White House on lockdown as protests over Floyd's death reach US capital amid nationwide rage
May 30, 2020, at 09:50 am
Washington/Xinhua/UNI: The White House has been under lockdown as protests reached the US capital on Friday, the fourth day of nationwide demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in Minneapolis police custody.
White House butler who served under 11 US Presidents dies of Covid-19
May 24, 2020, at 12:56 am
Washington/IBNS: Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, a White House Butler, who served under 11 US Presidents, has died of COVID-19, media reports said. He was 91-years-old.
White House briefly follows Twitter accounts of host countries during President's state visits: US
Apr 30, 2020, at 02:07 pm
Washington/IBNS: Explaining the reasons for unfollowing the Twitter accounts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and other Indian officials, the White House has said it follows the officials of the host countries in the micro-blogging site briefly during the President's state visits, media reports said.
Trump Impeachment: Legal team call charges 'Brazen & Unlawful'
Jan 19, 2020, at 09:00 am
Washington/UNI: The White House legal team slammed House Democrats' impeachment effort against President Donald Trump as "brazen and unlawful" in its first formal response.
Trump, Putin speak over phone on counterterrorism, ties, says White House
Dec 31, 2019, at 10:19 am
Washington/Xinhua/UNI: US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke over phone on Sunday on counterterrorism and bilateral ties, said the White House on Monday.
Dec 04, 2019, at 03:49 pm
Washington/IBNS: Kamala Harris, the first Indian American woman to run for the White House, on Tuesday announced that she is not a 'billionaire' and she decided to quit the presidential race as she is unable to 'fund' her own campaign.
White House declines participation in judicial committee impeachment hearings: Letter
Dec 02, 2019, at 08:46 am
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: The White House has notified the House Judiciary Committee in a letter published Sunday that President Donald Trump and his counsel will not take part in the next round of impeachment hearing citing the likelihood of an unfair process and anti-Trump bias from the Democrat dominated committee.
White House welcomes release of two Western hostages by Afghanistan Taliban
Nov 20, 2019, at 09:09 am
Washington/IBNS: The White House has welcomed the release of kidnapped professors Kevin King and Timothy Weeks by the Taliban.
Donald Trump just expressing opinion, not threatening former ambassador to Ukraine: White House
Nov 16, 2019, at 06:52 am
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: President Donald Trump’s Twitter messages attacking ex-US Envoy to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch while she was testifying to the House impeachment probe was not an attempt to intimidate her, White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said on Friday.
ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi believed killed in US operation: Reports
Oct 27, 2019, at 11:08 am
Washington/IBNS: ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi may have been killed in Syria in a special operations raid against ISIS, though an official confirmation is awaited, media reports said.
US President Donald Trump meets Chinese vice premier after trade talks
Oct 12, 2019, at 12:11 pm
Washington, Oct 12 (Xinhua): US President Donald Trump met with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in the White House Oval Office on Friday afternoon, after the conclusion of the latest round of high-level economic and trade consultations between China and the United States.
Bangladesh: Sedition charge against Priya Saha dismissed
Jul 21, 2019, at 07:39 pm
Dhaka, July 21 (IBNS): A Dhaka court on Sunday rejected a sedition case filed against Bangladeshi national Priya Saha for making remarks on religious persecution in her country during her meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Jul 03, 2019, at 09:32 am
Washington, July 3 (IBNS): The White House on Wednesday condemned the coordinated Taliban attack in Kabul city on Monday that left several people injured or dead.
White House on lockdown after suspicious package found outside gate
Jun 24, 2019, at 11:27 pm
Washington, Jun 24 (Xinhua) The White House in the United States was on lockdown on Monday after a suspicious package was found outside the gate, local media reported.
White House clinches deal with Mexico, imposition of tariffs by US suspended
Jun 08, 2019, at 10:15 am
Washington, Jun 8 (UNI): President Donald Trump on Friday night said that US has reached a signed agreement with Mexico to avert the threat of tariffs on all Mexican imports next week.
Amid tariff threats from White House, Mexican president calls for event for dignity
Jun 07, 2019, at 03:26 pm
Mexico City, Jun 7 (Xinhua): Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Thursday called for a massive event on the weekend "in defense of the country's dignity" and in favor of friendship with the United States amid tariff threats from Washington.
White House economic adviser to step down 'shortly', says Donald Trump
Jun 03, 2019, at 11:04 am
Washington, Jun 3 (UNI): Chairman of White House Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett will step down 'shortly,' US President Donald Trump tweeted.
Man shot down by US Secret Service agents near White House
Jun 03, 2019, at 10:22 am
Washington, Jun 3 (Xinhua/UNI) A man was taken down near the White House on Sunday night after US Secret Service agents opened fire, according to a Xinhua reporter on site.
Pence discusses China, Venezuela with Canadian PM Trudeau : White House
May 15, 2019, at 09:48 am
Washington, May 14 (Sputnik/UNI) US Vice President Mike Pence and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela as well as China’s coercive economic practices, the White House said in readout of their phone call on Tuesday.
Trump, Xi likely to meet at G20 summit in Japan: White House Advisor
May 12, 2019, at 10:42 pm
Washington, May 12 (Sputnik) US President Donald Trump may meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at G20 summit in Japan at the end of June, White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow said in an interview with Fox News, released on Sunday.
US, China make progress on 'Numerous Key Issues' during trade talks: White House
Apr 06, 2019, at 07:19 am
Washington, Apr 6 (Sputnik/UNI) US and Chinese officials have made progress on numerous key issues during their trade negotiations in Washington, DC this week, White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a press release.
Donald Trump to meet Brazil's Bolsonaro later this month: White House
Mar 09, 2019, at 09:51 am
Washington (Xinhua/UNI): US President Donald Trump will meet with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in the White House on March 19, the White House said Friday in a statement.
US teen Joshua who was bullied in school for last name 'Trump' invited to President's Speech
Feb 05, 2019, at 06:35 pm
Washington, Feb 5 (IBNS): Joshua Trump, who has faced bullies in schools due to his last name, has been invited for the State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, confirmed the White House.
Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un to meet next month: White House
Jan 20, 2019, at 08:22 am
Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): The second meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will take place next month, White House said.
Donald Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, calls Modi a friend
Nov 14, 2018, at 11:04 am
Washington, Nov 14 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has referred to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "friend" while celebrating Hindu festival Diwali at the White House on Tuesday.
White House suspends CNN reporter's press pass for alleged 'inappropriate behaviour'
Nov 08, 2018, at 07:33 pm
Washington, Nov 8 (IBNS): The White House has suspended CNN reporter Jim Acosta for allegedly behaving inappropriately with a female intern during a press conference of US President Donald Trump where the journalist concerned was rebuked by the US president repeatedly as he continued to ask questions.
Former Canada PM Stephen Harper planning to visit White House without informing govt
Jun 28, 2018, at 05:45 pm
Ottawa, Jun 28 (IBNS): Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is planning to visit the United States (US) soon but without notifying the government, media reports said.
Trade War: US President Donald Trump warns additional $200bn in tariffs on China
Jun 19, 2018, at 09:16 am
Washington, June 19 (IBNS): Adding more fuel to the growing trade battle, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on an additional $200bn of Chinese goods.
Donald Trump, Melania wish people on Eid
Jun 16, 2018, at 04:30 pm
Washington, June 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have wished Muslims across the United States and around the world on the festive occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
Donald Trump,Kim Jong Un to meet at 9 am tomorrow
Jun 11, 2018, at 07:28 pm
Washington, June 11 (IBNS): The White House on Monday confirmed that the much-awaited meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un will take place in Singapore at 9 am on Tuesday.