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Trump prepares to change US CHIPS Act conditions, sources say

The White House is seeking to renegotiate U.S.

Trump prepares to change US CHIPS Act conditions, sources say
Political|Technology|US|World

White House says it has the right to punish AP reporters over Gulf naming dispute

The White House says news organizations that refuse to use President Donald Trump’s new name for the Gulf of Mexico are telling “lies."

White House says it has the right to punish AP reporters over Gulf naming dispute
Political|US

White House says it's the judges — not Trump — causing a 'constitutional crisis'

The White House says court rulings going against President Donald Trump's administration are coming from “judicial activists” on the bench whose decisions amount to a “constitutional crisis.”

White House says it's the judges — not Trump — causing a 'constitutional crisis'
Business|Economy|Political|US

US House speaker Johnson believes White House considering exemptions to reciprocal tariffs

Republican U.S.

US House speaker Johnson believes White House considering exemptions to reciprocal tariffs
MidEast|Political|US

‘Some of the things that I say will be incorrect’: Musk backs away from false claim of $50 million for Gaza condoms

‘Some of the things that I say will be incorrect’: Musk backs away from false claim of $50 million for Gaza condoms

‘Some of the things that I say will be incorrect’: Musk backs away from false claim of $50 million for Gaza condoms
Crime|Political|US|World

Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine war

A Pennsylvania schoolteacher who's back on American soil after his release from Russia has spoken to his wife, his two children and his 95-year-old mother

Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine war
Political|US|World

White House correspondents protest access denial over 'Gulf of Mexico' naming issue

The White House Correspondents' Association protested a decision by the White House on Tuesday to bar an Associated Press reporter from an event with President Donald Trump over the news

White House correspondents protest access denial over 'Gulf of Mexico' naming issue
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

PM Modi, US VP Vance discuss 'diversifying' India's energy sourcing

U.S.

PM Modi, US VP Vance discuss 'diversifying' India's energy sourcing
Business|Election|Political|US

Trump removes top government ethics czar

Trump removes top government ethics czar

Trump removes top government ethics czar
Election|Political|US

US intelligence candidates face Trump loyalty tests, Washington Post says

Candidates for top U.S. national security and law enforcement jobs are being asked whether they believe President Donald Trump's false claims that he won the 2020 election and

US intelligence candidates face Trump loyalty tests, Washington Post says
US

Hidden-camera video captures Project 2025 co-author talking about plans for second Trump term

In 2024, Russell Vought, one of the key authors of Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, was recorded on a hidden camera talking to what he believed to be relatives of a wealthy conservative donor about a right-wing blueprint for a second Trump term.

Hidden-camera video captures Project 2025 co-author talking about plans for second Trump term
Political|US

CIA sends White House unclassified email with names of agency new hires

CIA sends White House unclassified email with names of agency new hires

CIA sends White House unclassified email with names of agency new hires
Political|US

White House says it will cancel $8 million in Politico subscriptions after a false right-wing conspiracy theory spreads

White House says it will cancel $8 million in Politico subscriptions after a false right-wing conspiracy theory spreads

White House says it will cancel $8 million in Politico subscriptions after a false right-wing conspiracy theory spreads
MidEast|Political|US|World

White House: Trump has not committed to putting US troops in Gaza

President Donald Trump has not committed to putting U.S. troops on the ground in the Gaza Strip as part of his proposal for a U.S. takeover of the Palestinian enclave, the White

White House: Trump has not committed to putting US troops in Gaza
Political|US

Trump revokes security for former defense secretary Esper, NYT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked federal security protection for former U.S.

Trump revokes security for former defense secretary Esper, NYT reports
Business|Economy|Political|US

Explainer - Is Elon Musk's government efficiency drive legal?

Elon Musk is testing the limits of legal and ethical restrictions on the role of special advisers in U.S. presidential administrations, according to

Explainer - Is Elon Musk's government efficiency drive legal?
Business|Political|US

Elon Musk tightens grip on federal government as Democrats raise alarms

Elon Musk is rapidly consolidating control over large swaths of the federal government with President Donald Trump’s blessing

Elon Musk tightens grip on federal government as Democrats raise alarms
Economy|Political|US

Layoffs likely if too few US government employees quit, report says

Layoffs of federal workers would be "likely" if too few employees quit under the White House's deferred resignation program, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing a memo from a

Layoffs likely if too few US government employees quit, report says
Political|Sports|US

Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' visit

President Donald Trump mostly stuck to sports and avoided any talk of tariffs as he celebrated the NHL's defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House

Trump sticks to hockey, avoids tariff talks during Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' visit
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump says Musk only acting with approval

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said billionaire Elon Musk, who the president had charged with shrinking the U.S. government, is only doing things that have approval.

