The Latest Breaking News from White House

How Biden’s marijuana pardons could change thousands of lives

The plan likely won’t free anyone from prison, but it could help justice-impacted people after they get out

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

U.S. had no new intel on Russia nukes before Biden's "Armageddon" warning, White House says

President Biden warned that the United States faces the highest chance of "Armageddon." since the Cuba missile crisis.

Axios · Oct 7, 2022

Poll: Most Americans Want Money For New IRS Agents Redirected To U.S. Border Patrol

While there is clear support for lawful immigration, there are also calls for stronger border controls.

Zenger · Oct 7, 2022

Kanye West wears an ultrasound photo to declare himself pro-life in Tucker Carlson interview

“Fifty per cent of Black death in America is abortion. I don’t care about people’s responses, I perform for an audience of one and that is God,” the rapper says

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

Biden signs order to implement EU-U.S. data privacy framework

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order to implement a European Union-United States data transfer framework announced in March that adopts new American intelligence gathering privacy safeguards.

Reuters · Oct 7, 2022

Has Iran ruined its nuclear deal chances with violent crackdown?

Iranian authorities’ brutal repression of protests over the death of Mahsa Amini has put the parties in the Iran nuclear talks in a delicate position, as they condemn Tehran’s actions while trying to negotiate on a separate issue.

France 24 · Oct 7, 2022

Biden's new Arctic strategy foresees competition with Russia, China

The United States on Friday unveiled a new strategy for the Arctic that foresees increasing competition with Russia and China in the strategic region.

Reuters · Oct 7, 2022

Oil Prices Reach Highest Level in Three Months after ‘OPEC+’ Deal

Oil prices have stabilized near the highest level in three months, after OPEC+ key ministers agreed oil production cuts of 2 million barrels per day. This is the highest oil cut since 2020. Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman said OPEC+ had needed to be pro-active as central banks around…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 7, 2022

Will Hurricane Ian force Ron DeSantis to confront climate reality?

The Florida governor initially touted his green credentials, but seems to have shifted his position as talk of a 2024 White House run swirls

The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2022

Trump-backed Blake Masters dodges question if he removed ‘big lie’ material from website

Reports suggest Republican softened positions on abortion and 2020 election integrity

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022