As he geared up to announce his expected run for the White House in 2020, former Vice President Joe Biden was working the phones as recently as a few days ago to line up fundraising support. One of his lead…
Trump ‘being harassed by Democrats’ in new inquiry, White House says (BBC)
The White House has accused Democrats of launching a “disgraceful” inquiry into alleged obstruction of justice and abuse of power. On Monday, documents were requested from 81 people and groups, including some of the president’s closest allies. Among them were…
Trump halts work at string of departments after $5bn border wall demand rejected (Independent)
The US government has been forced into a partial shutdown after Democrats refused to meet Donald Trump’s demands for five billion dollars to start erecting a wall on the Mexico border. The White House halted work at a string of…
Ivanka Trump used personal email for White House business (BBC)
Ivanka Trump used a personal email account to send hundreds of messages discussing official White House business last year, officials confirm. A review into her emails revealed she had used her private address to contact government officials. Ms Trump sent…
Melania Trump leads new round of White House firing and fury (CNN)
In this White House, no one knows when the ax will fall or who will be swinging it. A new day of firing and fury culminating in a staggering power play by first lady Melania Trump deepened already historic…
BREAKING: CNN sues White House for barring reporter (Punch)
CNN sued Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday, alleging the White House violated journalist Jim Acosta’s rights under the constitution by revoking his press credentials following a heated exchange with the US president. “The wrongful revocation of these credentials violates CNN…
White House pulls CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s pass after contentious news conference (CNN)
CNN said in a statement that Acosta has the network’s full support. The revocation of his pass “was done in retaliation for his challenging questions at today’s press conference,” the statement said. “In an explanation, Press Secretary Sarah Sanders lied.…
White House bars CNN reporter after heated Trump exchange (Guardian)
The White House on Wednesday suspended the press pass of a CNN reporter who earlier sparred with Donald Trump at a news conference, in which the US president branded the journalist an “enemy of the people.” A visibly angry Trump…
Trump welcomes Melania back to White House after Kidney Treatment (Independent)
Melania Trump returned to the White House in “high spirits” on Saturday following a weeklong hospitalization for kidney treatment, a lengthy stay that raised questions about whether the first lady’s condition may have been more complicated than first revealed. President…