Slovenian-American former model and First Lady of the United States
Hunter Biden has told the BBC that his father, former president Joe Biden, has seen his prostate cancer spread into his bones and beyond, calling the illness "very painful" and "very debilitating". The 83-year-old has continued public appearances and is working on a memoir after beginning treatment in May 2025.
The Netflix animated series Alley Cats has drawn strong opinions from critics after its release. The six-episode set features Ricky Gervais voicing Gus, a cynical cat leader, with a cast that includes Diane Morgan and Tom Basden. Critics range from dismissive to cautiously impressed, with debates centring on tone, originality and the comedy’s crude edge.
The Independent and The Guardian report that Taylor Swift’s songs have been removed from Team Trump and White House videos after copyright issues. The TikTok posts, which mocked Swift and referenced August, no longer have sound. Swift has not commented publicly amid long-standing feuds with Donald Trump.
Rudy Giuliani has returned to his online show in mid-May after being hospitalised in early May with severe pneumonia, during which he was placed on a ventilator and briefly received last rites. He has described a spiritual experience during his illness, thanked supporters including the president for calls, and said he is recovering and feeling "100 percent" on air.
Multiple outlets have reported that President Trump has said he 'doesn't think about' Americans' financial situation while negotiating with Iran, insisting preventing Tehran from a nuclear weapon is his sole focus. The comment has come as inflation has accelerated to 3.8% and gasoline has jumped above $4.50 a gallon since the war with Iran began.
Trump has arrived in Beijing with a tech-focused delegation for talks with Xi Jinping. Ratner accompanies the trip to scout for Rush Hour 4 filming locations, while executives from major tech firms are present. The discussions centre on trade, Iran, and Taiwan, with some hints about potential film projects pending outcomes.
Two men have been charged under the Take It Down Act for creating AI-generated nude content. The defendants face up to two years in prison as prosecutors push to enforce the law that prohibits non-consensual deepfake pornography and similar material.
The White House Correspondents' Association has announced the rescheduled dinner will take place on July 24 with "significantly enhanced safety measures" and a smaller guest list. President Trump has accepted an invitation to attend and speak and has said the event will be held at the Waldorf Astoria.
A federal judge has ruled that only Congress can change the Kennedy Center’s name. The center must remove Trump references from official materials and signage by June 12, while renovations and potential future actions are paused. Ongoing disputes involve lawsuits and board actions tied to the President’s name and leadership at the venue.
Donald Trump has walked out of a Meet the Press interview after pressing unverified claims that California elections were updated with cheating. He has insisted that the 2020 election was rigged and has argued that media outlets and Meet the Press are crooked. The exchange has prompted sharp commentary from late-night hosts and political critics. A follow-up interview has been agreed.
The White House has hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn, a seven-bout card timed to President Trump’s 80th birthday and the US semiquincentennial. The event has drawn legal challenges, cost estimates above $60m and criticism that it blurs public property, private sponsors and presidential interests while thousands watched on the Mall and 4,000 attended on the lawn.
Fostering the Future accounts launch, offering a $1,000 seed and potential matching funds to foster children and others under 18. Governors signing on, and advocacy groups push for automatic enrollment to boost participation; analysis notes persistently poor outcomes for foster youth.
UFC champions Justin Gaethje and Ciryl Gane have claimed titles at the Freedom 250 event hosted on the White House grounds, with Gaethje unifying the lightweight title after a brutal win over Ilia Topuria, and Gane capturing the interim heavyweight belt after a stoppage against Alex Pereira. The night featured patriotic tributes, a rare sporting event at the White House, and controversy surrounding several fighters.
Trump family public appearances continue to shape the narrative around the president’s public life. Barron Trump has appeared at UFC Freedom 250, while other children attended related events. Barron is studying business at NYU and has begun venturing into politics and business. The Trump Organization’s Father’s Day messaging has shifted toward Eric Trump, with questions emerging about Don Jr.’s absence.
The UFC hosted Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn to mark American milestones. Seven fights ended in knockouts, drawing Trump and other figures. Josh Hokit sparked backlash by saying, “Michelle Obama is a man,” prompting strong responses from UFC chief Dana White and others. The event has intensified debates over free speech and national symbolism.
Developments from Haberman and Swan's Regime Change reveal ongoing clashes over Rose Garden redesigns and other White House decor, with staffers caught between two Trumps as Melania and Donald pursue starkly different visions. The book also details Musk’s overnight stays and other high-profile interruptions to White House life.
The FCC has begun an early renewal review of Disney's ABC stations as part of a DEI probe, with Disney filing renewals under protest. The process could affect eight ABC-owned stations and precedes potential regulatory actions, including public-petition stages.
E. Jean Carroll has received $5,625,005.48 that a 2023 jury awarded after finding Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The funds had been held in a court-controlled escrow account while Trump exhausted appeals and sought last-minute delays; his legal team is continuing challenges tied to a separate $83.3m judgment.
Labor deputy leader pushes for election-specific duties on major platforms to counter misinformation and foreign interference. She wants a digital code of practice and framework during elections, with the Electoral Commission collaborating with Ofcom and platforms. Critics say the move aims to protect democracy by ensuring informed choices amid opaque algorithms. The issue comes as ministers flagged concerns over platform responsibility.
