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Biden didn’t know about Trump indictment, White House contends
The White House said Friday it had no advance knowledge of the federal indictment against former President Donald Trump and refused to weigh in on the case, saying it wanted to respect the Justice Department's independence. Published June 9, 2023
Romney: Trump brought document charges on himself
Sen. Mitt Romney on Friday said former President Donald Trump brought criminal charges "upon himself" by taking sensitive government documents to Florida. Published June 9, 2023
Steve Laffey, a long-shot GOP candidate, tells Trump to quit the race
Steve Laffey, a relatively obscure candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, on Friday called on former President Donald Trump to end his campaign and chastised his party rivals for refusing to criticize the ex-president over a seven-count federal indictment in Florida. Published June 9, 2023
Nashville school shooter’s parents agree to give writings to victims’ parents
The parents of the shooter who killed six people at a Nashville, Tennessee, school have agreed to hand over the manifesto written by their daughter as part of a court battle. Published June 9, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom to discuss guns, 2024, California issues in rare Sean Hannity interview
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will sit down for an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity next week to discuss topics such as immigration, issues in California, the economy and the 2024 election, the network announced. Published June 9, 2023
Rep. Nancy Mace: Second indictment secures Trump’s GOP nomination
Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says the Biden administration secured former President Donald Trump's GOP nomination for president in 2024 with the new federal indictment out of Florida. Published June 9, 2023
Trump says he’s been indicted, summoned to appear at the federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's been indicted over the case involving sensitive documents found at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Published June 8, 2023
Biden says COVID-19 Coordinator Ashish Jha is leaving post, as U.S. moves on from virus
White House COVID-19 Ashish Jha is set to leave his position next week after President Biden ended the public health emergency around the coronavirus as part of a pivot to normalcy. Published June 8, 2023
Biden, British PM say they will support Ukraine for as long as it takes
President Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged Thursday to aid Ukraine's fight against Moscow for as long as it takes, saying a long-term commitment will force Russian President Vladimir Putin to reconsider whether the war is worth it. Published June 8, 2023
Biden ridicules claims against him of foreign bribery scheme as ‘malarkey’
President Biden on Thursday said claims he took bribes from foreigners are "malarkey" and he defended the independence of the Justice Department as it targets former President Donald Trump. Published June 8, 2023
‘As long as it takes’: Biden, Sunak vow long-term support for Ukraine in Russia war
President Biden said the U.S. is committed to Ukraine's long-term security and he thinks he will be able to secure the funding necessary to support Kyiv for as long as it takes. Published June 8, 2023
Biden, Sunak address crises at home as they meet at White House
U.S. and British leaders opened a White House press conference Thursday by highlighting crises close to home. Published June 8, 2023
Biden outlines efforts to bolster LGBTQ community, pushes back on ‘hysterical’ laws
President Biden on Thursday chastised "hysterical" people for passing state laws that tighten rules on gender-changing medical procedures for children and/or pull or restrict books from schools and libraries. Published June 8, 2023
White House postpones major LGBT event, citing poor air
The White House pushed a major Pride Month celebration from Thursday to Saturday, citing poor air quality from the wildfires in Canada. Published June 8, 2023
Biden, British PM Sunak discuss Ukraine, AI, economy at White House meeting
President Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met at the White House Thursday to shore up economic ties and discuss ways to help Ukraine repel Russian invaders. Published June 8, 2023
Trump says no one has told him to expect an indictment
Former President Donald Trump says no one has told him he faces imminent charges in parallel investigations after his lawyers met this week with special counsel Jack Smith. Published June 8, 2023
White House announces steps to shield LGBT community ahead of Pride event
The White House on Thursday announced steps to protect the LGBT community ahead of a Pride Month celebration, including the appointment of a Department of Education coordinator to address "the growing threat that book bans pose for the civil rights of students." Published June 8, 2023
Gov. Doug Burgum runs for president on a record of business success and conservative policy wins
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joined the growing GOP presidential field Wednesday with pledges to jumpstart the economy and sweep aside the partisan infighting that is ripping neighborhoods apart. Published June 7, 2023
Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Nebraska lawmakers unveil Willa Cather statue in Capitol
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday unveiled a bronze sculpture of novelist Willa Cather of Nebraska, hailing it as a "fitting addition" to National Statuary Hall and the first statue in the ornate Capitol room crafted by a Black artist. Published June 7, 2023
Northeast leaders plead with residents to limit outdoor activities amid haze
Northeastern leaders warned residents Wednesday to curtail outdoor activities because smoke from Canadian wildfires is wafting southward, resulting in a blanket of haze and poor air quality. Published June 7, 2023
