Tag: Jill Biden

First Lady Jill Biden Heads to College to Teach In-Person Classes

First Lady Jill Biden is returning to the classroom to teach in-person classes on Tuesday for the first time since her husband entered office in January. The first lady, 70, will be teaching in-person two times a week at Northern Virginia Community College’s campus in Alexandria. Jill Biden has been a professor of English at the…


Biden, First Lady Receive Remains of Soldiers Killed in Terrorist Attack in Kabul

President Joe Biden met with the families of 13 U.S. soldiers and went to Dover Air Force Base to receive their bodies on Sunday, days after the troops were killed during a suicide bombing attack near the Kabul airport. Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Army Gen. Mark…


Jill Biden Undergoes ‘Successful’ Procedure to Remove Object in Her Foot

First lady Jill Biden underwent a “successful” medical procedure on Thursday to remove debris lodged in her left foot from a puncture wound, a spokesperson said. Biden was walking on a beach in Hawaii over the weekend when she stepped on an object that became lodged in her left foot, Michael LaRosa, her spokesman, said…


US Women Wins Gold in Debut of 3-on-3 Basketball at Olympics

TOKYO—Their scrapbooks and trophy cases are filled with memories from Final Fours, national titles, All-America honors, and even some impressive showings in the pros. Now, they have Olympic gold medals to go with all that. The U.S. team of Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young took an early lead against the team…


US Rebounds From Opening Loss With 6–1 Win Over New Zealand

SAITAMA, Japan—After a stunning loss in the opener, the U.S. women’s soccer team vowed to be ruthless against New Zealand. And they rebounded in a big way. The Americans cruised to a 6–1 rout of New Zealand in front of First Lady Jill Biden at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. With the United States leading…


Jill Biden to Attend Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

WASHINGTON—First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo, the White House announced Tuesday, even as the city has entered a new state of emergency over a rise in coronavirus cases. Biden will attend the opening ceremony on July 23 without President Joe Biden. It will be her first…


Fauci, First Lady Visit Vaccination Clinic as Protesters Call for Firing

Dr. Anthony Fauci and First Lady Jill Biden on Sunday visited a COVID-19 vaccination site in New York City. Fauci and Biden visited Abyssinian Baptist Church, a megachurch on W. 138th St. in the borough of Manhattan. People can get a COVID-19 shot there. About 75 protesters gathered outside the church, shouting “fire Fauci” and “freedom…


White House: First Lady Jill Biden to Undergo ‘Procedure’

WASHINGTON—The White House says President Joe Biden will accompany his wife, Jill Biden, early Wednesday morning to an appointment where she will undergo a “common medical procedure.” The White House says both Bidens will then return to the White House and “resume their normal schedule.” Later Wednesday, the president is set to address the nation…


Melania Trump Says Serving as First Lady Has Been ‘Greatest Honor of My Life’

First Lady Melania Trump said in a farewell video released Thursday that serving in the position has been an honor. “My fellow Americans, it has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as first lady of the United States. I have been inspired by incredible Americans across our country who lift up our communities…


Jill Biden Announces Picks for Office of First Lady, Including Press Secretary

Incoming First Lady Jill Biden announced picks for her future office on Thursday, including her choice for press secretary. Michael LaRosa will be Biden’s press secretary after serving as her chief spokesperson during the 2020 campaign. LaRosa has also worked as communications director for the House Democratic Policy Communications Committee in the Office of Speaker Nancy…