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Russia is seeking more attack drones from Iran after depleting stockpile, White House says

By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The White House says Russia is looking to buy additional advanced attack drones from Iran for use in its war in Ukraine after using up most of the 400 drones it had previously purchased from Iran.

WATCH: White House gives news briefing as COVID emergency measures end

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

At Thursday's White House briefing, Jean-Pierre took note of the end of the public health emergency. “The work won't stop,” she said, with the administration working to ensure continued access to COVID vaccines, treatments and tests and to tackle long-COVID.

WATCH: Can Biden and the GOP avoid a debt ceiling default?

With the government at risk of being unable to meet its obligations as soon as June 1, raising the specter of economic chaos, Republicans are coming to the White House hoping to negotiate sweeping cuts to federal spending in exchange…

WATCH: White House holds news briefing ahead of ‘Big 4’ debt ceiling meeting with Biden

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

McCarthy said Tuesday that a federal debt deal with Biden is needed by next week if Washington hopes to avert a catastrophic national default as a June 1 deadline nears when money could run short for paying America's bills.

WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden, Congress continue debt ceiling fight

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

As President Joe Biden meets Tuesday with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders for the first time over the debt ceiling crisis, the options for easing out of the standoff are many.

Biden taps White House aide Neera Tanden as domestic policy adviser

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden says he's chosen Neera Tanden, currently one of his senior advisers, to be his chief domestic policy adviser. Biden says Tanden has overseen decision-making involving his domestic, economic and national security teams.

White House economists warns of recession as debt ceiling fight drags on

By Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Associated Press

In a new report, they detail potential job losses and stunted economic growth if lawmakers engage in "brinkmanship" before ultimately reaching a deal to meet the government's financial obligations.

Families of Americans detained in Iran pressure White House to bring loved ones home

By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi

Families of Americans detained abroad are pressuring the Biden administration to bring their loved ones home. Outside the White House Wednesday, families gathered and called for President Biden to meet with them. Among those at the demonstration were the families…

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WATCH: Biden hosts White House reception celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking end of Ramadan

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The U.S. Secret Service said it blocked a Muslim mayor from Prospect Park, New Jersey, from attending a White House celebration with Biden to belatedly mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.