The Latest Breaking News from the White House

‘Dysfunctional’: Speaker debacle plunges US politics into uncertainty

As Republicans deliberate to choose a new leader to succeed McCarthy, experts say next speaker will not have it easy.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023

Taylor Swift is ‘only person’ who could defeat Donald Trump in 2024 election, says ex-staffer

‘The View’ host Alyssa Farah Griffin served as former President Trump’s special assistant

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Student loan repayments are back, but Joe Biden has a new plan for debt relief

The White House charts progress cancelling debts. Advocates say the president can do more, and fast

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Donald Trump drops off Forbes 400 list of wealthiest people in the US

He’s $300m shy of the cutoff, according to the magazine, though with an estimated $2.6bn he’s got plenty of pocket change

The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2023

The White House's top crypto critic departed. What does that mean for a stablecoin bill?

Senior aide Bharat Ramamurti established himself as one of the top economic voices in the Biden administration.

Fortune · Oct 4, 2023

Who will replace ousted Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker?

The House has been left in turmoil after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker on Tuesday. As Republicans scramble to find his successor, here’s a look at some of the possible contenders. Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Democrat failure to save US speaker hands power to Republican right

California Republican Kevin McCarthy has become the first ever speaker of the US House of Representatives to be ejected from his position. In a 216 to 210 vote, Democrats joined with far-right Republicans to remove McCarthy from office.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 588

As the war enters its 588th day, these are the main development.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023

Canadian allegations against India ‘serious’, need to be fully investigated: U.S.

White House says Canadian allegations of India's involvement in killing of pro-Khalistan leader are "serious" and need to be investigated; U.S. urges India to cooperate in Canadian investigation; U.S. continues to work closely with Canada and India on important issues.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

White House releases statement about motion to vacate without mentioning Kevin McCarthy

The White House says President Biden hopes the House will ‘quickly elect a Speaker’ to replace the California Republican

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023