The White House released a report summarizing the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which found that President Joe Biden was "severely constrained" by the conditions created by President Donald Trump. The report outlines the steps taken by the Biden administration to ensure a safe and orderly withdrawal, and calls for continued diplomatic engagement with the Afghan government and support for the Afghan people. It concludes that the Biden administration has taken steps to ensure a safe and orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan, but that the challenges faced by the country remain significant.
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The LSU Tigers women's basketball team have won their first national championship, prompting star player Angel Reese to declare that neither she nor her team will be visiting the White House. Reese suggested that the two teams should share the spotlight, and that Iowa should be invited to the White House as part of the tradition. It remains to be seen if Iowa will be invited to the White House.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hosting a bipartisan meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen in California on Wednesday, drawing condemnation from China and a vow of "resolute countermeasures". The meeting is seen as a show of support for the self-governing island, and both McCarthy and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have expressed their desire to demonstrate support for Taiwan. Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers are expected to join the meeting, including GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher, in order to demonstrate American unity in support for the island.
President Biden and King Charles III of the United Kingdom had a phone call to discuss the upcoming coronation of the King, during which President Biden congratulated the King and said that First Lady Jill Biden would represent the United States. The two leaders discussed the strength of the relationship between their countries and the friendship between their peoples, and agreed to meet in the United Kingdom at a future date. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden look forward to attending the coronation of King Charles III, which is scheduled for May.
Buckingham Palace has released the invitation for the upcoming coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the first time Camilla has been referred to as Queen. The invitation was sent to more than 2,000 guests, including First Lady Jill Biden on behalf of the United States, the first time since 1953 that a U.S. president has not attended the coronation of a British monarch. The invitation marks the first time that Queen Camilla has been referred to as Queen, and the coronation will take place on an as-yet-unspecified date.
WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have expressed their concern and support for American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges. Griner, who was held in Russia for most of last year, urged the Biden administration to “use every tool possible” to secure Gershkovich's release. The Wall Street Journal, for which Gershkovich works, has denied the charges and called for his immediate release, and the Biden administration has said it is “deeply concerned” and working to secure his release.
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, President Joe Biden issued a statement denouncing the wave of discriminatory state laws aimed at trans Americans, which he blamed on “MAGA extremists.” He acknowledged the bullying, discrimination, and political attacks trans kids face, and praised their courage in the face of threats. He called on all Americans to stand up for the rights of transgender Americans and urged Congress to pass the Equality Act.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has announced that House Republicans are prepared to pass their own debt ceiling bill if President Joe Biden does not agree to negotiate with them. McCarthy proposed a borrowing limit extension with provisions to cut and cap discretionary spending, recapture unspent Covid relief funds, and introduce new work requirements for federal benefits. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) jokingly asked what McCarthy would bring to the White House for lunch, to which he replied he would bring lunch.