The Latest Breaking News from White House

Trump held secret meetings in days before Capitol attack, ex-press secretary tells panel

Stephanie Grisham gave more significant details than expected about what Trump was doing before 6 January, sources say

The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2022

From a diabolical Afghanistan withdrawal, spiraling tension with Kamala and Covid hell — Joe Biden’s first year

After an initial honeymoon period for the Biden administration, the last twelve months have seen one setback after another. Can he turn it around? Oliver Wiseman reports

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2022

White House eyes vaccine mandate for migrants crossing the border

The requirement would come as foreigners and U.S. citizens must be vaccinated to travel into the U.S.

Axios · Jan 20, 2022

The Government Hoarded 750 Million N95 Masks While Telling You To Wear One

And now that the omicron variant is in retreat, everyone gets them for free. Great timing, guys.

Reason · Jan 19, 2022

Can’t order your free COVID tests from the government? Here’s what could be going on

A website through which people in the United States can request free COVID-19 tests from the government launched Tuesday, Jan. 18. But some people have reported technical issues with ordering the tests.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 19, 2022

Jimmy Kimmel on White House’s free Covid tests: ‘Great idea, if this was a year ago’

Late-night hosts discuss the Biden administration’s website for at-home test kits and Stevie Wonder’s video for voting rights

The Guardian - US · Jan 19, 2022

After setbacks, Biden enters year two looking to emphasize accomplishments

WASHINGTON — On the eve of President Biden's first press conference in 10 months, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stepped to the briefing room podium on Tuesday and referred to the television screen over her shoulder that detailed what she described as the administration's year-one accomplishments — 6.4 million…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2022

White House to distribute 400 million N95 masks for free, starting next week

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration plans to distribute 400 million high-quality masks available to Americans for free starting next week in the hopes of offering better protection against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2022

Republicans block voting rights protections from advancing – as it happened

Chamber expected to reject Democrats’ voting rights bill – follow the latest

The Guardian - US · Jan 19, 2022

Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week

The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022