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White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt departs amid policy uncertainty
The executive branch is now without a dedicated crypto point person as crucial policy decisions loom for the digital asset space.

Katie Zacharia: What's Happening With the Ex-Press Secretary
Katie Zacharia's whirlwind week at the White House has ended, leaving behind questions about her resume and an odd connection to an AI mining startup.

Donald Trump leans into chaos as midterm elections approach
President Trump’s final midterm run is defined by a barrage of controversies and shattered norms that would sink a standard politician.
JD Vance says fixing the U.S. economy will take more than 18 months
The Vice President acknowledged the struggle of small business owners while defending the Trump administration's long-term economic strategy.

Donald Trump cabinet: Staff turnover reveals gender-based double standard
Half of Trump's female cabinet officials have been replaced by men, while several male officials facing misconduct claims remain firmly in their posts.

Katie Zacharia and the bizarre trail of an AI mining startup
The fired White House press secretary's resume just keeps getting weirder, this time involving a suspicious AI mining firm and a non-existent board seat.
Katie Zacharia: White House press secretary removed after one week
The brief tenure of President Trump's new press secretary has ended amid intense scrutiny over her professional background and qualifications.

Katie Zacharia: White House press secretary exits after one week
After a rocky debut and growing questions over her legal credentials, the new press secretary is stepping down.

Katie Zacharia: New Press Secretary Faces Heat Over Legal Credentials
The new Trump spokesperson is under fire from both the press and conservative media after admitting she never passed the bar exam.

Kimberly Guilfoyle: Lawyer sues over AI claims, threatens Trump world intel
A lawyer is playing hardball with a defamation suit against Kimberly Guilfoyle, claiming he’ll drop it if a fraud suspect is finally extradited.

Apple and Nvidia drop $25M each on Trump's White House ballroom
Tech giants are top donors to a massive $333 million secret fundraising campaign for the new presidential project.

Donald Trump crypto policy team hits a wall as top advisers exit
With the departure of Patrick Witt, the White House's dedicated crypto policy shop is currently ghosting the industry.
Donald Trump campaign promises on cost of living vs reality
While the White House highlights tax cuts and job growth, consumer costs for gas, groceries, and energy remain significantly elevated two years into the term.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico: Judge halts White House press ban
A federal judge ruled that President Trump's attempt to revoke hard passes for three major outlets likely violates their First and Fifth Amendment rights.

Kimberly Guilfoyle: What is Happening and Why It Matters
The White House has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following reports of financial misconduct and influence peddling allegations.

Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece
The White House has officially requested Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation following allegations of financial misconduct and misuse of her diplomatic role.
Donald Trump says he is considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle
The President is reviewing the status of the U.S. ambassador to Greece following serious pay-to-play allegations.

Secret Service reveals massive spike in threats against U.S. leaders
The agency says threats against protectees have jumped over 40% as they navigate a landscape of rising tension and complex security challenges.
Justice Department investigates major TV networks over press pool boycott
The DOJ is looking into whether TV networks violated antitrust laws when they paused the press pool following the White House's ban on certain journalists.
Katie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director
The White House has named a new chief liaison to Congress just weeks before the midterms.

Donald Trump’s Oval Office replica gets a golden makeover in DC
The People’s House museum just revamped its full-scale replica to match the president’s second-term aesthetic.

Donald Trump taps Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary
The conservative commentator and Trump Media adviser is set to replace Karoline Leavitt in the high-profile comms role.

Trump launches inquiry into Fed Governor Lisa Cook over fraud claims
The President is forming a new committee to investigate mortgage fraud allegations against the Fed Governor in a high-stakes push to remove her.

Arizona man arrested for threatening to bomb the White House
A Tucson local is in custody after allegedly emailing bomb threats about D.C. targets to local news stations.
Stephen Miller: White House adviser speaks at FBI counterterrorism training
The adviser's appearance at an FBI event is facing scrutiny due to his involvement in ongoing criminal investigations.
White House press ban fight returns to court for CNN, MS NOW, Politico
The battle over whether President Trump can bar reporters from the White House is headed back to court as a temporary restraining order expires today.
Donald Trump pitches his Florida golf course as a new presidential retreat
The President says the Secret Service and military suggested his West Palm Beach club as a modern alternative to Camp David.

