President Donald Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., opening with the declaration, “Our nation is back, bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before.” The speech, delivered before a joint session of U.S. Congress, comes as Trump seeks to make his case ahead of the November midterm […]
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Melania Trump documentary premieres in Washington
WASHINGTON: Melania Trump documentary Melania premiered on January 29, 2026, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., marking her first major public-facing project since returning as First Lady following Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Read More: Melania Trump brings magic to White House The self-produced film chronicles the 20 days leading up to President Trump’s inauguration, offering […]
Trump plane returns to base after minor electrical issue
US President Donald Trump plane returned to Joint Base Andrews late Tuesday due to what the White House described as a “minor electrical issue”, briefly interrupting his trip to Switzerland for the Davos forum. The aircraft landed safely shortly after 0400 GMT, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who said the decision was made “out […]
Machado meets Trump in Washington amid Venezuela transition talks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday in a high‑profile encounter that could influence international efforts to shape the future of Venezuela after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. The meeting marked the first in‑person discussion between the two leaders following Machado’s daring escape from Venezuela […]
Trump attributes hand bruising to aspirin use, dismisses health concerns
US President Donald Trump has said that large bruises visible on his right hand were caused by daily aspirin use and rejected claims that he had fallen asleep during public engagements, according to an interview published by The Wall Street Journal on Thursday. Addressing questions surrounding his health, Mr Trump said aspirin taken to thin […]
Trump expands US travel ban to seven more countries
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday expanded a full travel ban to include citizens from seven additional countries, further tightening US entry restrictions. The move includes Syria and several African nations, according to the White House. Read More: US to widen travel ban to more than 30 countries In a statement, the White House said Trump signed […]
US security risks traced to Biden-era Afghanistan decisions
The White House blamed former President Joe Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal for rising security threats in the United States. Officials said recent attacks involving Afghan nationals admitted under Biden’s administration highlight long-term risks. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt called the Kabul airport bombing and a Washington, DC, shooting “consequences” of past policy failures. Leavitt said the […]
US says Venezuela boat attack lawful amid criticism
The White House on Monday defended U.S. strikes on a Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in September, saying the operation was lawful and authorized by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The strikes, which reportedly targeted survivors of the initial attack, have drawn criticism from legal experts and lawmakers questioning their legality under international law. White House spokeswoman Karoline […]
Afghan Suspect Faces Murder Charges
An Afghan suspect accused of shooting two US National Guard soldiers will now face first-degree murder charges. Officials said the attack was planned and carried out near the White House. One soldier died from her injuries, while another remains in critical condition. Prosecutors upgraded the case from assault to murder. The development has pushed the […]
Trump and Mamdani meet, swap smiles and pledge to work together
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at the White House on Friday, setting aside months of political hostility to exchange compliments and pledge cooperation on tackling crime and affordability in the city. The meeting marked an unexpectedly cordial encounter between the Republican former president and the 34-year-old […]