The Latest Breaking News from the White House

State party’s decision to allow Trump on to presidential ballot without loyalty oath shows governor’s iron grip is loosening

The White House is warning of severe economic consequences if Congress fails to pass a funding bill by an October 1 deadline. Far-right House Republicans are demanding deep spending cuts that are almost certain to be rejected by the Democratic-controlled Senate. Also in this edition: France asks its energy firms…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy did not respond directly to a question about the US supplying long-range missile system.

Vice President Kamala Harris will oversee the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Mayor Brandon Johnson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., attended Friday’s kick-off ceremony.

The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded

‘Last time there was a government shutdown, 800,000 Americans were furloughed or worked without pay. But enjoy your weekend,’ the president said

US president urges action as Kamala Harris says one in five Americans have lost family member to gun violence

Plus: Rupert Murdoch retires, Ibram X. Kendi blew through millions of dollars, and more…

Don’t count on that promise to not hike taxes on “people making less than $400,000.”