The Latest Breaking News from White House

China and India facing 100% tariff for buying Russian oil under new US sanctions bill

Donald Trump says there is a ‘good chance’ that this bill passes

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus of Thursday's national address

President Donald Trump will address the nation on Thursday about elections and voting machines. He is expected to revisit unproven claims about past election losses. The White House stated the speech content could still change before Thursday. Democrats expressed concern about Trump reviving false claims to influence upcoming elections. Republican…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Federal panel reviews park fencing plan and visitor screening center to improve White House security

Proposals from the Trump administration to improve security around the White House are up for review by the federal agency with oversight over the design

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Jones Act waiver extension on the table as Iran tensions threaten US fuel prices - report

The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between US ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises concerns about energy prices and supply disruptions, two sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

The Times of India · Jul 15

AOC calls for TV networks not to air Trump’s Thursday primetime address on election security

Trump is scheduled to address the nation at 9 p.m. Thursday. Though the specifics of his remarks are unknown, reports say he may revisit claims that the 2020 election was tampered with

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Lawmakers say they don’t buy testimony from Goldman Sachs lawyer who called Epstein ‘Uncle Jeffrey’

Kathryn Ruemmler is the 18th person to testify as part of the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Melania’s aide mocked after calling her the most ‘consequential first lady’ in the history of the US

Marc Beckman ridiculed for gushing praise of Melania Trump, whom he hailed for helping rescue Ukrainian children from Russia, despite others doing much more on the issue

The Independent UK · Jul 15

What Is the Sunshine Protection Act and Will the Senate Pass Year-Round Daylight Saving?

The US House has voted overwhelmingly for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, but the proposal now faces scepticism from sleep experts and an uncertain future in the Senate.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

The Trump-Senate Divide Expands as Republicans Reject His Lindsey Graham Tribute

A disagreement over how to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham is exposing a new divide between President Donald Trump and Congress, spearheaded by some of the South Carolina Republican's closest Senate allies.

Latin Times · Jul 15

Donald Trump 'Had No Time' for Son Barron Until He Became Politically Useful, Shocking Leak Claims

Viral claims suggest Barron Trump had a solitary upbringing in the White House, with limited interaction with his father, Donald Trump. These unverified claims have sparked mixed reactions online.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15