Jill Biden Travels to Wisconsin to Highlight Policies Supporting American Students
Plus, Biden unveils White House Valentine's Day display and the majestic orchid that honors first ladies.
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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Green Bay, Wisconsin, today to visit the Rail Yard Innovation District.
There, Biden will join a roundtable discussion to spotlight efforts to expand career-connected learning in high school and college, according to White House officials. Plus, she will highlight how the Biden Administration’s policies are benefiting students across the country.
NY 1
First Lady Marks Valentine’s Day with White House Display
Feb. 14, 2024 — Jill Biden once again is sending her love to Americans on Valentine's Day through an art display on the White House lawn. View here
Newsweek
Donald Trump Uses Melania Trump Valentine's Day Note to Raise Money
Feb. 14, 2024 — Former President Donald Trump sent a Valentine's Day message on Wednesday to wife, Melania Trump, in the form of a fundraising email centered around his indictments and trials. Read more
East Wing Magazine
‘The Queen’ of Flowering Plants Is for First Ladies
Feb. 14, 2024 — On an early February morning, Art Chadwick walks along the benches of one of his redwood-constructed orchid greenhouses in rural Powhatan County, Virginia, and holds up an orchid.
It’s large and impressive.
“Here’s the orchid that is predominantly named after first ladies,” he says. “The cattleya.”
Billboard
John Rich Asks Brad Paisley For Head's Up Next Time He Hosts Biden Fundraiser in Nashville: 'Traffic Was Brutal'
Feb. 13, 2024 — Neighbor-to-neighbor, John Rich had a simple request for fellow country star Brad Paisley: “Hey Brad, give us a heads up next time bro.” That was the message Rich tweeted at Paisley on Monday after the “I’m Still a Guy” singer hosted a fundraiser for President Joe Biden at his Nashville home over the weekend featuring First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Read more
Axios
Exclusive: Inside the Show Inspired by Amy Chozick's "Chasing Hillary"
Feb. 13, 2024 — A new series inspired by "Chasing Hillary" — the bestselling book by journalist Amy Chozick that details her experience covering Hillary Clinton across two campaigns — is debuting on Max next month. Read more
C-SPAN
President Biden Welcomes King and Queen of Jordan to White House
Feb. 12, 2024 — President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan to the White House. View here
The Associated Press
Jill Biden Questions Whether a Special Counsel Referenced Her Son's Death to Score Political Points
Feb. 11, 2024 — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden said in an email to campaign donors that she didn’t know what the special counsel was trying to achieve when he suggested President Joe Biden could not remember when his son Beau died. Read more
WCNC
First Lady Visits Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte
Feb. 9, 2024 — Jill Biden's stop in Charlotte was a chance to discuss the Cancer Moonshot initiative. View here
The New York Times
As Her Husband Faces Tumult, Jill Biden Is a Protective Force
Feb. 9, 2024 — The special counsel report on President Biden’s handling of classified information has led to questions about the president’s fitness to run for re-election.
Within Mr. Biden’s inner circle, no one knows how taxing the job can be more than Jill Biden, the first lady. At times, she has worked to shield him from the sort of off-the-cuff interactions with reporters that occurred on Thursday evening, when Mr. Biden veered away from scripted remarks and started answering questions. Read more
Emory News Center
Emory Researcher Shares Insights with First Lady, National Leaders at White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research Roundtable
Feb. 8, 2024 — “We need research at universities to develop breakthroughs. Investors who believe in those ideas. Startups that bring those ideas to the market. Doctors who translate those ideas into treatment plans. And government and advocates who help bring everyone together,” First Lady Dr. Jill Biden said at roundtable on White House Initiative on Women’s Health. Read more