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White House downplays Biden, national security aide's blunt comments on Israel

The White House is downplaying sharp criticism from President Joe Biden and a senior national security official over Israel's war against Hamas

White House downplays Biden, national security aide's blunt comments on Israel
News|Science|Technology|US|World

Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says

The White House has publicly confirmed that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon, but says it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth

Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says
Election|News|Political|US

Trump VP contender Tim Scott doesn't want to talk about vice president's role in certifying election

Sen. Tim Scott is treading carefully on questions about whether he would have certified the 2020 election had he been vice president at that time

Trump VP contender Tim Scott doesn't want to talk about vice president's role in certifying election
Election|News|US

Biden heads to California to rev up his fundraising in anticipation of costly rematch with Trump

President Joe Biden is California-bound as he looks to soak up more cash for his reelection bid with a three-day swing through the state

Biden heads to California to rev up his fundraising in anticipation of costly rematch with Trump
Business|Economy|Education|Election|US

Biden is showcasing student loan relief efforts as he campaigns in California

President Joe Biden is spotlighting his efforts to cancel billions of dollars in student debt as he ramps up his reelection campaign

Biden is showcasing student loan relief efforts as he campaigns in California
Election|News|Opinion|US|World

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' and takes aim at Trump during fundraiser for 2024 election

President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “crazy SOB” during a fundraiser for his reelection campaign Wednesday night

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' and takes aim at Trump during fundraiser for 2024 election
Europe|News|US|World

Biden and Italy's Meloni to hold talks at time of worries about Ukraine, political headwinds at home

President Joe Biden is set to host Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni for talks at the White House

Biden and Italy's Meloni to hold talks at time of worries about Ukraine, political headwinds at home
MidEast|News|World

Harris is to meet with Israeli Cabinet official who is in Washington despite Netanyahu's rebuke

Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to host a member of Israel’s wartime Cabinet who is visiting Washington in defiance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Harris is to meet with Israeli Cabinet official who is in Washington despite Netanyahu's rebuke
Business|Finance|News|Technology|US|World

US sanctions spyware company and executives who targeted American journalists, government officials

The Treasury Department says it has sanctioned two individuals and a Greece-based commercial spyware company headed by a former Israeli military officer that developed and distributed technology used to target U.S. government officials, journalists, and policy experts

US sanctions spyware company and executives who targeted American journalists, government officials
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Biden will announce a plan for a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase flow of humanitarian aid

President Joe Biden will announce a plan in his State of the Union address to establish a temporary port on the Gaza coast to boost humanitarian aid for the beleaguered territory

Biden will announce a plan for a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase flow of humanitarian aid
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address: Combative attacks on a foe with no name

The State of the Union was one of President Joe Biden's best chances to make the broadest possible case for his reelection

Takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address: Combative attacks on a foe with no name
News|Political|World

Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis

President Joe Biden is expressing growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Business|News|Political|Technology|US

Biden says he'll sign proposed legislation to ban TikTok if Congress passes it

President Joe Biden has endorsed legislation that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being banned in the United States, a move that comes amid growing concern in Washington about keeping Americans' private data out of China’s hands

Biden says he'll sign proposed legislation to ban TikTok if Congress passes it
News|US|World

Biden cajoles Netanyahu with tough talk, humanitarian concerns but Israeli PM remains dug in

President Joe Biden has stepped up public pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, warning he's “hurting Israel” and speaking candidly about “come to Jesus” conversations with the leader over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Biden cajoles Netanyahu with tough talk, humanitarian concerns but Israeli PM remains dug in
Europe|News|World

Top Polish leaders to visit White House, hoping to spur US to help Ukraine more

Poland’s president and prime minister are due to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House and with congressional leaders who they hope will spur Washington to invest more in Ukraine’s defense at a critical moment in the war in Europe

Top Polish leaders to visit White House, hoping to spur US to help Ukraine more
Economy|News|US|World

US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions

The United States and allies are warning Iran that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with an emerging plan to provide ballistic missiles to Russia for its war with Ukraine

US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
Election|News|US|World

Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies' elections

Republicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lashed out at Prime Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections

Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies' elections
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as tension grows over food crisis, war

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken in their first interaction in more than a month as the divide has grown between allies over food crisis in Gaza, conduct of war

Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as tension grows over food crisis, war
Americas|Asia|News|Political|US|World

Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit

President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month

Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit
News|US|World

Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians

President Joe Biden has told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that future U.S. support for Gaza war depends on new steps to protect civilians and aid workers

Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza

President Joe Biden has written to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calling on them to press Hamas for a hostage deal with Israel

Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza
News|Political|US|World

Biden to meet Japan's PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set for his much-anticipated visit to Washington

Biden to meet Japan's PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal
Asia|News|US|World

Biden to honor PM Kishida, reflect on Japan's growing clout on international stage

President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for talks on the delicate security situation in the Pacific and a glitzy state dinner

Biden to honor PM Kishida, reflect on Japan's growing clout on international stage
News|US|World

Biden to meet with Philippines, Japanese leaders as worry grows about Chinese action in Indo-Pacific

President Joe Biden is gathering Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House for a first-of-its-kind White House summit

Biden to meet with Philippines, Japanese leaders as worry grows about Chinese action in Indo-Pacific
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine

China has surged sales to Russia of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry

US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine

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