Is there a feud between the White House and New York Times? - Poynter
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 ]
Everything to Know About Last Night's White House State Dinner - Washingtonian
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 ]
Biden's State Dinner for Japan to Feature Paul Simon and Celebrate Spring
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 ]
White House to release memory-safe code guidance in coming weeks
The White House's main cybersecurity directorate will release a paper on memory-safe software development to encourage adoption of secure coding practices.
National Cyber Director Harry Coker highlighted memory safety bugs as dangerous vulnerabilities that developers have been slow to address. [ more ]
Biden Aides to Visit Arab American Leaders in Michigan as Pressure Rises Over Gaza
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 ]
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin kept his surgery for prostate cancer secret from senior administration officials, including President Joe Biden.
Austin's hospitalization and lack of transparency triggered reviews on procedures for notifying the White House and drew criticism from members of Congress.
Calls for Austin's resignation have been made, but the White House has confirmed that his job is safe. [ more ]
Defense secretary Lloyd Austin leaves hospital after prostate cancer surgery
US defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, was released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery.
Austin's absence was not initially made known to the White House for three days, causing concern about communication within the administration. [ more ]
President Biden will give unexpected remarks at the White House with an undisclosed topic amidst rising tensions over pro-Palestinian protests. [ more ]
White House condemns 'blatantly antisemitic' protests as agitators engulf Columbia University
The White House condemns anti-Israel protests at U.S. colleges, denouncing violence targeting Jewish students and communities as blatant antisemitism. [ more ]
Fox's Jacqui Heinrich Tussles With John Kirby Over Biden Using TikTok While He's Weighing a National Ban' On It
The Biden administration is considering a national ban on TikTok, but the President's campaign debuted a TikTok account after the Super Bowl.
White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich questioned John Kirby about the administration's stance on TikTok and why the President would use the platform if a ban is being considered. [ more ]
Review of Sensitive Issues Slows Potential Release of Biden Transcript
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 ]
Republican warning of 'national security threat' is about Russia wanting nuke in space: Sources
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 ]
Who Speaks for the President? Depends on Whom You Ask.
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 ]
Neither Biden nor the Democratic Party are reconsidering his candidacy
The White House chose a smaller room for President Biden to appear before the press after the release of a report questioning his memory and mental sharpness.
Biden's various gaffes during the session have fueled the controversy over whether he's fit to run for a second term. [ more ]
White House Bristles At Inaccurate and Inappropriate' Comments In Brutal DOJ Report
The White House reacts to the Special Counsel's report on President Biden's retaining of classified documents, praising the decision not to indict him and acknowledging his cooperation.
The White House plans to take new actions to prevent similar mistakes in the future. [ more ]
After U.S. strikes, White House urges Iraq to stop militia threats
The White House urges Iraq's government to take action against Iran-backed militias after U.S. airstrikes in retaliation for the deaths of three U.S. soldiers.
The Iraqi government must act quickly to end threats from the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, who have launched at least 165 attacks against U.S. forces since October. [ more ]
Biden to veto any efforts to shutter SEC cyber disclosure rules
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 ]
Agencies are on track with AI executive order deadlines, White House says
The White House has achieved all of the 90-day benchmarks set out in President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence.
The completed actions focus on managing security risks, investing in innovation, and encouraging private sector participation in public sector regulatory efforts. [ more ]
Runaway bureaucracy could make common uses of AI worse, even mail delivery
The White House's new AI rules could impact the quality of government operations, including basic tasks like delivering mail.
The rules place strict safeguards on how government agencies can use AI, including public consultation and the ability for individuals to opt out of AI review. [ more ]
A Huge Win for Activists Puts Climate on the 2024 Agenda
The White House is delaying a decision on the approval of a natural gas megaproject in order to consider its impact on the climate.
Climate activists have been rallying to block the project, arguing that it would lock in dependence on fossil fuels beyond what the climate can bear. [ more ]