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Trump to Host Syria’s Al-Sharaa at White House in Historic Breakthrough
First-ever visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington coincides with Damascus joining U.S.-led coalition against ISIS
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White House Press Secretary labels BBC “100% fake news” amid Panorama fake editing row
Karoline Leavitt accuses the British Propaganda Channel BBC of selective editing of President Trump’s remarks; UK debate over BBC impartiality intensifies as fresh dossier and political scrutiny mount
President Donald Trump threats US$1 billion lawsuit after the fake news channel BBC admits manipulated edit of January 6 speech
BBC apologises for an ‘error of judgment’ after a Panorama documentary spliced separate remarks into an apparent call to violence; director-general and news chief resign as legal threat escalates.
Intel launches legal action after alleged theft of 18,000 'Top Secret' files by engineer
Chipmaker sues former employee Jinfeng Luo, accusing him of stealing classified design and source code materials before disappearing
Michelle Obama Critiques Trump’s Demolition of White House East Wing
Former first lady says tearing down the East Wing is ‘‘a reflection of how you think of that role’’ for the first lady
Trump Hosts Syria’s Al-Sharaa at White House as Damascus Moves into U.S-Led Anti-ISIS Coalition
Historic first visit by a Syrian head of state since independence, signalling significant U.S.–Syria diplomatic realignment
Expectations Mismatch Hits Viktor Orbán’s Washington Visit and European Strategy
Hungary’s leader returns with headline deals but faces domestic turbulence and soaring expectations abroad
Senate Advances Funding Bill to End Record U.S. Government Shutdown
60-40 vote clears path for legislation to reopen government until January while healthcare tax credits remain unresolved
White House Signals Support for Naming New Commanders Stadium After Trump
President Donald Trump reportedly wants the Washington Commanders’ new home to bear his name, and the White House calls the idea 'beautiful.'
Shutdown Threatens U.S. Growth, White House Adviser Warns of Possible Negative Q4 GDP
Kevin Hassett says federal funding lapse and air-traffic disruptions could tip fourth-quarter growth into contraction
Tesla’s Cybertruck Chief Siddhant Awasthi to Depart After Eight Years
Siddhant Awasthi, who led the Cybertruck and Model 3 programs, exits as Tesla faces production and demand pressures
Northwest Senators Reject Shutdown Deal Without Health-Insurance Subsidy Guarantee
Senators from Oregon and Washington vote against funding package, citing failure to secure extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits
White House Opens Door to Naming New Washington Commanders Stadium After Trump
President Donald Trump reportedly sought his name on the $3.7 billion RFK-site stadium and the White House called the idea “beautiful”
Hungary Claims ‘Indefinite’ U.S. Waiver on Russian Energy Sanctions; White House Says One Year
Budapest and Washington diverge over the duration of Hungary’s exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports
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United States Announces Full Boycott of G20 Summit in South Africa
President Trump cites alleged abuses of white farmers as justification for U.S. withdrawal from the Johannesburg gathering
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Social Media Erupts Over Images of President Trump Appearing to Doze During Oval Office Event
Footage of the president with closed eyes at a drug-price announcement draws renewed scrutiny of his stamina and health
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Arrives in Washington After U.S. Delists Terror Designation
Historic first visit by a Syrian head of state to White House follows U.S. removal of sanctions and blacklist status
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Olivia Rodrigo Condemns U.S. Government for Using Her Song in Deportation Video
The singer denounces the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security for featuring her music in what she calls a racist and hateful campaign.
