Officials with the White House say the event was both symbolic and a step in the administration’s commitment to El Salvador’s diaspora in the U.S.

The White House has been slowing its pace of collecting art for years — even though the collection it still doesn’t reflect the full diversity American artists and movements.

We know what you’re thinking: you’ve seen the Obama portraits in the National Portrait Gallery. But we’re talking about the official White House portraits, which have not been unveiled since the Obamas left office.

Of course, he ran into Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff (or Doug Emhoff ran into him?)

The White House Historical Association is adding markers to Lafayette Square explaining the White House’s history with slavery, demonstrations, and more.

Democrats have coalesced around the idea of making D.C. the 51st state, and they recently picked up a high-profile supporter: President Joe Biden.

Just weeks after its coronavirus outbreak, the event will take place with health and safety measures in place.

Two dozen people in President Trump’s orbit have now tested positive for the coronavirus — half of whom were present at a Rose Garden ceremony in September.

“This is no time for publicity stunts that put people at risk, or for playing down the seriousness of this pandemic.”

Journalists say there is a sharp contrast between the COVID-19 safety measures taken by White House correspondents and Trump administration staff.