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US President Donald Trump speaks during a State Visit arrival ceremony for Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House, April 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
April 29, 2026, 12:22 am
US intel agencies examining how Iran would react if Trump declares victory in war
In initial days of conflict, intelligence community concluded such a declaration would be viewed by Iran as a win; White House says talks ongoing, US won’t be rushed into bad deal
By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery
Left to right: British Queen Camilla ajd King Charles III, and US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, wave from the Blue Room Balcony during a State Visit arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, on April 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
April 28, 2026, 7:45 pm
Trump welcomes King Charles to Washington, where monarch set to address US Congress
British head of state kicks off four-day visit to celebrate 250th anniversary of American Revolution, emphasizing nations’ bond despite strains over Iran war, tariffs, and NATO
By STEVEN SLOAN and Josh Boak
President Donald Trump, accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
April 11, 2026, 12:55 am
White House opted against announcing Iran ceasefire on TV, fearing it might not last
US official says Trump was ‘adamant’ about giving speech, aides talked him out of it; White House denies report as ‘fake news,’ says idea ‘never even discussed with the president’
By Phil Stewart and Nandita Bose
First lady Melania Trump speaking to reporters April 9, 2026, in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
April 10, 2026, 9:54 am
Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein case, calls accusations ‘baseless lies’
US first lady says Congress should hold a public hearing centered on survivors of Epstein’s crimes, claims statements about her are financially and politically motivated
By Agencies
Fishing boats dot the sea as cargo ships, in the background, sail through the Arabian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz off the United Arab Emirates, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo)
April 1, 2026, 11:00 am
UAE said pushing for military op to reopen Strait of Hormuz, is willing to take part
Wall Street Journal says Abu Dhabi wants US to occupy islands held by Iran in waterway, is also pushing UN Security Council resolution to green-light use of force
By Reuters and ToI Staff
A screen grab obtained from undated and unlocated video included in a montage posted by the White House X account that wove snippets of Hollywood blockbusters and video games into real footage of military strikes on Iran. (White House via X)
March 7, 2026, 7:44 am
White House posts montage of movie clips and real strikes on Iran
Iron Man, Gladiator and John Wick appear alongside real war footage in official social media video; Ben Stiller demands Tropic Thunder clip be removed, saying ‘war is not a movie’
By AFP
US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One after leaving the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, for Washington, January 22, 2026. (Evan Vucci/AP)
January 25, 2026, 10:38 pm
Trump causes flap with AI image of ‘Greenland penguin’
White House posts picture of US president walking with flightless bird, but social media users quickly point out they only live in southern hemisphere
By ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 16, 2025. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
December 17, 2025, 7:30 pm
At White House Hanukkah party, Trump laments ‘Jewish lobby’ no longer most powerful
US president says many in Congress now ‘hate Israel,’ falsely claims twice he got all hostages out of Gaza; Miriam Adelson pledges $250m for unconstitutional third Trump term
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
An excavator works to clear rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished on October 23, 2025. (Eric Lee/Getty Images via JTA); Shalom Baranes, inset, has been chosen to lead the reconstruction. (Shalom Baranes Associates)
December 6, 2025, 6:38 am
Trump taps pro-refugee Jewish immigrant as new White House ballroom architect
Shalom Baranes, who was born in Libya and fled to US with help of Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, is known for his work in DC, including the Jewish center in downtown Washington
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Members of the National Guard gather after reports of two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington, November 26, 2025. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo)
November 27, 2025, 12:55 am
Two US National Guard troops shot, critically hurt in DC; suspect believed to be Afghan national
Shooting occurs near White House; Trump says gunman will pay ‘very steep price,’ orders review of Afghan refugees who entered US under Biden resettlement program
By ToI Staff, AP, AFP, Nava Freiberg and Lazar Berman
The 20 living hostages released on October 13, 2025: First row, from left: Elkana Bohbot, Matan Angrest, Avinatan Or, Yosef-Haim Ohana, Alon Ohel. Second row, from left: Evyatar David, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Rom Braslavski, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman. Third row, from left: Eitan Mor, Segev Kalfon, Nimrod Cohen, Maxim Herkin, Eitan Horn. Bottom row, from left: Matan Zangauker, Bar Kupershtein, David Cunio, Ariel Cunio, Omri Miran (Times of Israel combo pic; photos by IDF and GPO)
November 14, 2025, 6:45 pm
Trump to host recently freed hostages at White House on Nov. 20
All 20 living hostages released last month were invited along with family members; contrary to earlier reporting, the former captives will fly commercial, on Israel’s dime
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump, right, speaks with Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa, at the White House in Washington on November 10, 2025. (Syrian Presidency Press Office via AP)
November 13, 2025, 2:39 pm
Trump sprays Syria’s Sharaa with cologne, asks how many wives he has
Leaders share eye-raising moments at landmark White House meeting, the first ever by a Syrian president
By ToI Staff
Construction workers, bottom right, atop the US Treasury, watch as work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House, October 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
November 13, 2025, 10:58 am
Trump’s $300m ballroom backed by tech, crypto giants — and two Israeli billionaires
White House donor list features US president’s Palm Beach neighbors, major US corporations, and high-profile figures including Miriam Adelson and Isaac Perlmutter
By AP and ToI Staff
Construction workers atop the US Treasury, bottom left, watch as work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House, October 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
October 25, 2025, 9:08 am
White House East Wing razed to make way for Trump’s $300-million ballroom
President says updated cost to be covered by him ‘and some friends of mine,’ as preservationists assail destruction of historic first ladies’ wing
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and Jacquelyn Martin
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, September 16, 2025.(Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)
September 17, 2025, 2:44 am
Netanyahu says Trump to host him on Sept. 29, issues dire warning to Hamas over hostages
PM attacks Qatar as supporter of Hamas, says intel on results of Doha strike ‘not fully conclusive’ and claims negative response from markets to his ‘Sparta’ remark a ‘misunderstanding’
By Lazar Berman and Nava Freiberg
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