Trump says Musk only acting with approval
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Japan's prime minister will visit him next week

U.S.

Trump says Japan's prime minister will visit him next week
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

White House: special US envoy Grenell is in Venezuela

Special U.S. envoy Ric Grenell is in Venezuela working with the authorities there are on the repatriation to that country of members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, the

White House: special US envoy Grenell is in Venezuela
Election|Political|US

Donald Trump talks so much that even his White House stenographers are struggling to keep up

The most obvious shift from Joe Biden to Donald Trump has been the flood of talking from the White House

Donald Trump talks so much that even his White House stenographers are struggling to keep up
Election|Political|US

Reporters ask Trump's White House press secretary about federal aid freeze

Karoline Leavitt, President Trump's White House Press Secretary, hosted the first press briefing of Trump’s second term. Reporters asked Leavitt about Trump's decision to freeze federal aid and grants.

Reporters ask Trump's White House press secretary about federal aid freeze
Economy|Political|US

Trump administration rescinds funding freeze ahead of court hearing

The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, a White House official said, just shortly before it was

Trump administration rescinds funding freeze ahead of court hearing
Economy|Political|US

Collins explains why White House rescinded memo on federal aid freeze

The White House Office of Management and Budget rescinded a memo that froze federal grants and loans and created widespread confusion. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports the latest.

Collins explains why White House rescinded memo on federal aid freeze
Political|US

White House rescinds memo on federal aid freeze that caused widespread confusion

White House rescinds memo on federal aid freeze that caused widespread confusion

White House rescinds memo on federal aid freeze that caused widespread confusion
Election|Political|US

A White House press briefing for an audience of one — with one storyline

A White House press briefing for an audience of one — with one storyline

Economy|Political|US

Judge temporarily blocks part of Trump administration’s plans to freeze federal aid

Judge temporarily blocks part of Trump administration’s plans to freeze federal aid

Judge temporarily blocks part of Trump administration’s plans to freeze federal aid
Political|US

White House press secretary channels Trump at first briefing

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made her briefing debut on Tuesday, where she sparred with reporters over a federal

White House press secretary channels Trump at first briefing
Political|US

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary, makes her debut in the briefing room

The youngest person to serve as White House press secretary has made her debut in the briefing room, promising to hold briefings often and saying President Donald Trump also will be available to reporters for questions

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary, makes her debut in the briefing room
Food|Health|Political|US

Nutrition programs unaffected by Trump funding freeze, White House says

Nutrition programs that deliver food assistance to millions of U.S. families will not be affected by a White House pause on federal grants and loans, a senior official said

Nutrition programs unaffected by Trump funding freeze, White House says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Netanyahu hopes to meet Trump in Washington as soon as next week, US officials say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington as early as next week

Netanyahu hopes to meet Trump in Washington as soon as next week, US officials say
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Political|US

Look of the Week: First lady Melania Trump means business in official portrait

Look of the Week: First lady Melania Trump means business in official portrait

Look of the Week: First lady Melania Trump means business in official portrait
Economy|Political|Technology|US

Inside Trump’s first week back in the White House: Bright moods and simmering tensions

Inside Trump’s first week back in the White House: Bright moods and simmering tensions

Inside Trump’s first week back in the White House: Bright moods and simmering tensions
Election|Political|US

Loyalty tests and MAGA checks: Inside the Trump White House's intense screening of job-seekers

Job-seekers hoping to join the new Trump administration are facing a series of intense loyalty tests

Loyalty tests and MAGA checks: Inside the Trump White House's intense screening of job-seekers
Election|Political|US

Kaitlan Collins points out what's 'unusual' about Trump's arrival at White House

Following his event at the Capital One Arena, President Donald Trump has arrived at the White House for the first time since being sworn in as the 47th president earlier today. CNN's Kaitlan Collins has the details.

