Karoline Leavitt

Trump: Hamas Agrees to Key Terms in Gaza Peace Talks

Delegations for Israel and Hamas have initiated indirect negotiations for peace in Gaza. From the US President Donald Trump, the tones are positive.

Macron Declares France Recognizes Palestinian State at UN Assembly

France recognizes a Palestinian state. In line with my country's historical commitment to the Middle East, for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, I declare today that France recognizes the state of Palestine, says President Emmanuel Macron in the UN General Assembly. We want two states living side by side in peace and security to become a reality.

White House Demands American Majority on TikTok's US Board

The board of Tiktok's operations in the USA must be dominated by Americans. This is demanded by the White House in connection with the discussions about the platform's future in America.

White House Denies Trump's Signature on Epstein Birthday Card Sketch

The White House is striking back against the allegations surrounding President Donald Trump and the letter in the form of a female body that Trump is alleged to have signed and given to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein was being investigated before his death for hundreds of sexual assaults.

Trump Reemerges to Announce Military Space Command Move to Alabama

USA's president Donald Trump announces that the country's military space command center will move to Huntsville, Alabama. Hardly news for the world press, but the attention was great as the usually media-hungry Trump had barely been seen for a week. In the end, he was forced to say that health rumors about him were "fake news".

Trump Dismisses Librarian of Congress Over Book Controversy

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has dismissed the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, who was the first woman and the first black person to hold the position.

Trump Marks 100 Days with Auto Industry Tariff Relief in Michigan

When Donald Trump celebrates 100 days in the White House, he does it in Michigan, which has been hard hit by his car tariffs. On the anniversary day, the US President has signed an order to dampen the car industry's rising prices after the tariffs.

Amazon Denies Plans to Impose Customs Duties on All Goods

Amazon will report customs duties on all goods. It was a news item that made Donald Trump go through the roof before it was denied.

Putin Announces Ceasefire for Victory Day in Ukraine Conflict

Vladimir Putin declares a new and one-sided ceasefire in the war with Ukraine. The Russian government points to the 80th anniversary of the highly esteemed but sensitive Victory Day.

Trump's Blue Suit at Pope's Funeral Sparks Social Media Buzz

USA's President Donald Trump stood out in the crowd when Pope Francis was taken to his final rest on Saturday – this time for having broken the dress code.

US Finance Minister Anticipates Easing of China Trade Tensions

The US Finance Minister Scott Bessent has said at a meeting for investors that the trade war against China is unsustainable and that he expects the situation to be scaled down in a "very near future", according to sources.

White House Begins Search for New Defense Minister Amid Controversy

Wrongfully Deported Man Remains in El Salvador Prison Despite Court Ruling

A man who was mistakenly deported from the USA to El Salvador will not be returning to the USA. This is claimed by the US government – despite admitting that he was expelled on incorrect grounds. There was never a situation where he would stay in this country, says Justice Minister Pam Bondi. The government's stance is receiving criticism from increasingly more quarters.

Trump Considers Sending Violent Offenders to El Salvador Prisons

The White House is exploring legal possibilities to send American citizens to prisons in El Salvador, confirms press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Asian Markets Dip as US-China Trade Tensions Persist

Asian stock exchanges mostly pointed downwards in the initial Wednesday trading, following statements from Donald Trump that do not indicate an end to the trade war between China and the USA.

Trump and Comedians Absent from White House Journalist Dinner

There will be no comedians – and no president. The White House's annual journalist dinner will not be itself.

Trump Urges China to Initiate Trade Talks as Tensions Persist

USA's President Donald Trump is urging China to contact him to initiate negotiations to resolve the escalating trade conflict between the world's two largest economies, reports Bloomberg. At the same time, the progress for the EU's part in the same matter is small, according to reports.

Trump at the Doctor's: "I was in very good shape"

USA's President Donald Trump had his annual health check on Friday. A medical report is awaited to be made public in the coming days. "I felt that I was in very good shape, says the 78-year-old himself.

"Optimism about China boosts Wall Street"

After a turbulent and chaotic week where the US stock exchanges went yo-yo up and down in sharp swings – as a result of the tariff announcements from the US and China – the trade pointed upwards on the trading week's final day.

White House Dismisses Reports of Trump Tariff Pause as Fake News

The White House press secretary says that reports of President Donald Trump considering a tariff pause are "fake news", reports CNBC.

Judge Orders Return of Wrongly Deported Salvadoran Man to US

A federal judge has ordered the US government to retrieve a Salvadoran migrant after he was wrongly deported to El Salvador.

Elon Musk to Stay as Advisor to Trump, Confirms JD Vance

Elon Musk will continue as an advisor to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, according to Vice President JD Vance.

Russia Not on US Tariff List Despite Broad Global Reach

Almost the entire world is paralyzed by American tariffs of at least 10 percent. The exceptions are few – but one of them is Russia.

Elon Musk Expected to Exit White House Role Soon, Sources Say

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has told his inner circle that Elon Musk will be leaving his role in the White House within the coming weeks. This is reported by sources for Politico. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, calls the news "nonsense".