Jan 15 WATCH: Trump was 'simply joking' about canceling the election, Leavitt says By Associated Press Asked about a comment President Donald Trump made earlier this week about canceling U.S. midterm elections, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said "he was speaking facetiously."… Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Leavitt says every American with health insurance will see lower costs under Trump plan By Michelle L. Price, Ali Swenson, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up as Republicans have faced increasing pressure to address rising health costs after lawmakers let subsidies expire. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Leavitt doubts whether Gov. Walz's offer to speak with Trump is 'genuine' By Liz Landers, Dan Cooney Leavitt noted that, as of 30 minutes before Thursday’s White House news briefing, Trump had not spoken with Walz. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: White House briefing addresses Machado meeting, Insurrection Act threat By Associated Press Leavitt called Machado "a remarkable and brave voice" for Venezuelans. But she said Trump's skepticism about Machado's ability to lead the nation "has not changed."… Continue reading
Jan 08 WATCH: Vance blames victim of fatal ICE shooting at White House briefing By Associated Press Vice President JD Vance widely cast blame as he responded Thursday to reporters' questioning about an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer’s fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: White House addresses Venezuela operations after U.S. seizure of oil tankers By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the crew of a merchant vessel seized earlier Wednesday would be “brought to the United States for such prosecution if necessary,” citing the presence of a “judicial seizure order” in place. Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Trump addresses the nation from the White House | PBS News special coverage President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for… Continue reading
Dec 17 Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump By Eric Tucker, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The private deposition before the House Judiciary Committee gives the former special counsel his first chance to face questions, albeit behind closed doors, about a pair of investigations into Trump that resulted in since-abandoned criminal charges. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: White House says Trump administration plans to 'seize' oil from tanker taken off Venezuela coast By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that the U.S. government "does intend to seize the oil" from a tanker that U.S. forces took Wednesday off the coast of Venezuela. Continue reading
Dec 09 Judge orders ICE release Brazilian woman with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt By Holly Ramer, Associated Press Bruna Ferreira came to the U.S. as a toddler and enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Continue reading