Category: Jen Psaki

US Not Looking for Cold War With China: White House

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the United States does not seek conflict with China, after the United Nations chief raised concerns about a potential new cold war between the two major powers. Psaki was responding to Antonio Guterres, the U.N. Secretary-General, who recently implored the two countries to repair their “completely dysfunctional” relationship…


White House Reveals Why Flights Carrying Afghans Are Being Blocked From Landing in the US

The Biden administration said on Friday that the United States has temporarily suspended flights with Afghan evacuees on board from entering the country after several measles cases were confirmed among recent arrivals. “‘Operation Allies Welcome’ flights into the United States have been temporarily paused at the request of the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]…


White House Stands by Fauci Over Gain-of-Function Research Controversy

The White House signaled Thursday its continued support of the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, following the release of documents detailing U.S.-funded coronavirus research in China. Statements Fauci made to Congress have come under review following the release of more than 900 pages of documents, obtained by The Intercept, detailing the use…


White House: Biden to Campaign for Newsom in California ‘Early Next Week’

President Joe Biden will campaign for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fellow Democrat, next week ahead of a Sept. 14 recall election date that could see Newsom ousted in favor of a GOP candidate, according to a White House spokesperson. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that Biden would go to California “early…


Over 100 Americans Remain in Afghanistan: White House

Over 100 Americans remain in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, the White House said Thursday. Between 100 and 200 U.S. citizens were believed to be in the Middle Eastern nation when U.S. troops pulled out on Aug. 30. That number remains above 100, but “it is closer to 100” than 200, White House press secretary Jen Psaki told…


Biden Was Warned ‘Another Terror Attack in Kabul Is Likely’: Psaki

White House officials on Friday warned another terrorist attack on the Kabul airport is “likely” before the U.S. military leaves and the evacuation is complete. President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris met with Pentagon officials and members of the president’s national security team about 24 hours after the Kabul airport was bombed in an…


White House: Not Every Afghan Who Wants to Get out Will Be Able To

Amid the chaotic U.S.-led evacuation in Afghanistan, White House press secretary Jen Psaki acknowledged that not every Afghan who wants to leave the country will be able to. “It is not going to be possible for every single Afghan, millions potentially, who want to leave Afghanistan to be evacuated,” Psaki said in response to a question…


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US Will Learn Lesson From Afghanistan and Bolster Support for Taiwan, Expert Says

The United States will likely come to the aid of Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, one expert says, pushing back against recent suggestions by Beijing’s propaganda that the self-ruled island would meet the same fate as Afghanistan if it continues to be dependent on Washington. Since the Taliban had swiftly seized control…


White House Press Secretary ‘Out of the Office’ as Biden Remains Silent on Taliban, Afghanistan

President Joe Biden’s top spokesperson is out of the office for a week as the president stays silent on the Taliban overthrowing the government in Afghanistan. White House press secretary Jen Psaki says she’s “out of the office” from Aug. 15 to Aug. 22, according to an automated email message The Epoch Times received early…