NIXON WHITE HOUSE TAPES
Biden heads into a make-or-break stretch for his imperiled presidential campaign
Later, during evening fireworks, he stood on the balcony with his family and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, in a clear show of support. Harris at one point grabbed Biden's hand and held it high in the air, and later the two hugged. In a Wednesday night meeting with Democratic governors, Biden acknowledged that he needs to get more sleep and limit evening events so he can turn in earlier to be rested for the job, according to three people familiar with the meeting, who also spoke on condition of anonymity.
Joe Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay 'to the end'
President Joe Biden confirmed his commitment to the 2024 presidential race during calls with campaign staff and meetings with Democratic lawmakers and governors. Despite concerns over his recent debate performance, Biden reassured supporters of his resolve to stay in the race. Democratic governors, including New York, Minnesota, and Maryland, pledged their support. Concerns about Biden's age and performance have emerged, with some Democrats suggesting alternatives like Vice President Kamala Harris. Major donors and party members are closely monitoring Biden's campaign and considering potential replacements if necessary.
No one is above the law: US Supreme Court will decide if that includes Trump while he was president
Supreme Court debates the extent of presidential immunity. Justices stress no one, not even the president, is above the law. Trump seeks immunity for 2020 election actions. Delay tactics amid criminal charges raise concerns about justice and election implications.
US president Joe Biden 'continues to be fit for duty', says doctor after physical test
The oldest president in U.S. history, Biden would be 86 by the end of a second term, should he win one. His latest physical mirrored one he had in February last year when O'Connor described Biden as "healthy, vigorous" and "fit" to handle his White House duties.
Henry Kissinger was a trusted confidant to President Nixon until the bitter, bizarre end
The German-born diplomat who got the U.S. out of Vietnam after bloody, costly years of delay and into China in a sudden burst of secret diplomacy died Wednesday at his home in Connecticut. He was 100. With his gruff yet commanding public presence and behind-the-scenes maneuvers, Kissinger exerted unprecedented influence on global affairs under Presidents Nixon and Gerald Ford.
'Sex and the City' actor Cynthia Nixon and US leaders join hunger strike urging Gaza cease-fire action
Actress Cynthia Nixon and five US politicians staged a hunger strike urging President Biden to push for a Gaza cease-fire. Nixon highlighted the urgency, stating that the situation cannot continue, referencing the tragic toll in Gaza. Emphasizing the need for swift action, the hunger strike aimed to mirror the deprivation in Gaza and drew attention to US funding's impact on basic necessities.
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Trump's mug shot released after booking at Georgia jail on election charges
An unsmiling Trump - inmate no. P01135809, according to Fulton County Jail records - was captured glaring at the camera in the mug shot. The image represented yet another extraordinary moment for Trump, who did not have to submit to a photograph when making appearances in his three other criminal cases.
Decoding the legal battle between NFL champion Michael Oher & his adoptive parents
Mr. Oher, now 37 and retired from the N.F.L., is suing the Tuohys because he claims they misled him to believe that the legal conservatorship they held over him was essentially the same as adoption.
What if Donald Trump is elected with criminal charges still looming?
The most Trump could probably do is try to delay a trial over any state charges that may be pending. In the past, the Justice Department has taken the position that criminal legal proceedings against a president while he is in office would be unconstitutional because it would interfere with his ability to perform his duties. There is no definitive Supreme Court ruling on the matter because the issue has never arisen before.
Booze, drugs, a pet snake and foreign dealings: Families can cause headaches for a White House
Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor tax offenses, avoiding full prosecution for a felony charge of illegally possessing a firearm as a drug user as long as he abides by certain conditions. This case adds to a long history of presidential relatives causing public scrutiny from their behavior and financial dealings. Some have engaged in misconduct, run afoul of the law or caused unpleasant publicity due to their financial dealings. This shows that children of U.S. presidents, like Hunter Biden, have long been subjects of fascination and curiosity, with their every move under public scrutiny.
Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers, dies at 92
After Ellsberg disclosed the document, Supreme Court passed the order on press freedoms and enraged the Nixon administration -- serving as the catalyst for a series of White House-directed burglaries and "dirty tricks" that snowballed into the Watergate scandal.
