13 h. ago Before and after: Trump’s extreme goldening of the Oval Office

An extravagant – and ongoing – makeover of the White House’s decor has taken place during the president’s second term. One colour theme stands outIn just seven extraordinary months, Donald Trump’s administration has left an unprecedented mark on the United States. From rewriting the rules of free trade to upending the norms of due process and challenging scientific orthodoxy, no corner of the country has remained untouched, including the president’s own centre of power: the Oval Office.Leaning into his former career as a real estate developer and hotelier, the president has, in his own words, applied some “Trump touches” to the room’s decor. The results have split opinions, with some calling the revamped office a symbol of America’s new golden age, while other have compared it to a professional wrestler’s dressing room. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago ‘Racist as hell’: Trump’s cabinet is almost all white, and he keeps firing Black officials

President’s targeting of Fed governor Lisa Cook highlights his efforts to remove diverse voices from governmentA day after Donald Trump announced that he was firing Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the board of governors of the Federal Reserve, the White House proudly released a photo. It showed Trump, his cabinet and other officials giving a thumbs-up. Of the 24 people in the Oval Office, only one was Black.For those who have studied the US president’s long and troubling history of racism, the two events were more than mere coincidence. They were indicative of a man who has recently brought white nationalist perspectives from the margins back to the mainstream. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Furious President Trump's issues five word banishment to intruder on live TV

A moment of confusion ensued in the Oval Office as President Donald Trump banished someone from the room for opening the door while he was speaking

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6 d. ago Moment Trump kicks out his own staffer from Oval Office after distracting phone noise: 'Get out of the room!'

Trump kicked out a prominent White House staffer from the Oval Office for making too much noise in front of the cameras.

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6 d. ago Trump puts South Korea's leader on the spot about mysterious 'purge' going on in his country in uncomfortable Oval Office moment

President Donald Trump met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday and raised concerns about reports of ongoing violence in the country during their meeting in the Oval Office.

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6 d. ago Donald Trump spotted with dark bruise mark on hand as questions over health grow

A dark mark was clearly visible on the back of Donald Trump's hand today at the Oval Office and it follows what appeared to be thick makeup on it last Friday

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6 d. ago Donald Trump sparks health fears as massive bruise spotted on President's hand

US President Donald Trump was delivering a media briefing in the Oval Office on Monday when many spotted a huge bruise on his right hand – days after he was seen with make-up on it

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7 d. ago Black influencer says she’s behind Trump’s claim that ‘beautiful African

‘They are wearing red hats, just like this one. But they are wearing red hats. African American ladies, beautiful ladies are saying, Please, President Trump, come to Chicago, please,’ he claimed Friday in the Oval Office.

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7 d. ago Infantino’s latest Oval Office show reminds us Trump will be inescapable at the 2026 World Cup

The US president has an aptitude for elbowing himself into the spotlight, and next year he’ll make sure he has the world’s attentionWhen Donald Trump remained on stage, grinning in the sun as Chelsea lifted the Club World Cup trophy last month, it was all too easy to treat the incident as a one-off mistake. A moment that said plenty about Trump’s ego, sure. But ultimately, only a moment.Nope. It’s reality. Inescapable. Donald Trump will be everywhere Fifa is in the US, including at the 2026 World Cup – due to start in about 10 months, when Canada and Mexico will co-host. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Trump targets Chicago and New York as Hegseth orders weapons for DC troops

President plots expansion of crime crackdown as Pentagon chief says troops patrolling DC streets will be armedDonald Trump has threatened to take his federal crackdown on crime and city cleanliness to New York and Chicago, as the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, ordered that national guard troops patrolling the streets of Washington DC under federal control will now be armed.The US president talked to reporters in the Oval Office and said: “When ready, we will start in Chicago Chicago is a mess.” He added that then the administration “will help with New York”, amid the controversial and aggressive federal efforts to control leading Democratic-voting cities, each of which has a Black mayor. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago 2026 World Cup draw will be held at Washington's Kennedy Center, Trump says

President Donald Trump says that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will happen on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington

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9 d. ago Trump says 2026 World Cup draw will be staged at Washington’s Kennedy Center

Trump says Kennedy Center to host Cup drawVenue also site of $257m renovation project2026 World Cup spans US, Canada and MexicoThe 2026 World Cup draw will take place at Washington’s Kennedy Center on 5 December, US president Donald Trump confirmed on Friday.Calling it “the biggest, probably the biggest event in sports”, Trump made the announcement from the Oval Office while seated alongside Fifa president Gianni Infantino. The president sported a cap reading “Trump Was Right About Everything” as he spoke to reporters. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump teases Oval Office mystery announcement as FBI raids John Bolton's home: Live updates

Donald Trump is set to make a mysterious announcement at 12pm ET, just hours after the FBI was spotted raiding the home of his Former National Security Advisor, John Bolton.

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1 week ago Donald Trump set to make mystery announcement from White House Oval Office TODAY

The topic of the address has not been disclosed yet but the U.S. President's speech is scheduled for 5pm UK time.

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1 week ago Jack White hits back at Trump after White House brands rock star a ‘has

Musician was met with a scathing statement from the White House communications director after he criticised the US president’s Oval Office decoration

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1 week ago How to speak Trump: World leaders are bringing gifts and stroking president’s ego to get access ... and their way

Heads of state and government have learned to use flattery and come bearing impressive gifts when visiting the Oval Office

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1 week ago Jack White says Trump is ‘masquerading as human being’ in response to White House calling him ‘has

Musician was met with a scathing statement from the White House communications director after he criticised the US president’s Oval Office decoration

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1 week ago Jack White says Trump is ‘masquerading as a human being’ in response to White House calling him a ‘has

Musician was met with a scathing statement from the White House communications director after he criticised the US president’s Oval Office decoration

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1 week ago Vance explains how he broke ice with Zelensky after Oval Office showdown

JD Vance has explained how he broke the ice with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky following their previous showdown at the White House.

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1 week ago Donald Trump's new White House portrait criticised for 'Satanic theme'

A fresh image of Donald Trump has been unveiled in the Oval Office - but it's already causing a stir online, with many branding it as "too accurate"

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