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New England Patriot Devin McCourty Also Won't Visit the White House Because of President Trump

After the New England Patriots completed their historic 34-28 comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett told reporters he would skip the team's ceremonial visit to the White House now that it's occupied by President Donald Trump. It appears he won't be alone.

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Trump rushes to control communication of US agencies

Donald Trump's administration moved quickly to muzzle federal government workers, apparently keen to keep the army of bureaucrats in line with the White House message.

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Highlights: Donald Trump in first full week as U.S. president

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed business and trade issues on Monday.

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Madonna says White House comments 'taken out of context'

A row has erupted over Madonna's comments about US President Donald Trump during a speech at the weekend.

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One President out, another in: White House abuzz with preparations for the Trumps

At the stroke of 12:01pm on Friday, as soon as Donald Trump is sworn in as president and Barack Obama relinquishes the office, dozens of federal workers will swing into action at the White House to replace one commander in chief's creature comforts - favourite snacks, clothes, toiletries, artwork and furniture - with those of his successor.

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The best nail looks from new york fashion week spring 2017

Negative space, the new French, and grown up glitter.

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White House calls Trump's 2005 lewd women comments "sexual assault"

​The White House said on Tuesday Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's recently disclosed lewd comments about women could amount to "sexual assault".

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Obama to meet with Iraq, Nigeria, Colombia leaders at U.N. Assembly

President Barack Obama will meet with the leaders of Iraq, Nigeria and Colombia on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly gathering next week, the White House said on Friday.

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Obama speaks with Kenya president about support for refugees

U.S. President Barack Obama spoke by telephone on Thursday with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta about the need for strong international support for refugees living in the East African country, the White House said.

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Orlando shooting reveals U.S. vulnerability in tracking terror suspects

The recent shooting massacre in Florida has revealed the U.S. vulnerability in tracking terror suspects to prevent similar lone wolf terror attacks.

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US-based Westinghouse to build 6 nuclear power plants in India

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India and US firm Westinghouse have agreed to begin engineering and site design work immediately for six nuclear power plant reactors in India and conclude contractual arrangements by June 2017, the White House said on Tuesday.

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Barack Obama to host PM Lee Hsien Loong to state dinner at White House in August

US President Barack Obama will host a state dinner for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the White House on Aug 2, marking the first time PM Lee has been honoured with such a function.

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Beyonce, Easter Bunny highlight Obama's final egg roll

Rain clouds auspiciously parted, A-list guests including the Easter Bunny and Beyonce were on hand and first dogs Sunny and Bo obliged for selfies as U.S. President Barack Obama celebrated his final Easter egg roll at the White House on Monday.

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Obama to hold trilateral meeting with S. Korean, Japanese leaders on DPRK

U.S. President Barack Obama will hold a trilateral meeting with South Korean and Japanese leaders on Thursday on the issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the White House said Monday.

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White House, U.S. Capitol Hill on lockdown after reports of shooting

The U.S. Capitol Hill and the White House were both on lockdown Monday afternoon after a shooting incident at the Visitors Center of the Capitol complex left a police injured.

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Obama hosts Canada's Trudeau, focusing on climate change, trade

U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House on Thursday, eyeing to promote cooperation on climate change and boost trade between the neighboring countries.

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As IS grows more powerful in Libya, U.S. weighs its options

With Islamic State (IS) radicals increasing their power in Libya, the United States is weighing its options in the war-torn North African state, but still no plan has yet emerged.