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AP reporter again barred from Oval Office over 'Gulf of America'

Asked about the restriction, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration was guarding against media "lies."

White House urges TikTokers to apply for press passes

An effort to reach beyond the mainstream media

Colombia caves on deportations after Trump threats

Trump said he would suspend implementation of the tariffs.

Trump administration shutters White House Spanish language page

As of this week, visitors to whitehouse.gov/es now see an error message and the words "page not found" beneath an image of the White House.

White House launches task force to address AI infrastructure and power needs

The White House has announced the formation of a new task force to tackle the growing infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence (AI) following a high-level meeting between U.S. officials and top executives from technology and power companies.

US consistent on need for free, fair elections in Bangladesh: White House

The United States has reiterated its call for holding a free and fair election in Bangladesh.

Biden nominates first human rights envoy for N Korea since 2017

The White House on Tuesday nominated a special envoy for human rights in North Korea, moving to fill a post that has been empty since 2017 amid debate over how rights issues fit with efforts to counter Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme..President Joe Biden nominated Julie Turner, a lon

USA's AI Bill of Rights: what you need to know

Made official in October this year, this AI Bill of Rights is based on five key principles identified by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Biden tests Covid positive

US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is experiencing "very mild symptoms," the White House said.

October 31, 2015
October 31, 2015

Obama welcomes trick-or-treaters at Halloween event

The White House welcomed flocks of costumed children to its annual Halloween event where President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, gave out candy and fruit bars.

October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015

Obama urges Pakistan to avoid raising nuclear tensions with new weapons

U.S. President Barack Obama urges Pakistan to avoid developments in its nuclear weapons programme that could increase risks and instability.

October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015

US pours scorn on Assad Moscow trip

The White House has strongly condemned a visit to Moscow by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015

Clinton attacks rival Sanders on gun laws

Hillary Clinton attacks her main rival Bernie Sanders on gun laws at the Democratic presidential debate.

October 11, 2015
October 11, 2015

Turkey in mourning after blast

Turkey is beginning three days of mourning after two blasts at a peace rally in the capital Ankara killed at least 95 people on Saturday, the deadliest ever such attack in Turkey.

September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015

China to announce climate pledge as Xi visits Washington

China's President Xi Jinping is set to unveil a landmark pledge on climate change and curbing harmful emissions, White House officials say.

August 2, 2015
August 2, 2015

Obama to unveil 'biggest step ever' in climate fight

US President Barack Obama to unveil what he called the "biggest, most important step we've ever taken" to fight climate change on Monday.

July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015

Michelle tears up White House photography ban

Selfie lovers will now be able to snap themselves in the US president's residence, after the White House lifted a decades-old ban on photography.

July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015

Michelle tears up White House photography ban

Selfie lovers will now be able to snap themselves in the US president's residence, after the White House lifted a decades-old ban on photography.

July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015

Mugabe 'proposes to Obama' as he mocks US legalisation of gay marriage

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe mocks America's decision to legalise gay marriage by vowing to travel to the White House and proposing to Barack Obama.