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A group of Indian-American students from Virginia won the first Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge National Champion Award at the White House for developing a chatbot to prevent bullying. The awards, presented by First Lady Melania Trump, recognized student innovators across elementary, middle, and high school categories nationwide.

US lawmakers from both parties welcomed a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee. Supporters said the fee worsened staffing shortages in healthcare and education, while the White House plans to appeal the decision in court

Indian-American tech leader Sriram Krishnan will leave the White House at month’s end after helping shape the Trump administration’s AI strategy. He plans to focus on major AI challenges, while continuing to advise US policymakers on technology, infrastructure and innovation

President Trump, 79, underwent a three-hour preventive exam at Walter Reed, sparking scrutiny over age and health transparency. The White House insists he remains in excellent health, though critics cite limited disclosures and concerns about cognitive decline ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump jokingly floated a potential 2028 Republican ticket featuring Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling them a “dream team” while insisting he had not officially endorsed either candidate 

Narendra Modi expressed relief after a security scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Donald Trump and top leaders were unharmed. He condemned violence, stressing it has no place in democracy

Shots fired outside a White House event in Washington DC caused panic as Secret Service swiftly secured Donald Trump. The shooter was apprehended, officials confirmed, and the Correspondents Dinner was postponed following law enforcement advice.

Gunshots reported at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner caused panic and evacuation, with President Donald Trump and officials moved to safety. Authorities confirmed the suspect was apprehended, while investigations continue into the incident

The White House said Donald Trump extended a Jones Act waiver by 90 days, easing shipping rules for foreign vessels transporting oil and gas amid post-Iran conflict disruptions, aiming to stabilize supply and energy prices

President Donald Trump has tasked Vice President J.D. Vance with leading negotiations in Islamabad aimed at securing a long-term settlement with Iran after a fragile ceasefire. The talks follow “Operation Epic Fury,” a US military campaign that weakened Iran’s defence infrastructure and forced Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with President Donald Trump pulling back planned strikes. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and initiating talks, though sporadic attacks continue across the region

In the early hours of Sunday, U.S. Secret Service officers responded to reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, just north of the White House. A thorough search yielded no suspects or injuries, though authorities are pursuing a possible vehicle and person of interest.

The White House has strongly denied online rumours that President Donald Trump was hospitalised, after a routine press “lid” triggered speculation on social media. Posts claiming Trump was taken to Walter Reed were debunked, with fact-checks showing the circulated motorcade footage was from 2024.

In Washington, DC, Donald Trump said the US military is building underground facilities beneath a new White House ballroom. The project, featuring enhanced security, has drawn criticism over transparency, scale, and lack of Congressional oversight

The White House has launched a mobile app to provide direct access to Donald Trump’s messages, featuring live streams, alerts and exclusive content, following a teaser campaign that sparked widespread speculation online.

The Trump administration faced criticism for delayed public communication on the Donald Trump-led attack on Iran. While the Pentagon briefed select pro-Trump media, mainstream outlets reported limited clarity, highlighting an unconventional communications strategy during the initial stages of the conflict

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a mock newspaper front page to President Donald Trump at the White House, pitching a $21 billion housing plan while also urging the release of detained Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva

US President Donald Trump claimed in his State of the Union address that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif told him 35 million lives were saved due to US intervention averting an India-Pakistan nuclear war, a claim India continues to deny

US President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office with a lengthy White House news conference, highlighting claimed accomplishments, immigration actions and foreign policy goals, while drawing attention for digressions, dramatic gestures and remarks amid domestic tension and international concern

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child, a boy, due in late July, drawing congratulations from the White House and highlighting Vance’s long-standing advocacy for pro-family, higher birth rates