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Following press secretary Karoline Leavitt's resignation, anonymous White House staff describe the intense pressure on women to maintain a 'MAGA perfect' beauty standard, involving daily blowouts, gym time, and Botox. Critics and supporters offer contrasting views on whether President Trump's expectations are unreasonable or a professional standard.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, citing their personal rapport and Pyongyang's 57 nuclear weapons. The announcement follows his decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, drawing mixed reactions from Seoul, Pyongyang, and US lawmakers.
Natalie Harp, a trusted aide to President Donald Trump, has been thrust into the spotlight after Senator Jon Ossoff questioned her presence on a secretive flight. Newly reviewed tweets show her fervent support for Trump on January 6, 2021, while her brother calls her relationship with the president 'unhealthy.'
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 33%, matching the lowest level of his presidency, while public support for the war with Iran has fallen to 31%. The decline is driven by waning Republican backing, rising gas prices, and fears of a prolonged conflict.
President Donald Trump and White House officials have fiercely criticized CNN reporter Kristen Holmes after she asked about his relationship with aide Natalie Harp. The exchange follows Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff's comments about Harp, which have sparked a partisan firestorm and brought scrutiny to the aide's close ties to Trump.
During a White House event honoring 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, President Trump cut off CNN's Kristen Holmes and asked 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, the boy Williams rescued, if he found her disrespectful. Trump called Holmes 'fake news' and 'a fake reporter' after she identified herself as being with CNN. The incident adds to a documented pattern of Trump publicly admonishing female reporters.
President Trump is reportedly considering a rotating cast of Cabinet officials for White House press briefings after Karoline Leavitt departs at the end of August. Scott Jennings has emerged as an early favorite, though Trump has shown little urgency in naming a successor. Leavitt has confirmed she will return to MAGA Inc., the pro-Trump super PAC.
Natalie Harp, an executive assistant to President Donald Trump, has come under public notice for her role as a constant presence at his side, personal letters expressing intense devotion, and involvement in recent security and political matters. Multiple outlets have reported on nicknames given to her by colleagues and observers, as well as questions surrounding her security clearance. White House officials have defended her loyalty and status.
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping restrictions across virtually all legal immigration categories, including the Diversity Visa lottery, refugee admissions, family- and employment-based visas, and public charge rules. Analysts project the policies could cut legal immigration by up to 50% and cost the U.S. economy trillions of dollars, sparking legal challenges and employer concerns.
US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it impedes efforts to end the conflict with Iran, saying he views the Strait of Hormuz as 'American territory'. Russia has condemned the threats as pressure tactics, while Iran's foreign minister called US sanctions threats 'doomed to fail'.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed she will return to the Trump-aligned super PAC MAGA Inc. after leaving the administration at the end of August, citing family reasons. President Trump has yet to name her successor, while he has indicated interest in Scott Jennings and Margo Martin for the role.
As the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding set to expire on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for ending the war from a position of strength, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no decision has been made to restart negotiations. The US is preparing intensified sanctions, and analysts note Iran's increased leverage.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician, called President Trump's MMR vaccine comments 'crazy, stupid' on Sunday, warning they would increase doctor visits and premiums. His remarks came as CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz publicly disagreed with Trump on the vaccine's safety, and as the CDC's vaccine-autism page was quietly altered.
President Donald Trump is urging a federal judge to reject the BBC's request for testimony and documents from Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump Jr. in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a January 6 documentary edit. The BBC has separately moved to dismiss the case, arguing it never broadcast the program in the U.S.
President Donald Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew on Aug. 28 at Johnson Space Center, recognizing their record-breaking journey around the moon. The crew, consisting of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, traveled 252,756 miles from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's record.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared the Strait of Hormuz an 'American territory' amid a naval blockade and escalating tensions with Iran. While Trump asserts total control, international law experts and Iranian officials dismiss the claim as legally and practically impossible, as the waterway remains a critical global chokepoint.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order Friday permitting the Trump administration to continue constructing the $400 million White House ballroom while the Supreme Court weighs an emergency appeal. The order came as lower-court rulings requiring congressional approval for the project were set to take effect. The decision marks the latest development in a legal battle between the administration and historic preservation advocates.
The Justice Department has petitioned the Supreme Court to lift an injunction halting construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, citing national security needs. The request follows an appeals court ruling that Congress must approve the project, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation's lawsuit challenges the demolition and construction.
The Pentagon has circulated a questionnaire to NATO allies asking whether they have publicly supported US foreign policy priorities, as part of a review that could reduce American forces in Europe. The document, obtained by Al Jazeera, also inquires about restrictions on US base access and alignment with the 'NATO 3.0' concept, prompting concerns among allies and former officials about politicizing military posture.
The US Treasury paid its highest borrowing costs in a quarter of a century at its latest 30-year bond auction, as investors demanded a heavy premium on long-term government debt over inflation and fiscal concerns. A Treasury plan to double bond buybacks gave markets a brief reprieve, but yields quickly climbed again. Stocks were mixed globally, while the White House pressed an economic campaign against Iran.