Dr. Jill Biden is scheduled to undergo surgery later this month after doctors found a “small lesion” near her right eye. On Wednesday, the First Lady’s Press Secretary Vanessa Valdivia announced the upcoming procedure via Twitter. Valdivia shared a memo…
Newly elected U.S. Congress to meet for the 1st time
Following elections in November 2022, the new United States (U.S.) Congress is due to convene for the first time on Tuesday. The Republicans took control of the House of Representatives, while in the Senate, President Joe Biden’s Democrats continue to…
Thousands of unedited government JFK assassination files released
The White House has ordered the release of thousands of documents on the murder of US President John F Kennedy in full for the first time. With the publication of some 13,173 files online, the White House said more than…
Biden signs landmark law protecting same-sex and interracial marriages
Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law landmark legislation protecting same-sex marriages, hailing it as a step toward building a nation where “decency, dignity and love are recognized, honored and protected”. The signing ceremony on the White House South Lawn…
Brittney Griner’s family thankful for her return, praying for imprisoned ex-marine Paul Whelan
Brittney Griner’s family said they are praying for the ex-US marine stuck languishing in a Russian prison while also expressing gratitude to the Biden administration for the WNBA star’s freedom. Griner, 32, was freed by Russia on Thursday after nearly…
Griner: Russia frees US basketball star in swap with arms dealer Bout
The US and Russia have exchanged jailed US basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, held in an American prison for 12 years. The swap was approved by President Joe Biden in recent days, sources told CBS.…
Biden leads vigil for US mass shooting victims
US President Joe Biden has led a moment of silence at a vigil for victims of gun violence and urged a ban on military style weapons commonly used in mass shootings. Mr Biden addressed the Annual National Vigil for All…
Ukraine war: Biden prepared to meet Putin to end Russia’s war
US President Joe Biden has said he would be ready to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin “if in fact there is an interest in him deciding that he’s looking for a way to end the war”. Addressing reporters alongside French President…
Club Q Colorado shooting: Suspect held after five killed in attack at nightclub
At least five people have been killed and 18 injured after a gunman opened fire inside a gay club in the US state of Colorado on Saturday night. A suspect is in police custody and is being treated for injuries.…
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…