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Judge Blocks White House Press Ban on CNN, MS NOW
A federal judge blocked the White House from revoking press credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, citing First Amendment violations.
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JusticeMedia
DOJ Opens Antitrust Probe Into Five TV Networks
The DOJ is investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News over their suspension of the White House TV press pool, raising First Amendment questions.
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PoliticsUnited States
Katie Bailey Tapped as White House Legislative Director
Trump names Katie Bailey to lead the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, putting her at the center of the administration's outreach to Congress.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Picks Katie Zacharia as New Press Secretary
President Trump named conservative TV commentator Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt ahead of the midterms.
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PoliticsMedia
News Outlets Ask Court to Block White House Access Ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask a federal court to extend a block on the White House press access ban, citing selective enforcement against CNN.
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MediaUnited States
CNN Barred from Air Force One in Trump Press Clash
White House blocks CNN from Air Force One for Trump's Knoxville trip, replacing it with conservative outlets amid a widening press access fight.
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Politics
White House Restores Press Access, Then Bars Reporters Again
A judge ordered the White House to restore CNN, MS NOW and Politico press passes, but reporters were denied entry again hours later.
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CourtsMedia
Judge Orders White House to Restore Press Access
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House press credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after a ban.
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InternationalPolitics
White House Launches 'Trump TV' After Banning CNN
The White House launched 'Trump TV' days after barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico, as the outlets sued over press access.
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PoliticsMedia
CNN, MS NOW, Politico Sue Trump Over White House Ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued Trump after their reporters were barred from the White House, as the TV pool halted coverage in protest.
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PoliticsInternational
Trump Bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico From White House
Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from the White House, a move Democrats and press groups call a First Amendment assault.
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MediaPolitics
Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House
Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, and their reporters were denied entry Saturday. A legal fight over press access looms.
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PoliticsGovernment
White House North Portico Restoration Nears Completion
Scaffolding comes down from the White House North Portico as restoration work nears completion ahead of Xi Jinping's state visit.
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Supreme Court & LawPolitics
Supreme Court Ballroom Ruling Tests Separation of Powers
The Supreme Court's 5-4 ballroom ruling raises broader questions about standing doctrine and the separation of powers.
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PoliticsLegal
Supreme Court Allows Trump Ballroom Construction to Continue
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow Trump's $400 million White House ballroom construction to continue, finding the National Trust lacked standing.
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Politics
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Ballroom Construction
Trump's administration asks the Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue during appeal, citing national security.
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Politics
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Depart
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration at the end of August to spend more time with her young family.
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Politics
Trump names Will Scharf as new White House counsel
Trump names Will Scharf as new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington. Scharf brings experience from Trump's immunity case.
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TechnologyPolitics
White House Meets AI Firms on Voluntary Rules After Shutdown
The White House met with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and Nvidia on a voluntary AI safety framework, weeks after forcing Anthropic models offline.
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InternationalPolitics
Zelensky at White House for High-Stakes Talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Zelensky meets President Trump at the White House to secure continued US military support as the war with Russia enters its fifth year.
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SportsPolitics
Trump Hosts Dodgers at White House Amid Controversy
President Trump welcomed the World Series champion Dodgers to the White House as star players Betts and Hernández declined to attend.
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US Politics
White House Admits Keywords Killed $2B in California Grants
Federal agencies admit using keyword searches to terminate nearly $2 billion in UC research grants, sparking First Amendment lawsuit.
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PoliticsCulture
Smithsonian Chief Rejects White House Radical Label
Smithsonian history museum director Anthea Hartig testifies before Congress, rejecting a White House report branding museum leaders as radical activists.
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PoliticsTechnology
White House Aide Bet $100K on Trump's Speeches, Probe Finds
A White House teleprompter operator allegedly used inside knowledge of Trump's speeches to win over $100K on Kalshi, sparking a CFTC investigation.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Builds White House Helipad Without Required Approvals
Trump builds a White House helipad without congressional approval or environmental reviews, sparking legal and preservation concerns.
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CrimeNational Security
Chicago Man Charged With Obstruction in White House UFC Plot
Alexander Iniguez Mercado, 20, is the eighth person charged in an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14.