For Trump, the Show and the Campaign Must Trudge On
Former President of the USA, Donald Trump seemed to blend his legal troubles with his routine political activities on the eve of his 77th birthday. Trump is the first former president to be charged with federal crimes.
Trump faces daunting task in classified documents case, say experts
Former US president Donald Trump faces charges for violating the Espionage Act, obstruction of justice conspiracy, and false statements after illegally keeping top-secret documents following his departure from the White House. Legal experts suggest that the details, which include documents, photos, text messages, audio, and witness statements, strongly support the allegations that Trump took the documents and tried to cover it up. Trump's lawyers have yet to release a comment, but the former president has insisted that there was no crime and called the case a "witch hunt." Nonetheless, experts say that the conspiracy to obstruct justice charges might be the greatest peril that Trump will have to face.
White House welcomes Tesla to take advantage of federal subsidies for chargers
The statement follows separate announcements by US automakers Ford Motor and General Motors that they were adopting the Tesla model of charging, known as the North American Charging Standard.
Henry Kissinger, known for his key role in America’s foreign policy of 1960s, celebrates his 100th birthday
Henry Kissinger was born in Germany on May 27, 1923 and is still known as one of the pioneering US diplomats of his time.
Indian-origin teen deliberately crashes truck into a White House barrier; says he wanted to kill President Biden
The crash was a good distance from the White House gates, but the incident prompted road and sidewalk closures, and the nearby Hay-Adams hotel had to be evacuated. No one was injured in the crash.
Several celebrities refuse to pay Elon Musk $8 for Twitter Blue
Twitter launched its verification system in 2009 to protect celebrities from impersonation but now, Elon Musk wants everyone to pay for the Blue badge, and the move has not gone well with several celebrities on the platform.
Donald Trump isn't first ex-US president to face legal trouble
The latest line crossed by Trump challenges again the aura of the American presidency, nurtured in the infallibility of George Washington but made human over and over, through scandals born of greed and the abuse of power, corruption and naivete, sex and lies about sex. Trump is hardly the first president, in or out of office, to face legal trouble.
Love and lust in the White House: Scandals before Donald Trump
Before Donald Trump, Bill Clinton was the American president who landed in a huge sex scandal that led to his impeachment. These two may stand out as the most notorious ones but a large number of American presidents have been accused of sexual misconduct.
US spies lag rivals in seizing on data hiding in plain sight
But the most useful early warnings came not from spies or intercepts, according to a recent congressional review of classified reports from December 2019 and January 2020. Officials were instead relying on public reporting, diplomatic cables and analysis from medical experts - some examples of so-called open source intelligence, or OSINT.
Donald Trump's tax returns released after long fight with Congress
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over to the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee.
The legal woes of former US president Donald Trump
The 76-year-old Trump is being investigated for his role in last year's US Capitol attack, his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and the stashing of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence.
Who was William Bill Plante? Legendary American journalist, and White House correspondent passed away at 84
William Bill Plante was born in Chicago on January 14, 1938. Bill Plante's career began in 1956.
US President Joe Biden to address food insecurity at first hunger conference in fifty years
Half a thousand attendees at the White House's first hunger, nutrition, and health conference since Richard Nixon addressed one in 1969.
Dan Stevens says Watergate drama 'Gaslit' shifts focus from Nixon, zooms into the lives of those impacted by the scandal
Led by Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, the show focuses on several untold stories related to the scandal.
A faux pas at White House dinner with President Nixon in 1969 made Prince Philip lose sleep
The late royal had later sent out an apology to Nixon for the 'lame' toast.
US top court allows release of Donald Trump tax records to prosecutors
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by Donald Trump to prevent his tax records from being handed over to prosecutors in New York. The nation’s highest court denied the request filed by lawyers for the former president without comment.
Donald Trump's request to 'find' votes for him sparks political uproar
The taped conversation between Trump and fellow Republican Brad Raffensperger, first obtained by The Washington Post, includes vague threats by Trump that Raffensperger and another official could face "a big risk" if they failed to take moves toward overturning Biden's victory.
Richard Nixon's remarks against Indians reflect his 'vulgarity', 'racism', say former diplomats
Asked about Nixon's remarks, Natwar Singh said Nixon's language reflected "his vulgarity and racism".
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