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White House East Wing demolition begins as Donald Trump builds first ever presidential ballroom | World News

The White House ballroom construction is expected to be completed before the end of President Trump’s second term, in January 2029/ Image: X Construction has officially begun on President Donald J. Trump’s long-anticipated White House ballroom, a sprawling $250 million project that marks one of the most ambitious structural changes to the presidential residence in […]

‘President would love it’: White House on potential Putin-Zelenskyy talks; ‘He thinks it’s possible’, says press secretary Karoline Leavitt

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy US President Donald Trump would “love” to see Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.Also Read | ‘A very good step’: Trump to organise Putin-Zelenskyy talks; trilateral summit to follow “He […]

Saudi Arabia launches nationwide awareness drive for World Sight Day and White Cane safety day | World News

A healthcare professional warmly engages a visitor at a modern exhibition booth, highlighting eye health resources. Throughout October, Saudi Arabia is spotlighting eye health and the rights of people with visual impairments by marking World Sight Day and White Cane Safety Day. These global observances serve as a platform to raise public awareness about the […]

US government shutdown day 10: White House begins mass federal layoffs; Trump labels job cuts as ‘democrat-oriented’

The White House budget office announced Friday that mass layoffs of federal employees have begun, as US President Donald Trump’s administration increases pressure on Democrats amid a government shutdown entering its 10th day.Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought confirmed on X that “RIFs have begun,” referring to reduction-in-force plans to shrink the federal […]

Are US troops heading to Israel to monitor ceasefire transition process? White House says there’s a missing context

Gaza ceasefire began Friday as people started the long walk from the south to the north of Gaza Strip While reports confirmed that the US is sending up to 200 troops to Israel to monitor the ceasefire transition process with Gaza, the White House called it false and said these 200 personnel are already stationed […]

H-1B: List of new restrictions proposed by White House after $100,000 visa fee

Trump administration is working on new immigration restriction rules. The Donald Trump administration is pushing for a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program, going beyond the initial shock of the $100,000 fee that is now mandatory for all companies that want to file H-1B petition to hire staff from foreign countries. The proposals, formally […]

Blue state crackdown: Trump authorises 300 National Guard troops to Chicago; ‘lawlessness plaguing US,’ claims White House

US President Donald Trump on Saturday authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers and assets, White House confirmed.The MAGA leader took the step after weeks of threatening action, despite objections from local leaders.“President Trump has authorized 300 national guardsmen to protect federal officers and assets,” White House spokeswoman […]

National Council on the Humanities reshuffled: White House fires majority of members; only Trump appointees remain on board | World News

White House fires majority members of National Council on the Humanities The White House on Wednesday fired most members from the National Council on the Humanities, leaving only four of president Donald Trump‘s appointees on the body. In a statement, the White House said Trump “is hoping to place members on the board who align […]

Funds for conservative ideas: White House asks colleges to support Trump’s political views; promises ‘positive benefits’ in return | World News

White House asks colleges to support Trump’s political views US President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented move targeting top American universities, offering them federal funding in return for promoting conservative ideas on their campuses. The initiative, conveyed through a 10-point “compact,” was sent out from the White House on Wednesday, called “Compact for Academic […]

Federal government layoffs likely to be in thousands, White House confirms amid shutdown; shifts blame to Democrats

Karolin Leavitt confirmed that the federal layoffs because of the government shutdown are likely to be in the thousands. After hinting at massive layoffs because of the federal government shutdown, the White House Thursday confirmed that the figure of layoffs is likely to be in the thousands. Ahead of President Trump’s meeting with Office and […]