Jill Biden to Lead First-Ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research

Plus, the Obamas attend ‘Rustin’ screening and WAPO asks ‘Where is Melania Trump?’

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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden watches President Joe Biden as he signs a Presidential Memorandum establishing the first-ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, an initiative of Jill Biden’s to change the approach and funding of women’s health research. (Photo: @flotus Instagram)

The White House

First-Ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research Will Be Led by Jill Biden and White House Gender Policy Council

Nov. 14, 2023 — President Joe Biden establishes a new White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. This new effort will be led by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, who has long championed women’s health, and the White House Gender Policy Council. Read the White House statement here

News 19

First Lady Jill Biden Hosts White House Event With Her South Carolina Prayer Partner

Nov. 14, 2023 — Jill Biden hosted a White House listening session on Monday with about 60 female faith leaders, community leaders and others, including the South Carolina pastor's wife whom she credits with helping restore her faith in God after the Bidens' son Beau died of cancer in 2015. Read more

WION

U.S. President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden Light 'diya' on Occasion of Diwali

Nov. 14, 2023 — Celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali, U.S. President Joe Biden, along with his wife Jill Biden, lit a diya (earthen lamp) and said that it symbolizes the message of seeking the light of wisdom, love, and unity over the darkness of hate and division. Read more

New Castle News

First Lady Returns to Pittsburgh 

Nov. 14, 2023 — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Pittsburgh in July to tout the hubs and the economy then returned to the Steel City on Wednesday for the official announcement of the hub designation and the thousand jobs it promises to create. Read more

Mediaite

Fox News Contributor Praises Hillary Clinton As 'A Paragon of Clarity' on Israel

Nov. 14, 2023 — It’s not everyday that a Republican praises former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Fox News, but that’s exactly what happened on Tuesday afternoon. Read more

FOX 5 Washington, D.C.

Former President and First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama attend ‘Rustin’ movie screening in DC

Nov. 11, 2023 — The former President and First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, made a surprise appearance at the screening of ‘Rustin’ at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Read more

Lady Bird Johnson works at her desk. (Photo: LBJ Presidential Library)

The Associated Press

Projects Featuring Lady Bird Johnson's Voice Offer New Looks at the Late First Lady 

Nov. 11, 2023 — Texas college student Jade Emerson found herself entranced as she worked on a podcast about Lady Bird Johnson, listening to hour upon hour of the former first lady recounting everything from her childhood memories to advising her husband in the White House. The podcast, which was released earlier this year, is among several recent projects using Johnson’s own lyrical voice to offer a new look at the first lady who died in 2007. Read more

The Washington Post

Where is Melania Trump?

Nov. 10, 2023 — The former first lady isn’t too hard to find. So why does it feel like she’s hiding? Read more This story is behind a paywall.

The Hill

Grammy Nominations Pit Michelle Obama Against Bernie Sanders

Nov. 10, 2023 — Michelle Obama and Sen. Bernie Sanders are going head-to-head — at the Grammys. The former first lady and the Vermont Independent both picked up a nod in the best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category in the Grammy nominations announced Friday. Read more