President Donald Trump has introduced a strikingly unconventional transformation to the White House’s historical displays, turning a traditional walkway honoring former presidents into a sharply worded political statement. Along the West Colonnade near the Rose Garden, newly installed plaques beneath presidential portraits present blunt assessments of Trump’s predecessors while offering an expansive portrayal of his own record in office. The changes have drawn immediate attention from vis

US President Donald Trump asserted on Friday that all documents signed through an autopen during the tenure of former president Joe Biden have been terminated and will no longer carry legal effect. The declaration, made during a public address on Nov 28, marks Trump’s latest attempt to challenge actions taken under his predecessor and introduces considerable uncertainty about the status of numerous executive documents issued in the previous administration. Trump claimed that nearly 92 per c

Former president Joe Biden is scheduled to attend the memorial service for former vice president Dick Cheney on Thursday, joining a group of national leaders and longtime associates gathering in Washington to honor the influential political figure. The service, set to begin at 11 a.m. ET at Washington National Cathedral, will include tributes from several individuals who worked closely with Cheney throughout his decades of involvement in public life. Former president George W. Bush, under who

Former US president Joe Biden has embarked upon a new stage in his medical care after a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer earlier this year, his spokesperson confirmed on Saturday. The spokesman said that, in conjunction with an existing hormone regimen, Biden is now receiving a course of radiation therapy as part of a broader treatment plan for his prostate cancer. According to the spokesperson, the radiation phase is scheduled to continue for five weeks, marking a significan

Former United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a new addition to the White House grounds that he is calling the “Presidential Walk of Fame.” The walkway, located along the West Wing Colonnade, is lined with framed portraits of every past commander in chief of the nation. The feature has already sparked sharp debate because of the striking omission of President Joe Biden, who instead of being represented with a headshot like his predecessors is symbolized by a photograph

US President Donald Trump on Sunday, September 14, condemned the horrific killing of Chandra Mouli "Bob" Nagamallaiah, an Indian-origin motel manager who was brutally beheaded in Dallas, Texas. The attack, carried out last week, has shocked the Indian-American community and drawn sharp political responses. Trump, addressing the incident in a post on his social media platform, described the act as a brutal beheading and vowed to crack down on undocumented criminals who commit violent

Donald Trump has ordered the termination of Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a move that has generated significant political debate just weeks before she begins her new book tour and memoir release. In a letter dated Thursday and directed to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump formally revoked the special protection Harris had been receiving since leaving office, effective September 1, 2025. His directive stated that no se

Lisa Cook, appointed as a Federal Reserve governor by President Joe Biden in 2022, has become embroiled in a political and legal controversy. President Donald Trump recently called for her removal from the Fed, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. This decision has sparked widespread debate about political interference in the independence of the Federal Reserve, an institution that plays a crucial role in shaping US monetary policy and regulating the financial

The imposition of tariffs on India by President Donald Trump has triggered widespread debate in policy circles, not only in India but also in the United States, where senior officials have issued contradictory statements about the rationale behind this decision. Trump recently announced a 50 per cent tariff on India as a punishment for purchasing Russian oil, but in a move that has raised eyebrows, he refrained from imposing any similar measures on China, a cou

Americans’ unpaid medical debt will continue to appear on their credit reports after a federal judge in Texas overturned a major Biden-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule intended to remove such debts. The decision, delivered last week by Judge Sean Jordan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, marks a significant blow to a policy aimed at easing the credit burden for millions of Americans. The court found that the CFPB overstepped its legal autho

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to an official statement from his office. The announcement has drawn renewed attention to prostate cancer, a condition that affects millions of men and is one of the most commonly diagnosed forms of cancer among males globally. We take a closer look at the characteristics of aggressive prostate cancer, what the term signifies medically, how it is typically detected, the treatment options available

A federal judge has ordered the return of a 20-year-old migrant who was deported to El Salvador despite having a pending asylum application, marking a significant legal development in the ongoing enforcement of a Biden-era immigration settlement. The ruling, issued by US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Baltimore, is the second such case in which a deported migrant has been ordered back to the United States under the same legal agreement. Although the Trump administration

After months out of the spotlight, former President Joe Biden returned to the national stage with a blistering critique of the current administration’s handling of Social Security and the deepening divide in American politics. Addressing a crowd of policy advocates and community leaders, Biden warned of sweeping staff reductions at the Social Security Administration (SSA) and accused the White House of undermining a foundational institution that millions of Americans rely on. Biden&rs

Trump’s National Energy Emergency Declaration President-elect Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order declaring a national energy emergency to promote affordable and reliable energy in the U.S. Aiming to lower costs and boost domestic production, the measure would focus on removing regulations and promoting energy independence. Focus on Alaska’s Natural Resources Trump will also sign an executive order targeting Alas

In a significant development just hours before leaving office, US President Joe Biden announced pre-emptive pardons for several high-profile individuals. These pardons were granted to former medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley, and members, staff, and witnesses associated with the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack. Biden justified the move by citing "exceptional circumstances," asserting that he could not in goo

In a statement made Friday at the White House, President Joe Biden expressed concerns about the difficult position Russian President Vladimir Putin now finds himself in following the latest round of sanctions imposed by the US and the UK. These sweeping sanctions target Russia’s critical energy sector in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Biden described Putin as being in "tough shape" and stressed the importance of denying him any opportunity to continue his aggress

Republican Congressman Lance Gooden has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration's decision to investigate Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's companies, questioning the motivations behind the probe. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Gooden suggested that the investigation may be politically motivated, aimed at disrupting Donald Trump’s inauguration and tarnishing the reputation of India's leading industrialist. The investigation stems from

Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden has condemned ongoing efforts to minimize the significance of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, where a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block the certification of the 2020 election. In an opinion piece published in The Washington Post, Biden recalled the violent insurrection that led to chaos at the Capitol, contrasting it with the upcoming peaceful certification of the election results. Biden expressed pr

The year 2024 was dramatic for the US, with President Joe Biden abandoning his reelection bid after a poor performance in a debate against Donald Trump. Trump, who had been absent from the White House for four years, made a triumphant return after defeating Kamala Harris in the presidential race. His comeback marks the first time since Grover Cleveland that a president has been evicted from the White House and returned four years later. While the Biden administration exits, the Indi

In response to Russia's Christmas Day attack on Ukrainian cities and its energy infrastructure, President Joe Biden has instructed the U.S. Defense Department to maintain its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. Biden condemned Russia’s actions, which were aimed at disrupting Ukraine’s power supply and endangering the country’s energy grid during the harsh winter. The attack, which involved cruise and ballistic missiles as well as drones, is part of Russia’s ong