White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday on ABC’s “The View” that the Biden administration is not “ripping kids from the arms of their parents” when asked about the reopening of a migrant facility near the U.S. Mexico border for housing children. Co-host Meghan McCain asked, “This week, a migrant facility that operated under the Trump administration for only a month in September of 2019 is being reactivated to hold up to 700 children ages 13 to 17.” She continued, “President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris repeatedly spoke out against kids in cages. I feel like this is the same thing, and that you’re still detaining kids at the border, and it’s not meaningfully different than what President Trump was doing.” Psaki said, “Absolutely not, the same thing Meghan. We are not ripping children from the arms of their parents. That is horrible and something we saw in the last administration, but we’re seeing kids are fleeing prosecution. They’re fleeing really … [Read more...] about Psaki: We Are Not ‘Ripping Kids from the Arms of Parents’ Like Trump Did
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House subcommittee debates reparations bill for Black Americans
Members of a House subcommittee Wednesday debated the merits of legislation that would establish a federal commission to explore reparations for Black Americans, marking the first time the panel has held a hearing on the topic since 2019. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual hearing to discuss a bill first introduced by the late Rep. John Conyers John James Conyers House subcommittee debates reparations bill for Black Americans House subpanel to hold hearing on reparations for Black Americans Bottom line MORE (D-Mich.) in 1989. The legislation has never received a floor vote. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Sheila Jackson Lee House Judiciary split on how to address domestic extremism The Hill's Morning Report - Democrats ready mammoth relief bill for 10-day sprint House subcommittee debates reparations bill for Black Americans MORE (D-Texas) reintroduced the measure, H.R. 40, in … [Read more...] about House subcommittee debates reparations bill for Black Americans
WHO: Coronavirus deaths down 20 percent worldwide last week
The number of deaths resulting from the coronavirus dropped 20 percent worldwide last week, compared to the previous week, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The total number of new cases reported also fell globally for the sixth consecutive week, the WHO said, with 2.4 million new cases last week. That figure represents an 11 percent decline from the week before. Worldwide coronavirus deaths have also fallen each of the last three weeks, according to figures analyzed by the global health alliance, with 66,000 new deaths reported last week. ADVERTISEMENT The WHO estimates 110.7 million cases and over 2.4 million deaths have been reported around the world since the start of the pandemic. The United States earlier this week passed the grim milestone of 500,000 lives lost to the pandemic. President Biden Joe Biden Klain on Manchin's objection to Neera Tanden: He 'doesn't answer to us at the White House' Senators given no timeline on removal of … [Read more...] about WHO: Coronavirus deaths down 20 percent worldwide last week
Psaki responds to Cuomo harassment claim: ‘Any allegation should be reviewed’
close Video Former aide: Cuomo suggested 'strip poker,' 'kissed me on the lips' FOX News correspondent Bryan Llenas joins 'The Story' with the latest on bombshell allegations White House press secretary Jen Psaki, responding to sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo , said "any allegation should be reviewed." During the White House press briefing Thursday, Psaki was asked about the allegations made by former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan, who accused the governor of unwanted kissing and touching while she worked in his office. STEFANIK CALLS ON CUOMO TO RESIGN AMID SEXUAL HARRASSMENT ALLEGATIONS "The president has been consistent in his position," Psaki said. "When a person comes forward, they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.Their voice should be heard and not silenced." She added: "And any allegation should be reviewed." Cuomo is facing intense scrutiny this week after Boylan published … [Read more...] about Psaki responds to Cuomo harassment claim: ‘Any allegation should be reviewed’
Psaki defends reopening of migrant facility for children under Biden: ‘This is not kids being kept in cages’
close Video President Joe Biden unveils sweeping immigration reform proposal New U.S. plan would open up borders and 'greatly reduce' deportations, says Lora Reis, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation. White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday defended the reopening of a migrant facility at the border for children under the Biden administration, saying it is a "temporary reopening" amid the COVID-19 pandemic as she was pressed on the president's past comments during the Trump administration on such facilities. Psaki was asked by Fox News why the Biden administration was reopening a facility for migrant children in Texas -- considering President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' history railing against facilities for migrant children while Donald Trump was president. She replied that their policy is "not to expel unaccompanied children who arrive at the border." BIDEN ADMINISTRATION REOPENING TEXAS HOLDING FACILITY FOR … [Read more...] about Psaki defends reopening of migrant facility for children under Biden: ‘This is not kids being kept in cages’
