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Trump's White House counsel Cipollone gives testimony in Jan 6 hearing

He did not contradict the testimony of other witnesses, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., said late Friday on CNN

US President Biden's communications director to leave White House

White House communications director Kate Bedingfield will leave her role this summer, the White House has said in a statement

Apple's co-founder Steve Jobs to get posthumous Medal of Freedom on July 7

The co-founder and former CEO of tech giant Apple Steve Jobs will get the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously on July 7 at the White House by US President Joe Biden

Many people shot at in Washington DC, less than 2 miles from White House

Multiple people, including a police officer, were shot at a music event on U Street Northwest in Washington, DC, at a location that is just less than 2 miles from the White House, local media reported

US National Security adviser Jake Sullivan tests positive for Covid-19

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has tested positive for Covid-19, according to the White House

New I2U2 grouping to re-energise American alliances globally: White House

The new I2U2 grouping of India, Israel, the UAE and the US will hold its first virtual summit next month as part of the Biden administration's efforts to re-energise and revitalise American alliances

US working towards global coalition far beyond G7, NATO: White House

The Biden administration is working to build a global coalition far beyond G7 and NATO partners, the White House has said

Capitol riots hearings begin, focus on extremists and Trump in Jan 6 attack

With never-seen video, new audio and a mass of evidence, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will attempt to show the harrowing story of the deadly violence

Actor McConaughey calls for gun legislation amid spurt in shooting cases

In a highly personal 22-minute speech, McConaughey offered a full-throated exhortation for a gridlocked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives without infringing on Second Amendment rights

US VP Kamala Harris to headline dinner for South Carolina Democrats

Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to South Carolina this week to headline a fund-raising dinner for Democrats in the state, which plays a key role in the presidential nominating process

Biden waives solar panel tariffs for 2 years, seeks to boost production

White House officials said Biden's actions aim to increase domestic production of solar panel parts, building installation materials, high-efficiency heat pumps and other components

1st Covid vax shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21: White House

White House COVID-19 coordinator Aashish Jha outlined the administration's planning for the last remaining ineligible age group to get shots

US rocket systems for Ukraine not meant to strike Russia: WH official

US President has agreed to provide Ukraine with rocket systems that can strike with precision at long-range Russian targets as part of a $700-mn weapons package expected to be unveiled on Wednesday

Translate fed websites in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, says US Prez Commission

A US Presidential Commission has recommended the translation of key government websites in languages spoken by Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, including Hindi, Gujarati and Punjabi

19 children, two adults killed in Texas elementary school massacre

18-year-old opens fire in elementary school, is shot dead

78,000 pounds of baby formula heading to US amid shortage: White House secy

The formula, weighing 78,000 pounds (35,380 kilograms), is being transported by military plane, Jean-Pierre told reporters aboard Air Force One as President Joe Biden flew from South Korea to Japan

White House says Biden, Chin'as Xi Jinping may talk in coming weeks

Biden lands in South Korea on Friday evening, where he meets new President Yoon Suk-yeol with North Korea at the top of the agenda

In a first, White House officials meet documented 'dreamers' representative

For the first time, White House officials met a representative group of documented 'dreamers', mostly Indian-Americans, giving a patient hearing to their concerns

Jen Psaki leaves role as WH press secretary after serving for 15 months

Jen Psaki left her role as the White House press secretary on Friday.

Will remain in touch with India on fighting Russian aggression: White House

We continue to remain in close touch with India about our efforts to rally the world to stand up against Russian aggression: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki