Biden Pledges Support to New Orleans During Memorial Service

President Joe Biden offered condolences and pledged federal support at a prayer service with family members of the victims of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans.

During the service hosted by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Biden said he was “here to stand with you, agree with you, pray with you, let you know you are not alone. The rest of the nation is looking at you as well.”

The president was accompanied by first lady Jill Biden, who spoke with loved ones of those killed as well as others affected by the assault that killed 14 ...