The Latest Breaking News from White House

Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles says she’s now cancer free

First female White House chief of staff remained on the job while undergoing treatment

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Fed raises rates for the first time since 2023 in unanimous vote defying Trump

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its first increase since July 2023, in a unanimous 12-0 vote that puts Chair Kevin Warsh directly at odds with the US president who appointed him.

Euronews · Sep 16

When Trump gave Mark Carney White House key with a warning: 'Maybe they'll shoot you'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed an unusual gift he received from US President Donald Trump in 2015 -- a large gold key that Trump told him could be used to enter the White House. But there was a catch, delivered with a joke: “Maybe they’ll shoot you.”

The Times of India · Sep 16

Natalie Harp's Large Bag Draws Online Jokes as She Joins Trump's Ireland Trip Without Melania

Natalie Harp's large bag attracted online attention during Donald Trump's Ireland visit, renewing scrutiny of the aide's role, travel with the president and White House responses

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Donald Trump's 'Constant Hand Tapping' Renews Speculation Over Health During Recent Public Events

Donald Trump thigh tapping has drawn fresh online questions, but his May medical report recorded normal neurological function, gait and balance.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Trump's Alien 'Disclosure Speech' Rumours Grow Despite White House Saying No Such Address Is Planned

Rumours that Donald Trump could announce evidence of extraterrestrial life have spread online, despite the White House saying no such speech is planned. Declassified UAP files remain under review.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Harvard, Stanford, Yale under scanner: Trump expands fight against elite colleges with focus on 'the diversity problem'

The Trump administration is widening its campaign against US universities, shifting from antisemitism investigations towards diversity programmes, admissions, hiring and foreign influence. More than 100 institutions are reportedly facing scrutiny, while cuts and threats to federal research funding are increasing pressure on universities to change their policies.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

White House is terrified of Trump videos

Natalie Harp’s enormous bag and unflattering photos of Trump's rear end fuel attacks on a reporter

Salon · Sep 16

Trump may insist war in Iran is 'small potatoes'—but it's costing $3 billion a month, on top of $38 billion already spent, reports budget watchdog

These funds reflect the cost of replacing expended munitions and equipment lost in battle, the CBO wrote, as well as increased flying hours, increased fuel costs, and "other operations."

Fortune · Sep 16

Trump’s Arctic adviser's Russia ties

Thomas Dans has backed taking over Greenland and advocated reestablishing ties with Russia, where he has business

Salon · Sep 16