White House

Gunman dead after opening fire near White House

Gunman killed by the Secret Service after opening fire at a White House security checkpoint.

'Bold, decisive action'

White House hits back at Tucker Carlson’s Israeli interview

The White House slams Tucker Carlson for telling an Israeli channel that Netanyahu dragged the US into war.

US official:

'Israel and Lebanon held productive and positive talks'

Israel and Lebanon hold "productive" talks in D.C. focused on disarming Hezbollah and lasting peace.

White House Lawn evacuated after shooting near National Mall

Secret Service involved in shooting near National Mall. Suspect hospitalized and area cordoned off.

White House:

'Trump awaits unified Iran response, no firm deadline set'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump has set no firm deadline for Iran to submit proposal to end the war, and is keeping economic pressure on Tehran.

US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from the Trump administration to take a position in the private sector, the White House announces.

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'Not true we requested ceasefire extension'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says talks with Iran are ongoing, calls reports US asked for a ceasefire extension 'bad reporting.'

Trump hosts haredi leaders at the White House for Passover

US President hosts special Passover event at the White House with prominent haredi leaders and freed Hamas hostage Edan Alexander. Trump speaks warmly about redemption while putting Ivanka and Jared Kushner on speaker phone.

White House:

A proposal for a 45-day ceasefire is being considered

A senior official at the White House confirmed to the US network NBC that the possibility of a 45-day ceasefire with Iran is being examined.

White House Spokesperson

Iranian regime seeking "exit ramp' from the war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Iranian regime is looking for a way to exit the war following President Trump's ultimatum.

Van driver plows through White House barricade

Driver arrested after driving through security barricade near the presidential residence in Washington DC.

The White House's warning to the regime in Tehran

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarifies that the United States will not allow freedom of navigation in the Middle East and fuel supplies to be disrupted.

Raising US morale: Cartoons, videos, and sports

Since the start of the war, the White House has been releasing videos saluting the fighting forces, combining selected clips from movies, animated shows, and sports games. Watch.

White House:

'Iran campaign goals achievable in 4-6 weeks'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the US is nearing control of Iranian airspace, with Operation Epic Fury objectives expected within four to six weeks.

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Prayer for President Trump in the Oval Office

US President Donald Trump hosts a group of clergy from across the United States for a meeting in which they pray for his success.

Spain denies White House claim of cooperation in Iran strikes

Spain denies a White House claim that it agreed to cooperate with US military operations against Iran, as officials reaffirm opposition to the war.

Melanie Phillips:

A Caesar in the White House

The old world order is dead because Western universalists destroyed it. Opinion.

'We are just getting started'

White House cryptic post fuels speculation over Iran action

White House hints the US military is ready in cryptic social media post, as US officials say Trump is weighing military and political options as Iran protests intensify.

White House:

'Trump not ruling out military option for Greenland'

The White House says President Trump is weighing “a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including potential military use.

Before performing for Trump

Hasidic singer studies Gemara at White House

Between the hallways of the West Wing, a place where almost no one is allowed to enter, Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer sat and studied his Gemara.

White House Hanukkah event:

Yiddish in the White House

Singer Shulem Lemmer performed at the White House Hanukkah event attended by President Trump, stunning those present with a Yiddish rendition of 'God Bless America.'

White House Hanukkah event

Elizabeth Pipko: Trump is greatest president world has ever seen

Former campaign aide Elizabeth Pipko thanks President Trump for changing her life, speaks of meeting her husband during the 2016 campaign, and urges Jews to recognize the miracle of celebrating Hanukkah in the White House.

White House Hanukkah event

Sid Rosenberg praises Trump: "I love him, Nobody is better"

President Donald Trump honors New York radio host Sid Rosenberg, highlighting his media success and strong support for the Jewish community. Rosenberg responds with an emotional tribute, calling the moment 'one of the most meaningful of his life.'

Trump at Hanukkah party:

'We will not allow denial of October 7'

At the White House Hanukkah party, President Trump celebrates Jewish faith, denounces antisemitism, praises Israel’s strength, and vows: “I’ll always be a friend and a champion of the Jewish people.”

'We got all of them'

Trump honors hostages at White House Hanukkah celebration

At a White House Hanukkah party, Trump praises hostage families; Ronen Neutra, father of deceased hostage Omer, reminds everyone that Ran Gvili remains in Gaza.

Trump lashes out at ABC reporter

President Trump attacked an ABC reporter during a press conference, calling her 'obnoxious' and 'terrible.'

Two National Guardsmen shot near White House

The uniformed military personnel from the West Virginia National Guard shot near the White House and taken to hospital in critical condition. A suspect is in custody, believed to be a 29-year-old Afghan national

White House:

US-Saudi pact includes F-35s, tanks, and $1 trillion investment

After Trump-MBS meeting, the White House announces that the US and Saudi Arabia sealed nearly $1 trillion in deals, including F-35 sales, nuclear energy, AI, and critical minerals.

First time: The Jihadist in the White House

This is an unusual meeting that just a few months ago would have been hard to believe would take place. It was reported that the two discussed relations between the countries and the promotion of common interests.

Next to Trump

Watch: Drug executive collapses in the Oval Office

Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay collapses during a press conference about a new agreement with pharmaceutical companies aimed at reducing prices.

