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Trump considers moving White House press corps amid renewed media-access dispute
Donald Trump says he may move White House reporters to another location, while disputing a report that his administration considered removing the historic briefing room to restore a swimming pool.
Melania Trump announces Oleshky ceasefire deal as Ukraine prepares civilian evacuation
The White House says Melania Trump helped negotiate a local ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky to allow humanitarian deliveries and civilian evacuations, although the precise operational dates require distinction.
Trump signs housing affordability order targeting mortgage insurance and refinancing costs
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting mortgage insurance costs, refinancing expenses and government-backed home loans as high borrowing costs continue to restrict U.S. homeownership.
Air Force One press access dispute escalates as Trump administration faces fresh court threat
Trump's White House faces an October 22 deadline over Air Force One press access. Explore the court ruling and the threat of new legal action.
India-US trade deal enters final legal drafting as Rubio visit approaches
India and the United States have settled major elements of their first-phase trade agreement, but legal drafting and India's demand for competitive tariff treatment remain crucial before implementation.
Trump defends Qatar’s Boeing 747 gift as Air Force One controversy returns
Donald Trump has renewed his defence of a Boeing 747 supplied by Qatar for potential use as Air Force One, praising the aircraft during campaign appearances in Arizona and Montana. The arrangement has attracted criticism over foreign gifts, conversion requirements and security oversight, with the aircraft's political and operational significance extending beyond its appearance.
Judge extends CNN, Politico and MS NOW access to White House as Trump dispute continues
A federal judge has extended White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, finding that their legal challenge to the Trump administration's restrictions is likely to succeed. The ruling is a preliminary injunction rather than a final judgment, but it represents a consequential development for press access and constitutional protections.
US opens antitrust inquiry after television networks suspend White House press pool
The US Justice Department is examining whether major television networks violated antitrust law by jointly suspending White House coverage after the Trump administration excluded several news organisations. ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC are involved in the disputed press-pool arrangement, raising questions about competition law and press freedom.
Lisa Cook faces November 5 White House hearing over disputed mortgage allegations
Donald Trump has established a White House committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting a hearing for November 5, two days after the congressional elections. The action follows a Supreme Court ruling requiring procedural safeguards before removing a central bank governor. Cook denies wrongdoing and is preparing to contest the allegations.
DNC sues Trump administration over taxpayer-funded television ads before US midterms
Democrats sue the Trump administration over taxpayer-funded television ads, testing federal propaganda rules weeks before the US midterms.