White House Watch

News from and about the executive branch of government in the United States of America.

Vance Seriously Weighs Skipping a 2028 Run After the Midterm Rout, Allies Say

Allies say the vice president is wrestling with the Iran war’s toll, a fractured MAGA base and his young family,…

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Stephen Miller Orders White House Staff to Get a Lawyer’s OK Before Meeting Lobbyists

A memo from new Chief of Staff Stephen Miller’s office requires White House Counsel approval for policy meetings with registered…

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Trump Extends the Jones Act Waiver 90 Days to Fight Fuel Prices, but Critics Say It Saves Only Pennies

Foreign tankers can keep moving fuel and fertilizer between U.S. ports under the extension, as gas averages $3.91 a gallon…

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Trump Tells Advisers He May Hold Off on New Iran Strikes Unless Provoked, Report Says

President Trump has told senior advisers he may hold off on new attacks on Iran if Tehran and the Houthis…

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Lutnick Fights for His Job as Trump Aides Blame Him for the Nvidia Spy Scandal

Some of President Trump’s top advisers are blaming Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for the Nvidia fallout, and White House officials…

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President Donald Trump’s Schedule for Friday, November 13, 2026

Schedule Summary: President Donald Trump will have executive time and hold several policy meetings at the White House on Friday.…

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White House Says Trump Has ‘Complete Confidence’ in Lutnick, but Democrats and a GOP Senator Want Answers on Nvidia

The White House says President Trump still backs Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, as Democrats and Sen. John Kennedy demand answers…

2 days ago

Trump Wants to ‘Get Cuba Done’ Before He Leaves Office and Would ‘Certainly Consider’ Military Force

President Trump told Hugh Hewitt he wants to “get Cuba done” before his term ends and would “certainly consider” a…

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Trump Tells the Senate to ‘IMMEDIATELY’ Move a $350 Billion Military Bill Before Democrats Take Over

President Trump urged Senate Republicans to pass a $350 billion defense reconciliation bill before Democrats take control of Congress in…

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Trump Threatens to Double Tariffs on Mexico Unless It Stops Migrant Caravans: ‘There Will Be No Leniency!’

Trump tied a new migrant caravan to Republicans' midterm losses and told Mexico to stop it or face doubled tariffs;…

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