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The White House to Hold Press Briefing Following Mass Shooting in Lewiston, ⁣Maine

The​ nation is reeling⁣ from the tragic mass shooting that took place in Lewiston, Maine. In response, the White House has announced that a press briefing will be held on Thursday afternoon to ⁤address the devastating incident.

Leading the briefing ‌will ‍be White House press⁢ secretary Karine ‌Jean-Pierre, who will be joined⁤ by National Economic Council Director ⁤Lael Brainard and National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. Together,‍ they ⁤will provide updates ​and information on the ongoing investigation.

President Biden Takes Action

President Joe Biden, who was attending ⁤a State Dinner with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the time of the‌ shooting, was immediately briefed‌ on the situation. Despite the solemn occasion, Biden took swift action, individually reaching out to⁤ Governor Janet Mills, Senators‍ Angus⁣ King and Susan Collins, and Representative Jared Golden to ‍offer​ his ⁣condolences and assure ‍them of full federal support.

The press conference is scheduled⁢ to ⁣begin at 1 p.m. EDT‌ on Thursday, ‌where the White House will address the nation and provide further details on ‍the incident. Our​ thoughts and prayers go out to the victims ⁣and their families during this difficult ‌time.

How has President Biden responded to the ‍shooting and what federal support ‍will be offered to the affected community

The nation is ​in a state⁤ of shock and grief following the tragic mass shooting that occurred ​in Lewiston, Maine. In response to this devastating incident, the White House has announced that ‍a press briefing will be held on Thursday afternoon ‌to address the nation and⁢ provide ⁣updates on the ongoing investigation.

Leading the briefing⁢ will be White House press ‍secretary Karine‌ Jean-Pierre, who will be joined by National Economic Council Director​ Lael Brainard ⁢and National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. Together, they will provide the latest information and insights into the unfortunate event.

President Joe⁣ Biden,⁣ who was attending a State Dinner with⁤ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the time of the shooting, was ‍immediately briefed on the situation. Despite the solemn occasion, President Biden ‍took ‍swift action by personally reaching out ⁢to Governor Janet Mills, Senators Angus King and Susan Collins, and Representative Jared Golden. He offered his condolences and reassured them of​ full federal⁢ support during this time‌ of tragedy.

The press conference is scheduled to begin ⁣at 1 p.m. ‍EDT on Thursday. During this briefing, the White House will provide further details on the incident and ‍address the ‌nation’s concerns. Our thoughts and ⁤prayers go out to⁤ the victims and their ⁣families as they endure this unimaginably difficult time.

In⁤ the face of ⁤such senseless violence, ‍it is imperative that the nation comes together to support one another and seek solutions to prevent these horrific incidents from happening‌ in the future. The White House’s briefing serves as‌ an opportunity for both the government and the public to unite and find ways to make⁢ our communities safer.

As we eagerly ⁤await the updates and information from the White ‌House, let us remember to hold the victims and⁢ their loved ones in our hearts. It is through unity ​and perseverance that we can begin ⁢the healing process and work towards a ⁣future free‌ from the scourge of mass shootings.

In conclusion,​ the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine has forced the White ⁤House to hold a press briefing to provide the nation with updates ⁤on the ongoing investigation. ‍President Biden has taken immediate​ action by reaching out to key stakeholders and offering his condolences. This briefing ⁤serves as a platform for the government and the public to come together, find solutions, and support the victims and their families ‍during this ​difficult time.

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