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White House issues rare statement on protests in Israel

White House calls on Israel to "respect the right of peaceful assembly" amid protests against judicial reform.

White House issues rare statement on protests in Israel

Trump lashes out at Biden over cocaine found in White House

Former US President asserts cocaine found at the White House belonged to Biden and his son Hunter.

Trump lashes out at Biden over cocaine found in White House

Suspicious powder found in White House turns out to be cocaine

Officials confirm the White House was briefly evacuated on Sunday after suspicious powder was discovered, which turned out to be cocaine.

Suspicious powder found in White House turns out to be cocaine

White House:

Biden using CPAP machine due to sleep apnea

White House provides no additional details on what specific complaints or diagnosis prompted use of the machine.

Biden using CPAP machine due to sleep apnea

US official:

'We do not support additional settlement activity'

White House official reiterates opposition to new construction in Judea and Samaria after Ben Gvir urges Evyatar residents to build more.

'We do not support additional settlement activity'

White House:

'Fundamental reforms require a broad basis of support'

US again says consensus is required on government’s planned judicial reform, after Netanyahu announced the legislation would be advanced.

'Fundamental reforms require a broad basis of support'

Director of AJC in Israel:

American Jews deserve a bigger say in Israel's internal affairs

Israeli dir. of American Jewish Committee says Iran is Israel's 'number one threat,' points out differences with American administration.

American Jews deserve a bigger say in Israel's internal affairs

Biden invites Herzog to White House, not Netanyahu

Israeli President to receive invitation to meet US counterpart during visit to Washington next month as PM's wait continues.

Biden invites Herzog to White House, not Netanyahu

White House:

'We've long made clear our concerns about settlements'

US on reports that Israel will approve 4,000 new housing units in Judea and Samaria: We don’t want to see steps that only increase tensions.

'We've long made clear our concerns about settlements'

Biden on fall:

'I got sandbagged'

White House communications director clarifies Biden is fine after his fall during the Air Force Academy’s commencement ceremony.

'I got sandbagged'

American Jewish Congress applauds WH antisemitism strategy

US national advocacy org praises release of first ever national strategy to counter antisemitism.

American Jewish Congress applauds WH antisemitism strategy

Op-ed:

In our selective White House, who is fighting for Paul Whelan?

Freedom for Brittney Griner, but Marine and WSJ reporter remain jailed in Russia. Op-ed.

In our selective White House, who is fighting for Paul Whelan?

Diaspora Min. lauds WH decision on IHRA antisemitism definition

'Rise in antisemitism requires a continued & persistent effort, as well as an investment in Holocaust education,' Diaspora Min. Chikli says.

Diaspora Min. lauds WH decision on IHRA antisemitism definition

Watch: Truck attempts to barge into White House

The bomb squad and Secret Service agents are at the scene after a Nazi flag was discovered inside the vehicle.

Watch: Truck attempts to barge into White House

Report:

Biden pushing for Israel-Saudi deal by end of the year

Two US officials say the White House wants to make diplomatic push for Saudi-Israeli peace deal in the next six to seven months.

Biden pushing for Israel-Saudi deal by end of the year

White House:

Russia looking to buy additional drones from Iran

White House National Security Council spokesman says Iran continues to provide Russia with attack drones.

Russia looking to buy additional drones from Iran

White House:

'Israel has the right to protect itself and defend its people'

White House National Security Council says US is closely following Gaza situation, after Israel eliminated three Islamic Jihad leaders.

'Israel has the right to protect itself and defend its people'

Top US official:

'Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen at some point'

White House national security spokesperson on Netanyahu visit: I expect the prime minister will visit at some point.

'Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen at some point'

White House:

'We are extremely concerned over Al-Aqsa clashes'

White House stresses need to "avoid further escalation" after clashes between police and worshipers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.

