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In final briefing, Fauci urges Americans to get vaccinated

Issam Ahmed, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 23 10:08 AM

True to form, America's outgoing top infectious disease official, Anthony Fauci, used what may be his final White House appearance Tuesday to convey a simple message. Read more »

US, PH to begin nuclear cooperation talks: White House

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 21 05:43 PM

The US and the Philippines are starting negotiations on a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that could lead to future sales of US nuclear reactors. Read more »

Biden turns 80; White House in no mood for a party

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 21 10:51 AM

For the first time in history, a sitting president turned 80 years old in the White House on Sunday but did not celebrate in any public way. Read more »

Biden granddaughter weds in White House ceremony

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 20 10:45 AM

President Joe Biden welcomed guests to the White House Saturday for the wedding of his granddaughter Naomi, a ceremony that was closed to the press. Read more »

Harris meets Xi briefly, calls for US-China communication

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 19 01:45 PM

Harris spoke to the Chinese leader as they entered a retreat in Bangkok during a summit of the APEC forum, a White House official said. Read more »

CIA chief meeting Russia counterpart — White House

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 15 01:54 AM

The United States has warned for months against Russia's suggestions that it would use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Read more »

Amid midterm count, focus shifts to 2024 White House race

Chris Lefkow, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 11 06:15 AM

Biden insisted that he plans to run for a second term in November 2024 despite calls by some members of the party for him to step aside. Read more »

Biden, Xi to meet for talks in Bali, says White House

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 11 01:11 AM

Their meeting during the summit in Bali comes after Xi last month was awarded a landmark third term as Chinese Communist Party General Secretary. Read more »

Trump's likely 2024 run looms over US midterms

Peter Hutchison, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 09 07:19 AM

Donald Trump's influence loomed large as Americans voted Tuesday in midterm elections that could kickstart any bid to return to the White House in 2024 -- or, if his loyalists perform badly, derail it entirely. Read more »

Trump says making 'very big announcement' on Nov 15

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 08 11:53 AM

Donald Trump said Monday he would be making a "very big announcement" next week. Read more »

Kamala Harris to visit Manila in November

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 29 03:54 PM

The trip will be scheduled after Harris attends the November 18 to 19 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting in Bangkok. Read more »

US, Saudi Arabia clash in public over oil cut, Russia

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 14 02:00 AM

The Saudi-led OPEC+ cartel – which includes Russia – angered the White House by cutting production, raising fears that oil prices would soar. Read more »

Biden to prioritize China competition amid Russia

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 13 12:35 AM

Releasing a security strategy delayed by the Ukraine war, the White House said the 2020s would be a 'decisive decade for America and the world'. Read more »

White House calls Griner's Russia court hearing a 'sham'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 05 09:38 AM

The White House on Tuesday described an upcoming appeals hearing for jailed US basketball star Brittney Griner in Russia as a "sham." Read more »

US VP Harris to visit DMZ on South Korea trip

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 27 02:41 PM

US Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone on a trip to South Korea later this week, the White House said. Read more »

Elton John, a Trump favorite, sings at Biden White House

Agence France Presse
Posted at Sep 26 07:09 AM

Elton John on Friday sang at the White House at the invitation of President Joe Biden, after declining invitations from his predecessor Donald Trump. Read more »

Marcos-Biden meeting to tackle security issues, South China Sea

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 23 12:02 AM

Various issues, including the South China Sea, will be on the agenda of the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the White House said. Read more »

Elton John to perform at the White House

Agence France Presse
Posted at Sep 21 06:53 AM

Elton John is to perform at the White House this week in a commemoration of his record-breaking career as the British superstar continues his marathon global farewell tour. Read more »

Biden administration celebrates Inflation Reduction Act

Michael Reynolds, EPA-EFE
Posted at Sep 14 09:21 AM

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is intended to reduce prescription drugs and health care prices; as well as take action to address climate change. Read more »

Obamas get their White House portraits after Trump snub

Sebastian Smith, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 08 07:22 AM

Former president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama finally got their official White House portraits Wednesday, after four years of being snubbed by Donald Trump. Read more »