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White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations
Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.
May 27, 2026Brazil senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro meets Trump at White House - Reuters
Brazil senator and presidential contender Flavio Bolsonaro meets Trump at White House Reuters
May 26, 2026White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.
May 25, 2026Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.
May 24, 2026Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House, official says - Reuters
Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House, official says Reuters
May 23, 2026US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.
May 15, 2026Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday - Reuters
Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday Reuters
May 12, 2026Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension
The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.
May 8, 2026White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image - Reuters
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image Reuters
May 7, 2026US Attorney Pirro says she has evidence officer was shot during White House correspondents' dinner - Reuters
US Attorney Pirro says she has evidence officer was shot during White House correspondents' dinner Reuters
May 3, 2026White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions - Reuters
White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions Reuters
May 2, 2026Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging and costly security problem - Reuters
Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging and costly security problem Reuters
May 2, 2026New CCTV footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent
The video was released after claims that the secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.
April 30, 2026Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
April 29, 2026Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner for the King and Queen
The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.
April 29, 2026'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting
Correspondent Tom Bateman was in the dining room at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump and other officials when gunshots were heard.
April 28, 2026King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress - Reuters
King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress Reuters
April 28, 2026King to defend 'democratic values' as US state visit begins
King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday and it is expected to express sympathy over Saturday's gun attack.
April 28, 2026What the King and Queen did on their first day in the US
After landing, the royals were greeted by US President Donald Trump at the White House and later visited the British Embassy.
April 28, 2026Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
April 28, 2026White House to review Trump's security after shooting at dinner event
Questions have been raised about security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
April 27, 2026White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner - Reuters
White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner Reuters
April 27, 2026Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.
April 27, 2026White House dinner shooting prompts scrutiny of Trump security arrangements - Reuters
White House dinner shooting prompts scrutiny of Trump security arrangements Reuters
April 26, 2026What it was like in the room during gunshots at Trump event
The BBC's Tom Bateman recounts the scene from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots went off.
April 26, 2026Washington hotel shooting raises questions about Trump security
The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.
April 26, 2026Buckingham Palace says discussing King Charles' visit with US after Washington shooting - Reuters
Buckingham Palace says discussing King Charles' visit with US after Washington shooting Reuters
April 26, 2026Shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner, U.S.-Iran, and condom prices surge - Reuters
Shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner, U.S.-Iran, and condom prices surge Reuters
April 26, 2026Who is Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting? - Reuters
Who is Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting? Reuters
April 26, 2026Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner, shooter in custody - Reuters
Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner, shooter in custody Reuters
April 26, 2026Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks - Reuters
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks Reuters
April 23, 2026China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
April 22, 2026Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison
The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.
April 22, 2026Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says
Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.
April 18, 2026Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei arrives at White House for talks - Reuters
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei arrives at White House for talks Reuters
April 17, 2026Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".
April 16, 2026Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
April 15, 2026United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say - Reuters
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say Reuters
April 13, 2026Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'
Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.
April 9, 2026Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.
April 8, 2026Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans - Reuters
Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans Reuters
April 7, 2026US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
Officials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.
April 6, 2026Bondi, Pentagon purge and toilet trouble in space - reuters.com
Bondi, Pentagon purge and toilet trouble in space reuters.com
April 3, 2026US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge
Trump attended the oral arguments in person on Wednesday, a rare move by a sitting president that underscored the high stakes of the case.
April 1, 2026Trump says White House ballroom is ahead of schedule - Reuters
Trump says White House ballroom is ahead of schedule Reuters
March 30, 2026FAA says traffic resumes at Washington area airports - reuters.com
FAA says traffic resumes at Washington area airports reuters.com
March 28, 2026At CPAC, Republicans close ranks behind Trump on Iran war - Reuters
At CPAC, Republicans close ranks behind Trump on Iran war Reuters
March 26, 2026Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East, Washington Post reports - Reuters
Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East, Washington Post reports Reuters
March 26, 2026Trump's Iran strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once
The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.
March 26, 2026Robot joins Melania Trump at White House event to tout AI teachers - Reuters
Robot joins Melania Trump at White House event to tout AI teachers Reuters
March 25, 2026First Lady Melania Trump arrives with humanoid robot at tech summit
The robot made an appearance with First Lady Melania Trump at the White House. Trump is hosting a summit on AI, education, and protecting kids in digital spaces.
March 25, 2026Pentagon adopts new press restrictions after court order against previous limits - Reuters
Pentagon adopts new press restrictions after court order against previous limits Reuters
March 23, 2026Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.
March 13, 2026Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99
He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
March 10, 2026Amid oil shock uncertainty, Fed's Hammack says central bank must lower inflation - Reuters
Amid oil shock uncertainty, Fed's Hammack says central bank must lower inflation Reuters
March 6, 2026Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington - Reuters
Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington Reuters
March 5, 2026Tech firms pledge to pay for AI data centre power costs. But will they?
The agreement at the White House comes as rising electricity prices becomes a political problem.
March 4, 2026White House submits Warsh nomination as Fed chair to Senate - Reuters
White House submits Warsh nomination as Fed chair to Senate Reuters
March 4, 2026Exclusive: Defense executives plan to meet at White House as strikes on Iran diminish stockpiles - Reuters
Exclusive: Defense executives plan to meet at White House as strikes on Iran diminish stockpiles Reuters
March 4, 2026Bill Clinton to give private testimony to Congress about Epstein - Reuters
Bill Clinton to give private testimony to Congress about Epstein Reuters
February 27, 2026UFC to spend around $60m on White House event
The UFC will spend up to $60m (£44.3m) on its one-of-a-kind event at the White House, according to TKO Group Holdings chief Mark Shapiro.
February 26, 2026British far-right activist Tommy Robinson visits US State Department - Reuters
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson visits US State Department Reuters
February 25, 2026Watch: Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech
The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.
February 25, 2026State of the Union live updates: Trump delivers address to Congress - Reuters
State of the Union live updates: Trump delivers address to Congress Reuters
February 24, 2026Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency
Few of Donald Trump’s speeches to Congress have had as much riding on them as the one on Tuesday night.
February 24, 2026Trump, facing headwinds at home and abroad, to address State of the Union - Reuters
Trump, facing headwinds at home and abroad, to address State of the Union Reuters
February 24, 2026US DHS to pause TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as shutdown continues, Washington Post reports - Reuters
US DHS to pause TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as shutdown continues, Washington Post reports Reuters
February 22, 2026Trump orders temporary 10% global tariff to replace duties struck down by US Supreme Court - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Trump says he will sign order imposing a 10% global tariff - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Trump to travel to China next month, with US trade policy in focus - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Supreme Court live: Trump plans 10% global tariff, says refund fights may take years - Reuters
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February 20, 2026US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Banner of Donald Trump unfurled at Justice Department headquarters - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Exclusive: FBI plans to reduce vetting of some applying to be agents, sources say - Reuters
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February 19, 2026