Coverage dated December 19, 2021 to December 20, 2021

Bidens Welcome New Puppy and Cat; Major to Stay With Friends

Headline from NBC4 Washington

President Joe Biden on Monday introduced the newest member of his family, a purebred German shepherd puppy named Commander, while the first lady’s office said the cat she promised more than a year ago to bring to the White House will finally join them in January.

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65 articles, oldest first.

  1. KESQ Palm Springs

    Bidens add to their family with new first puppy (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By Kate Bennett, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have added to their pet family, the first lady’s spokesperson tells CNN. A new puppy was spotted Monday playing on the South Lawn of the White House. According to two sources familiar with the new pet, the dog looks to be a German

  2. MyNorthwest

    Biden welcomes puppy to White House; no word on promised cat (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden has welcomed a new addition to the family, a puppy named Commander. Biden shared a photo Monday on his official

  3. The Hill

    Bidens welcome new puppy (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed a new puppy to the White House on Monday.

  4. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Biden welcomes puppy to White House; no word on promised cat | NewsChannel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has a new puppy. The dog's name is Commander, and President Joe Biden shared a photo on his Twitter account on Monday.

  5. NBC New York

    ‘Welcome to the White House': Bidens Adopt New Puppy (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    President Joe Biden on Monday revealed that the White House is now home to a new tenant: a puppy named Commander.

  6. NBC4 Washington

    Bidens Welcome New Puppy and Cat; Major to Stay With Friends (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    President Joe Biden on Monday introduced the newest member of his family, a purebred German shepherd puppy named Commander, while the first lady’s office said the cat she promised more than a year ago to bring to the White House will finally join them in January.

  7. Quad-City Times

    Bidens welcome new puppy and cat to White House; Major to stay with friends (opens Quad-City Times)

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    Quad-City Times's feed description

    President Joe Biden on Monday introduced the newest member of his family, a purebred German shepherd puppy named Commander.

  8. Fox32 Chicago

    Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.

  9. France 24

    Biden introduces new first pup, 'Commander' (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    A welcome, furry distraction from political morass and flagging approval ratings has arrived at the White House, with Joe Biden introducing the residence's newest inhabitant Monday -- a German shephe…

  10. Wfmy News 2

    Check out the Bidens' new puppy patrolling the White House (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    The Bidens have a new purebred German Shepherd. And a long-awaited cat will be joining them in January.

  11. The Daily Caller

    Bidens Bring A New Puppy Home To The White House Named ‘Commander’ (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden got everyone's attention when a new puppy was spotted running around on the South Lawn of the White House.

  12. New York Times

    ‘Hey, Pal’: Biden Welcomes a New Puppy to the White House (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The 3-month-old German shepherd with very large, pointy ears is named Commander.

  13. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Bidens bring a new puppy to the White House (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    WASHINGTON - There's a new "first dog" in the White House.

  14. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to White House; cat on way (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden, facing roadblocks to his domestic agenda and a renewed fight against COVID-19, will start the new year surrounded by a new friend in Washington: a

  15. The Week

  16. Breitbart News

    Joe Biden Replaces Old Dog 'Major' with Younger Puppy (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Joe Biden replaced his old dog, Major, with a younger puppy, the White House revealed Monday on social media.

  17. WMUR

    The Bidens expand pet family, welcoming a new puppy and cat at the White House (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Joe Biden has introduced a new member of the family.

  18. Fox News

    White House shakeup: Biden to get new German Shepherd and cat as current dog gets rehomed (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The first family is revamping its pet lineup, bringing in a new dog and cat while President Biden's current dog is set to be rehomed.

  19. Newsweek

    Joe Biden's dog Major given to family friends as White House welcomes Commander (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Commander, a German shepherd puppy, was a gift to the president on his 79th birthday in November.

  20. NBC News

    Biden White House welcomes new German shepherd puppy (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The White House has a new resident: a German shepherd puppy.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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