By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — said Thursday that the newly announced are a proportionate response to against the US and interference in two presidential elections, but also emphasized that “now is the time to de-escalate” tensions with the country.Biden said during remarks at the White House that he told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a call earlier in the week that he could have gone further with the measures. While he wanted to avoid escalating tensions, Biden made clear that he will not hesitate to take further action in the future.“We cannot allow a foreign...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — said Thursday that the newly announced are a proportionate response to against the US and interference in two presidential elections, but also emphasized that “now is the time to de-escalate” tensions with the country.Biden said during remarks at the White House that he told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a call earlier in the week that he could have gone further with the measures. While he wanted to avoid escalating tensions, Biden made clear that he will not hesitate to take further action in the future.“We cannot allow a foreign...WW…

(CNN)President Joe Biden warned that there would be "responses" if North Korea continues to following the hermit kingdom's second launchAsked about the launches at his Thursday news conference, Biden told reporters: "We're consulting with our allies and partners and there will be responses if they choose to escalate. We will respond accordingly."The President also said , who warned in 2016 while leaving office that North Korea is the biggest foreign policy threat and issue, answering simply: "Yes."Biden added that he's also "prepared for some form of diplomacy, but it has to be conditioned...…(CNN)President Joe Biden warned that there would be "responses" if North Korea continues to following the hermit kingdom's second launchAsked about the launches at his Thursday news conference, Biden told reporters: "We're consulting with our allies and partners and there will be responses if they choose to escalate. We will respond accordingly."The President also said , who warned in 2016 while leaving office that North Korea is the biggest foreign policy threat and issue, answering simply: "Yes."Biden added that he's also "prepared for some form of diplomacy, but it has to be conditioned...WW…

(CNN)Former President Barack Obama on Saturday congratulated President Joe Biden on the successful passage of the , the administration's top legislative priority as millions of Americans continue to struggle financially amid the coronavirus pandemic. In following the Senate's approval of the bill, Obama said that Biden's will "improve the lives of families across the country.""This landmark legislation will help families pay rent and put food on the table, lift millions of children out of poverty, make health care more affordable, aid small businesses, fund broad-based vaccination efforts,...…(CNN)Former President Barack Obama on Saturday congratulated President Joe Biden on the successful passage of the , the administration's top legislative priority as millions of Americans continue to struggle financially amid the coronavirus pandemic. In following the Senate's approval of the bill, Obama said that Biden's will "improve the lives of families across the country.""This landmark legislation will help families pay rent and put food on the table, lift millions of children out of poverty, make health care more affordable, aid small businesses, fund broad-based vaccination efforts,...WW…

(CNN)President Donald Trump conceded publicly for the first time Thursday that he will not serve a second term, stopping short of congratulating but acknowledging a transfer of power is now underway.It appeared to end, for now, Trump's false and corrosive attempt to overthrow the election results, which culminated in a a day earlier. It did not reckon with Trump's role in fomenting that violence, nor did it contain a vow to change his behavior.But with 13 days until Biden is inaugurated, the President's comments in a prerecorded video amounted to as much of a concession as he is likely to...…(CNN)President Donald Trump conceded publicly for the first time Thursday that he will not serve a second term, stopping short of congratulating but acknowledging a transfer of power is now underway.It appeared to end, for now, Trump's false and corrosive attempt to overthrow the election results, which culminated in a a day earlier. It did not reckon with Trump's role in fomenting that violence, nor did it contain a vow to change his behavior.But with 13 days until Biden is inaugurated, the President's comments in a prerecorded video amounted to as much of a concession as he is likely to...WW…

(CNN)First lady Melania Trump focused on the Covid-19 pandemic in and blasted Democrats for allegedly politicizing the pandemic. Melania directly attacked Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on the coronavirus, claiming: "Now he suggests that he could have done a better job. Well, the American people can look at Joe Biden's 36 years in Congress and eight years in the vice presidency and determine whether they think he'll finally be able to get something done for the American people." The first lady also spoke about her family's struggle with the virus and demonstrated compassion for...…(CNN)First lady Melania Trump focused on the Covid-19 pandemic in and blasted Democrats for allegedly politicizing the pandemic. Melania directly attacked Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on the coronavirus, claiming: "Now he suggests that he could have done a better job. Well, the American people can look at Joe Biden's 36 years in Congress and eight years in the vice presidency and determine whether they think he'll finally be able to get something done for the American people." The first lady also spoke about her family's struggle with the virus and demonstrated compassion for...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wishes “well,” as she faces charges for recruiting, grooming and ultimately sexually abusing minors as young as 14 as Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged accomplice.“I just wish her well, frankly,” Trump said during a White HouseTrump acknowledged that “numerous times” over the years, but said he hasn’t been following her case.The President was also asked whether he believes Maxwell will turn on powerful men, who has faced public pressure to explain his relationship with Epstein and one of his accusers,...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wishes “well,” as she faces charges for recruiting, grooming and ultimately sexually abusing minors as young as 14 as Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged accomplice.“I just wish her well, frankly,” Trump said during a White HouseTrump acknowledged that “numerous times” over the years, but said he hasn’t been following her case.The President was also asked whether he believes Maxwell will turn on powerful men, who has faced public pressure to explain his relationship with Epstein and one of his accusers,...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — White House promised at her first press briefing Friday that she will “never lie” but she did mislead in an answer about .“I will never lie to you. You have my word on that,” McEnany told reporters, vowing to hold more regular briefings.While McEnany vowed not to lie, she appears to have misled reporters about, the then-counterintelligence director at the FBI, who wrote asking about how agents should approach a critical interview with former national security adviser Michael Flynn.Flynn is currently trying to withdraw his 2017 guilty plea for...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — White House promised at her first press briefing Friday that she will “never lie” but she did mislead in an answer about .“I will never lie to you. You have my word on that,” McEnany told reporters, vowing to hold more regular briefings.While McEnany vowed not to lie, she appears to have misled reporters about, the then-counterintelligence director at the FBI, who wrote asking about how agents should approach a critical interview with former national security adviser Michael Flynn.Flynn is currently trying to withdraw his 2017 guilty plea for...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — voiced frustration Wednesday at the nation’s top infectious disease specialist after he warned a day earlier against reopening schools and businesses too quickly.“I was surprised by his answer, actually,” Trump said when asked about warnings during that .“It’s just – to me it’s not an acceptable answer, especially when it comes to schools,” Trump said.During an appearance before lawmakers on Tuesday, Fauci warned that students looking to return to campuses in the fall would likely not have a coronavirus vaccine available to them.Fauci...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — voiced frustration Wednesday at the nation’s top infectious disease specialist after he warned a day earlier against reopening schools and businesses too quickly.“I was surprised by his answer, actually,” Trump said when asked about warnings during that .“It’s just – to me it’s not an acceptable answer, especially when it comes to schools,” Trump said.During an appearance before lawmakers on Tuesday, Fauci warned that students looking to return to campuses in the fall would likely not have a coronavirus vaccine available to them.Fauci...WW…