Kaitlan Collins points out what's 'unusual' about Trump's arrival at White House
Election|Political|US

Who's the guy handing Trump those binders of executive orders? Meet Will Scharf

Those binders full of executive orders that President Donald Trump has been signing with a flourish in recent days don’t just magically appear before him

Who's the guy handing Trump those binders of executive orders? Meet Will Scharf
Americas|Election|Political|US

White House summarizes Trump orders this week suspending entry at border

The White House on Wednesday summarized U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping crackdown this week at the U.S.-Mexico border.

White House summarizes Trump orders this week suspending entry at border
Election|Political|US

Why Trump’s two days in the White House already feel like a full term

Why Trump’s two days in the White House already feel like a full term

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump announces private-sector $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure

U.S.

Trump announces private-sector $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure
Political|US

Trump grants temporary security clearances to officials who have not been fully vetted

Trump grants temporary security clearances to officials who have not been fully vetted

Trump grants temporary security clearances to officials who have not been fully vetted
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump floats idea of universal tariff but says US not ready for it yet

Republican U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday floated the idea of universal tariffs but said the United States was not yet ready for such a step.

Trump floats idea of universal tariff but says US not ready for it yet
Political|US

Trump White House promises "massive" infrastructure announcement

U.S.

Trump White House promises "massive" infrastructure announcement
US

Melania Trump Fast Facts

Melania Trump Fast Facts

Election|Political|US

MJ Lee describes what Biden told Trump at White House arrival

CNN Senior White House Correspondent MJ Lee reports President Joe Biden told his successor, President-elect Donald Trump, “Welcome home,” as he greeted him at the White House’s North Portico.

MJ Lee describes what Biden told Trump at White House arrival
Americas|Political|US

Trump revokes Biden removal of Cuba from US state sponsors of terrorism list

Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump on Monday revoked the Biden administration's last-minute decision to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of

Trump revokes Biden removal of Cuba from US state sponsors of terrorism list
Election|Political|US

Trump to end birthright US citizenship, incoming White House official says

U.S.

Trump to end birthright US citizenship, incoming White House official says
Election|Political|US

Then and now: What has changed as Trump returns to the White House

When Donald Trump arrived in Washington in 2017 on the eve of his first inauguration, he was a stranger to most in town

Then and now: What has changed as Trump returns to the White House
Celebrity|Election|Political|US

Trump's family circle has a different look as he returns to the White House

As Trump prepares to return to the White House, his family circle looks a little different than it did eight years ago

Trump's family circle has a different look as he returns to the White House
Election|Political|US

Clothes in the closets and favorite foods in the fridge: Moving day comes to the White House

Most presidents get to move into the White House once

Clothes in the closets and favorite foods in the fridge: Moving day comes to the White House
Political|Technology|US

White House: TikTok should remain available to Americans

The White House said on Friday that Tiktok should remain available to Americans but the timing of the Supreme Court ruling on a law banning the app means it must fall to the

White House: TikTok should remain available to Americans
Political|Science|Technology|US

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president

Headed by the president’s science adviser, OSTP serves as a one-stop shop for everything science and innovation inside the White House.

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president
Political|Technology|US

US weighs options to keep TikTok operational as ban nears, NBC reports

The Biden administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok accessible in the United States even as a ban is set to take effect on Sunday, NBC News reported late on Wednesday, citing three

US weighs options to keep TikTok operational as ban nears, NBC reports
Health|Political|US

Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer and later complications potentially raised “unnecessary” security risks

Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Europe|Political|US|World

Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Political|Technology|US

Biden says Meta's decision to get rid of fact-checkers is 'really shameful'

President Joe Biden delivered remarks from the White House where he reacted to Meta’s decision to get rid of fact-checkers.

Biden says Meta's decision to get rid of fact-checkers is 'really shameful'
Political|US|World

Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor

U.S.

Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor
Celebrity|Lifestyle|Political|US

Biden is a great-grandfather

President Joe Biden has a new title: great-grandfather

Biden is a great-grandfather
Political|Technology|US

Internet-connected devices can now have a label that rates their security

The White House on Tuesday unveiled a new label for smart thermostats, baby monitors, app-controlled lights and other internet-connected devices that will

Internet-connected devices can now have a label that rates their security
Americas|Election|Political|US|World

White House says Justin Trudeau has been 'stalwart friend' for US

The White House said on Monday that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced that he will step down in the coming months

White House says Justin Trudeau has been 'stalwart friend' for US
Political|US

Biden stays out of public spotlight as shutdown negotiations spiral and deadline looms

Biden stays out of public spotlight as shutdown negotiations spiral and deadline looms

