White House news briefing: Watch live

NOTE: The briefing has been delayed, and is now scheduled to start at 2 p.m. EDT.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Friday afternoon, hours after a suspected Israeli drone attack on Iran.

Additionally, the Biden administration has in recent days focused on executive action on domestic policies. 

President Biden has appeared with labor unions, promising to preserve domestic ownership of U.S. Steel.

On Friday, the administration announced an expansion of protections against discrimination based on sex in educational settings that receive federal funds.

The administration also outlined new restrictions for oil and mineral extraction on Alaska’s North Slope in favor of environmental protection and continued access for Alaska Native residents.

On Thursday, the White House enacted a policy that facilitates conservation in areas administered by the Bureau of Land Management. 

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