White House

Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press

President seeks to cast evacuation as ‘extraordinary success’ as blame mounts over chaotic airlift

Former US president calls for Joe Biden to step down over Afghanistan

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Former president spoke to journalist while ‘seething with resentment’ at White House exit

The US president’s other half is also a community college teacher, cancer research campaigner and grandmother

Former president urges supporters to back his allies at next year’s mid-terms ahead of potential 2024 re-election bid

US vice president is also children’s author, culinary connoisseur and seasoned breaker of ‘firsts’

Democrat marks major landmark with ‘call for transformation’ in speech to Congress

And other stories from the stranger side of life

The window is narrowing for anyone to halt the Trump ‘juggernaut’

Rappers, financiers and former adviser Steve Bannon among dozens of people granted clemency

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Newly published records show that US president paid no federal income tax in ten of last 15 years

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 7 September

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 7 August

The US president has failed to give a straight answer about whether he will accept result of upcoming election

Niece says president is ‘narcissist’ who is ‘lost to his own delusional spin’

A string of seemingly self-sabotaging statements has some analysts doubting the president’s interest in the job

US President fires watchdog investigating key ally

Democrat was the first openly gay candidate from a major party

Federal judge rejects Trump administration's claim of immunity

White House shrugs off unscheduled hospital visit as ‘routine’ check-up

Speculation mounts of a third bid - and no law prevents the Democrat from running

Press secretary has had a combative relationship with the media, but could end up running for office

Democrats lead calls to reform the United States’ complicated and often criticised system for choosing its president

Pyongyang officials say frustrated leader Kim Jong Un may cut ties with Washington

US president grounds military aircraft, stopping Congressional visit to troops

US president stops short of declaring national emergency in televised speech

Former general quits after president’s surprise troop announcement

Shock decision by Nick Ayers to decline leaves crucial White House role unfilled