White House: News
22 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump administration prioritizes India in 1st diplomatic engagements
The newly inaugurated Trump administration emphasized its focus on India by holding key meetings with Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Wednesday.
21 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpInside Trump's Oval Office: Diet Coke button, Jackson portrait
Donald Trump, who has returned as the 47th president of the United States, made major changes to the Oval Office on his first day back.
19 Jan 2025
ChinaTrump to visit India, China within 100 days of presidency
United States President-elect Donald Trump is said to be planning visits to China and India early in his second term.
18 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump's inauguration moved indoors due to extreme cold forecast
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a change of venue for his inauguration ceremony as Washington, D.C. is expected to face extreme cold weather.
17 Jan 2025
Washington DCNazi flag-bearing Indian-origin man sentenced for attempted White House attack
A United States court has sentenced 20-year-old Indian national Sai Varshith Kandula to eight years in prison for attempting an attack on the White House on May 22, 2023.
16 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpWhat to expect at Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20
Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, returning to the White House after serving as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
11 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpBiden extends legal status of nearly 1 million US immigrants
United States President Joe Biden has extended the temporary legal status for around one million immigrants from El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan.
10 Jan 2025
AmazonWhat's the estimated cost of Donald Trump's inauguration
The inauguration fund for United States President-elect Donald Trump has hit an eye-watering $170 million, exceeding his 2017 record of $107 million.
10 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump's plea to delay sentencing in hush money case rejected
The United States Supreme Court has rejected President-elect Donald Trump's attempt to delay his sentencing in a New York hush-money case.
06 Jan 2025
Joe BidenWhy US Steel, Nippon Steel have sued the US government
US Steel and Nippon Steel have sued the US government for blocking a $14.9 billion acquisition of the American steel manufacturer by its Japanese counterpart.
06 Jan 2025
Ajit DovalUS NSA Sullivan meets Jaishankar in India, discusses tech cooperation
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is on a two-day visit to India, his last trip under the outgoing Joe Biden administration.
03 Jan 2025
Joe BidenWhat Modi gave Jill Biden, dubbed 2023's costliest gift
United States First Lady Jill Biden was gifted a $20,000 diamond by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023.
03 Jan 2025
Mark ZuckerbergTrump-friendly Joel Kaplan replaces Nick Clegg as Meta's policy chief
Meta has announced a major overhaul in its policy team, just ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
27 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpDid Trump's AI advisor donate to Harris's campaign? Here's truth
Far-right activist Laura Loomer has found herself in hot water after mistakenly accusing Sriram Krishnan, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI), of donating to Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.
21 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpUS House passes bill to prevent government shutdown
The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to avert a government shutdown.
15 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpTrump appoints Truth Social CEO to lead intelligence advisory board
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Truth Social's CEO Devin Nunes as the Chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB).
13 Dec 2024
Joe BidenWhite House unveils 1st-ever national strategy against Islamophobia
The White House has unveiled a comprehensive national strategy to counter Islamophobia, the first of its kind.
13 Dec 2024
BangladeshBiden 'closely monitoring' Bangladesh situation amid rising violence against Hindus
United States President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the escalating violence against religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh, the White House has said.
13 Dec 2024
Air ForceAfter pardoning criminally convicted son, Biden issues 39 presidential pardons
United States President Joe Biden has taken a historic step by issuing a record number of clemency actions, pardoning 39 people and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 others.
11 Dec 2024
Donald Trump'President-elect immunity doesn't exist': NY prosecutors on Trump's criminal conviction
New York prosecutors have argued that President-elect Donald Trump's criminal conviction should remain valid even if he returns to the White House.
08 Dec 2024
QatarSyrian rebels enter Damascus, capture notorious military prison
Syrian opposition fighters, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have reportedly entered the capital city of Damascus.
06 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpElon Musk donated over $250M to Donald Trump's presidential campaign
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has emerged as a major financial backer of President-elect Donald Trump's successful quest for the White House.
05 Dec 2024
BangladeshYear ender 2024: Key winners, losers in election year
The year 2024 saw an unprecedented wave of global elections, with at least 64 countries participating.
30 Nov 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuBiden seen picking up anti-Israel book during Black Friday shopping
Outgoing United States President Joe Biden was seen carrying a book described as anti-Israel during his Black Friday shopping spree in Massachusetts.
26 Nov 2024
IntelIntel gets $7.8B from US government to boost chip production
The US government has awarded Intel a whopping $7.85 billion in CHIPS Act funding, as part of its plan to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
25 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump using 'dark money' for govt handover, hasn't signed transition agreements
United States President-elect Donald Trump has not signed formal agreements for the transition of power, opting to fund the process through "dark money."
