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The Latest Breaking News from the White House

How Karoline Leavitt Changed the White House Press Room

The new media seat was a good idea.

Reason

Trump signs memo allowing US firms to carry out cyber attacks

New directive authorises companies to carry out government-directed operations

The Independent UK

Karoline Leavitt: six key takeaways from 20 months as Trump’s press secretary

Trump’s most prominent spokesperson won regular plaudits from her boss for her unflinching defense of his agenda

The Guardian - US

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Karoline Leavitt’s announcement in full on ‘bittersweet decision’ to leave White House role

Leavitt made history by becoming the youngest-ever White House press secretary

The Independent UK

Trump’s catering-truck farce

Trump usually directs the food spectacle. The reported catering-truck escape briefly made him part of the scenery

Salon

Anthony Scaramucci Publicly Claims Melania and Donald Trump Are Estranged and No Longer Cohabitating

Anthony Scaramucci claims Donald and Melania Trump have grown apart during his second term, citing the absence of family from the White House as a key difference from his first term.

International Business Times UK

Jeffrey Epstein Reportedly Claimed Donald Trump Only Ran for President So He Could Misbehave With 'Impunity'

Michael Wolff claims Jeffrey Epstein alleged Donald Trump ran for president to revive his celebrity status and pursue personal interests, drawing parallels with past presidents Kennedy and Clinton.

International Business Times UK

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Taylor Swift's Trump TikTok takedowns show the White House isn't above copyright law

Trump's team must be seeing red.

Creative Bloq

Trump wants a ‘drone port’ on White House ballroom, mockups show

In three “DronePort” posts, the president depicted the roof of the ballroom structure covered by numerous military drone aircraft, armed soldiers and refueling trucks

The Independent UK

Trump Fires Back as Federal Appeals Court Halts His $400 Million White House Ballroom Over Lack of Congressional Approval: 'National Disgrace'

On Friday, President Donald Trump’s $400 million plan to build a massive ballroom at the White House suffered a major legal setback after a federal appeals court ordered his administration to halt above-ground construction.

Benzinga

'I'm very good at grass.' Why Trump goes into the weeds on one of his favorite topics

US President Trump frequently discusses grass, linking it to his real estate background and golf interests. He has mentioned grass in numerous public events over the past 18 months. Trump is overseeing significant changes to the White House grounds, including a new helipad. His administration is also focused on beautifying…

The Economic Times

US appeals court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction without congressional approval

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed with a lower court that such a massive White House overhaul required the explicit consent of Congress.

Euronews

Divided D.C. Circuit Panel Upholds Injunction Against White House Ballroom Construction; Next Stop, One First Street

Judge Rao writes a powerful dissent that is likely to find a receptive audience at One First Street.

Reason

Trump Ballroom Construction Injunction: US court halts $400 million White House project

A federal appeals court has halted President Trump's White House ballroom project. The court ruled that major renovations require congressional approval, not presidential decree. This decision prevents above-ground construction while legal challenges continue. The administration argued for security needs, but the court rejected this justification. The Supreme Court may now…

The Economic Times

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The Times of India

US appeals court halts Trump's $400 million ballroom project, grants 14 days for Supreme Court appeal

A US federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt construction of a proposed $400 million ballroom at the White House, dealing a significant setback to the president's plan to reshape the historic complex.

France 24

US appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project

A federal appeals court on Friday ordered US President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction of its $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. The court added that a president cannot fundamentally reshape the White House without congressional approval.

The National (Scotland)

Court blocks Donald Trump's bid to build $400 million White House ballroom

A US appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its 400 million dollar ballroom at the White House without…

The Independent UK

‘I’m very good at grass’: Why does Donald Trump keep talking about lawns?

Trump has mentioned grass in at least 45 public events or interviews over the past 18 months. But why?

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The Guardian - US

White House confirms new helipad for supersized Marine One helicopter

Changes come after report says Trump unhappy with helipad’s appearance and lawn’s slope

The Independent UK

Crews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays

Construction crews have taken apart the massive granite seal for the new White House helipad, signaling potential delays

The Times of India

Commercial plane takes off as Trump’s helicopter nears airport; FAA investigates

An investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration has been initiated concerning a potential safety breach. A commercial aircraft took off just as President Trump’s helicopter was nearing Reagan National Airport, leading to a brief loss of separation. Following a tragic midair collision in 2025, stricter regulations have been enforced. The…

The Economic Times

Why were commercial flights still operating during Trump's Marine One takeoff? FAA investigates

The FAA is investigating commercial flights near Reagan National Airport. This occurred as President Trump's Marine One helicopter departed from the White House. Officials stressed there was no immediate danger of a collision. The investigation focuses on adherence to safety procedures after a 2025 air disaster. This review will determine…

The Guardian - US

FAA investigates air ‘safety incident’ involving Trump’s helicopter

Controllers allegedly failed to halt flights, leading to a ‘loss of separation’ between Marine One and passenger jet

Benzinga

Trump Said 'Let's Do a Beauty'— Then Reportedly Made Crews Rip Up Weeks of Work on His $6 Million Granite Helipad

President Donald Trump ordered contractors to redo weeks of work on the White House’s new granite helipad after objecting to its appearance and seeking a landing pad level with the horizon.

The Economic Times

Trump's Marine One involved in air traffic safety incident; US aviation officials review lapse

Aviation authorities are reviewing a safety incident involving President Trump's Marine One helicopter. Commercial flights were not halted during its departure from the White House as required. This procedural lapse is under investigation by aviation officials. The review aims to determine how the error occurred and if new measures are…

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