5 h. ago Trump replaces White House ballroom architect after arguing about size of new building

The president replaced James McCrery II and his architecture firm after arguing about the size of the ballroom.

Politics

8 h. ago White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month

The White House is preparing to submit plans for a new ballroom to a planning commission later this month

Events

13 h. ago Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans

President Donald Trump will be taking center stage at the World Cup draw as he rolls out the welcome mat for teams and fans from around the globe

Politics

21 h. ago Europe is holding the line against Trump’s and Putin’s plans for Ukraine. But it won’t be able to for ever | Martin Kettle

In the 21st-century imbalance of power, Europe and Nato have neither the arms nor the wealth to impel Russia or the US to take its peace settlement seriouslyThe failure of this week’s peace talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff fits into a now well-established pattern of standoffs on Ukraine during Trump’s second term. But the dynamic that produced these talks may be becoming more entrenched. The US and Russian interests driving the process have not changed, while the conflict on the ground is intensifying. The lack of progress this week means there will be another attempt to end the war soon, and perhaps another after that, until, one day, there is some kind of US-backed deal to halt the conflict on terms broadly favouring Russia.The geopolitical algorithm driving this effort is too consistent to ignore. It has been repeated ever since Trump re-entered the White House in January. On the campaign trail, Trump had claimed he could stop the war in a day. ...

Politics

30 h. ago CBS News faces investigation from top House Democrat over editing of ‘60 Minutes’ Trump interview

‘The double standard here undermines public trust and demonstrates how Paramount’s capitulation has compromised CBS News’s independence,” Jamie Raskin wrote Wednesday

Politics

30 h. ago Trump team pushing for more robot development as White House leans heavily on tech innovation

American robotics companies have been lobbying for a national strategy to keep pace with rival China

Politics

31 h. ago White House tours resume in time for Christmas, but they're different than before

President Donald Trump's decision to knock down the East Wing to build a big ballroom has significantly altered the visitor experience at the White House

Society

33 h. ago Michael and Susan Dell reveal how they came up with $6bn contribution to childhood ‘Trump accounts’

Michael and Susan Dell joined Donald Trump in the White House to announce a $6 billion contribution to the US president’s savings initiative for children on Wednesday (3 December).

Politics

33 h. ago Trump plans to weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

President Donald Trump is expected to announce a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry

Politics

34 h. ago Bessent says White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidents

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve’s regional bank presidents live in their districts for at least three years before taking office, a move that could give the White House more power over the independent agency

Politics

34 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter and White House clash over ICE video music

Sabrina Carpenter has hit out at the White House after her song was used in an ICE raids video, calling it “evil and disgusting”.

Events

42 h. ago Donald Trump prepares to 'expand US travel ban to more than 30 countries'

The news comes as the White House pauses all immigration applications from 19 countries as Donald Trump cites national security and public safety concerns

Politics

47 h. ago White House humiliates Sabrina Carpenter with her own lyrics after singer blasted Trump admin for using sex position song in ICE video

The White House has turned Sabrina Carpenter's lyrics against her, using lines from her own songs to imply she's 'stupid' after the singer raged at officials for using her music in an ICE video.

Politics

51 h. ago White House suddenly drops ‘Oval Office logs’ claiming to show Trump’s 12

By releasing the logs, the White House is attempting to counter a narrative that Trump is slowing down with age

Politics

54 h. ago Dell founder gives $6B to Trump’s kid investment accounts raising the amount families can receive

The Dells’ donations mean that children up to 10 years old in eligibile households could receive an additional $250 in their ‘Trump accounts’

Economics

55 h. ago Donald Trump says he would target ANY country trafficking drugs into US

During a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, US president Donald Trump said any country trafficking drugs into the US is 'subject to attack'

Events

55 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter condemns ‘evil and disgusting’ ICE video that uses her song

Pop star calls out White House’s ‘inhumane agenda’ after post that soundtracks immigration raids to her song JunoSabrina Carpenter has spoken out against Donald Trump’s White House for using her song Juno to soundtrack videos of immigration raids.In response to a video posted on the official White House X account, which depicts Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officials arresting several people in what appears to be Chicago, the singer wrote: “this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.” Continue reading...

Culture

55 h. ago Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital bed

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and assault charges

Events

56 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter slams ‘evil and disgusting’ ICE video that uses her song

Pop star calls out White House’s ‘inhumane agenda’ after post that soundtracks immigration raids to her song JunoSabrina Carpenter has spoken out against Donald Trump’s White House for using her song Juno to soundtrack videos of immigration raids.In response to a video posted on the official White House X account, which depicts Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officials arresting several people in what appears to be Chicago, the singer wrote: “this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.” Continue reading...

Culture

56 h. ago Inside Melania Trump’s extravagant Christmas celebrations at White House

Melania Trump has decorated the White House for Christmas under her theme “Home Is Where the Heart Is.”

Politics