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Dr. Eric Lander speaks during an event at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del., Jan. 16, 2021. Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff. Photo :UNB/AP
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White House: Top scientist resigns over treatment of staff

The White House said Biden did not request Lander’s resignation. It marks the first Cabinet-level departure of the Biden administration

The White House in Washington, US, August 29, 2021. Photo :Reuters
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White House releases labor report seeking to boost union membership

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Russia could invade Ukraine any day but diplomatic path is open -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia's President Vladimir Putin meet for the US-Russia summit at Villa La Grange in Geneva, Switzerland, June 16, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/Pool
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Biden to offer 'diplomatic path' to Putin in new Ukraine crisis call

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden participate in NORAD Santa tracker phone calls from South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, US, 24 December, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
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On Santa tracking call, Biden is told 'Let's go Brandon' - and says he agrees

Fauci’s comments come days after the United States authorized emergency use of Eli Lilly & Co’s bamlanivimab Photo: Reuters/Tom Brenner/File Photo
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Revaccination effectively protects against Omicron : White House

Shalanda Young testifies during a Senate Budget Committee hearing to examine her nomination to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 2, 2021. President Joe Biden is set to nominate Shalanda Young to head the Office of Management and Budget. That's according to a person familiar with his plans. Young has served as acting director of the department for much of the year. Photo :UNB/AP
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Biden picks women of color to lead White House budget office

An aerial view from a drone shows virtually deserted streets during a lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in San Francisco, California, US, April 7, 2020 in this screen grab obtained from social media video on April 10, 2020. Photo :Reuters
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US not heading toward Covid lockdown, White House says

Preparations of the upcoming Biden administration has already boosted up people’s confidence just days after a deadly riot inside the U.S. Capitol. Photo: Reuters
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White House says Biden intends to run again in 2024

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, US October 27, 2021. Photo :Reuters
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White House spokesperson Psaki has Covid-19, last saw Biden on Tuesday

In this May 19, 2021 file photo, Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses are prepared for members of the community 12 years and up, at a clinic held by Community of Hope, outside the Washington School for Girls in southeast Washington. Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a Covid-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school. The White House is detailing plans Wednesday for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks. Photo :UNB/AP
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White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11

A mob of supporters of then-US President Donald Trump climb through a window they broke as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. Photo: Reuters
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White House blocks Trump attempt to withhold documents related to Jan 6 attack

U.S. President Joe Biden talks to reporters as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi watches after the president met with Democratic lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol to promote his bipartisan infrastructure bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner
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Democrats will be 'disappointed' as party pares agenda - White House