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.

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.

President Biden urged Americans in Ukraine to leave now, warning “things could go crazy” should a Russian invasion occur.

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

Talks between U.S. and Russian officials kicked off in Geneva, setting the stage for a weeklong diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine.

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.

Young, who has served as acting director of the Office of Management and Budget since March, will become the first Black woman to hold the position.

The president had hoped to have a budget deal in hand before he leaves for Rome on Thursday for the G20 summit.