Trump vs AP: Court lets US president block Associated Press from key spaces; ‘Gulf of America’ order dispute widens

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump won a temporary legal victory allowing him to continue restricting media access to certain spaces such as the Oval Office and Air Force One. A federal appeals court in Washington, DC, has upheld an earlier ruling that enables White House officials to exclude the Associated Press (AP) from the rotating […]

Trump vs WSJ feud: US president bans media giant from Scotland trip press pool after Epstein letter claims; Journalists’ Association slams move

[ad_1] Donald Trump (File photo) The White House announced on Monday its decision to exclude Wall Street Journal reporters from the presidential press pool for US President Donald Trump‘s upcoming Scotland visit, continuing its criticism of the publication’s coverage regarding the president’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, reported the New York Times.The […]

‘Nothing to do with it’: Trump ducks question on appointing special prosecutor to Epstein case; White House press sec doubles down on denial

[ad_1] White House Press Secretary Karoline Leviatt and President Donald Trump (AP image) President Donald Trump on Wednesday sidestepped a direct question about whether he would appoint a special counsel to investigate the Jeffrey Epstein case, saying, “I have nothing to do with it,” according to CNN. The following day, White House Press Secretary Karoline […]

‘They are trying to hide…’: Medical experts weigh in on Trump’s ‘bruised’ hand; press sec dismisses speculations

[ad_1] A recent close-up of Donald Trump’s hand at a press event has sparked fresh speculation about the Republican leader’s ‘bruised’ hand.Viewers noticed what looked like heavy makeup covering a patch on the back of his hand, raising concerns about the US president’s health.Trump was speaking at the White House on Tuesday during a joint […]

Shots at Democrats: JD Vance calls Alex Padilla ‘Jose Padilla’ after press clash; blames Gavin Newsom for LA unrest

[ad_1] US vice president JD Vance sparked outrage on Friday during a tense visit to Los Angeles, where he accused California governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass of encouraging violent immigration protests and mistakenly referred to Senator Alex Padilla as “Jose Padilla,” a name associated with a convicted al-Qaida plotter.Vance’s visit came after […]

Did Elon Musk hit Scott Bessent? White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismisses report; calls it ‘robust disagreements’

[ad_1] White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt minimised reports of a physical confrontation between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, describing it as a “robust disagreement.”Speaking to Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Leavitt acknowledged her absence during the April incident but disputed characterisations of it as a “fistfight,” […]

Political shift: Karine Jean-Pierre quits Democratic Party; Biden-era press secretary’s memoir to detail ‘broken’ White House, says publisher

[ad_1] Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary in the Joe Biden administration (2021-2025) has left the Democratic Party and is writing a candid memoir about the “broken” White House she once served, according to the book’s publisher.“Jean-Pierre didn’t come to her decision to be an Independent lightly. She has served two American presidents, Obama and […]

Why Pete Hegseth is locking down Pentagon press access? Here’s what defence secretary said

[ad_1] US defence secretary Pete Hegseth Defence secretary Pete Hegseth implemented strict press restrictions at the Pentagon, requiring government escorts for journalists in previously accessible areas.In a significant policy shift announced late Friday, defense secretary Pete Hegseth implemented strict press restrictions at the Pentagon, requiring government escorts for journalists in previously accessible areas.The new measures […]

Defence Secretary Hegseth, bedevilled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon

[ad_1] Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (Image credit: AP) Bedevilled by leaks to the media during his short tenure, Defence Secretary Pete Hegsethissued a series of restrictions on the press late Friday that include banning reporters from entering wide swaths of the Pentagon without a government escort – areas where the press has had access in […]

“Unreasonable” tax audit of some Hong Kong media: Press union | World News

[ad_1] “Unreasonable” tax audit of some Hong Kong media: Press union (Photo: AP) At least five local media outlets in Hong Kong and multiple journalists had their taxes from years ago audited on “unreasonable grounds”, a press association said Wednesday.Hong Kong’s press freedom ranking has plummeted since Beijing cracked down on dissent after huge, sometimes […]