WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- The bailout of the U.S. auto industry arranged by the Bush administration is the best possible given Congress's failure to act, a spokesman said Tuesday.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President George W. Bush has not decided whether to ask Congress to release the second half of the financial industry bailout, the White House said.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- President George Bush will not present Congress with a second economic stimulus package before he leaves office next month, the White House said Monday.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- While it's difficult to predict, next year's U.S. federal deficit could reach a trillion dollars, White House spokesman Tony Fratto said Monday.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The White House Monday defended the emergency bailout of Citigroup but declined to identify who else might be in line for government help.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for legislation that would enable U.S. automakers to participate in the $700 billion federal bailout.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- The capture of Osama bin Laden, or any other surprise, isn't expected before Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, a White House spokesman said Friday.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- White House spokesman Tony Fratto said the Bush administration is reviewing plans to help struggling U.S. homeowners but hasn't chosen a specific plan.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Some House members who voted against the $700 billion bailout for U.S. financial markets indicated they have changed their minds, the White House said.