Place: White House lawn

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

business

US economy ready to rock after tax cut bill, says Donald Trump

Donald Trump has defended his Republican tax cut as a good deal for the middle class while boldly suggesting it could lead to explosive economic growth for the US.

farming

No pressure when it’s the mart doing the selling, so all I need to do now is relax

world

French probe after drones fly over Paris landmarks

general

When did tradition of a tree at Christmas take root?

comment-analysis

Another string to their bow

news

O’bama saves White House shamrock

Bush gives Pope a birthday to remember

The pope’s birthday present from George Bush today comprised at least 9,000 guests on the White House lawn, a 21-gun salute, a famed soprano’s rendition of The Lord’s Prayer and an emotional presidential welcome.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2008

Torrential rain hits Washington landmarks

More than a foot of rain has washed out highways around the US capital, toppled a 100-year-old elm tree on the White House lawn and caused flooding that closed major government departments and the National Archives, where the Declaration of Independence is kept.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2006

US-China stand-off over spy plane continues

In a tense stand-off with China, US President George W Bush demanded the prompt return of 24 crew members of a US Navy spy plane and the release of their crippled plane ‘‘without further damaging or tampering.’’

Tue, 03 Apr, 2001