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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo leaves X, calls the social network an anti-democratic ‘sewer’

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says she is leaving the X platform because it fosters division and has become a "gigantic global sewer" that she refuses to wade in any longer.

November 27, 2023

First lady Jill Biden unveils White House holiday decor with childhood memories theme

First lady Jill Biden on Monday unveiled White House decor that reflects the "magic, wonder and joy" of how children experience the holiday season.

November 27, 2023

Biden calls Argentina’s president-elect Milei to congratulate him

President Biden called Javier Milei, the president-elect of Argentina, on Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory, the administration said.

November 22, 2023

Biden to run campaign ads in Thanksgiving NFL matchup of teams from swing states Michigan, Wisconsin

The Biden campaign will target swing-state voters Thursday with ads during the Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers game.

November 22, 2023

Georgia DA Fani Willis fails to get Trump co-defendant jailed for poop emoji, other mean tweets

A judge allowed Harrison Floyd, a co-defendant of former President Donald Trump, to remain free on bond Tuesday after a high-profile prosecutor accused him of posting tweets that violated the conditions of his release in the sprawling election-subversion case in Georgia.

November 21, 2023

Biden says China is starting to follow through on fentanyl pledge, though ‘we’re going to verify’

President Biden said he is already seeing signs that Beijing is following through on a deal reached last week aimed at stopping Chinese shipments to Mexico of ingredients for the production and spread of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl.

November 21, 2023

Biden says Israel, U.S. ‘very close’ to hostage deal in Gaza

President Biden on Tuesday said the U.S. and global partners are "very close" to a deal that would release hostages held in Gaza by Hamas terrorists.

November 21, 2023

Trump co-defendant in Ga. could go to jail over social media posts

A co-defendant of former President Donald Trump could head to jail Tuesday if a judge decides to revoke his bond over social media posts.

November 21, 2023

No mandate needed: Voluntary mask-wearing gains cultural foothold in post-COVID America

Regardless of where COVID-19 came from, post-pandemic America looks a lot more like Asia, with people voluntarily wearing surgical masks as they go about their daily routines.

November 21, 2023

White House feverishly defends Biden amid age worries: ‘Proof is in the pudding’

The White House is forcefully defending President Biden against claims he is getting too old to be president, pointing to his legislative record and a visit earlier this year to a war zone in Ukraine as proof of his experience and stamina.

November 20, 2023

Appeals panel grapples with scope of Trump gag order in Jack Smith case

A federal appeals court on Monday was skeptical of former President Donald Trump's attempt to scrap a gag order in his election-subversion case but seemed willing to narrow down limits on what the ex-president can say, particularly in the heat of the 2024 campaign.

November 20, 2023

Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain lands gig at Airbnb

President Biden's former chief of staff, Ron Klain, is joining Airbnb as its chief legal officer, the company said Monday.

November 20, 2023

Biden removes Chinese institute from sanctions list in exchange for fentanyl cooperation

The Biden administration is removing a Chinese institute from a trade sanctions list, reportedly in exchange for Chinese President Xi Jinping's help in cracking down on chemical shipments that are used to make deadly fentanyl.

November 17, 2023

N.Y. Gov. Hochul says House has a ‘moral responsibility’ to oust Rep. George Santos

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging Rep. George Santos to resign and says she would be "happy" to call the special election to replace him.

November 17, 2023

Biden claims major victory on rooting out fentanyl flow; Beijing already makes good on Xi’s promises

FBI Director Christopher A. Wray told Congress this week that the Chinese government is at the root of the fentanyl trafficking that has flooded the U.S., and he said Beijing could shut down the flow of drugs if it wanted.

November 16, 2023

George Santos says he won’t run for reelection after blistering ethics report calls for DOJ referral

The House Ethics Committee on Thursday unanimously concluded that Rep. George Santos of New York should be referred to the Justice Department because there is "substantial evidence" he misused campaign funds, filed false reports on his donations and engaged in other forms of fraud.

November 16, 2023

China agrees to crack down on fentanyl chemicals and pill presses, Biden says

President Biden said Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to crack down on the flow of Chinese-made chemicals that criminal cartels use to manufacture illicit fentanyl.

November 15, 2023

HHS secretary calls Palestinian Authority health minister, offers condolences for civilian deaths

President Biden's health secretary, Xavier Becerra, spoke with his Palestinian counterpart on Wednesday and offered his "deepest condolences" for the civilian deaths in Gaza.

November 15, 2023

Trump team moves for a mistrial in N.Y. civil fraud case

Former President Donald Trump moved for a mistrial in his New York civil case on Wednesday, alleging rampant bias and departures from standard judicial practice.

November 15, 2023

Biden’s pro-Israel stance irks young voter base; liberals warn of depressed turnout in 2024 election

President Biden's staunchly pro-Israel stance has turned off young voters who increasingly side with Palestinians in the Middle East conflict and now threaten to make Mr. Biden pay at the ballot box next year.

November 14, 2023