The Latest Breaking News from White House

Biden to talk crime, gun control in swing state Pennsylvania

President Joe Biden will push for a new ban on assault-style weapons when he talks about his crime prevention plans in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Secret Service agent for Trump retires after Jan. 6 scrutiny

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Secret Service agent whose name figured prominently in testimony before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has retired from the agency.

Tribune News Service · Aug 30, 2022

US: Russia running into problems with Iran-made drones

Russia has faced technical problems with Iranian-made drones acquired from Tehran this month for use in its war with Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Biden will give prime-time speech about democracy from Philadelphia on Thursday

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden will give a prime-time speech Thursday from outside Independence Hall, warning about threats to democracy, as he makes a swing of appearances to boost Democrats with roughly two months until the midterm election.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 29, 2022

Trump legal team advances broad view of presidential powers

A newly unsealed FBI document about the investigation at Mar-a-Lago not only offers new details about the probe but also reveals clues about the arguments Donald Trump's legal team intends to make

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

Biden calls Afghan war vets ahead of withdrawal anniversary

President Joe Biden has called the leaders of two U.S. veterans groups assisting Afghans who have fled from the country on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

The US has ruled all taxpayer-funded research must be free to read. What's the benefit of open access?

Last week, the United States announced an updated policy guidance on open access that will substantially expand public access to science not just in America, but worldwide.

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2022

Biden headed to Milwaukee, Pittsburgh on Labor Day

President Joe Biden plans to travel to the battleground states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Labor Day, just over two months before the November election

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

Program providing free home Covid tests to US households is ending

A dispute over who should fund the free kits will leave test sites or insurance reimbursement as the available options

The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2022

White House calls for demilitarized zone around Ukraine nuclear plant

The White House said on Monday that Russia should agree to a demilitarized zone around the Ukrainian nuclear plant that has become a dangerous frontline in the ongoing war.

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022