The Latest Breaking News from White House

White House Confident Cease-Fire Deal Will Proceed Sunday

White House adviser Kirby optimistic about implementing cease-fire and hostage exchange deal despite challenges and Israeli accusations.

Top News · Jan 16, 2025

Trump names and shames 11 people on his White House blacklist for second administration

The list includes some of Trump’s well known ‘enemies’ who served in his first administration

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president

Presidents need science advice. From climate change and pandemics to the governance of AI and the country’s nuclear arsenal, science sits at the center of a range of foreign and domestic policy challenges that reach the president’s desk.

The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025

Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Republican U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 15, 2025

Pam Bondi Pledges To Uphold Justice Department's Independence Policy

Pam Bondi reaffirms commitment to DOJ's White House contact limits, emphasizing independence and historical context. Trump's past actions highlight challen...

Top News · Jan 15, 2025

Biden says ‘soul of America’ at stake as Trump inauguration nears

Outgoing US president urges unity before farewell address from the White House, just days before Trump takes office.

Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

The Office of Management and Budget sounds obscure, yet the agency plays a crucial role throughout the federal government. Presidents rely on the office to turn their ideas and wishes into actionable and funded policies.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025

Democrats wary of attorney general pick’s loyalty to Trump after hearing

Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, both claimed to be a nonpolitical prosecutor and a Trump loyalist

The Guardian - US · Jan 15, 2025

Biden administration expected to lift ‘terror’ designation for Cuba: Report

The decision would reverse a move during Donald Trump’s first term to re-name Cuba a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025

US Removes Cuba From State Sponsors Of Terror List

President Joe Biden is removing the US designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House said Tuesday, in a deal that will see imprisoned protesters released in the communist country.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025