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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the White House Correspondents' Association will no longer determine the press pool, a move that brings the U.S. closer to Kremlin-style media control.
A near miss occurred at Midway Airport in Chicago, Illinois, involving a Southwest flight and a private jet.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to visit the White House on Friday to finalize a minerals deal between the two countries, according to sources.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Elon Musk will attend President Trump's first cabinet meeting tomorrow to discuss the Department of Government Efficiency's initiatives.
A federal judge in Seattle has blocked President Trump's executive order suspending the U.S. refugee admissions program, stating that the president's authority is not limitless and cannot override congressional laws establishing the program.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed the large bruise on President Trump's hand to his frequent handshaking during public events. The bruise was notably observed after a series of firm handshakes with French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to the White House.
Tesla's sales in Europe plummeted by 45% in January compared to the same month last year, with only 9,945 vehicles sold.
McDonald's has announced that it will not impose surcharges on eggs in its meals, aiming to attract U.S. consumers amid rising egg prices due to avian influenza.
U.S. consumer confidence saw its largest monthly drop since August 2021, driven by rising inflation fears and economic uncertainty.
Twenty-one civil service employees have resigned from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing concerns over compromising essential government systems, jeopardizing sensitive data, and dismantling critical public services.
According to a recent Roanoke College poll, President Trump's approval rating in Virginia has dropped to 37%, with disapproval rising to 59%.
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— Aaron
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