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White House Chief of Staff Reveals Candid Insights About Trump's Inner Circle and Administration Tensions
Dec 17, 2025 02:34 am CST
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' candid Vanity Fair interview reveals controversial assessments of Trump's inner circle, including calling Elon Musk an "avowed" ketamine user and JD Vance a "conspiracy theorist." The explosive revelations highlight internal tensions, policy disagreements, and political retribution within the administration, while the White House attempts to minimize fallout from these frank admissions.
Trump Dismisses Newly Released Epstein Photos As House Democrats Reveal Images With Powerful Figures
Dec 13, 2025 08:16 pm CST
House Democrats have released 19 previously unseen photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate showing the sex offender with high-profile figures including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. Trump dismissed the images as "no big deal," claiming Epstein "has photos with everybody." The release comes ahead of the December 19 deadline for the administration to release complete Epstein files, intensifying the controversy surrounding Epstein's connections to powerful individuals.
White House Renames US Institute of Peace to Donald J Trump Institute of Peace Amid Contested Claims of Diplomatic Success
Dec 04, 2025 09:49 am CST
President Donald Trump's name has been added to the United States Institute of Peace building ahead of a Rwanda-DRC peace agreement signing, following a controversial attempted takeover of the organization earlier this year. The White House claims Trump has ended eight wars in under a year, though these assertions remain widely disputed by experts as conflicts continue to require significant diplomatic efforts for resolution.
Trump Invalidates All Biden's Autopen-Signed Documents: Legal Battle Over Presidential Authority
Dec 03, 2025 12:11 pm CST
President Trump has officially nullified all documents signed by former President Biden using an autopen device, declaring them "null, void, and of no further force or effect." This controversial decision affects executive orders, pardons, and other official documents, potentially impacting Biden's last-minute clemency grants to family members and political allies. The dispute highlights tensions over presidential authority and the legitimacy of mechanically-signed official documents.
Trump's Battle with New York Times Over Health Report Raises Concerns About Presidential Well-being
Nov 27, 2025 02:32 am CST
President Donald Trump's vigorous response to a New York Times article questioning his energy levels and health has ignited debate about presidential transparency. At 79, the oldest president in US history refutes claims of diminishing stamina while facing scrutiny over reduced public appearances and medical tests. This confrontation highlights the tension between presidential image management and journalistic inquiry into leadership fitness.
Trump Administration Moves to Designate Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Terrorist Organizations
Nov 25, 2025 06:20 am CST
President Trump has signed an executive order initiating the process to designate specific Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as terrorist organizations. The administration claims these factions support attacks against Israel and US allies in the Middle East. If implemented, this designation would impose sanctions against one of the Arab world's oldest and most influential Islamist movements.
Trump and Mamdani Find Common Ground: "We Want New York City To Do Very Well"
Nov 23, 2025 02:51 am CST
US President Donald Trump hosted New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in an unexpectedly warm Oval Office meeting, where they set aside political differences to focus on shared goals for improving New York City. Despite previous tensions, Trump emphasized their common priorities in housing, affordability, and safety, stating "the better he does, the happier I am," as Mamdani prepares to take office on January 1.
Trump Administration Denies Participation in G20 Summit Amid Diplomatic Tension with South Africa
Nov 21, 2025 10:31 am CST
The Trump administration has firmly rejected South Africa's announcement of US participation in the G20 summit in Johannesburg, escalating diplomatic tensions. While the US ambassador will attend only the handover ceremony for next year's Florida summit, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized President Ramaphosa's statements as "running his mouth." This boycott continues Trump's pattern of withdrawing from international gatherings while maintaining harsh policies toward South Africa, including 30% trade tariffs, despite significant US business interests in the country.
Elon Musk's Reconciliation with Trump: A 'Thank You' Note Following White House Dinner
Nov 20, 2025 11:32 am CST
After a period of tension, Elon Musk and President Donald Trump appear to have mended their relationship during a White House dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Following Trump's playful reminder that Musk was "lucky" to have his support, the Tesla CEO publicly thanked the President for his contributions to America. This reconciliation comes months after Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency, with reports suggesting a reunion celebration is planned among former DOGE team members.
Trump and Musk Reconcile at White House State Dinner Honoring Saudi Crown Prince
Nov 19, 2025 09:23 pm CST
Elon Musk returned to the White House for a state dinner hosted by President Trump honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking their first public encounter since their political fallout. The brief interaction between Trump and Musk captured attention online as they appeared to reconcile amid significant US-Saudi diplomatic discussions including $142 billion in military equipment purchases.