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White House intruder was carrying a knife

The US Attorney's office has said that a man was arrested for scaling a fence and charging at the White with a knife.
News • 21 Sep 14

White House official fired over anonymous tweets

A senior White House official who was helping negotiate nuclear issues with Iran has been fired after being unmasked as the acidic voice behind a Twitter account known for its insults of public figures at the White House.
News • 23 Oct 13

Threatening letter sent to Barack Obama

A suspicious letter mailed to the White House and intercepted this week was similar to two threatening, poison-laced letters sent to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the US Secret Service said.
News • 31 May 13

'Bogus' tweet claims explosion at White House

The Associated Press has suspended its Twitter account after a “bogus” tweet was sent out about an attack on the White House.
News • 23 Apr 13

FBI says letter sent to Obama contained ricin

Preliminary tests carried out by the FBI show that a letter addressed to President Barack Obama contained the deadly poison ricin.
News • 17 Apr 13

Obama accuses rival of having 'Romnesia'

US President Barack Obama accused Mitt Romney of suffering from "Romnesia" for emphasising moderate positions rather than the conservative ones he put forward in the Republican primary race.
News • 20 Oct 12

Republicans claim bragging rights on Romney debate

US Republicans were quick to claim bragging rights after Mitt Romney's aggressive performance in the first presidential debate.
News • 04 Oct 12

Obama rebukes Romney over 'victims' comment

US President Barack Obama has rebuked his Republican rival Mitt Romney, saying that anyone seeking to be president needs to work for all Americans.
News • 19 Sep 12

Romney criticised Obama voters in private speech

US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has criticised Barack Obama's supporters as people who live off government handouts and do not "care for their lives".
News • 18 Sep 12

Democrats open convention for Obama re-election

Democrats in the United States have launched their case for Barack Obama's re-election at their party convention, looking to draw a sharp contrast with Republican candidate Mitt Romney.
News • 04 Sep 12

Romney takes lead over Obama in US election polls

Poll suggests that Mitt Romney has moved into a narrow lead over US President Barack Obama ahead of a Republican National Convention.
News • 30 Aug 12

US imposes more sanctions on Iranian companies

The United States has imposed sanctions on more Iranian interests because of its concern about Iran's nuclear activities.
News • 13 Jul 12

Bush planting seeds for presidential push

He's the non-candidate they never stop talking about.
Special Reports • 25 Jun 12

Battle for funds heats up in US Presidential race

Mitt Romney has out-raised US President Barack Obama for the first time in this year’s White House race, with the challenger raking in more than $76 million, campaign figures showed today.
Special Reports • 08 Jun 12

Mitt Romney clinches Republican nomination

Mitt Romney has clinched the Republican presidential nomination in the United States with a resounding victory in the Texas primary.
News • 30 May 12

Ron Paul suspends US election campaign

US congressman Ron Paul has said he is suspending active campaigning in the race for the White House.
News • 14 May 12

US to impose oil sanctions against Iran

The United States is preparing to increase oil sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme.
World • 02 Apr 12

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White House intruder was carrying a knife

White House official fired over anonymous tweets

Threatening letter sent to Barack Obama

'Bogus' tweet claims explosion at White House

FBI says letter sent to Obama contained ricin

Obama accuses rival of having 'Romnesia'

Republicans claim bragging rights on Romney debate

Obama rebukes Romney over 'victims' comment

Romney criticised Obama voters in private speech

Democrats open convention for Obama re-election

Romney takes lead over Obama in US election polls

US imposes more sanctions on Iranian companies

Bush planting seeds for presidential push

Battle for funds heats up in US Presidential race

Mitt Romney clinches Republican nomination

Ron Paul suspends US election campaign

US to impose oil sanctions against Iran

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