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Greens and Lib Dems warm to Barack Obama's climate change action plan
The US president has received support from Tim Farron and Natalie Bennett over his energy plan.
White House turns down petition calling for Snowden to be pardoned
The petition to pardon Snowden reached 167,955 signatures before the White House responded.
President Obama approves disaster relief for New Jersey after major storm
Four counties are eligible to receive federal aid for damages during a 23 June thunderstorm.
US: White House launches Twitter account in support of Iran nuclear deal
Twitter handle @TheIranDeal launched by White House to support developments on Iran nuclear deal.
US election 2016: Republican candidate Jeb Bush vows Washington culture shake-up
Jeb Bush vowed to cut government spending and more tightly limit lawmakers' connections with lobbyists
US urges compromise to keep Greece in eurozone
White House call comes as Obama and Hollande discuss Greek crisis.
Donald Trump sets sights on White House as he launches 2016 presidential bid
The right-wing billionaire is hoping to gain the Republican Party nomination for the 2016 contest.
Sections of White House and Capital Hill shut down over security threats
The White House press room was evacuated during a TSA briefing.
China denies involvement in massive US data breach
Chinese embassy in Washington calls US accusations 'not responsible and counter-productive'.
US Senate passes 'fast-track' landmark Pacific trade bill in key White House victory
President Obama given negotiation power in trade deals.
Google Maps search for N****r House directs users to White House
Search engine giant sorry for 'inappropriate results'.
Americans can now fly JetBlue or travel by ferry to Havana, Cuba
JetBlue Airlines is the first airline to announce additional flights to Cuba since restrictions were lifted earlier this year.
US election 2016: Carly Fiorina, Ben Carson enter a crowded GOP field
The two Republicans announced their official presidential bids on 4 May.
US Drug Enforcement Administration chief Michele Leonhart to step down following 'sex parties' scandal
Leonhart battled scrutiny after an inspector general's report revealed agents hired prostitutes and held sex parties with hired women.
California man Jerome Hunt charged with unlawful entry after jumping White House fence
The 54-year-old told reporters he believes the president needs to be protected.
American AFL-CIO labour union federation to host anti-fast track events, adverts on 18 April
The AFL-CIO hopes to boost opposition to the White House's fast track authority to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership
American Congress reaches agreement to 'fast track' Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
President Barack Obama applauded the agreement in a statement released by the White House.
Hillary Clinton presidency bid: We need to talk about Hillary and domestic violence claims
Hillary Clinton's campaign presents vivid test: when we say we condemn all domestic violence, do we mean it?
Gravestone of Hillary Clinton's father Hugh Rodham toppled in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Days after Hillary Clinton announced her 2016 US presidency run, her father's gravestone was toppled.
Hillary Clinton announces 2016 US presidential bid
Hillary Clinton to compete in the 2016 race for the White House in a bid to become the first female US president.
US election 2016: Hillary Clinton to announce presidential bid on 12 April
Clinton is expected to make her formal announcement via Twitter, followed by video and email announcements.
Rouhani: Iran will only sign final nuclear deal if all sanctions lifted
Iranian President Rouhani: 'Iranians will not surrender to bullying, sanctions and threats.'
Secret Service supervisor Xavier Morales placed on leave after 'disturbing' sexual assault claims
The supervisor's security clearance was also suspended.
Iran nuclear deal: White House making aggressive sales pitch
Barack Obama and officials trying to sell framework deal to Republican-led Congress.
Ted Cruz: US presidential candidate praying to God and Ronald Reagan for White House success
Cruz's strategy is simple: talk about God and Reagan at every opportunity.
Obama jokes British royals more popular than US politicians
Obama tells Prince Charles that British royals are far more popular amongst Americans than local politicians.
US: Mysterious package containing cyanide sent to White House
US Secret Service confirms envelope contained cyanide and is further investigating the incident.
US Secret Service bid to build fake White House for £5.4m to train agents
The agency's director Joseph Clancy says the replica presidential palace would provide security agents a more realistic training ground.
Isis threatens to blow up Big Ben, Eiffel Tower and White House in latest outburst
The threat was made during an audio recording by the IS official spokesman Abu Muhammad al-Adnani.
Hillary Clinton Benghazi e-mails: Democrats predict 'death by 1,000 cuts' after latest Clinton scandal
Hillary Clinton can't keep away from scandal, and senior Democrats are troubled.