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Huawei's Major Suppliers Said to Meet With White House to Discuss US Ban

Reuters | Saturday July 20, 2019

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow will host a meeting with semiconductor and software executives on Monday to discuss the US ban on sales to Huawei.

"Who Knows Better..": Trump Pits NASA Chief Against First Astronauts On Moon

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 20, 2019

President Donald Trump welcomed surviving Apollo 11 crew members Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins to the White House Friday, using the occasion to tell his space chief he would prefer to go straight to Mars without returning to the Moon.

Trump Meets Apollo 11 Astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Mike Collins In White House

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 20, 2019

US President Donald Trump welcomed surviving Apollo 11 crew members Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins to the White House on Friday, on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing.

"I'll Rise": US Congresswoman's Reply To "Send Her Back" Chants At Trump Rally

World News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla (with inputs from agencies) | Friday July 19, 2019

Despite a volley of attacks from the White House, death threats and a rally of supporters of US President Donald Trump chanting that she return to Somalia, Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar has remained persistent in her fight against continuous racist attacks.

"Remember When I Said...": Trump On Love-Hate Relationship With Twitter

World News | Ashley Parker, The Washington Post | Friday July 12, 2019

Several minutes into President Donald Trump's social media summit at the White House Thursday, the president grew nostalgic, reminiscing on some of his greatest Twitter hits.

Trump Discusses Iran Nuclear Standoff With Emmanuel Macron: White House

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 9, 2019

US President Donald Trump discussed the standoff over Iran's nuclear program with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday, the White House said.

White House Basement Offices Flooded After Heavy Rain In Washington

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 9, 2019

Driving rains flooded parts of Washington, DC, on Monday, shattering a daily record in just an hour, forcing 15 swift-water rescues from stranded cars and causing an undeniable leak in the White House.

Facebook, Twitter Not Invited for Trump's Social Media Summit: Report

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 8, 2019

The White House has not invited Facebook and Twitter for its Social Media Summit slated to be organised on Tuesday, the media reported.

Trump Praises US Women's Soccer Team On Win, Days After Spat With Captain

World News | Reuters | Monday July 8, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump praised the women's national soccer team in the wake of their World Cup triumph on Sunday and said he would look into inviting them to the White House, just days after a spat with the captain.

Trump Son-In-Law Among Key Leaders To Address India-Focused Meet In US

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 8, 2019

Reflecting the new Indo-US bonhomie, the White House has lined up its top officials, including US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jarred Kushner, for an India-centric business conference in US' Washington this week.

"Transition Happens Quickly": Michelle Obama On Last Night In White House

World News | Morgan Krakow, The Washington Post | Monday July 8, 2019

Moving out of any home is chaotic, but at the White House, moving the president's family is especially complicated, according to former first lady Michelle Obama. The best-selling author spoke about those final moments, as well as the Democratic presidential campaigns, with Gayle King in a nearly hour long interview

In Trump Era, US Presidential Hopeful Cory Booker Confronts Race Head-On

World News | Reuters | Friday June 28, 2019

U.S. Senator Cory Booker's best hope of capturing the Democratic presidential nomination may be reassembling the coalition that propelled Barack Obama to the White House in 2008, consolidating the black vote while inspiring young Democrats to back him.

Donald Trump Says Re-Election Will Be Easier If He Is Impeached

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 23, 2019

US President Donald Trump said in an interview broadcast Sunday his chances of retaining the White House in 2020 would be strengthened if Democratic lawmakers start impeachment proceedings against him.

Donald Trump Nominates Mark Esper As Secretary Of Defense: White House

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 22, 2019

Donald Trump has nominated Mark Esper to be the US Secretary of Defense, the White House said late Friday, as Washington navigates a spike in tensions with Iran.

Trump Dials Saudi Crown Prince Over Iran, Rise In Oil Prices

World News | Reuters | Saturday June 22, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Friday to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about Middle East stability and the oil market, the White House said, after tensions with Iran prompted a rise in oil prices.