Jun 19 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Trump considers attacking Iran directly By Associated Press The White House announced that President Donald Trump will decide whether to join Israel’s campaign against Iran’s military and nuclear program within two weeks, saying that Trump still sees a window for diplomacy to address Israeli and U.S. demands on… Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: White House holds briefing after Newsom accuses Trump of attacking democracy By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt began her Wednesday briefing by continuing to lambaste California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: White House criticizes GOP senators worried about national debt and attacks CBO By Associated Press The president fired off a series of angry posts on social media Tuesday morning about Paul’s opposition to Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts package. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: White House says Israel accepted new U.S. proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire By Associated Press “I can confirm that special envoy (Steve) Witkoff and the president submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported,” White House press Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for DC in ceremony By Associated Press Trump withdrew Ed Martin’s nomination after Republicans and Democrats signaled they wouldn’t support the conservative activist, who faced questions about his legal background and his support for the Jan. 6 rioters. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: House Democrats blast Trump budget bill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats say they will fight what House party leader Hakeem Jeffries calls the “extreme Republican agenda.”… Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies on the White House’s 2026 budget request By Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday for the first time since his confirmation in January. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Mother of woman killed by Salvadoran fugitive speaks at White House news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press briefing Wednesday with Patty Morin, whose daughter, Rachel, was killed in 2023 while exercising on a popular hiking trail northeast of Baltimore. Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as China again retaliates against Trump tariffs By Hannah Grabenstein Trump “would be gracious if China intends to make a deal with the United States,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday. “If China continues to retaliate, it's not good for China.”… Continue reading
Apr 08 Trump helps plant new magnolia to replace historic White House tree By Darlene Superville, Associated Press A 12-year-old sapling that is a direct descendant of the Jackson Magnolia was planted in its place on Tuesday, the White House said. Continue reading