As horrific details continue to emerge about the atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, Joe Biden reiterated his view that Vladimir Putin is a war criminal – and suggested that he should face legal consequences for what he is doing. Speaking to reporters in Washington as he was disembarking Marine One, Biden said: “Remember I was criticized for calling Putin a war criminal. Well, the truth of the matter – you saw what happened in Bucha – is a war criminal … We need to know all the details to do that, so that we can have a war crimes trial. “This guy is brutal and what is happening in Bucha is outrageous.” In the Capitol, the Senate Judiciary Committee concluded the vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s candidacy for the Supreme Court in a stalemate after Republicans responded to criticism that they were too hard to question. However, Jackson seems ready to become the first black woman to sit on the floor. The tie on the committee does not prevent the candidacy from advancing to the Senate floor, where Ms. Jackson already appears to have the support of 51 senators.
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Jen Psaki on the friendship of Barack Obama and Joe Biden
In the wake of Barack Obama’s visit to the White House for an event celebrating the impact of the Affordable Care Act, Jen Psaki described the two presidents’ relationship as a genuine friendship, not just the kind of superficial friendship that characterizes life. in US politics. More about today’s public meeting below: Andrew Naughtie5 April 2022 11:29 1649151967
Pentagon spokesman shares horror at Buha’s atrocities
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby appeared on MSNBC last night to discuss the events that took place in the Ukrainian city of Bukha, where Russian soldiers have raped, raped and killed many civilians. Andrew Naughtie5 April 2022 10:46 1649148214
Watch: Lindsey Graham Threatens Democrats for Future Supreme Court Nominations
Republican Sen. Lindsay Graham passed the candidacy hearings of Ketanji Brown Jackson in a bad mood and showed the same irritability in yesterday’s committee vote on her candidacy. Among his various accusations, most of which had little or no bearing on the judge himself, was a tacit threat to exclude almost any Democratic nominee nominee if and when Republicans control the Senate. This is what Lisa Murkowski was worried about in her support for the judge before her full vote in the Senate. “We are at a point where it is almost automatic: If a non-party president nominates a candidate, I am somehow obliged to take it into account, not just before the name is named,” he said. “This is a terrible process, it is just terrible.” See below an excerpt from Mr Graham’s statements. Andrew Naughtie5 April 2022 09:43 1649145819
The White House says Russian atrocities are part of Putin’s plan
“White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday that the atrocities committed by Russian forces in Bukha and other Ukrainian cities are part of a deliberate plan to target civilians. Speaking to the White House on Monday, Mr Sullivan said the brutality of Russian forces was what “Russia intended” for Ukraine “as a matter of policy”. “We believe that was part of the plan,” he said. Andrew Naughtie5 April 2022 09:03 1649143074
Zelensky to address UN amid outrage over civilian deaths
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is likely to address UN Security Council diplomats outraged by growing allegations that Russian forces were deliberately killing civilians after US President Joe Biden said Vladimir Putin should be tried for crimes. The withdrawal of Russian troops from the cities around the Ukrainian capital has revealed corpses in the streets, leading to calls for tougher sanctions against the Kremlin, especially to cut off fuel imports from Russia. Germany and France reacted by expelling dozens of Russian diplomats, implying they were spies. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 April 2022 08:17 1649140983
Cory Booker on why he felt the need to talk about Ketanji Brown Jackson
Senator Cory Booker defended Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson after several Republican senators, including Ted Cruz of Texas and Josh Hawley of Missouri, attacked her record of convicting people accused of possessing images of child sexual abuse. “Why did you not vote against each of these Republican judges who did not follow the guidelines, as most do not?” he asked in response to Mr Hawley, who had questioned Ms Jackson before him. After the hearing, Mr. Booker told the Independent why he talked about her record. “I did not have to defend her record,” he said. “He could have had a 22 Josh Hawleys committee and he would still have insisted. She is excellent. “I felt the need to talk about her album, which many people thought was disrespectful or overlooked at a time when it should be celebrated and really given the honor and due honor it deserves.” Eric Garcia reports from the Capitol. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 April 2022 07:43 1649137484
ICYMI | The White House condemns “hate” bills against LGBT +
White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Friday that the Do Not Say Homosexual Act reflects “misinformed, hateful politicians who do absolutely nothing to address the real issue.” Ms. Psaki answered a series of questions from Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy, who asked if Joe Biden’s government believes it is “fair” that “biological men compete with women” in college sports and “at what age does he believe “The White House says students should be taught about sexual orientation or gender identity.” “Parents across the country are looking to national, state and regional leaders to support our nation’s students, to ensure that children are treated equally in schools, and that does not reflect that,” he said. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 April 2022 06:44 1649134695
Biden to host White House granddaughter reception President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host their granddaughter’s White House wedding reception in November. Naomi Biden, 28, got engaged to Peter Neal, 24, in September 2021 near his family home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She is the eldest of Biden’s grandchildren and is the daughter of Hunter Biden and Kathleen Bull. Oliver O’Connell has more. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 April 2022 05:58 1649133000
White House says Russian atrocities are part of Putin’s “plan” for Ukraine
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday that the atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine and other parts of the country were part of a deliberate plan to target civilians. Earlier Monday, President Joe Biden said revelations of Russian attacks on civilians, including the execution of prisoners of war, justify his earlier decision to label Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal.” “The truth of the matter – we saw it happen in Butsa – it justifies it – is a war criminal,” said Biden, who added that the Russian dictator “must be held accountable.” Andrew Feinberg reports from Washington, DC. Oliver O’Connell5 April 2022 05:30 1649132952
Romney and Murkowksi support Ketanji Brown Jackson
Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Utah Mitt Romney have announced they will vote to uphold Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in the Supreme Court. The two moderates are joining Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who announced her support for Ms Jackson last week, giving Ms Jackson three Republican votes. “After multiple in-depth discussions with Judge Jackson and a deliberative review of her record and recent hearings, I will support her historic candidacy as an associate judge on the U.S. Supreme Court,” she said. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 April 2022 05:29
