The Latest Breaking News from White House

Trump Halted Hormuz Operation After Saudi Arabia Refused Military Access - REPORT

President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to pause "Project Freedom," the U.S. military operation aimed at reopening shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly came after Saudi Arabia refused to allow American forces access to its airspace and military facilities, according to NBC News.

Latin Times · May 7

FBI Investigates Journalist Who Leaked Kash Patel's Branded Bourbon, Gifts and Drinking Problem

The FBI is under scrutiny for investigating leaks related to journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick's report on Director Kash Patel's conduct, raising concerns about press freedom and government secrecy.

International Business Times UK · May 7

Sean Strickland reacts as Khamzat Chimaev leaks old sparring footage of UFC 328 foes

Strickland aims to become a two-time middleweight champion by beating his former training partner this weekend

The Independent UK · May 7

Trump's Hands Appear More Bruised and Swollen in New White House Photos as Internet Claims They're Covered in Concealer

Photos from a White House event have sparked speculation about Donald Trump's health, focusing on his bruised and swollen hands, despite official explanations attributing it to medication and handshaking.

International Business Times UK · May 7

Federal agency weighing Trump’s demand to paint Eisenhower building’s granite

Trump’s desire to paint the building stems from his belief that its current gray granite exterior is a ‘really bad color,’ a sentiment he expressed last year

The Independent UK · May 7

Vance’s close ties to Trump’s agenda could be his political undoing in 2028, strategists warn

Vice president may find himself facing ‘the Kamala Harris problem,’ conservatives caution

The Independent UK · May 7

Is Cuba next? US warns Havana is ‘a national security threat’ as Trump ramps up pressure

Marco Rubio said the likelihood of a diplomatic resolution is ‘not high’ given the current leadership

The Independent UK · May 7

Debris from the White House East Wing demolition was dumped at a nearby public golf course and contains toxic metals, National Park report finds

A Washington, D.C., nonprofit filed an injunction in February, claiming the debris dumped on the golf course was hazardous.

Fortune · May 7

US weighs major student visa change as ‘duration of status’ rule reaches final review

The Trump administration is reviewing a rule that could limit international students on F-1 visas to a four-year stay in the US, ending the current "duration of status" system. This proposed change, which also affects J-1 exchange visitors and I visa holders, comes as foreign student enrollment in US universities…

The Economic Times · May 7

Iran Two Weeks Away': Trump Sparks Outrage By Discussing War Threats In Front Of Kids

President Trump sparked controversy by discussing Iran's nuclear threat with schoolchildren, claiming Iran was close to developing a nuclear weapon. The remarks drew criticism for being inappropriate

International Business Times UK · May 7