Psaki: 'Our objective here is not to escalate' as WH issues new sanctions against Russia Andrew Harnik/AP White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Thursday, April 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) and last updated 2021-04-15 14:44:08-04 "There's been a lot this week... and more to come!" White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki spoke about a range of topics on Thursday at her daily White House briefing. Psaki opened with the news that 3.5 million COVID shots were distributed, a new Thursday record. Psaki also informed reporters that President Joe Biden would host South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Washington late next month.