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Biden ‘doesn’t believe’ that Iran attack ‘needs’ to escalate into wider war, White House official says
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on Sunday said President Joe Biden doesn’t “believe” that Iran’s overnight attacks against Israel need to escalate into a wider war in the Middle East.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
White House tries to prevent a wider war in the Mideast
President Biden urged restraint in Israel's response to the attack by Iran when he spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, protests broke out around the United States to try to stop the bloodshed in Gaza. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez ...NBC News - Politics -
Biden says Netanyahu's approach to war in Gaza 'is a mistake'
President Biden on Tuesday called Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the war in Gaza a “mistake,” piling on his criticism of the Israeli leader one week after the White House threatened to alter its support. "I think what he's ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Watch: Biden welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House
President Biden and the White House are hosting Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for an official state visit as the two discuss defense plans to offset China's hostilities in the Pacific. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden welcomes Japan's Kishida to White House for state dinner
President Biden announced deeper defense ties with Japan on Wednesday, welcoming Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House for a day of meetings capped with a lavish state dinner. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Resurgent inflation looms over Biden’s White House bid
Consumer prices are rising quickly at just the wrong time for the US presidentFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Region is on the brink, says UN secretary general – Middle East crisis live
António Guterres warns of ‘real danger of devastating full-scale conflict’ at meeting of UN security council. Full report: Iran warns it will strike again if Israel or US retaliateWhat we know so farJordan declared a state of emergency amid ...The Guardian - World -
Iran Launches Drone Swarm at Israel
Drone swarm is expected to reach the country overnight, an Israeli official confirmed.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Iran launches drone and missile strike against Israel as Biden rushes back to White House
US president convenes top advisers as US and Jordanian forces help Israel intercept barrage. Iran launches attack against Israel – liveIran said it launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles towards Israel on Saturday in a major attack ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Kirby says Netanyahu was ‘very grateful’ for Biden’s support of Israel in phone call
John Kirby, White House national security communications adviser, said Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was "very grateful" for the support of the United States in a phone call with President Biden. "The prime minister was very grateful ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Bob Graham, former US senator and Florida governor who opposed Iraq war, dies at 87
Democrat praised for serving with ‘immense dignity and courage’ during five-decade career while also perfecting ‘workdays’ to connect with constituents. Former US senator and two-term Florida governor Bob Graham, who gained national prominence as ...The Guardian - World - Florida -
Iran intended to cause significant destruction in Israel, White House says
President Biden said the U.S. and its allies defeated Iran's unprecedented, weekend attack on Israel. The Israel Defense Forces say nearly all of the more than 300 missiles and drones fired at the country were intercepted. CBS News senior White ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Russia-Ukraine war live: parts of Ukraine without power after Russian strikes, says Ukrainian energy operator
Russian drone damages equipment at Dnipropetrovsk oblast substation a day after missiles and drones destroyed electricity plant near Kyiv. Six Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Belgorod oblast this morning, injuring two and damaging an ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 3 sons and 4 grandchildren of Hamas' top leader
Israeli aircraft have killed three sons of Hamas’ top political leader in the Gaza StripABC News - World - Israel -
Biden says Netanyahu is making a 'mistake' with his handling of the Israel-Hamas war
President Joe Biden upped his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's role in the Israel-Hamas war but did not indicate any significant changes in U.S. policy toward its Middle East ally.NBC News - Politics - Israel -
Kirby says Netanyahu is ‘well aware’ Biden does not want to escalate the war
John Kirby, White House national security communications adviser, said Sunday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "well aware" President Biden does not want to escalate the war. "I would say that the Prime Minister is well aware that ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
John Bolton says Gulf Arab states view U.S. as ‘weak and feckless’
Former national security adviser John Bolton on Sunday emphasized the need for Israel to "decisively" retaliate against Iran and that the United States has so far shown "weakness" when dealing with the threat of Tehran. "I think it's imperative ...The Hill - Politics -
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden earned $619,976 in adjusted gross income in 2023, according to their annual tax returns released by the White House.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden earned $619,976 in adjusted gross income in 2023, according to their annual tax returns released by the White House.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
