Marco Rubio says he plans to serve through Trump’s term
The secretary of state dismissed reports he may leave the administration, while refusing to discuss his political plans for 2028.
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Trump designates Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monument
A November 5 proclamation covers the Oval Office, adjoining outer rooms and Cabinet Room, directing preservation reviews while retaining specified presidential authority.
Layer3 detected residential proxy exits through White House network
The security firm counted 236 exits from six addresses over a month; The Register reports activity later stopped and the State Department requested its logs.
Melania Trump brings Russian and Ukrainian officials together at White House
The event recognized a six-day ceasefire that enabled evacuations from Oleshky, as officials prepared for planned US-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi.
White House says Trump is ‘still your president’ after Democrats take Congress
A White House post followed Democrats’ November 3 midterm wins in both chambers. Their expected majorities could let them advance legislation, investigate the administration...
Paula Reid joins MS NOW as White House access fight continues
The former CNN correspondent is joining MS NOW's White House team as the network and two other outlets press a lawsuit over access restrictions.
Katie Zacharia says she would work for Trump again after brief White House tenure
The former press secretary blamed media coverage for the fallout from her five-day tenure. She expressed interest in returning, but her next role has not been announced.
Trump rebukes Obama over White House ‘Cheesecake Factory’ joke
Trump defended his White House renovations after Obama mocked their appearance while campaigning for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.
IllustrationSix citizens sue Trump over White House media restrictions
The plaintiffs say restrictions on news outlets deprive people who rely on independent White House reporting of information needed for their work.
White House says Melania Trump brokered Oleshky ceasefire for aid and evacuations
The White House says a local pause in fighting in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city is scheduled for October 29. The Kremlin confirmed an agreement but said military...
Some Trump supporters doubt $5,000 checks will arrive after midterms
Trump has proposed $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress, but some supporters question whether the money will arrive, the Associated Press reports.
IllustrationKatie Zacharia leaves White House press secretary role after five days
President Donald Trump had publicly urged Zacharia to reconsider the job after a difficult first briefing and questions about how she described her legal credentials.
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Katie Zacharia says China lacked ‘proper toilets’ in interview
The new White House press secretary recalled questioning predictions of China’s rise after returning from the country in 2016.
Lisa Cook’s lawyer calls White House inquiry biased and seeks later hearing
A lawyer for the Federal Reserve governor challenged the panel’s impartiality in an October 13 letter and said Cook could participate only after the Fed’s December policy meeting.
Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing prompts questions about legal credentials
After her first White House briefing, Zacharia gave an unclear answer when asked where she had passed the bar exam.
IllustrationJudge blocks White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico during lawsuit
A preliminary injunction bars enforcement of the access ban while the outlets’ lawsuit proceeds. The judge said they were likely to succeed on constitutional claims.
IllustrationWhite House spokeswoman cites $54 billion for Alaska LNG; Seoul says decision pending
At her first briefing, Katie Zacharia described $54 billion as tied to an Alaska gas project in a South Korean investment package. South Korea says the project still needs review.
South Korean envoy says high-level White House contact is limited as intelligence issue persists
Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha said officials remain in contact but senior-level consultations fall short of what she wants. She described progress between intelligence agencies...