Biden advisers brief Israel's Netanyahu on Saudi talks Possible normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia was expected to be a topic of Sullivan's talks with MBS. Axios · May 8, 2023
Biden administration threatens veto on GOP border security bill - Roll Call The White House announced President Joe Biden would veto a Republican-led border security package if it passed Congress. Roll Call · May 8, 2023
White House prepares for possible charges against Hunter Biden Federal prosecutors’ investigation into possible crimes involving taxes and gun purchase appears near completion The Guardian - US · May 8, 2023
Top Biden aide discusses Yemen peace efforts with Saudi crown prince U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a visit to the kingdom on Sunday and reviewed what the White House called "significant progress" in Yemen peace efforts, the White House said. Reuters · May 8, 2023
Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema vows to never join Republican party The former Democrat says she speaks frequently with White House but ‘rejects party politics’ and stays mum on re-election The Guardian - US · May 7, 2023
Right-wing story hour with Sean Spicer "I'll try and keep this quick," he said to a dozen kids assembled. "I'm the last thing between you and lunch." Salon · May 6, 2023
Trump slams Biden for ducking coronation "It is not a snub," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement Salon · May 6, 2023
Chicago, state of Illinois get $8.5 million in federal migrant grants; requested up to $191 million The city and state each got $4,301,387.13, as migrants stream into Illinois after crossing the Mexican border in Texas and bused to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2023
White House Meets With Tech CEOs on AI Innovation, Regulation The White House recently met with leading CEOs on the advancement of Artificial Intelligence innovation and its regulation from a legal standpoint. Tom’s Hardware · May 5, 2023
U.S. Bitcoin Mining Consumed 50 Billion kWh of Energy in 2022 The White House's recently-published DAME tax proposal report brings to light estimates showing that national Bitcoin mining consumed more power than all of the United State's computers combined. Tom’s Hardware · May 5, 2023
Israel hoping for breakthrough with Saudis during US security advisor visit -official Israel is hoping for a breakthrough this weekend in efforts to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia during White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan's visit there, a senior security official said on Friday. Reuters · May 5, 2023
Biden taps WH aide Neera Tanden as domestic policy adviser President Joe Biden says he's chosen Neera Tanden, currently one of his senior advisers, to be his chief domestic policy adviser The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Biden names Neera Tanden as White House domestic policy chief - Roll Call President Joe Biden named Neera Tanden, a top source of GOP criticism, to be his top domestic policy adviser. Roll Call · May 5, 2023
Scoop: Inside Hunter Biden's clash with the White House The president's team and his son's team have disagreed on strategies for dealing with legal battles and GOP attacks. Axios · May 5, 2023
WEKU · May 5, 2023 Julie Chávez Rodríguez grew up in the labor movement. Now she runs Biden's campaign Chávez Rodríguez is the granddaughter of labor leader César Chávez. President Biden has chosen her to run his reelection campaign.
Salon · May 5, 2023 The enemy within Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed Khairullah was invited to Eid al-Fitr but then turned away. What happened?
ABC News · May 5, 2023 Officials looking into investors targeting big US banks to make 'easy money' US authorities are looking into whether big investment firms are targeting, or attacking, otherwise healthy banks to make a profit.
Reuters · May 4, 2023 White House's Sullivan to travel to Saudi this weekend White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday he will travel to Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks with Saudi leaders, as the United States seeks to bolster often-frayed ties with Riyadh.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 White House warns of catastrophic recession if US defaults on debt The White House says a default would cause a self-perpetuating crisis because the government couldn’t borrow money to help Americans deal with the resulting recession
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023 US Calls Russian Claim that Washington was Behind Drone Attack 'Ludicrous' The United States dismissed Russia's allegation on Thursday that Washington was behind what it said was a drone attack on the Kremlin, saying Moscow's assertion was a lie. "Obviously it's a ludicrous claim," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said hours after Russia blamed the United States for what…
Roll Call · May 4, 2023 The White House Correspondents Dinner, explained - Roll Call The White House Correspondents Dinner was freed from many of the physical and psychological restraints of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Axios · May 4, 2023 Biden races to come up with AI plan Business leaders and tech experts say legislation is urgently needed as AI barrels ahead.
InsideEVs · May 4, 2023 Toyota Is Now "Fully Committed" To Electrification: White House Senior advisor John Podesta said Toyota may stick to PHEVs "maybe longer than some of the other companies," but is now fully committed to electrification.
The Independent UK · May 3, 2023 White House warns of recession as debt limit fight drags on White House economists are warning of “severe damage” to the U.S. economy in the event of a debt default
The Independent UK · May 3, 2023 Voices: Trump looks like he might be back to his old, 2016 self – and we should all be worried The chances of Donald Trump returning to the White House might be small, but based on tonight’s performance, it’s not a ridiculous prospect