Trump Says US Action in Venezuela Does Not Set Precedent for China to Move on Taiwan

A Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet takes off at Hsinchu Air Base in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Dec. 29, 2025. Cheng Yu-chen/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump said Washington’s recent military operation in Venezuela should not be seen as a precedent for China to take action against Taiwan, arguing that the circumstances were

Treasury Secretary Says New Law Blocked Potential ‘$4.5 Trillion Tax Hike’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with reporters outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington on Oct. 22, 2025. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a tax cut that was endorsed by the Trump administration prevented a potential “$4.5 trillion tax hike” and will allow Americans to keep thousands

White House says ballroom plans include adding 2nd story to West Wing colonnade

The White House disclosed Thursday that the White House ballroom project is expected to include plans to add a second story to the West Wing colonnade, a covered walkway that connects the West Wing to the White House residence. White House officials and the ballroom architect, Shalom Baranes, told members of the National Capital Planning