Semisonic objects to White House using song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'
The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee
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Semisonic blasts use of 'Closing Time' in White House deportation video
Semisonic said it did not authorize and does not condone the White House's using its hit "Closing Time" in a video that appears to depict deportation, the band said in a statement Monday.NBC News - 8h -
US Secret Service shoots armed man outside White House
President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
The White House is using tariffs to restore manufacturing. Data suggests it will take time.
What the White House wants and what the economic realities of manufacturing and trade are don’t line up, experts say.NBC News - 6d -
White House on French politician suggesting US return Statue of Liberty: 'Absolutely not'
The White House on Monday pushed back on a French politician who called for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty to France, jabbing the "low-level" French lawmaker. “Absolutely not,” ...The Hill - 8h -
AP reporter spars with White House over tariffs
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday clashed with a reporter with The Associated Press over President Trump’s use of tariffs after granting the outlet a rare question during a ...The Hill - 6d -
Democrats push investigation into Trump, Musk White House Tesla event
Senate Democrats are seeking an investigation into President Trump and adviser Elon Musk's use of the White House to promote Musk's business interests, alleging a violation of federal ethics laws.The Hill - 4d -
Tesla vehicles vandalized across US since Musk began White House role
Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with vandalisms, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.ABC News - 5d -
Elon Musk and Marco Rubio Share Awkward Social Media Embrace After White House Confrontation
Days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk sparred at the White House, Mr. Rubio announced cuts to foreign aid that Mr. Musk had ordered.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
White House, courts battle over deportations
The White House is igniting a power struggle between the executive and judicial branches of government.The Hill - 7h
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