All news on the topic: White House

US News • Views: 617
White House scrambles to tighten Trump’s security after dinner shooting exposes alarming gaps at high-profile events
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will hold a meeting this week with leaders of the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security to discuss the best ways to protect President Donald Trump at upcoming events, the White House informed reporters on Monday.
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Epstein files expose deep celebrity connections as David Blaine and David Copperfield appear repeatedly in disturbing law enforcement records
David Blaine was on a mission to achieve his next impossible feat, and it involved consuming kerosene.
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Trump demands ABC immediately fire Jimmy Kimmel after “expectant widow” Melania joke ignites White House fury and nationwide backlash
President Trump called on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after the comedian referred to Melania Trump as "an expectant widow" two days before Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
World News • Views: 491
Lawmakers demand sweeping investigation after armed attacker allegedly bypasses hotel security and breaches political gala in Washington
A chorus of bipartisan criticism is growing regarding the security loopholes at the venue for the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner — while President Trump and his allies argued that Saturday’s shooting demonstrates the necessity for his proposed ultra-secure White House ballroom.
Business • Views: 681
Google bets up to $40 billion on Anthropic in massive AI power play to dominate next-generation technology
Google is set to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, as confirmed by the artificial intelligence firm on Friday, thereby extending a long-established partnership between the two companies.
Politics • Views: 562
Donald Trump tells Iran “call us anytime” after abruptly pulling US envoys from high-stakes Pakistan talks
Donald Trump stated that he has instructed US envoys not to go to Pakistan for further talks with Iran, right after Tehran’s top diplomat departed from Islamabad late on Saturday.
Politics • Views: 443
Trump sends Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan in high-stakes Iran peace talks as White House claims Tehran is suddenly ready to negotiate
Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the US president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are traveling to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday morning, according to the White House.
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US prosecutors shut down investigation into Jerome Powell, clearing major obstacle as Senate moves closer to confirming Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
The criminal investigation by US prosecutors into Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell has been dropped, marking a breakthrough that could clear the path for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh as the nation’s leading central banker.
US News • Views: 640
Trump condemns booming prediction markets while his administration quietly expands ties to the rapidly growing online gambling ecosystem
On Thursday, President Donald Trump expressed his discontent to reporters regarding the increasing interest in gambling and prediction markets in recent years, even though he and his administration have been fully engaged with the phenomenon, as an NBC News review reveals.
US News • Views: 426
Trump’s war on the press reshapes American media into a fractured empire of influencers, billionaires, and political power brokers
In 2016, Donald Trump declared war on the press. He barred reporters from rallies, mocked them from the podium, and popularized a phrase — “fake news”.
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Longtime political journalist David Jackson dies at 66 after decades covering presidents and shaping modern White House reporting
David Jackson, a veteran reporter who covered the White House and political campaigns for USA TODAY and The Dallas Morning News, has passed away.
US News • Views: 640
House Democrats target Kash Patel with sworn alcohol questionnaire after report raises security concerns
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are insisting that FBI Director Kash Patel complete a screening test designed to evaluate "harmful patterns of alcohol consumption and commonly used by individuals to help identify hazardous drinking behaviors," in response to allegations reported in an Atlantic article.
US News • Views: 501
Diplomatic strain intensifies as Mexico questions legality of U.S. involvement in deadly counternarcotics mission
On Wednesday, Mexican authorities continued to complicate the official narrative regarding the involvement of two CIA agents in a counternarcotics operation in northern Mexico and the degree to which Mexico’s federal government was informed about U.S. participation in the incident, which has begun to create tensions with the White House.
US News • Views: 441
Former president Bill Clinton interrupts Dallas Cowboys draft briefing, reviving decades-old Super Bowl connection
As Jerry Jones and the Cowboys leadership were conducting their pre-NFL draft press conference on Wednesday, former President Bill Clinton made an appearance, interrupting the event.
Politics • Views: 453
Donald Trump extends fragile Iran ceasefire at the last minute after emergency talks with Pakistan avert collapse
Donald Trump has extended the fragile Iran ceasefire at the last minute following crucial discussions with Pakistan that were on the brink of collapsing.
Politics • Views: 437
Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire but refuses to lift Strait of Hormuz blockade as tensions edge toward breaking point
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran, but the US president refused to lift his blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
US News • Views: 559
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson spark buzz over possible White House wedding after lavish bridal shower
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are preparing for their eagerly awaited wedding, with rumors increasing that the White House might be the location.
US News • Views: 579
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million, calling report on alleged FBI misconduct and internal concerns a “malicious hit piece” and denying all claims as defamatory lies
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million lawsuit on Monday against The Atlantic over an article published Friday alleging he has alarmed colleagues with excessive drinking, erratic behavior, and frequent absences.
Crime • Views: 666
Horror in Shreveport as eight children killed in devastating domestic mass shooting
Eight children were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police described as "domestic in nature." The suspected shooter is also deceased.
US News • Views: 587
Mounting concerns inside FBI as director Kash Patel faces scrutiny over erratic behavior, absences and leadership style
On Friday, April 10, as FBI Director Kash Patel was getting ready to leave work for the weekend, he had trouble logging into an internal computer system. He quickly became convinced that he was locked out, and he panicked, frantically calling aides and allies to declare that he had been fired by the White House, according to nine people familiar with his outreach. Two of these people described his behavior as a “freak-out.”
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Trump to nominate ousted FEMA chief Cameron Hamilton for dramatic return after prior firing over agency shutdown dispute
President Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton to head the Federal Emergency Management Agency after he was removed from his role as acting leader nearly a year ago, according to two people familiar with his plans.
US News • Views: 437
Alleged court-attorney relationship sparks political firestorm in Utah redistricting case under White House pressure
White House officials are keeping a close watch on an alleged scandal in Utah, urging Republicans there to further investigate ethics concerns about a relationship between two main figures in a prominent gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News.
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Donald Trump weighs $20 billion Iran asset release as high-stakes nuclear deal talks race toward deadline
The Trump administration is considering unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.
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Lawmakers demand urgent probe as 11 scientists die or vanish amid fears of national security breach
The deaths or disappearances of 11 leading US scientists and researchers are of urgent national importance, a member of the House Oversight Committee emphasized on Friday.
Politics • Views: 557
Trump’s personal diplomacy with Iran shocks allies as Graham details fiery phone call and escalating pressure on Tehran
Lindsey Graham stated that Donald Trump is directly negotiating with Iranian representatives. According to the senator, the head of the White House spoke with the Iranians by phone a few days ago, and the conversation became quite tense.