Biden stays out of public spotlight as shutdown negotiations spiral and deadline looms
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump’s many civil cases won’t stop just because he’s president. Here’s what to know

Trump’s many civil cases won’t stop just because he’s president. Here’s what to know

Trump’s many civil cases won’t stop just because he’s president. Here’s what to know
Lifestyle|Political|US

Jill Biden tells military children at Marine Corps Reserve toy drive to remember that they are loved

Jill Biden has told children from military families who helped the White House donate toys for the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign to remember that they are loved

Jill Biden tells military children at Marine Corps Reserve toy drive to remember that they are loved
Crime|Political|US

White House Security Breaches Fast Facts

White House Security Breaches Fast Facts

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

GloRilla, once a choir girl, is one of hip-hop's most promising voices

GloRilla went from being a choir girl to a husky-voiced rap queen, climbing the hip-hop ranks so high that she’s earned a trip to the White House

GloRilla, once a choir girl, is one of hip-hop's most promising voices
MidEast|Political|US|World

US races to find captive journalist Austin Tice after Syria regime collapse

U.S. officials were pressing on Monday for information about Austin Tice and to secure the release of the American journalist captured in Syria 12

US races to find captive journalist Austin Tice after Syria regime collapse
Election|Political|US

On pardons, Biden weighs whether to flex presidential powers in broad new ways

President Joe Biden faces a stark choice as he contemplates broad preemptive pardons to protect aides and allies from potential retribution by Donald Trump

On pardons, Biden weighs whether to flex presidential powers in broad new ways
Political|US

Biden's Hunter pardon came after circumstances changed, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden changed his mind about pardoning his son Hunter because "circumstances have changed," the White House said on Friday.

Biden's Hunter pardon came after circumstances changed, White House says
Election|Political|US

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office
Celebrity|Election|Political|US

Melania Trump says heading to the White House for the second term is much different than the first

Soon-to-be first lady Melania Trump says preparing to enter the White House for the second time looks a lot different from the first time

Melania Trump says heading to the White House for the second term is much different than the first
Entertainment|Political|US

Biden at tree lighting says his holiday wish is for US to continue to seek light, liberty and love

President Joe Biden has presided over his final Christmas tree lighting at the White House

Biden at tree lighting says his holiday wish is for US to continue to seek light, liberty and love
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Hillary Clinton joins Jill Biden at the White House to honor recipients of a prestigious arts prize

Hillary Clinton has joined Jill Biden at the White House to honor the recipients of a prestigious arts prize

Hillary Clinton joins Jill Biden at the White House to honor recipients of a prestigious arts prize
Health|News|US|World

Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says

The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot

Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says
Arts|News

Jill Biden unveils dedicated showcase of art by military children in the White House East Wing

Visitors to the White House now have new art to feast their eyes on

Jill Biden unveils dedicated showcase of art by military children in the White House East Wing
Crime|News|US

Commander Biden bites another Secret Service employee at the White House

President Joe Biden’s dog Commander has bitten another U.S. Secret Service employee

Commander Biden bites another Secret Service employee at the White House
Business|Economy|News|US|World

Pacific Island summit at White House 'collaborative': US official

Senior U.S. officials said on Friday that a White House summit with a dozen Pacific Islands leaders this week was successful, and that Washington was listening to

Pacific Island summit at White House 'collaborative': US official
News|US

Biden says it's 'good news' the shutdown was averted but blames House GOP for 'manufactured crisis'

The White House has pinned the blame for a possible government shutdown on House Republicans who, until Saturday, had been paralyzed by their inability to pass a funding package

Biden says it's 'good news' the shutdown was averted but blames House GOP for 'manufactured crisis'
News|US

Americans celebrate Jimmy Carter's 99th birthday as he receives hospice care

Americans celebrated the 99th birthday of former President Jimmy Carter this weekend, with the White House putting up a wooden cake display on its north lawn and

Americans celebrate Jimmy Carter's 99th birthday as he receives hospice care
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Biden tries to reassure allies of continued US support for Ukraine after Congress drops aid request

The White House says President Joe Biden has been in touch with U.S. allies and partners to discuss continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia

Biden tries to reassure allies of continued US support for Ukraine after Congress drops aid request
Lifestyle|News|US

Biden's dog Commander no longer at White House after biting incidents

President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, is “not presently on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents involving White House staff and U.S. Secret Service officers

