White House: News
03 Apr 2025
AntarcticaTrump imposes tariffs on Antarctic islands, where only penguins live
In a rare decision, United States President Donald Trump has placed a 10% tariff on goods from Heard Island and McDonald Islands - two remote volcanic islands near Antarctica.
03 Apr 2025
China'Modi a friend but..': Why Trump imposed 26% India tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has announced a 26% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods.
03 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpMusk to soon step down from DOGE leadership, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has told his Cabinet and close aides that Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, will soon step back from his government role.
02 Apr 2025
Elon MuskTrump's overhaul of $42B broadband program could benefit Musk's Starlink
West Virginia Governor, Patrick Morrisey, recently announced major changes to a federally subsidized broadband initiative.
02 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpDemocratic senator breaks record with 25-hour speech against Trump's policies
Democratic US Senator Cory Booker has broken an all-time Senate record by speaking for 25 hours and four minutes.
01 Apr 2025
Donald Trump'India will drop tariffs': Trump's prediction ahead of Wednesday deadline
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had heard India would significantly lower its tariffs on American products.
01 Apr 2025
Donald Trump'Dirty 15' likely on Trump's tariff targets: What are they?
United Stares President Donald Trump will announce a new list of "reciprocal tariffs" on April 2, which he has declared "Liberation Day."
01 Apr 2025
Donald Trump'India charges...100% tariffs': US won't make exemptions on reciprocal tariffs
The White House has condemned the steep tariffs by India and other countries on American goods.
31 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpTikTok's US sale will be completed before April 5: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that a deal for the sale of TikTok's operations in the country will be finalized before the April 5 deadline.
29 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpConvicted Nikola founder Trevor Milton walks free after Trump's pardon
Trevor Milton, the former CEO of Nikola Corp, claims that US President Donald Trump has issued him a full pardon.
28 Mar 2025
Canada'Old US-Canada relationship over': PM Carney after Trump's auto tariff
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has declared a major new direction for his country's relationship with the United States.
27 Mar 2025
Donald Trump'No names…targets mentioned': Pentagon chief insists war plan not leaked
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has publicly criticized The Atlantic and its editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg after it published a transcript of messages that senior US officials had inadvertently shared in a Signal chat group.
26 Mar 2025
SignalCan messaging app Signal be trusted for secure communications?
The recent revelation that senior US officials used messaging app, Signal, to discuss military strategies has sparked a major controversy.
25 Mar 2025
AfghanistanWho's Jeffrey Goldberg? Journalist who accidentally received US war plan
Jeffrey Goldberg, the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic, was accidentally included in a group chat where top officials of Donald Trump's administration were talking about imminent military operations against Yemen's Houthi rebels.
24 Mar 2025
ChinaTrump softens stance on 'reciprocal tariffs' as April 2 nears
US President Donald Trump is set to implement reciprocal tariffs on April 2, a move he has termed "Liberation Day" for the US.
22 Mar 2025
Columbia UniversityColumbia University imposes mask ban following $400 million funding freeze
Columbia University agreed to implement a mask ban and expand campus police powers following demands from the Trump administration, which had frozen $400 million in federal funding.
21 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpTrump signs order to disband US Education Department
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to "begin eliminating" the Department of Education.
20 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpTrump presses 'nuclear button' during interview; then this happens
US President Donald Trump set the internet abuzz by pushing what looked like a "nuclear button" in an interview.
20 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpZelenskyy agrees to partial ceasefire after 'frank' call with Trump
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a "very good telephone call," their first since a controversial meeting at the White House three weeks ago, on Wednesday.
18 Mar 2025
Joe BidenTrump revokes Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children
President Donald Trump has announced that he will "immediately" revoke Secret Service protection for Joe Biden's adult children.
18 Mar 2025
Barack ObamaWhat's autopen, tool Trump claims Biden used for signing pardons
Former US President Donald Trump has accused Joe Biden, his Democratic successor, of using an autopen to sign pardoning documents.
18 Mar 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu330 killed after Israel resumes Gaza strikes following truce collapse
At least 330 people have been killed as Israel launched dozens of strikes throughout Gaza overnight.
18 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpUS reponds after French lawmaker demands Statue of Liberty's return
The White House has said that it has no plans to return the Statue of Liberty after French lawmaker Raphaël Glucksmann said that the US no longer deserves it.
