Author: Courtney Subramanian, USA TODAY

Biden and Xi Jinping are scheduled to speak Friday as the U.S. presses China to join other nations in condemning Russia’s war on Ukraine.

President Joe Biden, who recently narrowed his focus to three judges, vowed to name a Black woman to the high court by the end of February.

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan urged Americans still in Ukraine to leave within the next 24-48 hours due to a credible threat of an invasion.

President Biden urged Americans in Ukraine to leave now, warning “things could go crazy” should a Russian invasion occur.

The incident with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff came as threats to Black colleges and universities have prompted calls for a federal investigation.

Biden was caught on a hot mic while responding to reporters’ shouted questions before they were escorted from the East Room.

The Jan. 6 attack gave new urgency to Biden’s promises and pervaded his first year in office as he sought to repair the country’s frayed civic fabric.

Fears over the omicron variant are overshadowing Biden’s plans for December, which includes passing a key social and climate spending package

Young, who has served as acting director of the Office of Management and Budget since March, will become the first Black woman to hold the position.

Democrat Terry McAuliffe holds a slim polling lead over Republican Glenn Youngkin and the heavy-hitters are showing up for this potential bellwhether.