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Trump sues to block records from Capitol riot probe committee

Former President seeks to block White House records from his tenure being obtained by congressional committee investigating January 6 riot.

White House quietly removes sanctions on Iranian missile firms

Advocacy group calls on White House to explain why it lifted sanctions on two Iranian missile producers without explanation.

White House to governors: Start preparing to vaccinate children

Biden administration purchases 65m pediatric doses of coronavirus vaccine, instructs states to begin preparing to vaccinate children 5-11.

ZOA: PM Bennett should ignore White House pressure

Zionist Organization of America calls on PM Bennett to not cave in to White House pressure to restrain from building in Judea and Samaria.

Report: White House rejected request for Biden-Abbas meeting

Unexpected snub of PA leader may signal Arab-Israeli conflict is a low priority matter for the Biden Administration.

US prepared to engage with North Korea despite missile tests

White House spokesperson: Our position has not changed when it comes to North Korea.

White House clarifies Biden remarks on Pittsburgh synagogue

White House clarifies remarks made by President regarding his interaction with Tree of Life Synagogue following 2018 massacre there.

Watch: Prime Minister Bennett quotes Isaiah during WH meeting

During his White House meeting with President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett quoted the words of the prophet Isaiah.

Prime Minister Bennett: 'We have no better ally than the US'

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with President Joe Biden at the White House.

Biden-Bennett meeting pushed off to tomorrow

First meeting between US, Israeli leaders delayed following massive suicide bombing in Kabul which killed 10 US marines.

US: Anti-Taliban protesters rally outside White House

Afghanistan diaspora members and anti-Taliban protesters rallied outside the White House amid US withdrawal.

Melania Trump lambasts critic for Rose Garden remarks

Former first lady fired back at a historian who criticized her renovations of the White House Rose Garden.

US rejects WHO appeal on booster shots

US rejects WHO's appeal for moratorium on COVID-19 booster shots and for rich countries to focus on supplying poorer nations.

White House: Fully prepared to continue Iran talks

White House spokesperson Jen Psaki says Biden administration 'fully prepared' to return to nuclear talks despite Iran's recent attacks.

Bennett's security advisor meets US counterpart

White House says the two discussed the strategic challenges and exchanged views about the opportunities in the region.

New book: Trump “almost giddy” during Jan 6 Capitol riots

Co-author of book says that Trump was "emboldened" by his supporters storming the Capitol until the optics turned against him.

White House to name anti-Semitism monitor in coming weeks

Jewish organizations have been pressuring the Biden administration to name an anti-Semitism monitor for months.

White House official: Netanyahu is damaging US-Israel relations

Former PM's criticisms of current administration make Democratic Party less sympathetic to Israel, official says.

Book claims Trump said bunker story leaker should be 'executed'

Book by the Wall Street Journal's WH reporter claims that after info was leaked that Trump hid in the bunker, Trump went into "panic" mode.

Biden and Sanders meet at WH over $3.5T infrastructure bill

Later speaking to reporters, Sanders reiterates his own plan, which would vastly exceed the $3.5 trillion of the Democratic bill.

Biden to host Jordan’s King Abdullah II

Biden will host King Abdullah II at the White House on July 19.

Jared Kushner inks book deal for White House memoir

Memoir of Kushner's time as a top Trump aide slated to be released in early 2022.

White House: US policy toward Israel will not change

White House Press Secretary asked about government change in Israel, says Israel will remain an important strategic partner.

Biden won't appoint commission to probe Capitol riots

White House shoots down prospect of President Biden appointing his own commission to investigate Capitol riots.

White House advisor sworn in on Jewish book

White House science advisor Eric Lander sworn in on Pirkei Avot published in 1492.

White House holds meeting with Jewish leaders over anti-Semtism

Jewish leaders pleased with quick response by President Biden to their request he use his 'bully pulpit' to condemn anti-Semitic attacks.

White House says half of US adults fully vaccinated

US to reach major milestone in fight against the coronavirus today, White House official says.

'Gazans are suffering because of Hamas'

Jen Psaki: Israel has the right to self-defense. Our focus remains de-escalating the situation on the ground.

Psaki explodes on reporter: 'You've had plenty of time'

White House spokesperson ran out of patience when asked about NIH funding for Wuhan lab which officials have blamed for spread of COVID.

