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Trump's media machine-gun: How Karoline Leavitt is rewriting the White House rules

The new front line of American politics is young, female, and digital-first - and it is led by the youngest press secretary in the history of the White House.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt walks outside of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2025
US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gesture as they pose for a photo, at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025.

Erdogan, Trump discuss Syria, Gaza in call as Syria announces ceasefire with Kurdish forces

Turkey separately weighed whether Erdogan should join the US leader's "Board of Peace" initiative.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026.

Trump: US 'seeking immediate negotiations to discuss acquisition of Greenland' at Davos WEF

During his remarks at Davos, Trump said that the United States would not use force to acquire Greenland. • "We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won't give it," Trump said.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS, CORINNE BAUM
Vice President JD Vance dances with his wife, second lady Usha Vance at the Marine Ball at the Washington Hilton on November 8, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha announce they are expecting fourth child

“We are very excited to share that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child... Both Usha and the baby are doing well, and we look forward to welcoming him in late July,” Vice President Vance shared.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

US to launch new phase of Venezuela ops., including possible plan to overthrow Maduro, sources say

US officials say Washington is moving toward a new phase of action against Venezuela, as military pressure and covert options against the Maduro government remain on the table.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures on the day of a march marking Venezuelan Student Day, in Caracas, Venezuela, November 21, 2025.

What those surprised by the Trump-Mamdani meeting do not understand - analysis

The newly elected mayor of New York City and the president, a native New Yorker, discussed affordability, energy costs, and Israel before ahead of Mamdani taking office.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shake hands as they meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 21, 2025.

Khashoggi's widow condemns Trump, Saudi crown prince over response to journalist's murder

Trump said on Tuesday that bin Salman knew nothing about the October 2018 killing of Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and critic of the Saudi leadership.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025BySHOSHANA BAKER
The Committee to Protect Journalists and other press freedom activists hold a candlelight vigil in front of the Saudi Embassy in Washington on October 2, 2019, to mark the anniversary of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul

White House defends Trump calling a female reporter 'piggy'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said American voters re-elected Trump for his frankness and that reporters should appreciate his openness in answering questions.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025ByREUTERS
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 18, 2025

Freed Gaza hostages to give Trump mezuzah from Kfar Aza home destroyed on Oct. 7

“We came to say thank you to the president of the United States for the many actions he took for our release," the Berman twins said in a statement.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025BySHIR PERETS
Former Gaza hostages Gali and Ziv Berman of Kibbutz Kfar will present US President Donald Trump with the mezuzah that survived the fire in their Kfar Aza home.

Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral

Trump and Vance were not invited to Dick Cheney’s funeral as US leaders gathered to honor the former vice president and outspoken Trump critic.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025ByREUTERS
Late former US Vice President Dick Cheney's grandchildren attend a funeral service for him, at Washington National Cathedral, in Washington, DC, US, November 20, 2025.

Trump admin. seeks 'balanced' Saudi F-35 sale while preserving IDF military superiority - report

“The Trump administration is committed to the law that stipulates the United States will maintain the IDF’s qualitative edge in the Middle East," a senior White House official told N12.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump in the Knesset, Jerusalem, October 13, 2025.

Ronaldo attends White House meeting between Trump and Saudi crown prince

Elon Musk also joined the dinner, the second joint public appearance since he and Trump had a falling out earlier this year.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025ByREUTERS, DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Cristiano Ronaldo takes a selfie with Georgina Rodriguez, Elon Musk, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as they attend a dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, at the White House.

Former Gaza hostages travel to DC to meet with Congress, Trump

The Lobby for the Return of Abductees and Captives will host a cohort of freed hostages who traveled to Washington DC.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Thousands gather at Hostage Square to celebrate the return of the hostages, October 13, 2025.

Trump expected to seal deals with Saudi Arabia on defense, nuclear energy, AI - US official

Fulfillments of the Saudi's $600 billion investment pledge were also expected to be announced as President Donald Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025ByREUTERS
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman speaks with US President Donald Trump on the day of the Saudi-US Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.