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
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
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
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
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
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
President Trump has arranged a gathering for farmers and biofuel makers on March 27, aiming to honor the role of agriculture in America. The invitation signals a push to spotlight renewable fuels and support rural communities. While the event is slated for the White House, details remain sketchy as
Susie Wiles, the first woman to lead the White House staff, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is 68 and says the tumor was caught early. Wiles will keep her job and does not plan to take a break. The disease is common; about one in eight women in the U. S. will encounter it. Wiles to
Stephen Miller is often seen as a tough voice in immigration, but his role stretches far beyond that. He works with many parts of the government at once, from fixing city fountains to tackling drug cartels. On a typical day he meets with top officials to decide on everything from homeland security t
Big names from banks and crypto companies are meeting at the White House. They want to fix a problem. Rules for crypto in the U. S. are stuck. The meeting is on February 2. It's about finding a way forward. The White House wants to help. They think they can make a deal. But talks have been tough. D
