A man was shot by Secret Service agents near the White House just after midnight on Sunday following an armed confrontation, according to a statement from the agency.
First Lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance on Capitol Hill to support the bipartisan 'Take It Down' Act, aiming to criminalize the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, including AI-generated deepfake pornography.
The White House released a statement condemning leaders of sanctuary cities and states, listing anti-ICE actions in Minnesota, Illinois, Washington State, California, and New York.
The Trump administration has formally taken control of the White House press pool, removing the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) from its longstanding role of managing access to presidential events. This change is designed to diversify media representation and reduce what the administration sees as an entrenched monopoly by mainstream Washington journalists.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a major shift in the press briefing room Tuesday, stripping the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) of its control over the press pool. Moving forward, the White House press office will determine which outlets participate, opening access to new media voices while maintaining legacy outlets in rotation.
The Secret Service K-9 unit took advantage of fresh snowfall at the White House, turning their training exercises into a playful winter outing. Photos and videos shared online captured the highly trained dogs bounding through the snow as agents tossed snowballs, providing both recreation and practical drills in winter conditions. The moment highlighted the important role these dogs play in White House security while also showcasing their lighter, more playful side.
