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Biden backs Irish after British move to change Good Friday Agreement

The White House has again reaffirmed its support of the Good Friday Agreement as tensions rise over the Northern Ireland Protocol

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Plans for Virtual Shamrock ceremony between US and Irish leaders on St. Patrick’s Day announced

The sitting Taoiseach traditionally attends a ceremony at the White House on St. Patrick's Day.

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WATCH: The Bidens unveil heartwarming Valentine’s Day display at the White House

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden says she hopes the Valentine's Day display brings "a little joy, a little hope."

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Taoiseach says he will go to the White House for St. Patrick's Day if invited

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he and President Joe Biden are "very keen to cement the Irish relationship."

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New White House photos reveal how President Joe Biden is settling in

Signing executive orders, playing with his dogs, and hugs with Dr. Jill, new photos give an insight into Biden administration.

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White House calls for release of Irish citizen jailed in Russia

Paul Whelan, a former Marine who holds passports in the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland, remains in prison in Russia after being charged with espionage last summer.

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Irish politician suggests Vicky Phelan attend White House St. Patrick’s Day instead of Taoiseach

Cllr Charlie Farrelly says that Vicky Phelan, who is currently in the US, attending the White House for St. Patrick's Day would "put an end to all the controversy."

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President Biden names Irish American as White House physician

Dr. Kevin O’Connor has been Joe Biden’s primary care physician since 2009 when he was named the White House physician to the Vice President.

Politics

The Irish and Irish Americans set to serve in the new Biden - Harris Administration

Several notable Irish and Irish American people are set to play big roles in the White House.

Politics

President Joe Biden's Irish roots - from fleeing Famine Ireland to winning the White House

President Joe Biden's rich Irish ancestry helped lead him to the White House.

Politics

Rising star John McCarthy is chosen for Biden’s White House staff

John McCarthy says he's "honored" to be chosen as Senior Advisor to the Counselor to the President in the Biden - Harris Administration.

History

Architect James Hoban - the Irishman who designed the White House

From Kilkenny to the home of the President of the United State of America – an Irish architect in America.

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The Irishman who burned down Washington and the White House

Major General Robert Ross was the head of the British Army that "burned Washington" in 1814

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John F. Kennedy honored in this year's White House Christmas decorations

Former President John F. Kennedy has received a special tribute from both The White House and The White House Historical Association this Christmas season.

Opinion

Horror and hope for Catholics with Joe Biden in the White House

As the Vatican releases a report on yet more oversights on abuse, America looks to the future and having Joe Biden in the White House.

History

John F. Kennedy: A look at the Irish American president's life

Here’s what you need to know about the 35th President John F. Kennedy's life, from his youth to his road to the White House and his tragic assassination.

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History-making Irish American to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff in Biden-Harris White House

Jen O'Malley Dillon said she is "ready to get to work" after it was announced that she will be the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Biden - Harris White House.

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