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Despite warm words from the US and Japanese leaders during their summit this week, back in Japan the spectre of a second Trump White House looms large

President Joe Biden said Thursday that US defence commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.

Tokyo and Washington have struck 70 pacts on defence cooperation during Japanese PM’s White House state visit

A deadline for the White House to review a proposal to ban the extra-addictive cigarettes expired last month with no action

Ford’s White House photographer resigns from board, alleging it refused to honor Republican over fear of retribution

US President Joe Biden hosts a lavish state visit for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Wednesday, featuring a major upgrade in defense ties against China -- and music by Paul Simon.

A grand White House state dinner celebrates the strong US-Japan relationship with lavish decor, entertainment, and a tribute to the enduring partnership.

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden host Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio for a state visit emphasizing US-Japan alliance through cultural event...

President Biden criticizes House Republicans for endangering lives by cutting the Affordable Care Act, while the White House defends his remarks.