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The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to allow construction of a USD 400 million White House ballroom to continue while it appeals a lower court order halting aboveground work, arguing the project is essential for national security
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Veteran White House reporter Susan Page has revealed that the Clinton administration secretly briefed journalists before using a decoy aircraft during President Bill Clinton’s 2000 Pakistan visit. Her disclosure follows reports of a similar covert aircraft switch involving President Donald Trump amid security threats
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US President Donald Trump said he would “love to run” for another term in 2028 but acknowledged the constitutional two-term limit. Trump also discussed security threats, US control of the Strait of Hormuz, tensions with Iran, and the strong US economy
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The Trump administration claimed it has deported over three million undocumented immigrants and prevented their release into the US for 15 consecutive months. A White House fact sheet also highlighted stricter visa screening, denaturalisation efforts, benefit restrictions and voter-roll reviews
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US President Donald Trump held separate White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran, regional diplomacy and peace efforts, as Washington balanced two major international conflicts
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Katy Perry condemned the White House for using her hit song Firework in a TikTok video showing US strikes on Iran, saying she never approved its use and that it contradicted the song's message of hope, healing and self-worth
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US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, becoming the first sitting vice president in over 150 years to have a baby while in office. Mother and child are healthy
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US President Donald Trump unveiled a broad election reform agenda, proposing stricter voter identification, proof of citizenship, limits on mail voting, cybersecurity measures, and investigations into election intelligence handling. The plan aims to strengthen election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
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The White House has launched Gold Eagle, an AI-powered cybersecurity clearing house that will identify, prioritise and help patch vulnerabilities across critical US infrastructure. The initiative brings together federal agencies and private industry to accelerate cyber threat detection and coordinated responses.
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US President Donald Trump announced plans to take permanent control of the Strait of Hormuz following overnight American airstrikes against Iranian military assets. Trump labeled the US the "guardian angel" of the waterway and demanded foreign financial reimbursement
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
