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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre 2/27/23. Read the transcript here.

Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency say they have put a pause on the shipment of toxic waste being transported from Ohio after a massive train derailment earlier this month. Read the transcript here.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre 02/23/23. Read the transcript here.

China called for a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine in a position paper on ending the war that offered some reprieve to Moscow but was quickly dismissed by Kyiv’s allies as the conflict enters its second year. Read the transcript here. 

First Lady Jill Biden Gives Remarks at Women’s Reception in Nairobi, Kenya. Read the transcript here.

CNN’s Ivan Watson takes a ride on a US Navy jet over the South China Sea and witnesses tensions at play between the US and China during a close encounter with a Chinese fighter jet. Read the transcript here.

Pete Buttigieg talks about the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train transporting hazardous chemicals two weeks ago. Read the transcript here.

Some of Venice’s smaller canals have practically dried up due to a prolonged spell of low tides, frustrating boat crews, and bewildering tourists. Read the transcript here.

Top officials hold a press briefing in East Palestine, Ohio, to discuss the response to the train derailment and toxic chemical spill. Read the transcript here.