23 Nov 2024
PentagonRussia launches new ballistic missile, Oreshnik: What we know
Russia has launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile, Oreshnik, at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
17 Nov 2024
ChinaBiden, Xi agree, 'humans not AI' should control nuclear weapons
United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed on the necessity of human oversight in nuclear weapon decisions.
14 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpMelania may not move to White House full time: Report
Melania Trump is reportedly planning not to reside full-time at the White House during her husband Donald Trump's second term as United States President.
13 Nov 2024
BitcoinBitcoin nears $90,000 mark, market cap now higher than silver
Bitcoin's latest rally has pushed it beyond silver, making it the eighth biggest asset in the world.
13 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpMusk to lead 'DOGE' in Trump's administration: What is it?
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that tech mogul Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will head a new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) in his upcoming administration.
08 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump-appointed judge declares immigration program for US citizens' spouses illegal
A federal judge in the United States has ruled an immigration program launched by the Joe Biden administration illegal.
08 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump appoints 1st woman White House chief of staff
United States President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff, becoming the first woman to hold the position in United States history.
07 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWhat will happen to Trump's criminal cases now
Republican nominee Donald Trump, made history by becoming the first-ever presidential candidate to run for office and win it, amid the threat of imprisonment or years of legal battles.
07 Nov 2024
Donald Trump'Outcome not what we wanted...': Kamala Harris after election defeat
Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 United States presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday.
06 Nov 2024
Joe BidenHow US President Biden spent election night
United States President Joe Biden spent the 2024 Election Night at the White House residence, with a small group of family members and close advisers.
06 Nov 2024
Donald Trump'Let that sink in': Elon Musk rejoices as Trump triumphs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared an edited image of himself carrying a sink into the White House's Oval Office, captioning it "Let that sink in."
05 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump aims for non-consecutive terms—only one such president so far
Donald Trump hopes to become the second president in United States history to serve non-consecutive terms, a feat only accomplished by Grover Cleveland.
05 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpUS presidential election 2024: Date, time, results, where to watch
The United States is gearing up for a pivotal presidential election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
01 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpEpstein spilled Trump's 'strategy' to control WH staff in recording
Journalist Michael Wolff, famous for his in-depth accounts of Donald Trump's presidency, has shared an audio recording of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein talking about Trump's White House staff.
31 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpTrump rides in garbage truck 'in honor of Kamala, Biden'
Former United States President Donald Trump made a sensational appearance in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday by hopping into a garbage truck bearing his campaign insignia.
30 Oct 2024
DiwaliUS's tallest building lights up for Diwali
The One World Trade Center in New York City, the tallest building in the United States, was illuminated in vibrant colors to mark Diwali.
30 Oct 2024
DiwaliNew York City schools close for Diwali for 1st time
In a historic move, New York City schools will remain shut on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival of Diwali. This marks the first time that the city's schools have recognized this holiday.
30 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpJoe Biden calls Trump's supporters 'garbage,' then a correction
United States President Joe Biden has clarified his recent comments that were perceived as offensive toward supporters of former President Donald Trump.
26 Oct 2024
Iran'100 aircraft, 2,000km journey': How Israel orchestrated attack on Iran
In a major military operation against Iran, Israel launched more than 100 aircraft on Saturday.
23 Oct 2024
BRICSBRICS expands: Which countries joined, which want to
The informal grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—BRICS—has expanded its membership to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.
18 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuAfter Yahya Sinwar's killing, who is likely to lead Hamas
The death of Yahya Sinwar, a top leader of Hamas, has left the organization in uncertainty as it looks for a new leader.
09 Oct 2024
AfghanistanBiden called Netanyahu 'son of b*h' in private: Report
United States President Joe Biden has reportedly used profanity to describe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during private meetings.
08 Oct 2024
Donald Trump'Disgusted': White House slams Trump's 'bad genes' remark on immigrants
Former United States President Donald Trump has sparked a major controversy with his recent comments on immigration.
06 Oct 2024
HamasAnti-Israel photojournalist sets himself on fire outside of White House
A photojournalist, identified as Samuel Mena Jr., set his left arm on fire during an anti-Israel protest outside the White House on Saturday evening.
06 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpElon Musk dances at Trump rally, calls himself 'dark MAGA'
Tech mogul Elon Musk has made his first appearance at a rally for Donald Trump, endorsing the Republican presidential nominee as the only candidate "to preserve democracy in America."
04 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu left bugging device in toilet: Boris claims in book
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a startling claim in his upcoming memoir, Unleashed.
02 Oct 2024
BahrainMore flights suspended amid Middle East tension; check which airlines
Several major airlines have extended their suspension of flights to and from Israel and Lebanon due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
24 Sep 2024
ChinaUS plans to ban Chinese auto software over security concerns
The Joe Biden administration is considering implementing new regulations that would prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicle software from "countries of concern."
23 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpTrump says he won't run for president again if...
Former United States President Donald Trump has stated that he does not foresee himself running for president again in 2028 if he loses the upcoming election to Vice President Kamala Harris.
22 Sep 2024
Joe BidenKey takeaways from Modi-Biden meet in US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Joe Biden held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Quad Summit at the latter's residence in Delaware on Saturday.
21 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiWhite House meets pro-Khalistan groups ahead of Modi's visit
Just hours before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled arrival in the United States for a three-day official visit, the White House engaged with Sikh sympathizers of the Khalistan movement.
13 Sep 2024
AnthropicTech giants, White House discuss AI's infrastructure and energy needs
Top executives from leading tech companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), recently convened at the White House.
12 Sep 2024
Joe BidenBiden wears 'Trump 2024' hat; White House explains why
United States President Joe Biden briefly donned a "Trump 2024" hat during his visit to a Pennsylvania fire station on Wednesday at the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
08 Sep 2024
Barack ObamaBiden took 48 years' worth of leave in 4 years
United States President Joe Biden took a staggering 532 vacation days out of the 1,326 days he's been in office in less than four years.
28 Aug 2024
Joe BidenExplained: Why US readout on Modi-Biden call omitted Bangladesh crisis
The recent telephonic conversation between United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked speculation due to a notable omission.
20 Aug 2024
Barack ObamaWhy Kamala's tan suit at DNC sparked political fashion debate
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday evening, donning a tan suit.
14 Aug 2024
Joe BidenWhite House to welcome 100+ influencers for first-ever Creator Summit
The White House is set to host the inaugural Creator Economy Conference, a gathering of 100 digital creators and industry professionals.
06 Aug 2024
Donald TrumpMar-a-Lago membership fee raised to $1M: Is Trump selling influence?
Former US President Donald Trump has increased the membership fee for new members at his Mar-a-Lago resort, to a staggering $1 million.
31 Jul 2024
Donald Trump'Nostradamus of US presidential polls' predicts who will win
Allan Lichtman, a renowned American historian, has predicted Vice-President Kamala Harris as the likely winner of the 2024 presidential race against Republican candidate Donald Trump.
24 Jul 2024
Joe BidenBiden makes first public appearance after absence sparked conspiracy theories
United States President Joe Biden made his first public appearance on Wednesday after a sudden withdrawal from the Presidential race and a COVID-19 diagnosis.
23 Jul 2024
Joe BidenWhere's Joe Biden after pulling out of presidential race
Since United States President Joe Biden abruptly dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday, speculation has been raging as to where he is and why he has been mostly absent from public view.
18 Jul 2024
Joe BidenBiden tests COVID-19 positive amid rising age-related health concerns
United States President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, during a campaign trip to Las Vegas.
16 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpBiden expresses regret over 'bull's-eye' comment after Trump assassination attempt
United States President Joe Biden has publicly expressed regret over his previous comment about placing former President Donald Trump "in a bull's-eye."
12 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpVideo: Biden calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'President Putin' at NATO summit
United States President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned news conference on the last day of the NATO summit in Washington, DC, on Thursday in an attempt to allay worries about his advanced age and ability to lead.
09 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiInside Novo-Ogaryovo, Putin's residence where he hosted PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first day in Moscow included a golf cart ride, a walk through the stables, and a dinner at Russian President Vladimir Putin's official residence, Novo-Ogaryovo.
08 Jul 2024
Joe BidenStaff provides US President Biden enter-exit instructions before event: Report
United States President Joe Biden's staff reportedly provides him with detailed instructions, including large print and photos of venue interiors, before his event appearances, a report said.
28 Jun 2024
Joe BidenKey takeaways from Trump and Biden's first 2024 presidential debate
United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in a debate on Thursday night that provided viewers with a rare bird's-eye view of the two oldest candidates ever to run for president.
17 Jun 2024
Amazon Prime Video'The Boys' Season 4: OTT release schedule for remaining episodes
The fourth season of the acclaimed Amazon Prime Video series, The Boys, has premiered with three episodes, leaving fans anticipating the remaining five.
14 Jun 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuHamas official says 'no idea' how many Israeli hostages alive
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has left the fate of 120 hostages in Gaza uncertain, with a top Hamas official telling CNN that they have "no idea" how many are still alive.
09 Jun 2024
Vladimir PutinPutin's 'elusive' daughters make rare public appearance
Vladimir Putin's daughters, Katerina Tikhonova and Maria Vorontsova, recently made public appearances after years of secrecy amid reports that the Russian president is "considering his mortality."