Bill Maher Shrugs at Trump’s White House Ballroom, Criticises Media Coverage
Late-night host says the project is ‘just a building’ and uses the spotlight to chastise press fixation over President Trump’s remodel
White House Endorses Naming New Washington Commanders Stadium After Trump
Administration calls it “beautiful” to name the $3.7 billion D.C. venue after President Trump as the ownership deal moves ahead
Trump Proposes Redirecting ACA Subsidies Amid Government Shutdown Standoff
President urges Senate Republicans to shift Affordable Care Act funds from insurers to individuals as funding impasse continues
Trump Seeks His Name on Washington Commanders’ $3.7 Billion Stadium
President urges the NFL team’s new Washington venue be christened ‘Trump Stadium’, leveraging federal land controls
Trump Praises Viktor Orbán as US Grants Hungary Sanctions Relief for Russian Energy Imports
White House meeting sees alliance over immigration and energy-strategy as formality; Washington gives Budapest a one-year exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil and gas
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Satellite Images Confirm Demolition of East Wing Ahead of Trump’s White House Ballroom Project
The White House’s East Wing has been cleared, paving way for a $300 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom under President Trump
Trust for the National Mall Skirts Disclosure as Senators Probe Trump’s White House Ballroom Funding
Non-profit in charge of private donations for the $300 million ballroom declines to fully answer queries from Democratic lawmakers on access and transparency
Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Full SNAP Benefit Order Amid Trump Administration Appeal
Court issues emergency stay after lower-court mandate to fully fund food aid for nearly forty-two million Americans amid shutdown
Cornell University Agrees $60 Million Deal to Restore Over $250 Million in Federal Research Funding
Ivy League school settles with the White House, pays $30 M fine and commits $30 M to agricultural research in exchange for release of frozen grants
Ohio-State Alumni Architect Chosen by Trump to Lead New White House Ballroom Project
James McCrery, Ohio State-trained classical architect, tapped to design 90,000-sq-ft ballroom at the White House amid East Wing demolition
Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee to Headline Halftime Show at NFL’s First Game in Spain
Latin music icons set to perform at the NFL’s debut Spanish match between the Washington Commanders and the Miami Dolphins in Madrid
Apple to Pay Google About One Billion Dollars Annually for Gemini AI to Power Next-Generation Siri
Apple partners with rival Google to integrate a customized Gemini model into its upcoming Apple Intelligence platform
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Guest Collapses During Oval Office Event With President Trump Announcing Drug-Price Plan
White House guest fainted behind President Donald Trump during announcement on weight-loss drug cost reductions; individual is reported stable
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Trump Hosts Central Asian Leaders to Secure Critical Minerals and Strengthen Supply Chains
US President Donald Trump meets five Central Asian heads of state in Washington to forge strategic mineral partnerships and counter Chinese and Russian influence.
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Viktor Orbán to Meet Donald Trump in Washington Ahead of Proposed Putin Summit
Hungary’s prime minister visits U.S. to seek backing for Trump–Putin summit and sanction relief, while consolidating his domestic standing
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Tourism in Washington D.C. Slumps Amid Extended Government Shutdown
Hotel occupancy and visitor numbers fall sharply in the capital as federal closures and uncertainty linger
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Washington’s Public Lands Commissioner Navigates Trump Administration Shift Toward Revenue-Driven Federal Land Policy
Commissioner Dave Upthegrove warns of strain on forest health, federal-state collaboration and conservation as policy realignment unfolds
Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev Champions $1.4 Billion IT Startup Cohort in Washington
Over twenty Kazakh tech startups valued at combined $1.4 billion meet with President Tokayev in U.S. capital amid digital-nation transformation push
Washington Lawmakers Ordered to Freeze New Spending as Budget Deficit Looms
Senate budget chair June Robinson warns colleagues to halt 2026 funding requests amid falling state revenues and mounting fiscal pressure
On the Road to the Oscars? Meghan Markle to Star in a New Film
The Duchess is set to return to acting in an Amazon production alongside Lily Collins and Brie Larson — her first role since leaving the series 'Suits' to marry Prince Harry.
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A Vote Worth a Trillion Dollars: Elon Musk’s Defining Day
Tesla shareholders must decide whether to approve a new compensation package for Elon Musk that could make him the world’s first trillionaire, or risk his departure from the company.
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AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
Leading AI pioneers say machines now demonstrate human-equivalent capabilities in multiple domains, redefining the debate over artificial general intelligence.
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President Donald Trump Challenges Nigeria with Military Options Over Alleged Christian Killings
U.S. threatens aid cuts and possible troop deployment unless Nigeria addresses attacks on Christians, while Abuja disputes the narrative and reaffirms sovereignty.
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Nancy Pelosi Finally Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election, Signalling End of Long Congressional Career
At age 85, the former Speaker of the U.S. House says she will retire after her current term, opening the way for a generational shift in California’s Democratic politics.
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United States Seeks UN Sanctions Relief for Syria Ahead of Historic Washington Visit
Washington proposes lifting United Nations sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and senior officials ahead of his visit to the White House
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Gold-Cursive Oval Office Sign Sparks Backlash Amid U.S. Government Shutdown
A newly installed gold cursive sign outside the Oval Office has drawn criticism from lawmakers and the public as the federal shutdown endangers key benefits.
