The Latest Breaking News from the White House

Guilty verdicts over XXXTentacion's murder, Russia scrambles fighter jet, and New York braces for Trump indictment — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for Tuesday morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

WH economic report: Money for child care would help growth

The White House is making the case for more government support for child care programs in an economic report being released Monday

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

White House urges China's Xi to press Putin on Ukraine

The White House urged Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to use his visit to Moscow this week to tell Russian President Vladimir Putin to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and end Russia's war against Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 20, 2023

House Republicans rally to Trump’s defense with call for DA Alvin Bragg to testify – as it happened

Chairs of three committees demand testimony from district attorney, who is overseeing Stormy Daniels hush money case

The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2023

Inside Trump's campaign makeover for 2024

His third bid for the White House is organized in ways his previous campaigns were not.

Axios · Mar 20, 2023

Netanyahu Softens Pace, Focus of Judicial Overhaul After Biden Call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a softening on Monday of his hard-right government's judicial overhaul plan, an apparent bid to calm more than two months of unprecedented nationwide protests and misgivings voiced by Western allies. The announcement followed a call to Netanyahu by US President Joe Biden who, according…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Israeli govt drives ahead with judicial plan despite outcry

A firebrand Israeli minister says there’s “no such thing” as a Palestinian people

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

White House sounds alarm on Freedom Caucus' budget plan

Proposals would damage programs all Americans depend on, administration says.

Axios · Mar 20, 2023

Biden's appeals court nominee faces rare Democratic scrutiny

One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Trump’s legal woes pick up speed as Republican 2024 race heats up

The ex-president faces four criminal investigations that are gaining momentum, raising the odds he will face charges, ex-federal prosecutors say

The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2023