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Biden, Xi talk to avoid US-China 'conflict:' W.House
This was the leaders' first call since February, when they talked for two hours, shortly after Joe Biden took over from Donald Trump.
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Biden to broaden Covid vaccine mandate in major White House speech
One major part will be mandatory vaccinations for all federal employees and federal contractors, a source familiar with the plans, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP.
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White House says 50% of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID
"50% of Americans (all ages) are now fully vaccinated. Keep going!," Cyrus Shahpar, White House COVID-19 data director, said in a tweet.
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White House backs repeal of 2002 Iraq use of force authorisation
This comes as the House of Representatives prepares to vote this week on bipartisan legislation that would repeal the longstanding authorisation for use of military force, which authorised force against Saddam Hussein's regime.
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Trump shouldn't need 'invitation' to promote vaccines: White House
President Joe Biden's press secretary, Jen Psaki, noted that all other living former presidents, including Democrat Barack Obama and Republican George W. Bush, have delivered public service announcements.
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Trump leaves the White House, skipping Biden inauguration
Donald Trump, 74, and First Lady Melania Trump walked a short red carpet and boarded Marine One on the White House lawn on a sunny but chilly day in Washington for the short flight to Joint Base Andrews where he will board Air Force One.
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Trump spends last day in White House, Biden goes to Washington
Trump has not appeared in public for a week and, suspended from Twitter in the wake of his encouraging supporters to march on Congress, has been uncharacteristically silent.
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US probes 'bribery' scheme to seek White House pardon
The document, which discusses the legality of searching communications and electronic devices of individuals, including attorneys, is highly redacted, with all identifying information blacked out.
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'Trespassers' can be escorted from White House, says Biden campaign
In an interview with Fox News in July, Donald Trump refused to commit to accepting the results of the election and a peaceful transfer of power if he lost.
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White House erects barricades around perimeter ahead of election day
Heavy-duty barricades went up Monday afternoon, blocking off the ellipse, a large green area south of the White House, and Lafayette Square to the north.
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Conflicting messages on Trump's White House movements
The behaviour of the US president - who was hospitalised on Friday with COVID-19 - is under intense scrutiny as the number of positive cases continues to rise among people working at the White House, including journalists.
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Trump in quarantine as close aide gets positive COVID-19 test
US President Donal Trump's close aid Hope Hicks tested positive, the president confirmed to Fox News.
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Ivanka: Trump daughter-confidante makes case for four more years
Of Donald Trump's five children, Ivanka was the only one invited to address the final night of the Republican National Convention interpreted as a sign of the president's closeness to her.
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Trump escorted from briefing after shooting near White House
Trump returned to the media room several minutes later and said a person had been shot by law enforcement and taken to the hospital. He said he understood the suspect had been armed.
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Biden expected to announce US presidential running mate this week - source
Biden and his potential vice president will formally accept the party’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention, scheduled for Aug. 17-20, and he is expected to announce his pick before it begins.
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Tear gas fired as clashes erupt outside White House: AFP
Tear gas and flash bang devices were used against crowds who had gathered outside President Donald Trump's official residence, chanting, lighting fires and holding up protest signs, AFP reporters said.
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Despite White House virus cases, top aides defend reopening
The White House has some of the most rigorous precautions of any US venue at the moment. The president, vice president, and many others are tested daily.
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Do social distancing better, White House doctor tells Americans. Trump objects
Trump has faced criticism for playing down the outbreak in its initial stages. He said early on that the virus was under control and repeatedly compared it to the seasonal flu.
