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Mrs. Marian Robinson played a significant role by supporting Barack Obama and Michelle Obama through critical moments, showcasing unwavering strength and love. [ more ]

The key takeaway is the passing of Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, who provided stability and emotional support for the family during their time in the White House. [ more ]

Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, has passed away at 86, known for her role in caring for granddaughters during the Obama presidency. [ more ]

Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother and a stabilizing presence for the Obama family, passed away at 86. [ more ]

SEC Chair Gary Gensler believes existing laws are sufficient for regulating crypto despite White House calls for new regulations. [ more ]

The White House is concerned about sexually-explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift and calls for legislation to address fake, abusive images.

Social media networks need to do more to prevent the spread of such images, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. [ more ]

Biden administration blames pre-existing factors for inflation, not their policies. [ more ]

Sharing video of racist taunting at protest deemed below anyone by White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre [ more ]

The situation in the Middle East is highly volatile and complex, with conflicting reports causing uncertainty in the White House. [ more ]

White House officials are meeting with Arab American leaders in Michigan to discuss the war in Gaza and concerns about Islamophobia.

Michigan Democrats are launching a campaign to oppose Biden in the state's primary election to register their frustration with his approach to Israel. [ more ]

Karine Jean-Pierre holds significant roles as both the first out LGBTQ+ White House press secretary and first Black woman in the position. [ more ]

Karine Jean-Pierre, the first Black and openly gay White House press secretary, has been overshadowed by a lower-ranking official in recent months.

John F. Kirby, a retired Navy admiral, has taken on a larger role in press briefings and media appearances, especially on foreign affairs.

There is a perception that President Biden has allowed a white man to upstage a Black woman as the face of his administration, raising concerns about representation and diversity. [ more ]

The relationship between the NYT and the White House is tense, fueled by a lack of trust and Biden's avoidance of a one-on-one interview with the paper. [ more ]

The White House urges the Prime Minister for a hostage deal without explicitly linking it to a ceasefire.

Pressure mounts on Biden to secure a ceasefire and advocate for more aid access to Gaza. [ more ]

Kim Kardashian advocates for criminal justice reform, meets with Vice President Kamala Harris. [ more ]

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby is being promoted to an expanded role.

Kirby has become the public face of the Biden administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]

House Speaker negotiating with White House on Ukraine aid package deviating from Senate's foreign security package. [ more ]

The US House of Representatives approves bill targeting TikTok's Chinese ownership.

There is uncertainty around the fate of the bill in the Senate due to apprehension and caution. [ more ]

The White House reaffirmed its commitment to a SEC rule on cybersecurity disclosures and stated that President Biden would veto any efforts to eliminate the regulation.

Lawmakers both in the Senate and the House have proposed measures to nullify the SEC rule, arguing that disclosing cyber incidents could compromise businesses and national security. [ more ]

The State Dinner at the White House featured elaborate decorations with a focus on cherry blossoms and a menu reflecting Japanese-American fusion cuisine. [ more ]

US-Japan state dinner symbolizes strong diplomatic ties.

Elaborate menu and decor showcase importance of US-Japan relationship. [ more ]

The state dinner for Japan will feature a theme of the bounty of spring with cherry blossom and peony decorations.

The menu for the dinner includes dishes like house-cured salmon, dry-aged rib-eye beef, and salted caramel pistachio cake with cherry ice cream. [ more ]

The White House is preparing major sanctions on Russia in response to Navalny's death.

Sanctions will be specifically supplemented with additional measures related to Mr. Navalny's death. [ more ]

Russia denies nuclear weapons in space

International Outer Space Treaty prohibits nuclear weapons in space [ more ]

The White House is seeking information on the arrest of a dual US-Russian citizen in Russia for alleged treason.

Russia is cracking down on perceived threats from abroad by targeting individuals critical of their war in Ukraine. [ more ]

The White House has scheduled a classified meeting with congressional leadership before a top House Republican requested the declassification of information related to a serious national security threat.

The intelligence has to do with the Russians potentially putting a nuclear weapon in space, not for use on Earth but for possibly targeting satellites. [ more ]

The White House is considering whether to release a transcript of President Biden's interview with a special counsel, but the decision is complicated by sensitive material and concerns about executive privilege.

The White House has indicated that it may release the transcript to counter the special counsel's characterization of Biden's memory, but no commitment has been made and there is no timeline for a possible disclosure. [ more ]

Joe Biden denies forgetting when his son died

Biden denies sharing classified information and defends his memory [ more ]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologized for not immediately informing President Biden about his cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Austin acknowledged that he should have handled the situation differently and took responsibility for the lack of transparency. [ more ]

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III returns to the Pentagon after surgery and hospitalization

Mr. Austin to testify about why his illness was kept secret [ more ]