17 Mar 2025
Trump AdministrationTrump orders layoffs at Voice of America, other media outlets
The Trump administration has started major layoffs at the Voice of America (VOA) and other US-backed media outlets.
12 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpUS VP Vance, wife Usha to visit India this month
JD Vance, US Vice President, is preparing for his second-ever international trip during the second innings of the Trump administration.
11 Mar 2025
Elon MuskUS court orders Musk's DOGE to disclose operational records
A US federal judge has ordered the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire Elon Musk, to make its operational records public.
11 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpIndia sets record straight: No tariff cuts agreed with US
The Indian government has clarified that it has "not committed" to reducing import duties on American products.
09 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpSecret Service shoots armed man near White House in DC
The US Secret Service shot an armed Indiana man a block away from the White House Sunday morning after the agency was alerted of the "suicidal individual" by local police, the agency said.
08 Mar 2025
CanadaCanada ready for trade talks with US as tensions escalate
Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc has said that the country is ready to start early talks on a review of the North American free trade agreement if the Trump administration wants to begin that process.
08 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpWhy US Judge wants DOGE to preserve its work records
A federal judge in Washington said he'll likely order Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to preserve records of its activities, amid allegations that staff are using an encrypted messaging platform to communicate.
08 Mar 2025
China'Somebody finally exposing India': Trump's salvo on 'massive tariffs'
US President Donald Trump has accused India of imposing "massive tariffs" on American goods.
07 Mar 2025
HamasWho made the viral Gaza-Trump AI video? Meet the creators
The controversial AI-generated video on the Gaza Strip, which US President Donald Trump shared online a few days ago, was created by Solo Avital.
07 Mar 2025
Emmanuel MacronZelenskyy confirms new talks with US after Oval Office disaster
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that talks with United States officials are set for next week in Saudi Arabia to end the ongoing conflict with Russia.
07 Mar 2025
Donald Trump'These threats complicate...': Hamas responds to Trump's hostage ultimatum
Palestinian militant group Hamas has accused United States President Donald Trump of destabilizing the fragile ceasefire in Gaza.
07 Mar 2025
CanadaAfter relief to Mexico, Trump pauses tariffs on Canadian imports
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of the 25% tariffs he imposed this week on most goods from Canada and Mexico.
06 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpTrump issues 'last warning' to Hamas to release all hostages
United States President Donald Trump has given a final ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all hostages in Gaza.
05 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpTrump makes 13-year-old cancer survivor an honorary Secret Service agent
In a heartwarming moment during his address to Congress, President Donald Trump honored 13-year-old Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel by naming him an honorary Secret Service agent.
04 Mar 2025
ChinaTrump's tariff war: Levies come into effect today, Canada retaliates
United States President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada, effective Tuesday (March 4).
03 Mar 2025
TikTokReddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian wants to buy TikTok
Reddit co-founder and prominent venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian has joined billionaire entrepreneur Frank McCourt's bid to acquire TikTok's US operations.
01 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpUS Social Security Administration is laying off 7,000 employees
In a major move, the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will be slashing its workforce by more than 12% or 7,000 jobs.
26 Feb 2025
Elon MuskWhite House confirms DOGE has an official acting administrator—not Musk
The White House has confirmed the appointment of Amy Gleason as the Acting Administrator for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
26 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpWhite House will now decide which media can cover Trump
In a major departure from tradition, the White House has taken over the selection of journalists who cover President Donald Trump, ending the decades-long practice of the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) selecting the press pool.
26 Feb 2025
Elon Musk'Won't jeopardize Americans' sensitive data': 21 DOGE staffers resign
Twenty-one civil service employees from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have resigned, saying they are unwilling to "compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans' sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services."
24 Feb 2025
HamasHamas halts ceasefire talks until 620 Palestinians freed by Israel
Hamas has announced a suspension of ceasefire talks with Israel until the promised release of Palestinian prisoners is completed.
21 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpMusk's son caught wiping nose on Resolute Desk—Trump orders cleanup
US President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of the historic Resolute Desk from the Oval Office for refurbishment after an unusual incident got caught on live television.
19 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk's DOGE employee creates AI chatbot for US government
A senior staffer of Elon Musk, Christopher Stanley, has created an AI chatbot to reduce government waste. The chatbot is powered by xAI, Musk's AI firm.
