The Latest Breaking News from the White House

Home discomfort for Ron DeSantis as Florida Republicans edge away

State party’s decision to allow Trump on to presidential ballot without loyalty oath shows governor’s iron grip is loosening

The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2023

US edges closer to government shutdown as Republican hardliners dig in

The White House is warning of severe economic consequences if Congress fails to pass a funding bill by an October 1 deadline. Far-right House Republicans are demanding deep spending cuts that are almost certain to be rejected by the Democratic-controlled Senate. Also in this edition: France asks its energy firms…

France 24 · Sep 25, 2023

Biden to open embassies in Cook Islands, Niue as he welcomes Pacific leaders for Washington summit

President Joe Biden is set to announce the U.S. will open new embassies in the South Pacific islands of Cook Islands and Niue

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

Chicago mayor, Cook County Board president at White House for Biden’s gun safety office launch

Vice President Kamala Harris will oversee the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Mayor Brandon Johnson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., attended Friday’s kick-off ceremony.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding

The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Biden and Lauren Boebert call out McCarthy for taking a long weekend as government shutdown looms

‘Last time there was a government shutdown, 800,000 Americans were furloughed or worked without pay. But enjoy your weekend,’ the president said

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Biden says guns are ‘number 1 killer of children’ in US as he unveils violence prevention office – as it happened

US president urges action as Kamala Harris says one in five Americans have lost family member to gun violence

The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2023

Zelenskyy Goes To Washington

Plus: Rupert Murdoch retires, Ibram X. Kendi blew through millions of dollars, and more…

Reason · Sep 22, 2023

IRS Targeting More Supposedly 'High-Income' Americans Than Advertised

Don’t count on that promise to not hike taxes on “people making less than $400,000.”

Reason · Sep 22, 2023

McCarthy’s House speakership hangs by a thread as US shutdown looms

Hard-right Republicans have made clear that if McCarthy cuts a deal with the Democrats to fund the government, he may be ousted

The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2023