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CrimeNational Security
Ohio Teen Built Arsenal in Alleged White House Attack Plot
Court records reveal Ohio teen Tycen Proper amassed weapons and tactical gear in an alleged conspiracy to attack the White House during a UFC event.
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International PoliticsUS Politics
Super Glue and Hitler Comparisons: Trump Book Revelations
NYT reporters Haberman and Swan's 'Regime Change' reveals Trump gluing gold decorations, comparing himself to Hitler, and berating cabinet members.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump's Stock Trades Surge to 3,600, Raise Ethics Questions
Trump's accounts executed over 3,600 stock trades worth up to $695 million in three months, sparking bipartisan calls for ethics investigations.
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National SecurityPolitics
FBI Foils Drone Plot Targeting Trump at White House Event
Five men arrested in alleged plot to attack Trump at White House UFC event using explosive drones and sniper teams, foiled by a mother's call.
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National SecuritySports
FBI Thwarts Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event
FBI disrupts alleged plot involving explosive-laden drones and snipers targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. Five in custody.
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PoliticsCulture
Trump Marks 80th Birthday with UFC Fights at White House
President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with UFC fights on the White House South Lawn, blending pageantry with combat sports.
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PoliticsSports
Trump Turns 80 with UFC Fights and Iran Deal at White House
President Trump marked his 80th birthday with a historic UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn and a peace deal to end the US-Iran war.
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PoliticsSports
Trump Hosts UFC Fight Night at White House for 80th Birthday
Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an unprecedented UFC fight night on the South Lawn, blending sports and politics in a historic first.
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InternationalPolitics
Belgian Company Built Trump's White House Cage Fight Arena
A Belgian stage-building company constructed the controversial UFC Freedom 250 arena on the White House South Lawn for Trump's 80th birthday.
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Politics
Vance Chief of Staff Jacob Reses to Depart White House
Vice President JD Vance's chief of staff Jacob Reses is leaving the White House at summer's end. The departure comes as Vance eyes a potential 2028 run.
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PoliticsInvestigations
Inside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files
NYT investigation reveals secret Situation Room meetings, an FBI mutiny, and frantic PR efforts as Trump's team scrambled to contain the Epstein scandal.
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PoliticsSports
Lawsuit Seeks to Halt UFC Fight at White House for Trump
A federal lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn, alleging unlawful use of federal parklands and conflicts
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PoliticsEvents
Trump Takes Center Stage for America's 250th and World Cup
President Trump positions himself as the central figure in America's 250th anniversary and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, breaking with historical norms.
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PoliticsHealth
Trump's Physical Exam Shows 'Excellent Health' at Age 79
White House releases Trump's physical exam results, showing excellent health, 14-pound weight gain, and near-obese BMI ahead of his 80th birthday.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Dana White: White House UFC Arena an 'Honor' as Work Starts
Dana White says building a UFC arena on the White House lawn is an 'honor.' The June 14 event marks America's 250th birthday and Trump's 80th.
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SportsPolitics
UFC Octagon Rises on White House Lawn for 250th Anniversary
A UFC fighting cage rises on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary and Trump's 80th birthday.
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PoliticsWhite House
Trump Declares 'Perfect' Health After Walter Reed Physical
Trump says annual physical at Walter Reed went 'perfectly' as questions persist about his health, age, and transparency ahead of his 80th birthday
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Breaking NewsSecurity
Suspect Dead After Opening Fire Near White House Checkpoint
A 21-year-old gunman opened fire near the White House security checkpoint and was shot dead by Secret Service. A bystander is in serious condition.
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PoliticsAdministration
NYT Reveals Unprecedented Flattery Culture in Trump Cabinet
A New York Times review of over a dozen hours of cabinet meeting footage shows officials consistently praising Trump as America's indispensable leader.
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US NewsSecurity
Suspect Dead After Opening Fire Near White House Checkpoint
A suspect is dead after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint, the Secret Service confirms. A civilian bystander was also wounded.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Reveals Drone-Proof White House Ballroom and Hospital
President Trump unveils a $400M drone-proof White House ballroom with an underground military hospital, sparking legal battles and public opposition.
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PoliticsSecurity
Trump Reveals White House Ballroom with Drone Defenses
Trump reveals White House ballroom with drone defenses, sniper positions, and a six-story underground military complex in unprecedented press tour.
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