19 Feb 2025
AmritsarUS advertises 'ASMR' video showing illegal immigrants in handcuffs, shackles
The United States has released a video of how illegal immigrants are treated before they board a deportation flight from the country.
18 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk not DOGE employee, has no decision-making authority: White House
The White House has released a statement clarifying that Elon Musk, despite being a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, doesn't have any decision-making power in the administration.
16 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpElon Musk yet to disclose finances, potential conflicts of interest
Elon Musk, recently appointed by President Donald Trump to spearhead a cost-cutting initiative, has yet to publicly file an ethics form revealing his finances and potential conflicts of interest.
15 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump, Musk's federal layoffs: Nearly 10,000 workers fired
In a major step to cut down on bureaucracy, President Donald Trump and his advisor Elon Musk have kicked off a wave of layoffs affecting more than 9,500 federal workers.
14 Feb 2025
Elon MuskTrump administration cancels $400M armored Tesla purchase plan: Here's why
The Donald Trump administration has scrapped plans to award a $400 million contract for armored Tesla vehicles, according to a public State Department document.
14 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump announces reciprocal tariffs, targeting allies and adversaries
United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a new "reciprocal tariffs" policy, aimed at both allies and adversaries.
13 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpWhy Blair House—where Modi is staying—dubbed world's most exclusive hotel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Washington, DC on Thursday for a two-day visit on the invitation of US President Donald Trump.
12 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump fires USAID inspector general: Report
United States President Donald Trump has fired Paul Martin, the inspector general for the US Agency for International Development (USAID), multiple media outlets reported.
11 Feb 2025
Elon MuskCould Musk's ties to Trump end investigations into Tesla?
Elon Musk's close ties with US President Donald Trump could mean the end of several ongoing federal investigations into Tesla.
11 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump pauses enforcement of law banning bribery of foreign officials
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to temporarily suspend the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
10 Feb 2025
CanadaTrump to announce 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
United States President Donald Trump will announce a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday.
08 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpUS judge temporarily bars Musk's DOGE from accessing treasury records
A United States federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury Department records.
08 Feb 2025
Elon MuskDOGE employee who quit over racist posts will be rehired
Elon Musk has announced his plans to rehire Marko Elez, a former employee of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the US.
07 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump fires election commission chairwoman, but she won't leave
United States President Donald Trump has tried to fire Ellen L Weintraub, the Chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
06 Feb 2025
TexasTrump considering labeling migrants a measles, tuberculosis risk: WSJ
The Donald Trump administration is reportedly considering a move to turn away asylum seekers based on the possibility that they can bring tuberculosis or measles into the United States.
04 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuTrump plans to withdraw US from UN Human Rights Council
United States President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order withdrawing the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
04 Feb 2025
Barack ObamaWhat's next for Joe Biden? He signs with Hollywood agency
Former United States President Joe Biden (82) has re-signed with the Hollywood talent agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), after an eight-year break. This marks a major move in shaping his post-presidency career.
04 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump administration starts deporting Indian migrants
In a major escalation of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement, the United States has begun deporting Indian migrants on a C-17 military aircraft, a US official told Reuters.
02 Feb 2025
Elon MuskUS: Elon Musk says DOGE has a 120 hour workweek
Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the US, has defended his agency's grueling work hours.
02 Feb 2025
ChinaTrade war: China to challenge Trump's tariffs, impose 'countermeasures'
US President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China.
01 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk is allegedly influencing operations within key US government agencies
Elon Musk's associates are said to be gaining considerable power within various US government agencies, including the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
29 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuTrump invites Netanyahu, wanted for war crimes, to White House
United States President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be the first foreign leader to visit the White House during his second term.
27 Jan 2025
Elon MuskElon Musk's DOGE is now hiring for these roles
Elon Musk-run Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the US has launched a recruitment drive to hire experts in several fields.
26 Jan 2025
ChinaTrump hints at possible US return to WHO
United States President Donald Trump has indicated that the country may reconsider its decision to pull out of the World Health Organization (WHO) just days after ordering a US exit from the global health agency.
25 Jan 2025
ChinaMost Indians view Trump's return as US President positively
A majority of Indians view Donald Trump's return to the White House as a boon for US-India relations, a global survey has found.
24 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump administration begins crackdown on immigrants; over 500 arrested
United States immigration agents have arrested 538 migrants and deported hundreds in a mass operation just days after President Donald Trump's inauguration.