Biden's dog Commander no longer at White House after biting incidents
News|US

US would struggle to block Exxon's politically unpopular megadeal

The White House may have blamed Exxon

US would struggle to block Exxon's politically unpopular megadeal
MidEast|News|US|World

Iran is complicit but there is no direct evidence tying it to attacks in Israel, White House's Kirby says

Iran is complicit even though the United States has no intelligence or evidence that points to Iran's direct participation in attacks in Israel by Palestinian Islamist group

Iran is complicit but there is no direct evidence tying it to attacks in Israel, White House's Kirby says
News|Political|US

Biden interviewed by special counsel in classified documents case

President Joe Biden was interviewed as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents by Special Counsel Robert Hur, the White House

Biden interviewed by special counsel in classified documents case
News|US

Biden interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into handling of classified documents

The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents

Biden interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into handling of classified documents
Business|Economy|News|US

Biden to meet with Target, IBM and other CEOs

President Joe Biden will meet with the chief executives of several large companies on Thursday to get their perspective on the U.S. economy, a White House official said.

Biden to meet with Target, IBM and other CEOs
News|US

White House calls Trump's comments on Hezbollah, Israeli defense minister 'dangerous'

Former U.S.

White House calls Trump's comments on Hezbollah, Israeli defense minister 'dangerous'
News|Political|US|World

US has not closed any option related to hostages held by Hamas, White House says

The United States has not ruled out any option related to securing the release of hostages being held by the militant group Hamas, White House national security spokesman John

US has not closed any option related to hostages held by Hamas, White House says
Business|Environment|Technology|US

White House poised to announce winners of competition to produce hydrogen fuel

The White House is poised to announce the winners of a $7 billion federal competition to produce and deliver hydrogen fuel, a key component of its clean energy program

White House poised to announce winners of competition to produce hydrogen fuel
News|US|World

Biden spoke with families of 14 Americans missing after Hamas attacks -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden has spoken with family members of 14 Americans unaccounted for after attacks by Hamas militants on Israel, the White House said on Friday.

Biden spoke with families of 14 Americans missing after Hamas attacks -White House
MidEast|News|World

White House: No sign other actors to join Israel-Hamas conflict

The White House said on Friday it has not seen any indications that other actors were considering joining and widening the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian

White House: No sign other actors to join Israel-Hamas conflict
MidEast|News|World

US analysis shows Israel not responsible for hospital explosion -White House

A U.S. analysis of currently available data indicates that "Israel is not responsible for the explosion at the hospital in Gaza yesterday," a spokeswoman for the White House

US analysis shows Israel not responsible for hospital explosion -White House
News|US

White House says US supplemental spending request this week to address child care, disaster relief, other priorities

The White House will request another supplemental spending package this week to address child care, disaster relief, and other priorities, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-

White House says US supplemental spending request this week to address child care, disaster relief, other priorities
Australia|Entertainment|News|US

White House scraps plan for B-52s to entertain at state dinner against backdrop of Israel-Hamas war

The White House has scrapped plans to have the B-52s perform at a state dinner for Australia’s prime minister

White House scraps plan for B-52s to entertain at state dinner against backdrop of Israel-Hamas war
Entertainment|US

No 'Love Shack' at White House - B-52s won't play Aussie dinner

At the White House, the dinner is on but the band is out. The B-52s' planned performance at U.S.

No 'Love Shack' at White House - B-52s won't play Aussie dinner
News|Technology|US

White House asking Congress for $6 billion to extend internet subsidy program -official

The White House is asking Congress for another $6 billion for a government broadband internet subsidy program used by 21 million American households that is

White House asking Congress for $6 billion to extend internet subsidy program -official
Economy|News|US

White House wants $56 billion from Congress for disaster relief, child care and high-speed Internet

The White House is asking lawmakers for nearly $56 billion in emergency spending for disaster relief, child care funding and broadband

White House wants $56 billion from Congress for disaster relief, child care and high-speed Internet
Arts|Technology

The White House and Google launch a new virtual tour with audio captions, Spanish translation

The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture have launched a new virtual tour of the White House

The White House and Google launch a new virtual tour with audio captions, Spanish translation
News|Technology|US

White House to share ransomware data with allies -source

The White House is working to finalize as soon as Tuesday a new policy outlining how governments should respond to ransomware attacks,

White House to share ransomware data with allies -source

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