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President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the death sentences of 37 inmates, leaving only three people on death row in federal prisons.

The proposal follows a similar national plan to battle antisemitism that President Joe Biden unveiled in May 2023, as fears about increasing hatred and discrimination were rising among U.S. Jews.

Amid musical performances and a visit from Santa, President Joe Biden illuminated the National Christmas Tree outside the White House Thursday evening for the last time in his presidency.

The first lady welcomed National Guard families to the White House on Monday to be among the first members of the public to see the decorations.

The 2024 White House holiday decorations include 83 Christmas trees and more than 28,000 ornaments.

First Lady Jill Biden received this year’s White House Christmas tree, named “Tree-mendous,” on Monday from a farm in North Carolina that was devastated by Hurricane Helene

President Joe Biden participated in the 77th turkey pardoning at the White House, sparing two turkeys from Minnesota.

The NBA champion Boston Celtics’ victory lap continued Thursday as the team visited the White House for the traditional celebration with the president.

First lady Jill Biden arrived in the Bay Area Thursday evening to attend a campaign fundraiser, according to the White House. 

First lady Jill Biden is set to arrive Thursday evening in the Bay Area to attend a campaign fundraiser, according to the White House. Bob Redell reports.

First Lady Jill Biden is set to attend a campaign fundraiser and political finance events in the South Bay.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to visit Joe Biden and the White House after winning Super Bowl LVIII. Here’s what to know.

The U.S. is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto for a state dinner celebrating 60 years of allyship between Kenya and the U.S. But what is a state dinner, what happens there and how does it help diplomatic relations?

President Joe Biden has welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House to kick off a three-day state visit.

A glitzy election-year roast by President Joe Biden has drawn journalists, celebrities and politicians — but also hundreds of protesters against the war in Gaza.

Top figures from business, sports and politics — including an ex-president — turned up for Wednesday’s state dinner honoring Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House.

More than 200 guests are expected at the swanky affair being held Wednesday to honor Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and relations between the United States and Japan.

The White House says it’s getting ready to welcome 40,000 people for its annual Easter Egg Roll.

A new forever postage stamp bearing the portrait of former first lady Betty Ford was unveiled Wednesday afternoon in the East Room of the White House.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he never directed anyone on his staff to keep his cancer surgery and hospitalization secret from the White House but acknowledges he should have handled it differently.