White House: Biden to visit Poland on Europe trip this week President Joe Biden has added a stop in Poland to his upcoming trip to Europe for urgent talks with NATO and European allies The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022
Trump news – live: Ex-president refers to nuclear weapons as ‘the n-word’ in bizarre Fox Business interview Follow live updates here The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022
White House: Biden to visit Poland on Europe trip this week President Joe Biden has added a stop in Poland to his upcoming trip to Europe for urgent talks with NATO and European allies The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022
Supreme Court hearings put spotlight on Jackson —and 2024 presidential hopefuls WASHINGTON — Republicans know they’re not likely to keep Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson off the Supreme Court — but that won’t stop 2024 presidential hopefuls who sit on the Senate’s judiciary panel from trying to create ad-worthy moments for themselves this week at her confirmation hearing. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 20, 2022
‘I will be back’: Trump promises 2024 return to White House at Florida rally The former president appeared on stage as part of an ‘American Freedom Tour’ event in Fort Lauderdale The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022
Taoiseach may still visit the White House after positive Covid test halted St Patrick’s Day trip Discussions are taking place on whether Micheal Martin could visit the White House and Oval Office either before he flies home, or could return for a visit later in the year. Irish Mirror · Mar 19, 2022
News analysis: COVID-19 surge abroad, high-profile cases serve as reminder to Biden: Pandemic isn't over WASHINGTON — When President Joe Biden walked maskless into the House chamber for his first State of the Union earlier this month, the White House hoped it would signal the nation had turned a corner on a pandemic that overwhelmed hospitals and killed nearly 1 million nationwide. Los Angeles Times · Mar 19, 2022
Scoop: White House considered sending Americans gas cards The idea died quickly. Axios · Mar 19, 2022
Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff for Donald Trump, probed over North Carolina voter registration Mark Meadows, who has echoed the former US president's claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, is being investigated over claims he registered to vote in at an address he did not reside at or own. ABC News · Mar 19, 2022
Biden warns China’s Xi about consequences of helping Russia’s war in Ukraine WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping spoke for nearly two hours by phone Friday as the White House sought to convince Beijing not to send military aid to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. Los Angeles Times · Mar 19, 2022
Ted Cruz mocked for saying nuclear war is more likely because of Biden’s ‘presidential weakness’ ‘I will say I think the odds of it happening are increasing because I think presidential weakness from the White House invites this, Ted Cruz says The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022
Ukraine latest updates: Ukraine urges China to condemn Russia Ukraine news from March 19: Ukraine calls on China to join western countries in condemning ‘Russian barbarism’. Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2022
Biden speaks with China’s Xi about Russia’s war in Ukraine WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping spoke for nearly two hours by phone Friday as the White House sought to persuade Beijing not to send military aid to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022
Biden outlines consequences to Xi if China aids Russia in Ukraine: White House U.S. President Joe Biden described to China's President Xi Jinping in a phone call Friday "implications and consequences" if Beijing provides material support to Russia as it attacks Ukrainian cities and civilians, the White House said. Reuters · Mar 18, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 Biden lays out ‘consequences’ if China aids Russian invasion in call with President Xi In two-hour call, US president provides ‘candid and direct’ assessment of Russian attacks
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2022 Xi Tells Biden Ukraine War Should End, Lays No Blame on Russia Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Joe Biden in a video call on Friday that the war in Ukraine must end as soon as possible and called on NATO nations to hold a dialog with Moscow, but did not assign blame to Russia for the invasion. In the call,…
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 Fauci warns Covid cases likely to rise as White House on edge amid European spike Officials from the White House Covid task force and the CDC have discussed re-instituting mask mandates
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 Russian oil sale to India complicates Biden's efforts India is buying discounted Russian oil, allowing it to increase its energy supplies while Russia looks to cut deals to boost its beleaguered economy
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 How to get on the Supreme Court? Smile a lot, speak a little When presidents nominate a candidate to serve on the Supreme Court, they often ask an experienced Washington hand to help shepherd that candidate through the Senate confirmation process
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 Covid casts its long shadow over Taoiseach’s St Patrick’s Day visit to US Micheal Martin is currently self-isolating at Blair House, near the White House, after testing positive during his visit.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2022 First Thing: Biden to warn Xi against backing Putin Leaders of China and US will hold first phone call since invasion of Ukraine. Plus, carcinogenic chemical found in 27% of US personal care products
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 ‘A particular kind of awful’: Read Bono’s ‘unhinged’ poem about Ukraine after it was shared by Nancy Pelosi ‘This was a particular kind of awful,’ wrote one user
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 The AP Interview: Health chief warns of COVID funds shortage With the nation yearning for a new normal after its long struggle with the coronavirus, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is warning that vaccines, tests and treatments will be “stuck on the ground” unless Congress provides additional funds the White House has demanded
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 Biden looks to assess where China's Xi stands on Russia war President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping are set to speak on Friday as the White House warns Beijing that providing military or economic assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will trigger severe consequences from Washington and beyond
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 17, 2022 White House defends Jackson against GOP attacks on sex offense sentencing, Guantanamo work WASHINGTON — The White House sought Thursday to combat a sharp attack against President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee by the same Republican senator who led the unsuccessful effort in the Senate to overturn Biden’s election.