Biden calls Japan, India ‘xenophobic’ while praising value of immigration
The remarks, at a campaign fundraising event Wednesday, came after the White House has hosted the leaders of Japan and India and as the U.S. seeks strategic alliances with both.
U.S. News
May 2
Israel must protect Gaza civilians to ensure U.S. support, Biden tells Netanyahu
Biden in the call also told Netanyahu that an “immediate ceasefire is essential” and urged Israel to reach deal "without delay," according to the White House.
World
Apr 4
NASA wants to give the moon its own way to track time. Here’s why
The White House wants NASA to come up with a preliminary idea by the end of the year for a moon-centric time reference system and have a final plan by the end of 2026.
Science
Apr 2
Biden warns Netanyahu against Rafah military operation
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters the U.S. and Israel would have a comprehensive discussion on the way forward in Gaza.
U.S. News
Mar 18
Russia to face ‘major sanctions’ over Navalny’s death this week: White House
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the sanctions, on the eve of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, “will be a substantial package."
World
Feb 20
Who is getting the Presidential medal of freedom from Joe Biden today?
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists and athletes, among others
U.S. News
May 3
Trump classified documents trial set for May start now postponed indefinitely
The judge's order had been expected in light of still-unresolved issues in the case and because Trump is currently on trial in a separate case in Manhattan.
U.S. News
May 7
Kristi Noem suggests Biden’s dog Commander should be killed too
Republican Governor Kristi Noem has been in hot water since admitting in an upcoming book that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog, Cricket.
U.S. News
May 6
Is ‘wacko’ an unparliamentary word? A look at the rules on decorum
While lists of words and phrases deemed unparliamentary exist, the official House of Commons rules are focused on how that language is used, rather than banning specific terms.
Politics
May 1
Possible TikTok ban in U.S. looms after Biden signs bill, setting up legal fight
TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday the company expects to win a legal challenge to block the legislation forcing its China-based owner ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets.
U.S. News
Apr 24
White House says some Palestinians in U.S. will be shielded from deportation
Some Palestinians will be covered under what’s known as “deferred enforced departure,” an authority used at a president’s discretion.
U.S. News
Feb 14
Trump’s legal team to cross-examine his former lawyer in hush money trial
The trial, now in its fourth week of testimony, will resume in Manhattan with potentially explosive defense cross-examination of Michael Cohen.
U.S. News
May 16
Canada briefed on intelligence White House says concerns Russian weapon
The White House publicly confirmed Thursday the U.S. has intelligence that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon that can be launched into space.
Canada
Feb 15
Dollars and cents: Ontario homelessness spend balloons as community housing craters
Internal data shows Ontario has increased its homelessness spend over the past five years, while the provincial money for community housing appears to have fallen.
Politics
Apr 23
Barron Trump, 18, selected as Florida delegate at Republican National Convention
Barron Trump is taking his first steps into the American political arena as an at-large delegate chosen by the Republican Party of Florida.
U.S. News
May 9
TikTok, ByteDance sue U.S. over law seeking sale or ban of app
The companies said they filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia arguing that the law violates the U.S. Constitution on a number of grounds.
Tech
May 7
Trump fined again in hush money trial, judge calls jail ‘last resort’
The fine marks the second time since the trial began last month that Donald Trump has been sanctioned for violating the gag order.
Crime
May 6
Canada, other G7 leaders condemn Iran attack in meeting convened by Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden convened the Group of Seven leaders on Sunday to coordinate a rebuke to Iran for its unprecedented and largely unsuccessful aerial attack on Israel
Canada
Apr 14
Joly says Israeli Rafah invasion would be ‘unacceptable,’ urges ceasefire
As Israeli forces take control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly warns of a 'catastrophic' situation.
Canada
May 7
Biden gathers leaders of Japan, Philippines to reinforce bonds, counter China
Biden said U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.
U.S. News
Apr 11