Tag: White House

White House: ‘It’s a Crime’ to Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Cards, No ‘Vaccination Database’

Federal officials this week warned that it is “a crime” to falsify COVID-19 vaccination cards amid new restrictions handed down by several major cities. “We are aware of some cases of fraud or counterfeit COVID-19 cards being advertised on social media sites and e-commerce platforms, while the practice is not widespread,” White House COVID-19 coordinator…


White House Calls on Oil Cartel OPEC to Boost Production as Gas Prices Soar

WASHINGTON—Worried about rising gas prices, the Biden administration has called on oil producing countries including Saudi Arabia and Russia to raise their oil production. Strong recovery in global demand and declining U.S.  supplies have been pushing crude oil prices higher in recent months. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan issued a statement on Aug. 11 asking…


White House Calls on OPEC+ to Boost Production as Gasoline Prices Soar

WASHINGTON—Worried about rising gas prices, the Biden administration has called on oil-producing countries including Saudi Arabia and Russia to raise their oil production. Strong recovery in global demand and slow growth in supplies have been pushing crude oil prices higher in recent months. National security adviser Jake Sullivan issued a statement on Aug. 11 asking…


White House: US to Continue Its Hard Line on China to Fight Unfair Trade Practices

WASHINGTON—The White House signaled on Friday that it intends to maintain tariffs on Chinese goods despite mounting pressure from American businesses. “The President is always going to use every tool in his toolbox, including tariffs, to fight against unfair trade practices that hurt American workers, businesses, and farmers,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said during a press…


White House: US to Continue Its Hard Line on China’s Unfair Trade Practices

WASHINGTON—The White House signaled on Friday that it intends to maintain tariffs on Chinese goods despite mounting pressure from American businesses. “The President is always going to use every tool in his toolbox, including tariffs, to fight against unfair trade practices that hurt American workers, businesses, and farmers,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said during a press…


9/11 Families Tell Biden to Skip Memorial If He Doesn’t Declassify Files

The families of victims who died during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking his administration to declassify evidence about the incident. Nearly 1,800 victims who survived, first responders, and family members of slain victims said they want the White House to declassify federal government-held evidence that they believe…


White House Rejects WHO Calls for Moratorium on COVID-19 Booster Shots

The White House pushed back on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) calls for a moratorium on distributing COVID-19 booster shots, with press secretary Jen Psaki calling it a “false choice.” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday urged wealthier nations including the United States and companies controlling the vaccine supply to prioritize addressing providing more doses…


‘We Don’t Control the Courts’: White House Defends New Eviction Moratorium

The White House on Wednesday defended the new eviction moratorium, which officials said earlier this week was illegal. President Joe Biden “would not have supported moving forward with any action where he didn’t feel there was legal standing and legal support,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters in Washington. Biden and administration officials…


White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator: It’s ‘Time to Impose Vaccine Requirements’

White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeffrey Zients announced Monday that it’s “time to impose some requirements on COVID-19 vaccines. “Last week the president called on states and local governments to use funding they have received, including from the American Rescue Plan, to give $100 to anyone who gets fully vaccinated,” he said during a briefing, adding,…


‘The President Is a Trusted Voice’: White House on Lack of COVID-19 Briefings After CDC Announcement

President Joe Biden delivered a speech on Thursday that addressed the recent decision to recommend fully vaccinated people wear masks, the White House said Friday when asked about the lack of COVID-19 press briefings following the sudden reversal. “Why are the doctors not here in the briefing room to take our questions? Why have we…