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japantimes.co.jpU.S. Defense Official Links Nigeria Operations to Protection of Christians
A U.S. defense official stated that military actions against an ISIS-linked commander in Nigeria followed a directive to protect Christians targeted by the group. The comments came during a White House press conference on Wednesday.
Washington ExaminerTreasury Secretary Bessent to Hold White House Press Briefing Thursday
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will conduct the daily White House press briefing at 2 p.m. Thursday. He is substituting for press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave.
jpost.comU.S. Officials Discard China-Issued Burner Phones, Badges and Pins Before Boarding Air Force One
President Trump and a U.S. delegation left Beijing on Friday after two days of high-level talks led by President Xi Jinping. White House staffers and reporters surrendered burner phones, credential badges and lapel pins issued by China, throwing them into a bin at the foot of Air…
foxnews.comVice President Visits Maine To Highlight Anti-Fraud Task Force
The vice president traveled to Bangor, Maine on May 14, 2026 to speak at an event focused on government fraud prevention. Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling presented examples of improper payments uncovered by the Anti-Fraud Task Force. The visit occurred one day after a rel…
nbcnews.comSecretary of State Marco Rubio Describes Vision for America
Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to a reporter's question about his hopes for the United States during a White House press briefing on May 5, 2026. Rubio, a first-generation American and former senator from Florida, outlined a view of the country as a place of opportunity…
abcnews.go.comWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Birth of Second Child
Karoline Leavitt, 28, the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary, announced the birth of her daughter Viviana on Thursday. The announcement came days after she delayed her maternity leave following an assassination attempt against President Donald Trump. Leavitt…
nypost.comSecretary of State Visits Vatican
The secretary of state is scheduled to meet Pope Leo XIV on Thursday at the Vatican in an effort to ease strains between the Trump administration and the Holy See. The trip comes as the secretary of state has drawn attention for a recent White House press briefing performance tha…
nbcnews.comSecretary of State Marco Rubio Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
Rubio will meet the first U.S.-born pope after standing in at a White House press briefing on Tuesday. The appearance drew online attention and comparisons to Vice President JD Vance ahead of potential 2028 interest.
rediff.comMan Charged With Threatening to Kill Trump and Officials
An assassination attempt occurred on President Donald Trump and members of his administration. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized media and Democratic officials for fueling political violence. Recent surveys and events highlight broader acceptance of violence…
upi.comFed Holds Interest Rates Steady; Biden Renominates Powell
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in Jerome Powell's final meeting as chair, amid a high number of dissents and ongoing inflation pressures. Powell stated he will remain a governor until at least 2028 to protect the central bank's independence. Incoming chair Kevi…
nbcnews.comKaroline Leavitt Expects Second Child Next Week
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is expecting her second child next week. During her leave, certain officials are expected to handle press briefings. The information was reported by Politico.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRep. Ro Khanna Faces Challenge on Immigration and Child Trafficking in Jubilee Debate
Rep. Ro Khanna appeared on the Jubilee show where a participant questioned him on child sex trafficking linked to illegal immigration. The episode focused on Jeffrey Epstein, and Khanna defended his stance against open borders. The exchange drew reposts from White House press sec…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBarak Ravid, Former IDF Unit 8200 Officer, Receives Award from White House Press Corps
Barak Ravid, a former soldier and officer in the Israeli Defense Forces' Unit 8200, has become a prominent figure in US media coverage of Israel-related issues. The White House press corps awarded him recognition for his reporting. Ravid focuses on topics related to Israel in his…
theweek.comWhite House Correspondent Addresses Questions on Trump, US-Iran Tensions, NATO and Press Pool
Andrew Feinberg, White House correspondent for The Independent, responds to reader questions about President Donald Trump. The topics include US-Iran tensions, NATO relations, press freedom and experiences in the White House press pool. The article provides insights based on Fein…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFirst Lady Melania Trump Holds Press Conference Denying Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
First Lady Melania Trump held an unexpected White House press conference on Thursday, denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. She called on Congress to invite Epstein survivors to testify. The event followed the release of documents from federal inves…
Nbc NewsWhite House Press Secretary States Trump Discarded Iran's Initial Ceasefire Proposal
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump discarded Iran's original 10-point ceasefire plan. This occurred before Iran returned for negotiations ahead of Trump's deadline for a deal on Tuesday night. The development relates to a two-week ceasefire a…
theweek.comWhite House Press Secretary Addresses Questions on US-Iran Conflict and Trump's Statements During Briefing
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fielded questions on the US military actions against Iran and President Trump's social media posts during a briefing. The session followed six weeks of US bombing in Iran and recent ceasefire negotiations. Reporters raised concerns abo…