $14.3bn Israel aid package under fire New House Speaker’s opening bid for Israel aid is slammed by the White House as ‘a nonstarter’ The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Can public officials block you on social media? It's up to the Supreme Court The cases — from Michigan and California — echo issues raised in a now-defunct suit against then-President Donald Trump for blocking his critics on Twitter. WEKU · Oct 31, 2023
Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating Books were about as abundant as candy at a trick-or-treating event that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House on the eve of Halloween The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Why Biden is so concerned about AI President is concerned about fake images, audio and videos, amid fears they could be used to ruin reputations and perpetrate scams The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
White House urges all US schools to stock overdose reversal drug naloxone Letter from education department presses for schools to train students and faculty in how to administer medication The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2023
House Republicans unveil $14.3B stand-alone Israel supplemental - Roll Call House Republicans' stand-alone bill would decouple aid for Israel from aid for Ukraine and border security. Roll Call · Oct 30, 2023
Biden Wants Another $56 Billion in 'Emergency' Spending Congress is being asked to borrow more money to fund broadband access and other pet projects. Only about $9 billion would be spent on natural disaster recovery efforts. Reason · Oct 30, 2023
Salon · Oct 30, 2023 Experts: Ellis may be Trump's nightmare The ex-Trump lawyer emerged from her teary plea hearing as a "likely star witness for prosecutors," experts say
Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023 US officials to meet Jewish leaders as anti-Semitism surges on campuses Tensions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups have sprung up on campuses due to the ongoing war in Gaza.
Fortune · Oct 30, 2023 Biden AI order shows privacy is an AI issue now Biden’s AI order looks promising for data privacy and civil liberties.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 White House targets anti-semitism on campus amid Israel-Hamas war Biden administration surging resources in response to ‘alarming rise’ of incidents at secondary schools and on college campuses since the 7 October terrorist attacks in Israel
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki writes about her years in government in 'Say More' Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has a two-book deal with Scribner, starting with a book reflecting on her years in government
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 Biden hails ‘bold action’ of US government with order on safe use of AI Executive order also covers safety test results, privacy, civil rights, consumer protections and workers’ rights
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Biden wants to move fast on AI safeguards and will sign an executive order to address his concerns President Joe Biden is signing a sweeping executive order to guide the development of artificial intelligence
WEKU · Oct 30, 2023 Biden plans to step up government oversight of AI with new 'pressure tests' The White House will require AI companies to test new systems and submit the results to the federal government. The goal is to mitigate some risks as the technology rapidly develops.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Hamas ‘preventing’ UK nationals from leaving Gaza, Biden security chief suggests Jake Sullivan said the Palestinian militant group that rules Gaza was ‘making demands’ before allowing foreign nationals to travel to Egypt.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2023 Obama team reuniting in Chicago to mark 15th anniversary of historic presidential win The former president will be interviewed by the hosts of “Pod Save America” during the first-of-its-kind reunion, expected to draw thousands Thursday through Saturday.
Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2023 White House calls on Israel to protect civilians in Gaza as doctors told to 'evacuate hospital' Israeli authorities reportedly urged staff and patients to evacuate al-Quds hospital in Gaza strip