Donald Trump super PAC refuses to reimburse taxpayer ad spending
The White House is standing by its taxpayer-funded 'patriotic' ads despite backlash and a $11 million price tag.
Donald Trump to shift campaign ad funding to super PAC after backlash
The administration is pivoting to private money for its pro-Trump broadcast campaign following widespread criticism over the use of taxpayer dollars.

Donald Trump administration faces economic messaging dilemma
White House officials are struggling to boast about strong economic growth while acknowledging that high prices still feel like a struggle for most Americans.

Beni Rae Harmony: White House defends new aide after controversial photo
The White House is backing a new assistant press secretary despite resurfaced photos of her in an anti-Biden shirt holding a rifle.

Russia: White House monitors suspected plague case after lab worker death
A lab researcher died after a test tube accident involving a plague pathogen, leaving officials scrambling to contain a potential outbreak.
Jay Clayton: Trump likely to name current intelligence head as AI czar
The White House is reportedly eyeing the Director of National Intelligence to lead the nation's AI oversight strategy.

Donald Trump rules out joint AI venture with China
President Trump says partnering with Beijing would compromise U.S. technology secrets as he pushes to maintain a competitive lead in super intelligence.
Donald Trump and Mike Johnson host AI bosses at White House
The White House is hosting a high-stakes AI summit today to navigate the tension between rapid tech innovation and national security.

Susie Wiles opens up about working through breast cancer treatment
The White House chief of staff shared the reality of balancing high-stakes governance with a brutal health battle as she celebrates being cancer-free.

John Kennedy calls out White House for taxpayer-funded Trump ads
The Louisiana senator says government cash shouldn't be used to promote individual politicians after Trump-branded ads hit the airwaves.

Dario Amodei, Trump to have private White House dinner
The Anthropic CEO is sitting down for a one-on-one with the President as tensions between his firm and the administration finally begin to thaw.

Donald Trump tells reporter to 'be quiet' after blocking media from pool
The President is continuing to clash with major news outlets after attempting to restrict their access to his travel and events.

Donald Trump rejects Iran's latest Strait of Hormuz proposal
The U.S. and Iran are still hitting a wall in indirect talks, with the White House standing firm on nuclear demands.

Donald Trump revives pocket rescission to cut $810M in federal spending
The White House is targeting programs for migrants and diversity initiatives, sparking a fresh constitutional showdown with Congress.

U.S. and China agree to "super intelligence" talks to avoid AI chaos
The two nations are launching a dedicated communication channel to manage the risks of what President Trump is officially calling "super intelligence."

Donald Trump faces rising GOP dissent as his influence wanes
The President is struggling with record-low approval ratings and a shifting party dynamic as midterms loom.

Air Force One: CNN bumped from Tennessee flight as White House tensions rise
The White House replaced CNN with a conservative outlet for President Trump's travel to Knoxville, keeping the media showdown going strong.

Lauren Sánchez Bezos brings major main character energy to White House dinner
The philanthropist stunned in a vintage Alexander McQueen gown and massive diamond necklace at the state dinner for President Xi Jinping.

Trump's Xi Dinner: Tech Bros, AI Race & Who Was (and Wasn't) There
Big tech CEOs joined the President and Chinese leader, but the focus was the high-stakes AI debate.

Donald Trump: Is the former president losing his grip on power?
The press is pushing back against his White House bans, but his red-carpet treatment of Xi Jinping is raising major questions.
Donald Trump to host 'Golden Age' event with top tech CEOs
The President is gathering tech titans and cabinet officials in D.C. next week to debut a mystery innovation from the White House.

Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping state dinner as protesters drown out event
Chants and Winnie the Pooh costumes filled Lafayette Park as President Trump welcomed the Chinese leader to the White House on Thursday night.
White House press ban: Judge blocks move, but reporters still locked out
A federal judge ordered the White House to reinstate press credentials for three major outlets, but the administration is currently refusing to comply.

Donald Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to D.C. for high-stakes state visit
The two leaders are set to tackle AI, trade, and Taiwan while the world watches.