Joe Biden welcomes Kenya's PM to a state dinner with star guests
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden welcomes Kenya's PM to a state dinner with star guests

Daily Mail  

President Biden and his wife Jill Biden welcomed Kenya's president to the White House for a glamorous state dinner featuring a bevy of family members, celebrities and lawmakers. The Bidens are holding their largest state dinner to date, welcoming 500 guests to the event for Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel. Reading Rainbow's LeVar Burton said that it was his first ever state dinner and he was looking forward to 'everything.' White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday that Biden still intends to visit Africa as president.

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Biden's ‘last hurrah’ White House soiree: A ‘real love fest' or 'the losers party’?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden's ‘last hurrah’ White House soiree: A ‘real love fest' or 'the losers party’?

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted a thank-you dinner over the weekend for longtime supporters, donors, and other political insiders. US President Joe Biden gets emotional as he speaks, alongside US First Lady Jill Biden, during a dinner to thank longtime supporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on November …

Look who's back! Obama makes surprise appearance at Biden's dinner
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Look who's back! Obama makes surprise appearance at Biden's dinner

Daily Mail  

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at President Joe Biden's state dinner for the president of Kenya. Obama, wearing a tux, was attending a VIP reception in the blue room of the White House for Kenyan President William Ruto, when he decided to drop in the glass pavilion on the South Lawn where the state dinner was taking …

Look who's back! Barack Obama makes surprise appearance at Joe Biden's White House state dinner for Kenya
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Look who's back! Barack Obama makes surprise appearance at Joe Biden's White House state dinner for Kenya

Daily Mail  

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at President Joe Biden's state dinner for the president of Kenya. Former President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken chat the Bidens' state dinner for the president of Kenya Earlier Thursday, Obama, whose late father was Kenyan, met with Ruto at Blair House, the ornate guest house across Pennsylvania …

White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star power
7 months, 3 weeks ago

White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star power

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Thursday’s White House state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto offered around 500 guests stunning D.C. views, a knockout menu, a dose of celebrity star power and even a little family drama. Barbara Kingsolver and Steven Hopp arrive at the Booksellers area of the White House for the State Dinner hosted by President Joe Biden and first lady …

Joe Biden meets Kenyan President William Ruto, plans to visit Africa in February if re-elected
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden meets Kenyan President William Ruto, plans to visit Africa in February if re-elected

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President Joe Biden said he plans to make an official visit to Africa in February after the U.S. presidential election, an announcement that presumed he will defeat Donald Trump. President Joe Biden answers a reporters question as he welcomes Kenya's President William Ruto to the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. “I plan on going in February …

Biden hosts Japanese PM at White House, guest list included Clintons, Tim Cook, Bezos among others
9 months ago

Biden hosts Japanese PM at White House, guest list included Clintons, Tim Cook, Bezos among others

Hindustan Times  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cracked jokes and invoked a touchstone of American culture as he quoted from “Star Trek” at Wednesday's state dinner, telling guests at the White House that he hoped the “unshakable relationship” between his country and the U.S. would "boldly go where no one had gone before.” President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida …

Steak, cherry blossoms and Paul Simon will be featured at the White House state dinner for Japan
9 months ago

Steak, cherry blossoms and Paul Simon will be featured at the White House state dinner for Japan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Dry-aged rib eye steak, cherry blossoms and the music of Paul Simon are on tap for more than 200 guests who are expected to attend a swanky White House state dinner on Wednesday to celebrate the relationship between the United States and Japan. Some of Jill Biden’s favorite flowers, including roses and peonies, are being used alongside imported …

Biden plans to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in May
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden plans to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in May

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to welcome Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House in May, hosting a state visit after reneging on his promise to visit Africa last year. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced Friday that the visit set for May 23 will mark the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic relations and “celebrate a partnership …

Bidens host state dinner for PM Modi; corporate, diaspora leaders join in
1 year, 6 months ago

Bidens host state dinner for PM Modi; corporate, diaspora leaders join in

The Hindu  

There was saffron on the menu at the White House as U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and some 400 guests at a carefully planned state dinner on Thursday to commemorate the prime ministerial visit. I wish them good luck and success: PM Modi during the official State Dinner at The… pic.twitter.com/996i2fkdJx …

Biden's ‘no alcohol’ toast at state dinner leaves PM Modi laughing
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden's ‘no alcohol’ toast at state dinner leaves PM Modi laughing

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared some light-hearted moments as they raised a toast during the state dinner at the White House. President Joe Biden offers a toast during a State Dinner for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 22, 2023. Prime Minister Modi thanked the US …

Modi in US: What is a state dinner being thrown in honour of the PM at White House?
1 year, 6 months ago

Modi in US: What is a state dinner being thrown in honour of the PM at White House?

Firstpost  

US president Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are hosting a state dinner for PM Narendra Modi on 22 June. The tradition dates back to 1874 when the White House invited a foreign head of state for the first time United States president Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state …

Bidens entertain more than 330 guests at 1st state dinner
2 years, 1 month ago

Bidens entertain more than 330 guests at 1st state dinner

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The first White House state dinner of President Joe Biden’s administration drew big names Thursday from fashion, entertainment, politics and business who turned out to help celebrate French President Emmanuel Macron and the return of large social events after the pandemic. Jill Biden’s open invitation as the foursome headed inside: “Enjoy the evening.” Other guests trickled in via …

Diplomacy on a Platter: How Bidens plan to welcome France's Emmanuel Macron to the White House
2 years, 1 month ago

Diplomacy on a Platter: How Bidens plan to welcome France's Emmanuel Macron to the White House

Firstpost  

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are pulling out all stops for their red-white-and-blue themed White House state dinner for France’s Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte. The menu includes butter-poached Maine lobster, beef with shallot marmalade and an American cheese trio Washington: Butter-poached Maine lobster, beef with shallot marmalade and an American cheese trio will be served …

Bidens to host more than 20 parties, a state dinner and George Clooney
2 years, 1 month ago

Bidens to host more than 20 parties, a state dinner and George Clooney

Daily Mail  

More than 20 holiday receptions, a black-tie state dinner and a George Clooney sighting - after two years of COVID, the White House party scene is back in full swing. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will hold more than 20 holiday receptions over next four weeks Green and gold invites addressed from 'The President and Dr. Biden' …

Jon Batiste to sing for Macron at Biden’s 1st state dinner
2 years, 1 month ago

Jon Batiste to sing for Macron at Biden’s 1st state dinner

Associated Press  

— Musician Jon Batiste is on tap to perform at President Joe Biden’s first White House state dinner on Thursday that will highlight long-standing ties between the United States and France and honor President Emmanuel Macron. “An artist who transcends generations, Jon Batiste’s music inspires and brings people together,” said Vanessa Valdivia, a spokesperson for first lady Jill Biden, whose …

Bidens host largest ever Deepavali reception at White House
2 years, 2 months ago

Bidens host largest ever Deepavali reception at White House

The Hindu  

U. S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Deepavali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People’s House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration. Indian Americans thank the President and the First Lady for this,” said H. R. Shah, chairman and CEO of TV Asia, …

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