White House says Kamala Harris will travel to Arizona after state Supreme Court abortion ban ruling
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Arizona on Friday, the White House announced Tuesday, shortly after the state Supreme Court upheld a near-total abortion ban.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Middle East crisis live: threat of Iranian attack on Israel ‘still viable’, says White House
White House spokesperson says US and Israel in ‘constant communication’ amid threat from Tehran. An assessment conducted by a UN team in Khan Younis after the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the area, has reported “widespread destruction”.. In ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Former British PM Liz Truss says it 'has to be' Trump in White House next year
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss said Monday that it “has to be” former President Trump in the White House after the 2024 election, endorsing Trump for the office while laying criticism on President Biden. “I don’t think Biden has been ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden ‘doesn’t believe’ that Iran attack ‘needs’ to escalate into wider war, says NSC’s John Kirby
National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby joins Meet the Press as fears grow of a wider war in the Middle East following Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Arizona governor says 'women will die' if 1864 abortion law isn't repealed
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) said Friday that “women will die” if the controversial 1864 law on abortion in the state isn’t repealed. “[They] need to repeal this law,” Hobbs said in an interview on ABC’s “The View,” in a clip highlighted by ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - Top stories -
Former Venezuelan oil minister is arrested in connection with corruption probe, authorities say
Venezuela’s government says the country’s former oil minister has been arrested on allegations of corruptionABC News - World -
Russian forces kill 2 suspected of plotting terror attacks, authorities say
Russian authorities say special forces killed two people suspected of plotting terror attacks in a shootout in the country’s south on ThursdayABC News - World - Russia -
UBS increasing capital by $25 bln is right level, say Swiss authorities
Forcing UBS to hold some $25bn more in capital would be the “right” level, according to Swiss lawmakers.MarketWatch - Business -
Sophie Kinsella, ‘Shopaholic’ Author,’ Says She Has Brain Cancer
The author of the best-selling book series said she had been undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, after a diagnosis in 2022.The New York Times - Health -
Biden touts support for care workers at DC event
President Biden on Tuesday held a rally with care workers, where he highlighted his administration’s efforts to expand access to child care and teased an upcoming effort to increase staffing standards in nursing homes. “You’re the heroes to so ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The Papers: 'Ironclad' Biden support and 'radical NHS plan'
Wednesday's papers report on US support for Israel against Iran and NHS plans to free up hospital beds.BBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
White House holds press briefing: Watch live
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a media briefing Thursday afternoon. The briefing comes as President Biden continues to place pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about working toward a cease-fire and ...The Hill - Politics -
White House news briefing: Watch live
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is delivering a press briefing Monday afternoon as Iran's weekend missile and drone strike on Israel adds an urgency to solving the current funding impasse in Congress. President Biden held a ...The Hill - Politics -
House votes to reapprove law allowing warrantless surveillance of US citizens
Fisa allows for monitoring of foreign communications, as well as collection of citizens’ messages and calls. House lawmakers voted on Friday to reauthorize section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or Fisa, including a key measure ...The Guardian - World -
Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late
PHOENIX — Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego argued this week that a potential repeal of Arizona’s 1864 abortion law is not a viable long-term solution to secure abortion rights for the women of Arizona.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Berlin and Paris call for support for Sudanese people amid civil war
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Biden calls Netanyahu's handling of war in Gaza a mistake
Speaking on Univision Tuesday night, President Biden stepped up his public criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his handling of Israel's war against Hamas, saying, "I think what he's doing is a mistake." CBS News senior White ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden calls Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza "a mistake"
President Biden sharpens his criticism of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza, saying he doesn't "agree with his approach."CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the HouseABC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Wait for gender support frustrating, trans woman says
Sonja was speaking as a review said children were let down by a lack of research into gender services.BBC News - Top stories -
Florida pre-med student stabs mother more than 70 times, authorities say
A Florida pre-med university student killed his mother by stabbing her over 70 times without saying a word when he visited her from college over the weekend, authorities said.NBC News - Top stories - Florida