Biden nominee for Small Biz post on board of pro-BDS group

Dilawar Syed has served for four years on the board of a pro-BDS advocacy group that spoke out against the Israel Anti-Boycott Act.

White House responds to Putin's warning

White House spokesperson responds to Putin's challenge to the West amid rising tensions with Ukraine and Navalny protests.

Nasty notes left for Trump staff a prank, claims comedian

Comedian Dave Chappelle claims that insulting notes left for Trump staff not written by Obama staff but a prank by celebrity party-goers.

Watch: Masked Easter Bunny interrupts White House briefing

The White House daily briefing was "interrupted" Monday toward the end when the White House Easter Bunny handed out candy to reporters

Biden's dog involved in second biting incident in three weeks

Major, dog of US President and First Lady, involved in second biting incident on White House Lawn that required medical attention.

LIVE: White House COVID-19 Response Team holds press briefing

Press briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and public health officials.

White House: Biden will act to protect Americans

White House spokeswoman says US air strikes in Syria are meant to send message that Biden will act to protect Americans.

Biden increases weekly vaccine shipments to states

White House announces states will now receive 14.5 million doses starting next week.

Biden: We can’t accept such a cruel fate

President Joe Biden holds a memorial at the White House for the 500,000 Americans who lost their lives to coronavirus.

White House accepts Europe's offer to mediate talks with Iran

White House spokeswoman makes clear US has no plan to withdraw sanctions against Iran ahead of talks on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

White House: Biden's first Middle East call will be to Netanyahu

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says US President will call Israeli premier 'soon.'

White House deputy press secretary resigns

White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo had been suspended on Friday amid controversy over threats he made to a Politico reporter.

Obama's third term

Israel scarcely needs the absence of a phone call to tell it that it has a grave problem with the new occupant of the White House. Opinion.

Biden's dogs arrive at White House

Champ, who has accompanied Biden family for over decade, enjoys new dog bed by fireplace. Major, adopted in 2018, ran around southern lawn.

The 'Blue-and-White House'

How American and Israeli Jews see Biden’s presidency in opposite directions. Opinion.

'Iran must resume compliance with nuclear constraints'

In first press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says talks with Iran are dependent on it resuming compliance with 2016 deal.

Watch: President Biden arrives at the White House

Watch as the 46th president of the United States arrives a the White House for the first time

Ivanka Trump bids farewell to the White House

President's daughter: As Americans we must all pray for the success of Biden and Harris.

Trump: We pray for the success of the new administration

US President releases farewell address, one day before he leaves the White House.

Ex-Justice Minister: Blue and White won't survive the election

Former Blue and White minister Avi Nissenkorn warns that his former party won't make it into next Knesset.

Trump plans presidential pardon blitz

On last day in White House, President Trump plans to grant at least 10 presidential pardons, even considering pardon for himself and family.

White House lowers flag to half-staff

White House lowers US flag to half-staff in honor of two police officers who died during riots at Capitol building.

US officials: There is no 'US COVID-19 variant'

Report: Dr. Deborah Birx, member of White House coronavirus task force, is source of speculation that became worrying report.

'The entire White House condemns the violence'

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany to reporters: Those that broke the law should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Watch: Trump makes appearance at White House Hanukkah party

"We have tremendous cases right now," says US President when attendees at Hanukkah party shout: "Four more years!"

Report: White House 'bribery-for-pardon' scheme investigated

Federal investigators looking into a potential “bribery-for-pardon” scheme involving presidential pardons, unsealed court documents show.

Biden names Jen Psaki as White House press secretary

This is the first time that all of the top aides tasked with speaking on behalf of an administration will be female.

White House approves intelligence briefing for Biden

White House gives formal approval for President-elect to receive the President's Daily Brief.

Trump White House is throwing a Hanukkah party despite pandemic

White House planning to hold Hanukkah reception day before holiday begins, despite fears over coronavirus pandemic.

Sanders confirms he'd take Labor secretary in Biden White House

Bernie Sanders confirms he would like to be Labor secretary in hypothetical Biden White House.

Watch: Trump provides update on 'Operation Warp Speed'

Watch as President Trump provides update on COVID-19 vaccine efforts.