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June 2, 2022
In a memo sent to staff obtained by theGrio, the Biden White House listed commitments it is making to retain…
May 28, 2022
A White House spokesperson has responded to reports that the Biden administration is planning to cancel $10,000 in student debt…
Karine Jean-Pierre, theGrio.com
May 27, 2022
During Thursday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made clear, "This is on [Russia]."
May 26, 2022
The White House on Thursday announced more steps to make the antiviral treatment Paxlovid more accessible across the U.S.
May 24, 2022
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki officially landed at MSNBC, where she is expected to make appearances and host…
Karine Jean-Pierre
May 17, 2022
TheGrio was in the room as Karine Jean-Pierre made history on her first official day as White House press secretary.
May 11, 2022
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told theGrio that the White House is feeling the “pain” of Americans at the…
May 11, 2022
The legislative conundrum in the Senate over Roe v. Wade dates back decades, suggesting an uphill battle for the latest…
May 8, 2022
Leaders in Washington tell theGrio they are doing everything they can to deliver for Black moms and their families.
Karine Jean-Pierre
May 5, 2022
Karine Jean-Pierre will make history as the first Black person to serve as White House press secretary, the White House…
April 27, 2022
TheGrio asked White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki about the realm of possibility as COVID-19 continues to spread in Washington.
April 27, 2022
After witnessing laxity by others assigned to President John F. Kennedy, Abraham Bolden spoke out — then faced retaliation.
April 26, 2022
Cedric Richmond, the highest-ranking Black man in the Biden administration, is expected to leave the White House before summer.
Vice President Kamala Harris
April 26, 2022
The White House said Tuesday that Harris tested positive on both rapid and a PCR tests, and said she “has…
April 26, 2022
President Biden on Tuesday commuted the sentences of 75 others for nonviolent, drug-related convictions, and pardoned three.
April 23, 2022
Black people suffer disproportionately from climate change. Biden officials tell theGrio they're working to address it.
Actor Taraji P. Henson
April 22, 2022
Taraji P. Henson tells theGrio she wants to bring mental health resources to HBCU campuses and be a "liaison" for…
April 13, 2022
Sen. Warren and policy advocates tell theGrio $50,000 student debt forgiveness could close the racial wealth gap and relieve Black…
April 8, 2022
TheGrio was in attendance as an emotional Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson addressed the nation after being confirmed to the high…
April 3, 2022
Former President Barack Obama will be returning to the White House on Tuesday for his first public event there since…