'We are extremely concerned over Al-Aqsa clashes'

White House:

'Israel is a sovereign state that makes its own decisions'

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu have been friends for decades

'Israel is a sovereign state that makes its own decisions'

White House:

'No definitive conclusion on origin of COVID-19'

White House won't confirm report that the Department of Energy has determined a lab leak was the most likely cause of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'No definitive conclusion on origin of COVID-19'

Within 30 days:

US government agencies ordered to remove TikTok

The White House gives government agencies 30 days to ensure they do not have Chinese-owned app TikTok on federal devices and systems.

US government agencies ordered to remove TikTok

White House:

'Search of Biden's home came after voluntary offer from lawyers'

White House says Friday's search of Biden's home was carried out after a "voluntary, proactive offer" by his personal lawyers.

'Search of Biden's home came after voluntary offer from lawyers'

Report:

Biden to name Jeff Zients as his next chief of staff

Zients, who was born to a Jewish family, would replace Ron Klain, who is expected to step down in the coming weeks.

Biden to name Jeff Zients as his next chief of staff

Report:

Biden's Chief of Staff expected to step down

Ron Klain, who was born to a Jewish family in Indianapolis, is expected to step down after two years in the role.

Biden's Chief of Staff expected to step down

Once again:

Russian FM causes uproar with Holocaust comparison

White House blasts Sergei Lavrov after he compared US approach to Russia with the Nazis’ effort to eradicate the Jewish people.

Russian FM causes uproar with Holocaust comparison

Biden to deliver State of the Union on February 7

White House says Biden accepted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's invitation to deliver State of the Union.

Biden to deliver State of the Union on February 7

White House:

'Biden didn't know about classified documents'

White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre says US President was unaware of the presence of classified documents or what is in them.

'Biden didn't know about classified documents'

White House official:

Biden's national security adviser planning Israel trip

Dates for Jake Sullivan's meetings have not been set yet, says administration official.

Biden's national security adviser planning Israel trip

Joe Biden described VP as ‘work in progress,’ book claims

Book reveals president's frustration with what he saw as vice president’s lackluster performance and interference by her husband.

Joe Biden described VP as ‘work in progress,’ book claims

Watch:

Hasidic prayer service in the White House

Flanked by Christmas trees, delegation of Hasidic Jews hold evening prayer service in the White House during Hanukkah reception.

Hasidic prayer service in the White House

Biden condemns antisemitism:

'Silence is complicity'

US President at White House Hanukkah reception: Antisemitism and all forms of hate and violence have no safe harbor in America.

'Silence is complicity'

Biden forms group tasked with fighting antisemitism

White House announces that Biden is establishing an inter-agency group to counter antisemitism and other forms of bias and discrimination.

Biden forms group tasked with fighting antisemitism

Report: Meeting at White House to discuss new Israeli govt.

Senior US officials say question of whether to speak with Smotrich, Ben-Gvir raised at White House meeting.

Report: Meeting at White House to discuss new Israeli govt.

Second Gentleman warns of ‘rise in antisemitic rhetoric and acts’

Dough Emhoff tells White House summit on antisemitism that there is an epidemic of Jew hatred facing the US.

Second Gentleman warns of ‘rise in antisemitic rhetoric and acts’

AJC praises White House for roundtable on combating antisemitism

American Jewish Committee applauds summit, urges Biden to create national action plan to combat antisemitism.

AJC praises White House for roundtable on combating antisemitism

Amid rise in antisemitism:

Second Gentleman to host Jewish leaders

US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will host Jewish leaders in a White House roundtable on Wednesday.

Second Gentleman to host Jewish leaders

Trump calls to suspend Constitution, White House fires back

White House blasts Trump after he suggested on his social media platform that the Constitution be suspended due to 2020 election "fraud".

Trump calls to suspend Constitution, White House fires back

White House blasts Trump over meeting with white supremacist

White House spokesman condemns Trump's meeting with Nick Fuentes: Bigotry, hate, and antisemitism have absolutely no place in America.

White House blasts Trump over meeting with white supremacist

US 'deeply concerned' over Iran's nuclear progress

White House national security spokesman John Kirby: We will not allow Iran to achieve a nuclear weapons capability.

