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# White House

This month
September 2023
Larry Donnelly: Could Elvis’s cousin, a Democrat, be Mississippi’s next governor?
Our columnist looks at Elvis’ cousin who’s running in Mississippi and could prove to be a dark horse.
White House warns North Korea would 'pay a price' if it supplies Russia with weapons
The Kremlin has said it is unable to confirm whether Kim Jong Un will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue.
Russian airport attacked from own territory, says Ukraine
Kyiv said today that police in the capital were responding to bomb threats as children returned to school.
This year
2023
Trump vows to fight on in 2024 White House race if sentenced
The statement comes a day after prosecutors broadened the charges against him.
White House says Ukraine using US cluster munitions on the battlefield
Washington provided the weapons to Ukraine for the first time earlier this month as Kyiv attempts to retake land lost in the early months of the war.
Secret Service investigating discovery of cocaine in White House
The White House was temporarily shut down on Sunday evening after cocaine was found in a shared storage area.
Donald Trump becomes target of probe over classified documents
Trump had stored classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence after leaving the White House.
Joe Biden trips and tumbles on stage after delivering address at military academy
The White House said the US president is ‘fine’.
'Anti-woke' Florida governor Ron DeSantis prepares US presidential bid but can he top Trump?
DeSantis will go toe-to-toe with Trump to be the Republican nominee, but there was a time when relations were much more harmonious between the two.
Covid vaccine requirement for international travelers entering US to end 11 May
The decision comes as Covid-19 deaths in the US have declined by 95% since January 2021, the White House said.
Larry Donnelly: Biden declares and Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News - it's all happening in the US
Our columnist looks at Biden announcing his bid for a second term and Tucker Carlson leaving Fox News.
US President Joe Biden confirms bid for second term and speaks of battle with 'MAGA extremists'
In a tweet, Biden urged voters to give him more time to “finish the job”.
Toddler reunited with parents after squeezing through White House fencing
US Secret Service officers retrieved the child and handed him to his parents on Pennsylvania Avenue.
White House blames Trump and massive intel failure for botched Afghanistan exit
US intelligence services admit they had failed to understand the strength of the Taliban and the weakness of the Afghan government’s forces
Will Trump's trial help or hinder his 2024 White House bid?
He was charged with 34 felony counts yesterday, but legal experts are torn on the strength of the legal case against him.
Fingerprints, mugshots and a court date: What comes next for Donald Trump after his indictment
He is expected to surrender for arraignment on Tuesday.
Poll: Do you like Niall Horan's music?
The Mullingar man performed at the White House for St Patrick’s Day last night.
Patrick's Day in the White House lacks pizzazz but Biden is serious about his mission to Ireland
Northern Ireland was a key focus as the US President met with all five party leaders.
Biden extols Windsor Framework and praises NI politicians for standing 'shoulder to shoulder' for peace
Taoiseach thanks VP Kamala Harris for LGBT advocacy during St. Patrick's Day breakfast in DC
Biden extols Windsor Framework and praises NI politicians for standing 'shoulder to shoulder' for peace
The US President and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar held an hour-long meeting this afternoon.
Taoiseach thanks VP Kamala Harris for LGBT advocacy during St. Patrick's Day breakfast in DC
AS IT HAPPENED: St Patrick's Day festivities take place at home and abroad
Taoiseach thanks VP Kamala Harris for LGBT advocacy during St. Patrick's Day breakfast in DC
The meeting and ceremony will round out several days of diplomacy and celebrations in the US and beyond for St Patrick’s week.
AS IT HAPPENED: St Patrick's Day festivities take place at home and abroad
St Patrick's Day state visits: How a bowl of shamrocks turned into a global soft power mission
St Patrick's Day state visits: How a bowl of shamrocks turned into a global soft power mission
Ireland has leveraged its patron saint into the most important day of its diplomatic calendar.
Here's what Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald will be up to in the US next week
Leo Varadkar will meet the US president in the White House on Friday.
Family pays tribute to Cork native Bishop David O'Connell as funeral takes place in LA
Bishop David O’Connell was fatally shot on 18 February in the bedroom of his Los Angeles home.
House panel to vote on bill that would give Biden authority to ban TikTok in US
The White House yesterday gave federal agencies 30 days to purge TikTok from all government-issued devices.
US first lady says Biden will run for reelection to White House in 2024
Biden aides have said an announcement is likely to come in April.
US VP Harris accuses Russia of 'crimes against humanity' in Ukraine
Kamala Harris made the comments ahead of the one-year anniversary of Moscow sending its forces into Ukraine.
US says unidentified objects shot down in last week could have been ‘benign’
Little is known about the three objects shot down over three successive days from Friday to Sunday.
Mike Pence subpoenaed by special counsel probing Donald Trump – source
The two have been estranged since a mob of Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol building on 6 January 2021.
White House rejects report that US was behind Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Investigations by Swedish, Danish and German authorities have not pinned the blame on any one country or actor.
More classified documents found at Biden home in Delaware
The newly discovered documents date back to Biden’s time as vice president.
Larry Donnelly: Biden's classified documents problem is an embarrassing political setback
Our columnist looks at the political hot water the US president has found himself in this week.
Biden faces scrutiny after two sets of classified documents found
The revelation that Biden potentially mishandled classified or presidential records could prove to be a political headache.
Last year
2022
Donald Trump's third White House run is littered with new obstacles of his own making
The former president faces several legal battles, as well as stiff competition from fellow Republicans.
US Democrats close in on Senate majority as counts continue
Midterms traditionally deliver a rejection of the party in power but Republicans did not perform as well as expected.
National cyber security centre join forces with international teams to fight ransomware hackers
The meeting in the White House in Washington DC was attended by the States cyber security officials.
Some Trump staffers still have documents to be given to National Archives
A letter from the acting US archivist said some staffers had used private electronic messaging accounts to conduct official business, and not turned those messages over as required by law.
Biden appears to believe deceased politician is in audience at food conference
Officials claimed that the president simply had the congresswoman on his mind.
US Court permits Justice Department to use classified records seized in Trump raid
The court removed an obstacle that could have delayed the investigation by weeks, if not months,
Biden promises to defend Taiwan but refuses to confirm re-election bid in rare TV interview
The US president said it ‘remains to be seen’ if he will seek re-election.
Taoiseach to travel to NY for UN events, but will timetable allow for Biden meeting this week?
The Taoiseach will deliver Ireland’s National Statement in the UN on Thursday.