WHITE HOUSE

May 27 2026POLITICS

White House’s Social Media Skirmish Turns Into Public Humiliation

The White House tried to attack reporters for covering President Trump’s frequent naps, but the move backfired. The administration’s quick‑response account posted a dozen messages on X, calling journalists “sleeping” and sharing blurry photos of them blinking. The goal was to shut down coverage that

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May 18 2026SPORTS

White House UFC Show: Who Holds the Tickets?

The biggest fight event of the year is happening on the White House lawn, and it’s not a typical stadium show. The venue has limited space, so the question of how many tickets each person gets is a hot topic. The UFC boss answered that no tickets will be sold to the public; instead, they’re being

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May 17 2026POLITICS

White House Security Funding Stuck in Senate

The Senate parliamentarian has blocked a key part of a Republican spending bill, saying that the proposed $1 billion for White House security cannot be added as written. The money was meant to fund the “East Wing Modernization Project, ” which includes a 90, 000‑square‑foot ballroom that former Pres

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Politicians, Jokes, and Strange Moments at Washington's Big Dinner

Every spring, Washington throws a party where power meets punchlines. The White House Correspondents' Dinner isn't just another fancy event—it's a weird mix of laughter, awkward silence, and unfiltered opinions about the people in charge. This tradition began nearly a century ago, but today it feels

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

NASA's future in question as budget cuts threaten key missions

The White House's 2027 budget plan proposes slashing NASA's science funding by nearly half, putting over 50 missions at risk. This includes active spacecraft like Juno, which has studied Jupiter for nearly ten years, and New Horizons, which explored Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Even missions that just

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

White House Ballroom Clash: Court Halt vs. Trump’s Push

A judge told the Trump team to stop work on a new ballroom at the White House, claiming the construction could pose security risks. The administration responded by filing an emergency appeal to undo that ruling, arguing the pause makes the presidential residence “open and exposed. ” The judge’s d

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

White House Ballroom Plans Face Legal Hurdles

President Trump wants a new ballroom in the White House. The room would cost about $400 million and cover 90, 000 square feet. Two days after a judge said the project cannot go ahead without Congress, Washington’s planning commission will vote on it Thursday. The National Capital Planning Commissi

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Peter Alexander’s New Chapter After 15 Years at NBC

Peter Alexander, a long‑time fixture on NBC’s weekend “Today” show and the network’s chief White House correspondent, has decided to step away from his role. He announced the change during a Saturday morning broadcast of “Today, ” letting viewers know that he will be leaving NBC News. For the past

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

White House Gets a UFC Octagon for Trump’s 80th

The White House lawn will soon host a UFC cage‑style fight, scheduled to honor President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the country’s 250th anniversary. A temporary six‑foot wire mesh octagon will be set up, and fighters will showcase a mix of kickboxing, jiu‑jitsu, wrestling and other martial art

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Who’s running the CDC while the U. S. looks for a permanent leader?

For now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has a leader, but not the one it’s used to. Jay Bhattacharya remains in charge while officials hunt for a permanent replacement. The switch-up started last summer when the previous director left after clashing with political leaders over

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