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.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday, if Moscow has not attacked Ukraine.

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.

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

Jones, considered a longtime Biden ally, is expected to guide Biden’s Supreme Court nominee through the confirmation process in the Senate.

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

Under pressure from civil rights leaders, Biden endorsed changing the Senate filibuster to sidestep Republican opposition to two voting-rights bills.

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.

Symone Sanders’ departure comes weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris’ communications chief announced she was also leaving the White House.