Trump safe after White House correspondents’ dinner scare
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House correspondents’ dinner after loud bangs sparked panic among guests.
Japanese games, manga were used in White House airstrike videos
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
The White House has posted on X, formerly Twitter, videos showing US-Israeli forces' ongoing military operations against Iran, which feature elements from "Wii Sports," a video game of Japan's Nintendo Co., and popular Japanese manga series "Yu-Gi-Oh!"
Oil pares gains after White House pledge to protect Gulf shipping
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Oil prices cooled on Wednesday, March 4, after the Trump administration vowed to safeguard maritime trade through the Gulf, easing fears of a prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
US Section 122 duty: which goods are exempt from the new surcharge
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
The White House has published a detailed exemption list—covering everything from critical minerals and pharma to USMCA goods—plus a narrow “goods on the water” carve-out.
US moves to expand medical cannabis and CBD research
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
A new White House order seeks to accelerate medical marijuana and CBD research, support a Schedule III shift, and clarify access to full-spectrum CBD products
White House says US military “always an option” as Trump renews push to acquire Greenland
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 07, 2026
The White House says military force remains an option as Trump renews his push to acquire Greenland, prompting a European backlash and fresh concerns over NATO unity.
White House says Trump phoned Thailand and Cambodia to ease renewed border tensions
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
US President Donald Trump has spoken with Thai and Cambodian officials, as well as Malaysia, to help mediate escalating border tensions after Thailand suspended a US-brokered ceasefire.
White House lays off thousands of US government workers, blaming shutdown
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Friday defended his decision to begin large-scale layoffs across multiple government departments, blaming Democrats for forcing his hand as the federal shutdown entered its tenth day.
US President Trump's offer to mediate Thailand-Cambodia peace sparks debate on military power and multilateral efforts in resolving the long-standing conflict.