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US VP Kamala Harris to headline dinner for South Carolina Democrats

Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to South Carolina this week to headline a fund-raising dinner for Democrats in the state, which plays a key role in the presidential nominating process

Biden waives solar panel tariffs for 2 years, seeks to boost production

White House officials said Biden's actions aim to increase domestic production of solar panel parts, building installation materials, high-efficiency heat pumps and other components

1st Covid vax shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21: White House

White House COVID-19 coordinator Aashish Jha outlined the administration's planning for the last remaining ineligible age group to get shots

US rocket systems for Ukraine not meant to strike Russia: WH official

US President has agreed to provide Ukraine with rocket systems that can strike with precision at long-range Russian targets as part of a $700-mn weapons package expected to be unveiled on Wednesday

Translate fed websites in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, says US Prez Commission

A US Presidential Commission has recommended the translation of key government websites in languages spoken by Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, including Hindi, Gujarati and Punjabi

19 children, two adults killed in Texas elementary school massacre

18-year-old opens fire in elementary school, is shot dead

78,000 pounds of baby formula heading to US amid shortage: White House secy

The formula, weighing 78,000 pounds (35,380 kilograms), is being transported by military plane, Jean-Pierre told reporters aboard Air Force One as President Joe Biden flew from South Korea to Japan

White House says Biden, Chin'as Xi Jinping may talk in coming weeks

Biden lands in South Korea on Friday evening, where he meets new President Yoon Suk-yeol with North Korea at the top of the agenda

In a first, White House officials meet documented 'dreamers' representative

For the first time, White House officials met a representative group of documented 'dreamers', mostly Indian-Americans, giving a patient hearing to their concerns

Jen Psaki leaves role as WH press secretary after serving for 15 months

Jen Psaki left her role as the White House press secretary on Friday.

Will remain in touch with India on fighting Russian aggression: White House

We continue to remain in close touch with India about our efforts to rally the world to stand up against Russian aggression: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki

Biden names Indian-American Richard Verma to body that monitors US spies

Verma was an active member of Biden's 2020 presidential campaign and led the team's outreach to the Indian American community

White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield tests Covid positive

Biden is not considered a close contact as defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the White House official

US to continue engaging with India over Ukraine crisis: White House

The United States is engaging with India over the issue of Ukraine and this will continue in the upcoming Quad summit in Japan next month, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters here. "We have had a number of engagements, as you know, with leaders in India about our approach to supporting the Ukrainians in this war, whether that is sanctions and the enormous sanctions package we've put in place or, of course, the assistance we've provided. We will convey the same sentiments in this meeting," Psaki said. She was responding to a question on the Quad summit in Japan in May and how the issue of Ukraine would be raised or discussed. The Quad comprises Japan, India, Australia and the United States and the US Administration has said President Joe Biden will be meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi there. "This meeting is several weeks away, so a lot can certainly happen. And as you know, other members of Quad have also been vital partners and supporters of the Ukrainia

With free Indo-Pacific on agenda, Biden to travel to S Korea, Japan in May

In each country, Biden will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts: newly elected President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan

Without funding, US will lose Covid vaccines, treatments: White House

As drugmakers develop the next generation of therapies, the White House is warning that if Congress doesn't act urgently the US will have to take a number.

Senior White House official in Seoul to discuss Yoon-Biden summit

The summit is set to become the earliest-ever to take place following a South Korean President's inauguration

US not in talks with Russia about lifting sanctions: White House advisor

US Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh said Western sanctions will have profound impact on Russia's supply chains and its productive capacity over time, including military industrial complex

US announces second global Covid-19 summit virtually on May 12

The White House has announced that the United States will co-host the second global Covid-19 summit virtually on May 12

Biden has 'no plans' to visit Kyiv to meet Ukrainian prez: White House

"There are no plans for the President to go," Psaki said regarding the Biden administration's plans to send a high-level US official to Kiev soon