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Trump says his administration will check Fort Knox 'to make sure the gold is there'
A drive to audit Fort Knox has gained steam recently from comments by Elon Musk on X.CNBC - 6d -
Trump says he’s going to Fort Knox to inspect gold reserves
President Trump said Thursday he intends to make a trip to Fort Knox in Kentucky to inspect the nation’s gold reserves amid a push from Elon Musk and some Republicans to conduct a review the ...The Hill - 6d -
Elon Musk to be let inside Fort Knox to inspect gold reserves
The United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox has stored precious metal bullion reserves for the United States since 1937.CBS News - 5d -
Dan Bongino's yearslong history of FBI criticism and conspiracy theories
Dan Bongino, the conservative podcaster named deputy director of the FBI, has spent the past seven years publicly criticizing the agency he will now help run.NBC News - 2d -
How does the White House characterize Elon Musk's role in DOGE, government?
Elon Musk is doubling down on his threat demanding federal workers explain what they did last week or lose their jobs. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News executive director of ...CBS News - 1d -
How is the price of gold determined by sellers?
The spot price of gold isn't necessarily the same amount you'll pay as an investor. Other factors play a role, too.CBS News - 1d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.NBC News - 1d -
AP sues over White House access restrictions
The Associated Press sued White House officials Friday for restricting the wire service’s access to the Oval Office and Air Force One over its refusal to use “Gulf of America” in its AP Stylebook. ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump meeting with France's Macron at the White House
French President Emmanuel Macron is at the White House for a meeting with President Trump. This comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches its third year. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.CBS News - 2d -
Macron joins G7 call from the White House
French President Emmanuel Macron joined a call with G7 leaders from the White House as he prepares to meet with President Donald Trump. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.CBS News - 2d -
White House names interim DOGE administrator
The White House on Tuesday disclosed that the interim administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is Amy Gleason after repeated questioning from reporters. A White House ...The Hill - 1d -
This is who the White House says is the DOGE acting administrator
The White House finally gave a name for the DOGE acting administrator.CBS News - 1d -
The Dramatic House Budget Vote, and a New ‘Gold Card’ for Immigrants
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‘Make Germany Great Again’: How the Trump effect is spreading into Germany
Bolstered by support from Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance, the AfD party is seeing a surge in support from Germany’s far-right. Amid a widening political divide in the country, support for ...NBC News - 5d -
How Texas measles outbreak spread outside of Mennonite community
A measles outbreak primarily affecting the state of Texas has grown to nearly 100 cases, according to state health officials. Omar Villafranca explains how the measles outbreak may have spread ...CBS News - 2d -
Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says her decision not to travel to Washington DC for the annual festivities is one of principle.BBC News - 5d -
White House Social Media Accounts Post Shocking Deportation Memes
The Trump administration used the White House’s official social media accounts to post a political themed message for Valentine’s Day.The New York Times - 5d -
White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday said Americans support the massive job and spending cuts President Trump has enacted across the federal government since returning to the Oval ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump spars with Maine’s governor at the White House over transgender athletes
Trump sparred with Maine’s Democratic governor during a meeting of governors at the White House, with Gov. Janet Mills telling the Trump, “We’ll see you in court,” over his push to deny federal ...NBC News - 5d -
White House restores 9/11 health program funding after uproar
The White House restored funding for the 9/11 first responder survivors' health program after an uproar from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle ensued following the Department of Government ...The Hill - 5d -
A.P. Sues Trump Officials Over White House Ban
The wire service sued three of them for denying its reporters access to press events. The White House has objected to The A.P.’s references to the Gulf of Mexico in articles.The New York Times - 5d -
'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE
Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.ABC News - 5d -
'See you in court': Trump clashes with Democratic governor at White House event
At a White House event with a bipartisan group of governors Friday, President Donald Trump briefly sparred with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills.ABC News - 5d -
Trump chides Maine governor at CPAC after clash at White House
National Harbor, Md. – President Trump chided Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday after the two clashed the day before at the White House ...The Hill - 4d -
White House to host weekly tax discussions with congressional leadership
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Watch live: Trump, Macron hold White House press conference
President Trump hosts French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, the first visit by a European leader to the White House since Trump returned. They started their day by taking part in a virtual ...The Hill - 2d -
Why the Associated Press is suing Trump White House officials
The Associated Press is suing several top White House officials over access to some Trump administration events. This comes after the AP lost some coverage access surrounding its choices on the ...CBS News - 2d -
After clashes with AG's top aide, a White House liaison is reassigned: Sources
Efforts by a White House intermediary to push the DOJ to hire candidates with "exceptional loyalty" to Trump sparked clashes with AG Pam Bondi's top aide, sources say.ABC News - 2d -
After Super Bowl win, Eagles say they will accept invitation to the White House
The Eagles were being asked questions about a White House visit right after their title.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Musk to join Trump’s first White House Cabinet meeting
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to join President Trump’s first White House Cabinet meeting slated for Wednesday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Musk's attendance comes as widespread ...The Hill - 1d -
White House says follow agency heads, not Musk, on employee directive
The White House on Tuesday said Cabinet secretaries would have final say over whether employees need to respond to an Elon Musk-inspired memo asking workers to list five accomplishments from the ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk's whirlwind approach sparks rift in White House and Trump's orbit: Sources
Musk’s whirlwind approach since coming to Washington has sparked a rift among some in the White House and Trump’s inner circle, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Zelensky expected to visit White House amid push for minerals deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the White House on Friday as Kyiv and the Trump administration work to finalize an agreement on critical minerals. President Trump told ...The Hill - 1d -
Under pressure, White House reinstates HBCU scholars program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened applications for the federal scholarship that aids studying agriculture at historically Black universities after it was suspended last week for ...The Hill - 1d -
White House pressed on email to federal employees, DOGE leadership
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed for more information on the email sent to federal employees that Elon Musk has been touting on social media. Leavitt was also hesitant to ...CBS News - 1d -
White House to choose which reporters get close access to Trump
Decision strips power from news organisations and upends decades-old precedentFinancial Times - 1d -
White House press secretary announces changes to press pool
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that the administration will now determine which media outlets will be in the White House press pool. The White House Correspondents' ...NBC News - 1d -
White House says it will decide which news outlets cover Trump
Move comes a day after administration won ruling allowing it to bar AP from the Oval Office and Air Force One. The White House said it will take control over which news organizations and reporters ...The Guardian - 1d -
White House Moves to Pick the Pool Reporters Who Cover Trump
In announcing plans to hand-select the reporters who can ask the president questions at many events, the White House is breaking decades of precedent.The New York Times - 1d
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