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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at 96

A renowned humanitarian, philanthropist and pioneer in the pursuit of peace, Rosalynn Carter passed away at 96, leaving a legacy of justice.

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Hamas and Israel at War: What We Know

Hamas attacked the Israeli state from the land, sea and air.

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Historic House Vote Leaves Kevin McCarthy Ousted as Speaker

This is the first time a Speaker has been successfully expelled in American history.

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Biden Wraps Up Ireland Trip with Visit to Ancestral Hometown

President Biden ended his four-day trip in Ballina where citizens waved Irish as well as American flags as the President toured their small Irish town. 

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Biden Returns "Home" to Ireland During Cross-Country Return to Homeland

“If you’ll forgive the poor attempt at Irish: Ta me sa bhaile,” Biden said. “I’m at home.”

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White House Celebrates Annual Easter "EGGucation" Roll

A tradition continued by the White House since 1878, when President Rutherford B. Hayes started the Egg Roll and opened the South Lawn to the children after they were ejected from the U.S. Capital.

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White House Spring 2023 Events Preview

The White House Spring Garden Tours and the annual Easter Egg Roll are set to headline the White House’s 2023 spring season starting at the beginning of April.

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Jill Biden Donates Inauguration Outfits to the Smithsonian

“Clothing is art and articulation. It’s a manifestation of a moment of time. It’s history.”

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Emily Barkann Gets Political on 'Girl And The Gov, The Podcast'

Journalist Emily Barkann spoke on the need for the “people’s house” to be accessible to the media; something that has become better in the wake of the Trump administration and their goal to limit media access to the West Wing.

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A Look Back at 2022...In Photos

Senior White House Photojournalist Olivia Pasquale takes you on a visual journey through the lens of 2022.

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Inside Naomi Biden's Fairytale White House Wedding

On November 19th, the eldest granddaughter of the President and First Lady married Peter Neal on the White House Lawn on Saturday. A way to kick off the weekend by also celebrating the President’s 80th birthday.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Receives 2022 Liberty Medal

The Ukrainian President was honored by the National Constitution Center for his bravery and leadership amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Queen Elizabeth II Laid to Rest in London

“Her late Majesty famously declared on her 21st birthday broadcast that her whole life would be dedicated to serving the nation and Commonwealth […].”

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The Bidens Arrive in London Ahead of Queen's State Funeral

Tomorrow, Biden will be among the presidents, prime ministers, kings, queens and sultans representing nearly 200 countries and territories at the funeral.

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Remembering Flight 93: 21 Years Later

Hundreds gathered at the crash site of Flight 93 to honor the heroes who fought back on September 11, 2001.

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Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96

Queen Elizabeth II peacefully passed away on Sept. 8th, 2022. She was described as having a strong sense of duty and was determined to dedicate her life to her throne and her people.

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White House Unveils Official Obama Portraits

Barack and Michelle Obama make their first joint return since 2017 to unveil their official portraits that will hang in the halls of the White House for centuries to come. This historic tradition holds great value in the White House dating back to 1965.

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