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US President Joe Biden speaks as he and first lady Jill Biden attend the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony held by the National Park Service at the Ellipse near the White House, on 2 December 2021 in Washington, DC. Picture: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP

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Biden 'looks forward' to Israel visit this year: W.House

By AFP

Biden also conveyed his "unwavering support" for Israel's security and "full support" for replenishing the Iron Dome air defense system. The pair also discussed...

  • In this file photo taken on 6 January 2021, supporters of US President Donald Trump protest inside the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Picture: ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP

    Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to block release to Capitol riot probe

    Trump, who has been accused of fomenting the assault on Congress, is seeking to exercise his privilege as a former president to keep White House records and communications that might relate to the attack under wraps.

    229 days ago
  • FILE: Former US President Donald Trump speaks in the briefing room at the White House on 5 November 2020 in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

    Court pauses release of Trump White House documents

    The documents have been sought by the House Select Committee investigating the riot, and had been ordered released Tuesday by a US district judge.

    271 days ago
  • FILE: Chinese President Xi Jinping. Picture: AFP.

    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.

    334 days ago
  • US President Joe Biden arrives to speak about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan from the East Room of the White House 16 August 2021, in Washington, DC. Picture: Brendan Smialowski/AFP

    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.

    335 days ago
  • Picture: 123rf.com

    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.

    369 days ago
  • The White House. Picture: Whitehouse.gov

    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.

    421 days ago
  • FILE: US President Donald Trump addresses supporters during a campaign rally at MBS International Airport in Freeland, Michigan on 10 September 2020. Picture: AFP.

    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.

    513 days ago
  • US President Donald Trump boards Marine One as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on 20 January 2021. Picture: MANDEL NGAN/AFP

    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.

    567 days ago
  • US President Donald Trump removes his mask upon return to the White House from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on 5 October 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump spent three days hospitalised for coronavirus. Picture: AFP.

    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.

    568 days ago
  • Picture: Pexels.

    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.

    616 days ago
  • The south side of the White House on on 2 November 2020 is seen behind layers of fencing less than 24 hours before Election Day in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

    '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.

    642 days ago
  • The south side of the White House on on 2 November 2020 is seen behind layers of fencing less than 24 hours before Election Day in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

    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.

    645 days ago
  • FILE: US President Donald Trump addresses supporters during a campaign rally at MBS International Airport in Freeland, Michigan on 10 September 2020. Picture: AFP.

    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.

    672 days ago
  • FILE: US President Donald Trump makes a statement in the briefing room at the White House on 22 May 2020 in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

    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.

    677 days ago
  • FILE: Ivanka Trump, the daughter of US President Donald Trump. Picture: AFP

    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.

    712 days ago
  • FILE: President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House 10 August 2020 in Washington, DC. Picture: AFP

    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.

    729 days ago
  • US Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the unrest across the country from Philadelphia City Hall on 2 June 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Picture: AFP

    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.

    729 days ago
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