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White House says DeSantis ‘still advocating for treatments that don’t work’

WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis’ demand that the federal government restart the distribution of two types of monoclonal antibodies, saying the Florida Republican is advocating for a treatment that public health officials say is ineffective against the omicron coronavirus variant.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 25, 2022

Qatar emir to visit White House on Monday as Biden seeks gas supply for Europe

Officials fear that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could lead to a surge in natural gas prices.

Axios · Jan 25, 2022

U.S., Qatar to discuss energy security during emir's Washington visit

Qatar's ruling emir will hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Jan. 31 on a range of issues that will include global energy security, the White House said on Tuesday, amid concerns about gas supplies to Europe.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

All the times Fox News’ Peter Doocy has clashed with the White House

The dynamic is very different than the last four years in the Brady press briefing room

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

White House hits Abbott for blocking school mask mandates, says Texas favors politics over health

WASHINGTON – White House took a swipe Monday at efforts by Gov. Greg Abbott to block mask mandates imposed by local school districts, accusing him of playing politics at the expense of public health.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2022

Donald Trump’s niece says he will turn on Ivanka eventually

Mary Trump predicts split between Trump, Ivanka over 6 January

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

Joe Biden: a report card on the US president's first year in office

When Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th US president in January 2021, 51.3% of American voters heaved a sigh of relief – along with much of the world. After four tumultuous and unscripted years of Donald Trump, restoration of calm via his experienced successor seemed welcome. And if…

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2022

Biden to speak with European leaders to discuss Russia-Ukraine tensions

U.S. President Joe Biden will speak with European leaders on Monday to discuss the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, including Russia's military buildup on Ukraine’s borders, the White House said.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2022

Biden’s push for voting rights failed. Will another promise to Black voters fall short?

WASHINGTON — With the push for federal voting rights legislation blocked in Congress, President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure from civil rights groups to enact new criminal justice policies — or risk failing to deliver another key promise to Black voters.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2022

The threatening delusions of Trumpworld

Sidney Powell's Kraken was more than a silly sideshow

Salon · Jan 24, 2022