White House defends Biden's claim his uncle was eaten by cannibals: 'We should not make jokes'

On Thursday, White House press secretary Karine ... those types of words should not come from a commander in chief, as we have in the past." Jean-Pierre's last statement was in reference to ... Read More

Friday’s White House briefing was unexpected in multiple ways

Press Secretary Karine ... Just before today’s White House press briefing when one of your correspondent’s more recognisable colleagues, Peter Doocy of Fox News, was seen delivering a breaking ... Read More

White House says Iran did not provide early warning of Israel attack — and didn’t mean for it to fail

The White House is strongly denying reports ... way to get Israel the aid it needs. And we must act urgently to replenish Israel’s air defences, just as Congress must act urgently to replenish ... Read More

There’s a lot happening with the FAFSA. Here’s what to know now.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at a White House news briefing in June. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post) If you’re among the millions ... Read More

White House expresses condolences on OJ Simpson’s death, with no mention of murder victims

White House press secretary ... not guilty on Oct. 3, 1995, by a jury made up of nine black panelists, one Hispanic citizen and two white Angelinos. Following a civil lawsuit filed by Goldman’s ... Read More