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President Did Nothing Wrong: White House Opens Senate Defense In Impeachment Trial

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 25, 2020

White House lawyers began presenting their defense of Donald Trump at his historic Senate impeachment trial on Saturday, saying the president had done nothing wrong in his dealings with Ukraine and accusing Democrats of seeking to overturn the results of the 2016 election.

Tulsi Gabbard Sues Hillary Clinton For Defamation, Seeks $50 Million

World News | Reuters | Thursday January 23, 2020

Democratic presidential contender Tulsi Gabbard sued Hillary Clinton for defamation on Wednesday, seeking at least $50 million in damages for harming her reputation by suggesting last year that one of the party's White House contenders was a "Russian asset."

Donald Trump Agrees US-Iraq 'Security Partnership'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 23, 2020

President Donald Trump and his Iraqi counterpart Barham Saleh agreed on Wednesday on the need for a continued US military role in the country, the White House said.

Killing Soleimani "Legitimate", Trump Had Authority: Top US Attorney

World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 14, 2020

President Donald Trump clearly had authority to kill Qassem Soleimani, U.S Attorney General William Barr said on Monday, adding that the White House consulted with his department before the strike on the Iranian commander.

Outgoing Indian Envoy, "Captain Of India-US Relationship", Meets Trump

India News | ANI | Sunday January 12, 2020

Outgoing Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla called on US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office in White House on Saturday and thanked him for his steadfast support for strengthening the India-US strategic partnership.

Facebook Executive Andrew Bosworth Says It Helped Put US President Donald Trump in White House

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 8, 2020

A senior Facebook executive on Tuesday said the world's biggest social network unintentionally helped put Donald Trump in the White House but warned against dramatic rule changes.

"Best Digital Ad Campaign" Helped Trump Win, Says Facebook Executive

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 8, 2020

A senior Facebook executive on Tuesday said the world's biggest social network unintentionally helped put Donald Trump in the White House but warned against dramatic rule changes.

"US Out Of Middle East": Protesters Chant Outside White House

World News | Reuters | Sunday January 5, 2020

Groups of protesters took to the streets in Washington and other US cities on Saturday to condemn the air strike in Iraq ordered by President Donald Trump that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani and Trump's decision to send about 3,000 more troops to the Middle East.

Donald Trump To Travel To China After Signing Trade Deal On January 15

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 31, 2019

A partial new US-China trade agreement will be signed in the middle of next month, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, announcing that he will also then travel to China for continued talks.

Trump, Putin Discussed Russia Attack, Arms Control On Call: White House

World News | Reuters | Monday December 30, 2019

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the state of relations between their two countries in a phone call instigated by Putin, the White House said on Monday.

Signing Probably Within Next Week: White House On US-China Trade Deal

World News | Reuters | Monday December 30, 2019

The White House's trade adviser on Monday said the US-China Phase 1 trade deal would likely be signed in the next week, but said confirmation would come from President Donald Trump or the US Trade Representative.

White House Warns North Korea Over "Christmas Gift" Threat

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday December 30, 2019

The White House said Sunday it would consider "other tools" beyond personal diplomacy if North Korea went ahead with a threatened "Christmas gift" that could reignite global tensions over its nuclear program.

Ivanka Trump Hints She Might Leave White House If Father Is Re-Elected

World News | ANI | Sunday December 29, 2019

Ivanka Trump, the daughter and advisor to US President Donald Trump, has indicated that she could exit the White House if her father is re-elected in the 2020 presidential election.

Michael Bloomberg's White House Campaign Used Prison Labour: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 25, 2019

Billionaire US presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg used prison labor to make calls for his campaign, investigative website The Intercept reported on Tuesday.

Donald Trump Says It Was An "Honour" To Appear In 'Home Alone 2'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 25, 2019

Long before taking up residence in the White House, Donald Trump appeared in "Home Alone 2" -- a turn on the big screen he described as an "honor."