US 'deeply concerned' over Iran's nuclear progress

White House:

'Biden reaffirmed the strength of US-Israel partnership'

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed to speak again after Israel's new government is formed.

'Biden reaffirmed the strength of US-Israel partnership'

White House: Iran deal won't happen 'anytime soon'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says 'door for diplomacy always remains open' while expressing skepticism on Iran deal.

White House: Iran deal won't happen 'anytime soon'

White House:

'Deeply disappointed that Abbas mistrusts Biden'

White House criticizes PA chairman's comment to Russian President that US can't mediate peace talks with Israel.

'Deeply disappointed that Abbas mistrusts Biden'

White House spokesman:

'No imminent revival of Iran nuclear deal'

White House spokesman John Kirby says revival of 2015 agreement is not likely anytime in the near future.

'No imminent revival of Iran nuclear deal'

White House:

'No indication Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons'

White House Press Secretary on Biden's comments regarding nuclear "Armageddon": He was reinforcing what we have been saying.

'No indication Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons'

White House:

'Biden intends to run in 2024'

White House reiterates Biden intends to run for re-election, after Rev. Al Sharpton says the President told him he will seek another term.

'Biden intends to run in 2024'

Biden to Jewish leaders:

'I probably went to synagogue more than many of you'

US President Joe Biden tells Jewish community leaders of his many visits to the synagogue located near his home in the state of Delaware.

'I probably went to synagogue more than many of you'

US announces sanctions on Russia for Ukraine annexation

White House sanctions Russia and Belarus for annexation of four occupied regions in Ukraine.

US announces sanctions on Russia for Ukraine annexation

'Where's Jackie?'

Watch: Biden asks dead Indiana lawmaker to identify herself

President Biden asks for late Rep. Jackie Walorski to identify herself at event, appearing to forget she died in a car accident.

Watch: Biden asks dead Indiana lawmaker to identify herself

Tomorrow at White House:

Launch of US-Israel strategic technological cooperation dialogue

The launching of the US-Israel strategic dialogue on technological cooperation will take place Wednesday at the White House

Launch of US-Israel strategic technological cooperation dialogue

Nonprofit holds high hopes for White House summit on hunger

After feeding New York’s Jewish poor, a nonprofit will head to White House food summit.

Nonprofit holds high hopes for White House summit on hunger

Biden to host first-ever White House Rosh Hashanah party

White House to host Rosh Hashanah reception on Friday after the Jewish new year.

Biden to host first-ever White House Rosh Hashanah party

President Biden:

'All forms of hate have no place in America'

Joe Biden hosts anti-hate summit at White House, announces beefing up of federal agencies to counter threat of hate incidents.

'All forms of hate have no place in America'

New book claims:

Trump said 'I’m just not going to leave the White House'

New York Times reporter claims in forthcoming book that Trump told aides after election loss that he would not let Biden take over.

Trump said 'I’m just not going to leave the White House'

Trump advisers describe 'chaotic' departure from White House

Aides and advisers to former President say his final hours in power were marked by rush to pack up piles of paper and memorabilia.

Trump advisers describe 'chaotic' departure from White House

Barack and Michelle Obama return to the White House

Former US President and first lady return to the White House for the first time to unveil their official portraits.

Barack and Michelle Obama return to the White House

White House:

'Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal'

White House Press Secretary: Biden will only conclude a deal that he determines in the national security interest of the United States.

'Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal'

White House pushes for Ukraine to attend G-20 meeting

Move to have Zelenskyy attend November summit in response to news that Putin will be attending.

White House pushes for Ukraine to attend G-20 meeting

ADL praises WH’s ‘United We Stand’ anti-hate summit

Anti-Defamation League applauds President Joe Biden for announcing upcoming summit on hate-fueled violence.

ADL praises WH’s ‘United We Stand’ anti-hate summit

White House press secretary:

'Biden was not briefed before FBI search of Trump's home'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says Biden learned about FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago through public reports.

'Biden was not briefed before FBI search of Trump's home'