United States President Joe Biden has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to implement “specific, concrete and measurable” steps to protect civilians and aid workers in Gaza, the White House said after a phone call between the two leaders. The…
Biden and Trump head to border for high-stakes duel
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will both travel to the US-Mexico border on Thursday, locked in a high-stakes political duel on an issue that could ultimately decide the US presidential election. That border was crossed last year by 2.5 million…
Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19
US First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday and was experiencing mild symptoms, the White House said. The 72-year-old, who is vaccinated and has received boosters, will stay at home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where she and…
White powder at White House identified as cocaine, prompts probe
A suspicious white powder found at the White House over the weekend has been identified as cocaine, according to United States media outlets. The powder was discovered by Secret Service agents in a publicly accessible area of the West Wing…
Trump heard on tape discussing ‘highly confidential, secret’ documents
An audio recording in which Donald Trump appears to acknowledge keeping a classified document after leaving the White House has been obtained by US media. In the recording, the former president is heard riffling through papers and saying: “This is…
Ex-Vice-President Mike Pence joins White House race
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence has officially filed paperwork to join an increasingly crowded field of Republicans running for president. Mr Pence, 63, is set to formally launch his campaign with a video, speech and town hall event in the…
LSU women’s basketball champs to accept White House visit
The LSU women’s basketball team will accept an invitation to the White House after beating Iowa in the national title game, contradicting a statement by star player Angel Reese that the Tigers would not visit. LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette told…
More classified material found at Joe Biden’s Delaware home
An additional five pages of classified material has been found in US President Joe Biden’s family home in Delaware, the White House has said. Mr Biden’s lawyer Richard Sauber said he discovered the additional documents on Thursday which were immediately…
Jill Biden undergoes surgery to remove two cancerous lesions
Jill Biden has undergone surgery to remove cancerous skin lesions from her face and chest, while a third lesion was removed from her left eyelid and sent for examination, the White House physician has said. Accompanied by her husband, US…
Naomi Biden: Biden’s granddaughter to marry at the White House
The White House is set to host its first wedding in nearly a decade – just the 19th such celebration at the ultimate venue since 1812. The site has also hosted four wedding receptions. President Joe Biden’s eldest granddaughter, Naomi…
