Sep 09 WATCH: White House says it would support expert handwriting analysis of alleged Epstein card By Associated Press The White House had claimed the letter didn’t exist, but it was released to Congress this week. Continue reading
Sep 09 WATCH: White House dodges questions about whether documents from Epstein estate are 'hoax' By Associated Press “The Democrats view this story as nothing more than an attempt to distract from the accomplishments and the achievements of this administration, and that is what we mean when we call it a hoax,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt… Continue reading
Sep 09 WATCH: Trump 'disagrees' with where Israel chose to strike Hamas in Qatar, White House says By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the United States received prior notice about the pending attack from Israel. Continue reading
Sep 09 WATCH: White House uses Charlotte killing of Ukrainian refugee to criticize Democratic policies By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The case has become latest flashpoint in the debate over whether cities such as Charlotte are adequately addressing violent crime, mental illness and transit safety. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Minneapolis recovers from school shooting By Associated Press The White House reacted Thursday to the shooting in Minneapolis that killed two Catholic school students and wounded more than a dozen others sitting in the pews of a church by calling it a "horrific" attack by a "deranged shooter."… Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Putin promised Trump that Russian leader would have meeting with Zelenskyy, White House says By Associated Press Relying on the false information and conspiracy theories that he’s regularly used to explain away his 2020 election loss, Trump has pledged again to get rid of both mail voting, used by about one-third of all voters, and voting machines… Continue reading
Aug 12 WATCH: Asked if Trump administration will continue to release jobs report, Leavitt says 'I believe that is the plan' By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the government will continue to issue the monthly jobs report, which includes the nation’s unemployment rate, despite comments by an administration’s nominee that suggested suspending it. Continue reading
Jul 31 WATCH: White House holds news briefing ahead of Trump's deadline for imposing new tariffs By Josh Boak, Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at Thursday's news briefing that Trump “at some point this afternoon or later this evening” would sign an order to impose new rates starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT Friday. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as House ends session early over Epstein vote By David Klepper, Eric Tucker, Chris Megerian, Associated Press As the national intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard is responsible for guarding America's secrets and discovering threats from overseas. But when she made a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room Wednesday, her targets were President Donald Trump’s political enemies. Continue reading
Jul 17 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Trump faces MAGA dissent over Epstein files By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Donald Trump will not recommend a special counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a White House spokeswoman said Thursday, turning aside calls for further action in an inquiry that has roiled the Justice Department and angered supporters who had… Continue reading