WASHINGTON (AA) – The White House issued a stark warning to lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday evening, telling them a government shutdown would result in widespread instability across the country as President-elect Donald Trump attempts to scuttle a funding deal. Spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that a shutdown “woul...
WASHINGTON (AA) – The White House says that recent reports of drone sightings across the northeastern US, including New Jersey and New York, involve a mix of commercial drones, hobbyist activity and even misidentified objects such as stars. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the FBI has received approximat...
ANKARA (AA) – After a series of awkward revelations from cabinet nominees left their future in doubt, the Trump transition team has signed an agreement enabling the FBI to conduct background checks for senior administration appointees, press reports said Wednesday. This follows weeks of uncertainty over whether traditional vetting procedures w...
WASHINGTON (AA) – President-elect Donald Trump has named Karoline Leavitt to be his White House press secretary when he takes office in January. Trump praised Leavitt for doing a “phenomenal job” as press secretary during his presidential campaign. “Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective commu...
WASHINGTON (AA) – The US secured further commitments from Israel in the last two days about the situation in the Gaza Strip, the White House claimed on Wednesday. Aid groups said Israel had not met US aid demands within a 30-day period outlined in an Oct. 13 letter. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan […]
WASHINGTON (AA) – President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met Wednesday at the White House for transition talks. “Congratulations and looking forward to having a, like we said, smooth transition — do everything we can to make sure you’re accommodated, what you need,” Biden told Trump in the Oval Offic...
WASHINGTON (AA) – President Joe Biden called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory and vowed to work toward a “smooth transition” ahead of January’s inauguration. During a telephone call, Biden invited Trump to meet with him at the White House and said staff would work to ...
ISTANBUL (AA) — As one of the US’ closest allies and the most powerful lobby in the country, Israel is a significant force in Tuesday’s elections. American-made bombs have rained down on Gaza and now Lebanon during Israel’s attacks over the past year. Today, millions desperately await a cease-fire in ravaged Gaza and de-escalation in […...
WASHINGTON (AA) – The White House said Wednesday that it wants to see Israel respond constructively to a letter sent by two US officials demanding that Israel alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza or risk a potential American arms embargo. Spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre declined to say whether the US would actually impose the penalt...
The White House has expressed deep concern over shocking images showing Palestinian civilians burning alive following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. A spokesperson described the scenes as “horrifying” and emphasized that Israel must do more to prevent civilian casualties. The Israeli airstrike hit Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah. It ...