White House confirms historic Trump-al-Sharaa meeting

President Trump will host Syrian President next Monday in a historic White House visit, signaling a potential thaw in US-Syria ties amid efforts to rebuild and counter ISIS.

Report

White House wrote Netanyahu's apology to Qatar

A senior Qatari official was present during the call between Netanyahu and al-Thani to ensure Netanyahu stuck to the script, Politico reports.

White House:

'Trump will set deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza proposal'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump will set red line for Hamas to accept his Gaza ceasefire plan, noted the proposal has global support.

Photos:

Behind the scenes of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting in Washington

Newly released photos from the White House show Netanyahu and Trump discussing the plan to end the war, alongside a dramatic phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister. Later, Netanyahu is seen reviewing the details of the US proposal with his team.

'Greatest day ever in civilization'

Netanyahu and Trump address the press on Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, shares new proposal for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

Dermer to White House:

'Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met'

Axios report: Minister Ron Dermer told Trump’s team during a meeting on Wednesday that Israel won’t be in Gaza long-term, but needs a viable alternative to Hamas.

White House joins TikTok to promote Trump’s message

White House launches an official TikTok account to promote President Trump's message to over 150 million Americans.

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Trump feels that France, UK, & Canada's decision rewards Hamas

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the President opposes the recognition of 'Palestine' because it is 'rewarding Hamas at a time where Hamas is the true impediment to a ceasefire and to the release of all of the hostages.'

US official:

'Trump sees recognition of Palestinian state as reward to Hamas'

A White House official says President Trump will not support recognizing a Palestinian state, as he believes it would reward Hamas.

We must prepare for Israel-haters regaining the White House

We cannot again be held hostage again by a leftist White House that arrogantly thinks it can direct Israel’s wars, have veto power over our foreign policy and obscenely attempt to unseat our elected prime minister, even in the midst of our fighting an existential war. Opinion.

'Bombs everything'

Report quotes US official calling Netanyahu a 'madman'

Senior US officials say Israeli strikes in Syria risk undermining Trump administration's regional goals.

After comprehensive testing

Trump’s health declared ‘excellent’

President Trump is in excellent health, according to his physician. A recent check-up found mild leg swelling caused by a benign circulatory condition. No signs of serious illness were detected.

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Netanyahu presents Nobel Prize nomination to Trump

White House photographer Daniel Torok documents the behind-the-scenes moments of the Prime Minister's visit to the White House and meeting with President Donald Trump.

Will Netanyahu be walking into a trap in Trump’s White House?

Does Trump think he is going to dictate Israel's immediate future?

Netanyahu to fly to Washington next week to meet Trump

Israel has confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will fly to the United States early next week for a meeting at the White House with President Trump.

Dem. Rep. told Jewish official to 'go back to 1930s Germany'

White House demands Rep. Mark Pocan apologize after he called for WH official Stephen Miller to 'go back to 1930s Germany' in response to Miller's remark following the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral primaries.

Report:

Netanyahu hopes to celebrate Iran op. success at White House

Israeli PM hopes to meet President Trump at the White House so the 2 leaders can celebrate the success of the recent operations in Iran together, Axios reports

White House:

Facilities obliterated, suggestions otherwise are fake news

"The world is far safer after President Trump’s highly successful, decisive precision strikes against the Iranian regime’s key nuclear facilities", the White House states in an official statement.

Trump says he will decide whether to strike Iran within 2 weeks

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shares a quote from President Trump outlining his desire for a peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis, but he is also willing to use force if it is required.

White House:

'Pres. Trump has always been clear that Iran can't have a nuke'

The White House published a list of 15 comments made by President Trump over the last 5 months demonstrating his consistent position that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.

Report:

Elon Musk tackled Treasury Secretary during White House clash

New report alleges a physical altercation between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House, sparked by Bessent calling Musk a "fraud." The scuffle is reportedly what led to Musk's removal from the West Wing.

After White House criticism

BBC defends Gaza coverage

BBC strongly defends its Gaza war reporting following criticism from Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who cited its inaccuracies regarding an attack near a food distribution site.

For the first time:

Hostage families meet White House CoS and Press Secretary

White House officials reaffirm the Trump administration’s full commitment to securing the release of all 58 hostages, stress that the administration will continue working relentlessly until every hostage is brought home.

Musk departs White House advisory role

Elon Musk announces he has concluded his role as a top advisor to President Trump: “I would like to thank President Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.”

Outside the White House

Hundreds remember DC shooting victims

Hundreds gather outside the White House to mourn Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were murdered outside the Jewish Museum in the nation’s capital.

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Trump clashes with South African President at White House

US President plays video showing persecution and murder of white people in South Africa during his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. 'I’m sorry I don’t have a plane to give you.'

White House:

Trump wants to see all hostages released and the end of the war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt states that President Donald Trump has conveyed to Hamas his desire for the release of all hostages.

White House:

'Reports of Vance Israel visit are false'

White House denies reports in Israeli media that Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Israel this week, says Vance will return to Washington on Monday.

Melanie Phillips:

The gold-plated peacenik in the White House

Israelis are wondering whether they’ve escaped one nightmare to find themselves in another. Opinion.

White House rejects universities' criticism of interference

White House dismisses sharp criticism from over 100 US universities decrying alleged political interference in academia, following Harvard's legal challenge over federal funding threats.