The Latest Breaking News from White House

Are People Being Paid to Attend JD Vance Events? Claims of $100 Offers and $25 Referral Fees Go Viral

Claims of cash incentives for attending a JD Vance rally in Iowa have sparked controversy, with screenshots of the offer circulating online, raising questions about event turnout tactics.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Trump, Who Turns 80 Next Month, Faces Fresh Health Spotlight as White House Confirms Fourth Medical Checkup

President Trump will undergo a fourth medical checkup amid growing public scrutiny over his health, with concerns raised about transparency and his ability to serve effectively.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Stephen Miller’s apparent sidelining is just a smokescreen so he can oversee Trump’s deportation push: report

The White House official and homeland security adviser may be making fewer volcanic rants on TV these days, but he continues to steer U.S. immigration policy, officials said

The Independent UK · May 12

The White House told RFK Jr to tone down his statements questioning vaccines. That hasn’t stopped him behind the scenes

The reported review concerns Kennedy’s long-held skepticism of mainstream vaccine science

The Independent UK · May 12

Donald Trump's Net Worth Nearly Tripled in 2 Years — Pulitzer Historian Questions 'Conflict of Interest'

Donald Trump's net worth surged by 60% during his presidency, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and his controversial leadership amid ongoing international conflicts.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Marty Makary out as FDA chief

His tenure was marked by organizational upheaval, controversies over drug approvals and tensions with the White House.

Axios · May 12

The insomniac-in-chief, a President who can’t log off

President Trump's late-night social media activity, characterized by numerous posts on his Truth Social platform, is raising concerns about his focus and stamina. Critics and even some Republicans privately express unease, comparing his behavior to an "aggrieved influencer" rather than a commander-in-chief, especially as the nation faces international and domestic…

The Times of India · May 12

Trump's China trip collides with AI security fears

As the U.S. and China compete for AI supremacy, their race could come at the expense of global cybersecurity.

Axios · May 12

Trump Says Cuba Is 'Asking for Help' Signaling Possible Talks With Havana As He Throws Florida Politicians Under the Bus

President Donald Trump said that the United States could soon open talks with Cuba after claiming the island nation is "asking for help," signaling a potentially dramatic shift in tone after months of escalating pressure from his administration.

Latin Times · May 12

Pete Hegseth Faces 'Brutal' Congressional Grill Over Unauthorised, $1.5 Trillion Budget 'Disastrous' Iran War

On Tuesday, Pete Hegseth returned to Congress to discuss Ukraine, Iran and Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request.

International Business Times UK · May 12