LONDON — The White House said it is “very optimistic” ahead of special envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting in Moscow on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as U.S. officials continue their push to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Kremlin on Tuesday said the meeting was expected to begin at about 5 p.m. local time, […]
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Trump admin live updates: White House says Adm. Bradley gave order on 2nd drug boat strike
The Trump administration fired eight immigration judges on Monday, according to an official with the National Association of Immigration Judges. The judges who were dismissed worked at 26 Federal Plaza. Earlier on Monday, an immigration judge who was fired by the Trump administration in February filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging she […]
2 National Guard members remain in critical condition after ‘targeted shooting’ near White House
Authorities are set to hold a press conference Thursday morning after two National Guard members from West Virginia remain in critical condition after a gunman opened fire on them in an apparent “targeted shooting” near the White House, officials said. The gunfire broke out around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, when the shooter rounded a corner, near […]
Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House
Watch: How the shooting of two National Guard members unfolded Two National Guard soldiers are critically injured after being gunned down in Washington DC, less than two blocks from the White House, in what the city’s mayor called a “targeted shooting”. Police said a lone suspect opened fire on two National Guard members from West […]
ICE arrests woman with family connection to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
U.S. immigration authorities have detained a woman who is the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, according to a source familiar with the arrest. A DHS spokesperson identified the woman as Bruna Caroline Ferreira. A reporter with ABC New Hampshire station WMUR spoke with Leavitt’s brother, Michael Leavitt, who also confirmed the […]
Trump and Mamdani to Meet at the White House
new video loaded: Trump and Mamdani to Meet at the White House transcript Back transcript Trump and Mamdani to Meet at the White House President Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, were expected to meet on Friday at the White House. The meeting comes after months of trading insults. “My team […]
Donald Trump and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman give remarks in White House meeting – live updates | Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi crown prince arrives at White House Mohammed bin Salman arrived at the White House to fanfare and a jet flyover moments ago, as he seeks to further rehabilitate his global image after the brutal 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and deepen ties with Washington. Making his first White House visit in more than […]
Trump is ‘committed’ to $2,000 tariff dividend payments, White House says
President Donald Trump remains “committed” to sending each American a $2,000 dividend check to be distributed from tariff revenue, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday. White House officials are exploring ways to execute the plan put forward by Trump in a social media post over the weekend, Leavitt added, but she did […]
White House explores $2,000 tariff dividend; budget experts are sceptical | Politics News
United States President Donald Trump is committed to providing Americans with $2,000 cheques using money that has come into government coffers from Trump’s tariffs. On Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump’s staff is exploring how to go about making the plan a reality. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of […]
Bessent says no formal White House health care proposal as shutdown drags on
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that there is no formal proposal from the White House to defund the Affordable Care Act and instead send money directly to Americans, despite a social media post from President Donald Trump on Saturday promoting such a plan. “The president has also come forward with a new proposal overnight, […]