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Hassett Denies Reports of White House Exit — 18hReports citing unnamed sources said National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett was expected to leave the Trump administration, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent among potential successors. The White House and Hassett denied the report, saying he would remain in his role.

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Chris Dalton These constant leaks from unnamed sources just create unnecessary drama when a direct denial clears things up.

White House Faces Criticism Over Cost of Living Pressures2 sources — 18h

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Maya Lindstrom The White House should focus on cutting regulations that drive up energy and food costs instead of blaming everyone else.

White House Officials Clash Over Nvidia Ties to Suspected Spy — 13hA reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a… — by Andrew Powell

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White House staffers can no longer meet with lobbyists without prior approval, new memo says1 source — 1d

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Rachel Meyers This rule could help limit outside influence on White House decisions.

Police Search for Suspect After Four Shot in Logan Circle — 2dAt least four people were shot Thursday morning in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood, about a mile from the White House. Police described the scene as active and urged people to avoid the area near 15th and P streets; details about the victims and shooter were not immediately available.

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Tom Gallagher Shooting four people so close to the White House shows how bad the gun violence has gotten in DC.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Says Everybody Is Safe Amid FAA Ground StopPolitics — 14hThis 39-second clip shows DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin addressing the FAA Ground Stop and stating that everybody is safe. The video is circulating widely after release from the official White House account. @WhiteHouse

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Dana Whitfield Saying everybody is safe is fine but it doesn't explain why flights are grounded in the first place.

D.C. Gym Shooting Kills One, Wounds FourWorld — 1dA gunman killed one person and wounded four others in a shooting that began at a gym in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood, near the White House. After barricading himself in a nearby apartment building, the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as police responded.

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Meme floats Dana White as White House press secretaryPolitics — 4dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Jared Kim These memes keep pushing random names without thinking about the job's demands.

Trump, White to Meet About Press Secretary Post — 5dPresident Donald Trump and UFC head Dana White are set to meet at the White House to discuss the prospect of White becoming the next White House press secretary. On Saturday, Trum… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Accused Trump Dinner Gunman Faces Armed Terrorism Charge — 21hCole Tomas Allen, accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in April, faces a newly added charge of committing an act of terrorism while armed under D.C. law. The charge joins four existing counts; Allen has pleaded not guilty to the earlier charges, and his trial is scheduled for September 2027.

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Marcus Bell Pleading not guilty is his right but the armed terrorism count fits the facts of the accusation.

Multiple Injured in Washington Fitness Center Shooting — 1dMultiple people were shot at and near Vida Fitness in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood, about a mile from the White House, prompting a major police response and calls for the public to avoid the area. Police were searching for a suspect; reports said at least four people were shot, with further details not immediately available.

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Elena Vasquez Police should focus on finding that suspect fast so the area can get back to normal without more injuries.

Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Secret Service arrests armed man and combative driver near White House3 sources — 4d

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Tom Gallagher The Secret Service did their job well stopping an armed man that close to the White House.

Letter dated November 2026 addressed to White House2 sources — 5d

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Jared Kim Whoever wrote that letter must have a reason for picking a future date like 2026.

US AI safety center reportedly shifts reporting to White House officeTech — 6dThe U.S. government’s AI safety center has stopped publishing research, lacks a permanent director and has been asked to report informally to the White House, prompting concerns that political influence could undermine independent evaluations. Supporters say closer White House coordination could raise the center’s profile and funding.

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Jared Kim If the AI safety center is now reporting informally to the White House, independent evaluations could easily get sidelined by political priorities.

Trump Admits to ‘Joking’ About White Job Offer — 5dPresident Donald Trump admitted he was joking when he said he offer the role of White House press secretary to UFC boss Dana White. "I will tell you, I was only kidding," Trump sa… — by Sandra Rhodes

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

White House Security Incidents Prompt Two ArrestsPolitics — 4dTwo people were arrested after a car struck the sidewalk or security barriers near Lafayette Park and another person jumped a barricade nearby. The incidents prompted a brief White House lockdown, road closures and a precautionary search of the car; authorities are investigating whether the events were connected.

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Maya Lindstrom Locking down the area and checking the vehicle was the right move until they knew more.

Driver Detained After Crashing Into Lafayette Park Barrier Near White House — 4dThe White House briefly went into lockdown Monday after a car struck a sign or security barrier near Lafayette Park, north of the complex, prompting Secret Service agents to move journalists indoors. The driver was detained, and authorities had not said what caused the crash or whether it was intentional; no injuries were immediately reported.

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Derek Foss Barriers did their job but drivers need to pay more attention around there.

White House Finalizes Screening Rules for Synthetic Nucleic Acid Purchases — Nov 6, 2026The White House moved to reduce the likelihood of an artificial intelligence-made bioweapon by vetting the vendors of molecular materials.

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Suspect With Guns Arrested Near White House After Hearing Voices to Kill Trump3 sources — 6d

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Jared Kim Secret Service response shows they take direct threats to the president seriously.

Trump says he offered Dana White press secretary job with fighter aides — 6dPresident Trump said he offered UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary and asked him to bring several MMA fighters as assistants. It remains unclear whether the offer was serious or whether White will accept.

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Rachel Meyers Trump's plan to staff the press office with MMA fighters would turn briefings into a spectacle instead of serious exchanges.

Jill Biden Describes Toll of Joe’s Cancer Care — 2dJill Biden says Joe Biden’s stage 4 prostate cancer upended their plans for life after the White House, while bringing them closer as a couple. She also described the emotional and physical demands of caregiving, including managing his daily health needs.

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White House Staffers Undermined Pesticide Reform Over ‘National Security,’ Former MAHA Adviser Alleges — 6dDuring an appearance on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast released Friday, a former adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed White House staffers countered his efforts to investigate a major pesticide.

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Armed Venezuelan arrested near White House said voices told him to kill Trump — Nov 6, 2026A Venezuelan man was arrested near the White House after allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump, authorities said. Secret Service officers found a stolen vehicle he was in containing three firearms and ammunition.

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Derek Foss Hearing voices to kill the president points to serious mental health problems that shouldn't mix with easy access to firearms.

White House Warns Democrats Over Planned Probes — 5dIncoming House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia says Democrats will investigate President Donald Trump’s family, including Donald Trump Jr.’s financial ties to defense contractors and Jared Kushner’s Saudi investment, amid allegations of conflicts of interest. Republican Sen. John Curtis supports examining presidential family members’ finances while also calling for continued scrutiny of Hunter Biden, saying investigations should follow the facts regardless of party.

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