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Virginia Democrats Secure Sweeping Victory Across Statewide Offices and Legislature
Democrats claim governor’s mansion, attorney general and an expanded House majority in decisive 2025 election
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Federal Employees Accuse Trump Administration of ‘Out of Control’ Behavior as Shutdown Extends
With the government shutdown surpassing a record length, tens of thousands of federal workers say mistreatment and anxiety have become the norm under the Trump administration
Trump Cites Shutdown Fallout and Urges Republicans to End Filibuster
After a poor election night for the GOP, the president links the government funding impasse to the party’s losses and calls to scrap Senate rule
Trump Administration Proposes Elimination of Key Hospital Preparedness Fund Amid Growing State Alarm
More than two decades after its launch, the federal Hospital Preparedness Program faces termination even as states from Texas to California warn of critical readiness gaps.
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Trump to Host Syria’s Al-Sharaa at White House in Historic Breakthrough
Hungary Claims ‘Indefinite’ U.S. Waiver on Russian Energy Sanctions; White House Says One Year
United States Announces Full Boycott of G20 Summit in South Africa
Social Media Erupts Over Images of President Trump Appearing to Doze During Oval Office Event
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Arrives in Washington After U.S. Delists Terror Designation
Trump Praises Viktor Orbán as US Grants Hungary Sanctions Relief for Russian Energy Imports
Apple to Pay Google About One Billion Dollars Annually for Gemini AI to Power Next-Generation Siri
Guest Collapses During Oval Office Event With President Trump Announcing Drug-Price Plan
Trump Hosts Central Asian Leaders to Secure Critical Minerals and Strengthen Supply Chains
Viktor Orbán to Meet Donald Trump in Washington Ahead of Proposed Putin Summit
Tourism in Washington D.C. Slumps Amid Extended Government Shutdown
On the Road to the Oscars? Meghan Markle to Star in a New Film
A Vote Worth a Trillion Dollars: Elon Musk’s Defining Day
AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
President Donald Trump Challenges Nigeria with Military Options Over Alleged Christian Killings
Nancy Pelosi Finally Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election, Signalling End of Long Congressional Career
United States Seeks UN Sanctions Relief for Syria Ahead of Historic Washington Visit
Gold-Cursive Oval Office Sign Sparks Backlash Amid U.S. Government Shutdown
Virginia Democrats Secure Sweeping Victory Across Statewide Offices and Legislature
U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Its 36th Day, Now Longest on Record
Trump Renominates Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA After Earlier Withdrawal
Federal Court Orders White House to Re-establish ASL Interpreters at Trump-Era Briefings
Tragedy in Serbia: Coach Mladen Žižović Collapses During Match and Dies at 44
Diplo Says He Dated Katy Perry — and Justin Trudeau
Dick Cheney, Former U.S. Vice President, Dies at 84
Trump Administration to Cover Half of November SNAP Benefits Using Contingency Funds
Trump Administration Allocates Half of SNAP Funds for November Amid Shutdown
President Trump Declares ‘Greatest Nine Months’ of His Presidency in 60 Minutes Interview
Arkansas to Send About 100 National Guard Soldiers to Washington, D.C. for Civil Security Mission
Wilt Chamberlain’s One-of-a-Kind ‘Searcher 1’ Supercar Heads to Auction
Erling Haaland’s Remarkable Run: 13 Premier League Goals in 10 Matches and Eyes on History
Trump Vows ‘Won’t Be Extorted’ by Democrats as Shutdown Hits Six-Week Mark
Former White House Physician Questions Details of Trump’s MRI and Health Report
Michelle Obama Reflects on Fashion, Identity, and Diversity in New Book ‘The Look’
President Trump Finalises White House Rose Garden Transformation
President Trump to Host Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House on November 10
Trump and Xi Seal ‘Historic’ Trade Truce with China Covering Fentanyl, Rare Earths and Soybeans
SNL’s ‘Property Brothers’ Sketch Takes on Trump’s White House Renovation
Trump Congratulates Dodgers After Historic World Series Comeback
Trump Invites Los Angeles Dodgers to White House After Historic World Series Comeback
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa Set for Historic White House Visit on November 10
Americans Disapprove of Trump Yet 2026 Midterm Race Remains Deadlocked
White House Moves to Appointment-Only Access for Senior Press Offices
Trump Unveils Marble-Clad Lincoln Bathroom Amid White House Overhaul
Trump’s White House Ballroom Project Signals Break with Obama-Era Renovations
Trump and First Lady Host Festive Halloween at the White House
White House Drops Atlantic from Offshore-Drilling Plan After GOP Backlash
White House Denies Imminent Strike Plans on Venezuelan Military Targets
U.S. Secures Key Southeast Asia Agreements to Reshape Rare Earth Supply Chains
US and China Agree One-Year Trade Truce After Trump-Xi Talks
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