NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani states he doesn’t have federal security clearance for briefings
New York City Mayor Acknowledges Lack of Security Clearance On Monday, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani conceded that he had not attained federal security clearance, just a day after asserting he had been “briefed” regarding the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. During a press conference, Mamdani was directly questioned about the status […]
Judge directs the White House to bring back sign language interpreters at press briefings
Federal Judge Orders ASL Interpreters for White House Press Conferences A federal judge has directed the White House to start providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at all press conferences led by President Trump or Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, ruled that the deaf […]
Sen Warner criticizes Trump for not including Democrats in briefings about boat strikes
Sen. Warner Criticizes Trump Administration on Military Briefing Senator Mark Warner, the leading Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee from Virginia, has voiced strong disapproval of the Trump administration following a briefing that involved only Republicans. This briefing centered on U.S. military actions aimed at suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean. Warner labeled the decision […]
Court stops judge’s order for Border Patrol Chicago briefings
DHS Celebrates Court Decision Halting Judicial Order on Border Patrol Briefings The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is celebrating a win after a court decision paused what they describe as a “suspension of judicial overreach.” On Wednesday, an appeals court stepped in to block a judicial directive that required Border Patrol officials to provide daily […]
Democrats criticize Trump after the White House delays Iran briefings: ‘Unfathomable’
Democrats Criticize Trump Administration for Postponing Iran Briefing Democrats on Capitol Hill are expressing their frustration with the Trump administration after a scheduled meeting to discuss the recent U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facility was postponed over the weekend. Concerns were already brewing among Democrats who felt sidelined, especially since Trump had communicated the details […]
Karoline Leavitt denies allegations that the Trump administration did not provide briefings on Iran strikes.
White House Officials Respond to Criticism Over Iran Operation White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt recently remarked that the Trump administration may not have adequately informed lawmakers before initiating Operation Midnight Hammer, a military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities that took place over the weekend. Both Congressman Thomas Massey and CNN found themselves in the crosshairs […]
White House criticizes CNN for inaccurate reports on Trump’s Iran strike briefings
White House Request on CNN Report Following Iran Strikes Caroline Leavitt, the press secretary for the White House, has asked CNN to retract a story claiming that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries were not informed ahead of President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran. On Saturday, Trump initiated Operation: […]
White House briefings disrupted by ‘new media’ seats
The introduction of a “new media” seat at the White House marks a notable shift, as this administration has not reached out to those who typically don’t engage with the traditional press corps. Conceived by the Caroline Leavitt Press, this initiative seeks to challenge the dominance of legacy media in White House coverage. The designated […]
‘New media’ position changes White House briefings
The White House has introduced a “New Media” seat during press conferences, reflecting an attempt by the Trump administration to engage with audiences that might not connect with traditional media outlets. This idea came from spokesperson Caroline Leavitt, who perceived that legacy media had a stronghold on White House coverage. Interestingly, this new seat, located […]
Trump is ‘immediately revoking’ Biden’s security clearance and access to daily intelligence briefings: ‘He set this precedent’
President Trump announced Friday that he would “quickly revoke” former President Joe Biden's access to security clearance and daily intelligence briefings. The 78-year-old Trump claimed that he set a precedent four years ago when the former president cited Trump's “unsteady behavior” and banned him from receiving access to the same briefing. “There's no need for […]