White House
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Enter the Zachbot: Trump’s new press secretary malfunctions on podium debut
Katie Zacharia’s maiden briefing was excruciating – at least her predecessor had delivered her propaganda hot
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Trump administration cuts refugees’ deadline to contest status termination, raising fears
The Trump administration is cutting the time refugees have to contest the termination of their status
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Trump's super intelligence is rapidly catching up in the USA with 3X rise in search as Google Trends shows decreasing interest in 'Enemy' AI — while the rest of the world blissfully ignores it
In the US, "super intelligence" is the Trumpian new name for artificial intelligence
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The US plans to livestream an execution. Here’s how you can prepare your children
Parents are facing an unprecedented challenge, write Laurie Kellman and Rebecca Boone
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Republicans win most of the mercy in Trump’s pardons for public officials
In nearly 2,000 acts of clemency, Trump has forgone longstanding practice of presidents working with the DOJ to evaluate who should merit clemency
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Pennsylvania announces sixth death in measles outbreak as case numbers rise
Latest fatality is unvaccinated woman, 39, with ‘underlying conditions’ but CDC still lists only two deaths nationwide
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Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster of her own making
The new press secretary made an embarrassing faux pas and then cut off the entire event after just a few minutes. It left some serious questions about whether she actually believes what she’s saying, writes Holly Baxter
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Allies did not warn Kyiv of Russian ballistic missile strikes, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president’s comments on ‘particularly vile’ strikes come after US threatened to halt intelligence sharing
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DOJ ‘apologizes’ for running Trump’s taxpayer ads despite order to yank them off air
Ads aired in nearly 400 spots after a court order that blocks the government from running them. Millions of dollars have already been spent making them
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Internet can’t stop laughing at White House press secretary’s awkward briefing
Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, pulled the plug on the briefing after 14 minutes
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UK cyber defenses ‘likely’ to be breached, warns AI minister
Kanishka Narayan wants more to be done about unauthorized AI agents activity
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Zelenskyy says Russia ‘did not heed’ Trump’s call for ceasefire and Ukraine had ‘no early warning’ before strikes on Kyiv – as it happened
Ukraine’s president says his country has halted strikes on Russian oil refineries for two days after Trump’s energy ceasefire announcement
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Who is Katie Zacharia? Trump’s new press secretary that replaced Karoline Leavitt
The incoming press secretary briefly worked for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year
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Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations of misconduct as she resigns as US ambassador to Greece – live
Guilfoyle has been under immense scrutiny after the Wall Street Journal reported on a series of questionable acts prior to securing her role in Athens
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Zacharia gets off to bumpy start in brief, unusual first press briefing
Newly-minted press secretary lasts less than 15 minutes in awkward debut before the White House press corps
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Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theories
Katie Zacharia was appointed as White House press secretary on Friday, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in August
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Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece — after Trump told her to
The former Fox News star and ex-fiance of Donald Trump Jr. vowed to fight the ‘false’ allegations against her
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Man freed by First Step Act faces life in prison after SCOTUS ruling
The First Step Act represented the most expansive overhaul of federal sentencing guidelines in decades
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Kimberly Guilfoyle steps down as US ambassador to Greece after alleged misconduct
White House asked Guilfoyle, who is alleged to have sought a bill payment from a Trump donor, to resign from post
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After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande
The U.S. Army is deploying hundreds of soldiers to Texas' Rio Grande Valley in response to what it says are signs of elevated activity from Mexican drug cartels
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Ukraine war live: Trump insists energy ‘ceasefire’ still holds
Moscow says it is ready to increase diesel output to pre-war levels, but Ukraine's allies say this will only fuel Vladimir Putin's war
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Ukraine has been betrayed by Trump as Russia continues to target energy infrastructure
What US President Donald Trump says and what he does can often be two conflicting things. Trump also has a habit of vacillating on issues, keeping allies and foes alike on their toes.
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Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.
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Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution
The Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast
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Musk has spent a whopping $276M to help his right-wing favorites get elected
The trillionaire is pumping millions into GOP campaigns after spending roughly $300M to get Trump elected
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Trump questioning Hegseth’s desire for firing squad execution livestream: report
‘This is an old dude in a wheelchair we're shooting,’ one source said. ‘We want to livestream that?’
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Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before midterms
US President Donald Trump has had a whirlwind weekend, announcing a diesel deal with Russia and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. With the midterms coming up, it looks like Trump is turning overseas for help.
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Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire
While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.
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Trump posts new video that promises $5,000 for every American if midterms go his way
The proposed $5,000 payments would add up to far more than the country has taken in from Trump’s tariffs
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Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".
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Rogue AI hack of UK cyber defences ‘inevitable’, minister warns
Experts have warned AI could wipe out humanity within the near future if the technology is allowed to progress unchecked
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Even Mike Johnson is warning Trump not to livestream execution of Fort Hood attacker
The plan has been met with widespread condemnation outside of MAGA circles
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Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theories
Katie Zacharia was appointed as White House press secretary on Friday, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in August
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MTG roasts Trump: ‘You are the deep state, the Epstein class, and America last’
Former Georgia Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene issues stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump after receiving campaign email asking: ‘Did I do something wrong?’
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Ilhan Omar says she will not be silenced after federal agents raid her home
Trump and key allies have accused Omar of immigration fraud, and have called to expel her from the country
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MAGA world, Megyn Kelly refuse to let go of debunked Talarico conspiracy theory
A mental health facility in Ohio confirmed that Talarico had ‘never received treatment’ there
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How Trump and a family death splintered the Harps and pushed Natalie closer to MAGA
Preston Harp and his sister Natalie, Trump’s devoted White House aide, are both grieving for their father while pursuing very different political paths
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Trump tears into Zelensky: ‘Time for Ukraine to get a new president’
President further vented that Ukraine’s president ‘better damn well stop’ after being asked about his deal to buy diesel from Vladimir Putin
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Blindsided again by Trump, Europe scrambles to rally behind Ukraine
European leaders closed ranks and rallied behind Ukraine as news of the diesel deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin continued to send shockwaves across the alliance. #EuropeNews
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Ex-Fox News producer says network is afraid to cover the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal
‘It’s a conscious choice to ignore a major story that has been reported worldwide by every major news outlet,’ former Fox News executive said
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Duel in the desert: US marine veteran aims to win back working-class voters for Democrats
Regina Romero draws on unique biography to connect with voters in Arizona battleground – can she flip a key swing seat?
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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
When the call for external regulation is coming from inside AI's house, you know it's serious.
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Big drop in gas prices still won’t sway midterm voters, poll finds
Even an abrupt end to the Iran war would do little to sway voters, a new survey found
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Trump steps up media war as DOJ investigates 5 TV networks over White House coverage
‘Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act’ a DOJ spokesperson claimed
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Far-Right Election Groups Are Now Targeting Nursing Homes
Inspired by new guidance from the Trump administration, right-wing election groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.
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US bombers should leave Britain for good and take nuclear weapons with them
US B1 bombers scurrying back to their homeland from RAF Fairford brings joy to many!
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Trump under fire from his own party over deal giving Putin a ‘financial lifeline’
"Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s brutal war against Ukraine," stated a joint release
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Judge orders Trump to pull taxpayer-funded adverts
The White House calls the adverts, reportedly paid for with $20 million of Homeland Security funds, public service announcements, but they have drawn criticism from both parties.
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Judge orders Trump to pull $20M taxpayer-funded ads after legal challenge
A Manhattan judge has ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads that promote his political message
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Saudi war live: ‘Serious’ threat after rebel group kills 14 at airport
The Houthis claim responsibility for attacks that left more than 300 people wounded