White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash
The White House has defended President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, after repeatedly insisting he had no plans to grant such executive clemency. The press secretary said Biden had pardoned his son, who was facing sentencing later this month in two federal cases, to shield him from potential persecution by the outgoing president’s […]
White House fights back against doubts on Biden’s fitness
The White House has pushed back on questions about Joe Biden’s mental fitness, with the US president daring doubters in the party to either challenge him or unite behind his candidacy. Biden, 81, took the highly unusual step of calling in to a cable news show, saying: “I am not going anywhere.” In a tense […]
Trump escorted out of briefing as man shot near White House
US Secret Service says incident happened on Monday on the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Ave – outside the White House perimeter.
Clashes outside White House as US cities under curfew
Violent clashes erupted repeatedly in a small park next to the White House, with authorities using tear gas, pepper spray to disperse crowds.
Trump impeachment evidence overwhelming – House report
Report now goes to House Judiciary Committee, which will begin proceedings on Wednesday and consider formal impeachment charges against Trump.
Trump refuses to attend his own impeachment hearing
White House counsel Pat Cipollone accuses House of Representatives Judiciary Committee of “complete lack of due process.”
Second whistleblower emerges in Trump impeachment inquiry
A second whistleblower has come forward in the impeachment case against US President Donald Trump, according to lawyers representing the first one. Mark Zaid told ABC News the second person was also an intelligence official and they had spoken to the inspector general. The White House has not commented. President Trump has repeatedly rejected the […]