The Reflecting Pool renovation amid America’s 250th celebrations has exposed ongoing problems. Algae blooms reappeared after a $14 million upgrade, while officials cite sabotage and lawmakers probe no‑bid contracts and the costs tied to the milestone.
President Donald Trump has publicly taunted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a G7 photo, posting a meme that said "Restraining order needed" and repeating that she "begged" for a picture. European leaders have rallied to Meloni, and Washington is reviewing U.S. force posture in Europe after allies refused base access for strikes on Iran.
The disclosures show Melania Trump earning over $17 million in 2025, largely from a $40 million licensing deal and $6 million from NFTs and collectibles. Donald Trump reports more than $2 billion in earnings, much from crypto ventures and meme coins. Critics cite potential conflicts of interest as Amazon and other entities profited around the same period.
A set of articles from Politico, France 24, The Economist and The Economist assess America’s global role, governance, and economic power. They describe a widening accountability gap at home, with implications for allies and the world, as the US faces internal and external challenges.
The collection of articles shows a global reckoning with U.S. governance, accountability, and leadership. The pieces present a divided view of America’s role, its staying power, and how allies and rivals perceive its trajectory as it marks a milestone anniversary.
Trump marks the 250th anniversary with a Capitol rally and a national mall event, touting achievements while warning of a communist threat. The event faced heat and a weather evacuation, with global leaders sending messages of support and criticism of the administration’s approach to the celebration.
A White House Domestic Policy Council report has accused the National Museum of American History of ideological capture and distorting U.S. history, arguing for a restoration of a shared patriotic narrative. Smithsonian leadership rejects claims of partisan activism while officials weigh possible changes.
The White House Domestic Policy Council has released a 162-page report accusing the National Museum of American History of ideological capture and anti-white bias. The document, issued on Independence Day, signals a broader push to reshape how American history is presented. Smithsonian leadership denies politicization while observers weigh possible leadership changes.
A roundup of how AI openness debates, OpenAI leadership views, and the legal battles over social media's impact on youth are shaping tech policy and the public conversation.
Kathryn Ruemmler has testified before the House Oversight Committee, acknowledging a long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saying he used her to legitimize his standing. She has stepped down from Goldman Sachs but remains as senior adviser. Lawmakers are pursuing further depositions and documents as part of a broad probe into Epstein’s network.
A debut play, Sanctuary, has won the Leodis Prize, funding a first production at Edinburgh Fringe and potential future life in London. Sparrow, the 32-year-old casting director, wrote Shielded by personal history and rural queerness, the work charts encounters around a Suffolk hospice plan from the early 1990s.
The World Cup has concluded with the United States framed as a winner by some leaders, while the White House navigates immigration policies, ticketing backlash, and diplomatic frictions. Controversies around refereeing calls and international reception have shaped the event’s legacy.
The US president has attended the World Cup final in New Jersey, sitting with FIFA president Infantino. He has presented medals to officials and players as Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 after extra time, amid audible boos from the crowd. The event follows weeks of political signaling and a lobbying effort around a suspended red card. The atmosphere has been tense, with the global spotlight on a controversial figure at a global sports showcase.
Spain has captured a second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey. The win completes a dramatic tournament, with Messi’s form a defining thread. Post-match celebrations are underway across Spain while FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings over on-field clashes.
The White House has hosted industry leaders to discuss a voluntary framework reviewing cybersecurity across the AI sector. OpenAI, Google and Anthropic are involved as the administration finalizes how frontier models will be evaluated under a forthcoming framework.
The BBC seeks documents from Trump’s trust to prove possible financial damages tied to a Panorama edit of January 6, while Trump’s side fights to limit disclosures. The Florida case hinges on discovery and whether the footage edits caused reputational and financial harm.
The Tate brothers face UK extradition on charges including rape and trafficking. U.S. authorities have arrested them in Miami and Britain has sought extradition; the White House says it will honor treaties and will not intervene. Barron Trump’s alleged ties to the case are under close scrutiny as lawmakers push for more transparency.
The Secret Service has reported about 10,000 threatening cases against government officials so far in 2026, a roughly 40% rise from last year, and directors say the threat environment is at its highest level. Agencies are tightening security, investigating more mental-health cases and deploying new technology ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers has retired from Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh after guiding the community through the 2018 shooter attack, its aftermath, a trial and the pandemic. He plans to return to New Jersey with his family, continue personal healing and pursue new writing and reading goals.
The White House Correspondents’ Association re-stages a scaled dinner after a chaotic April event. Trump has attacked the press during the event, amid broader tensions over media access and First Amendment rights. Organisers and critics debate whether the gala can uphold press freedoms while the president remains adversarial.
Trump has attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a postponement due to a gun attack outside the Washington Hilton. He uses the stage to critique the media, tout his resilience, and tease opponents, while noting heightened security and a smaller guest list.
President Trump has attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, praised some journalists, mocked others and repeatedly attacked news organisations and named reporters. The event has followed the April shooting that forced the original dinner to be abandoned and featured tighter security and awards for reporters, including a Wall Street Journal team.
Donald Trump has attended and helped present medals at the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0. He has been the focal point before and after the ceremony, drawing boos and triggering debate over U.S. hosting ambitions, international diplomacy, and sports as a political stage.
A new Iran-linked video calls for violence against President Trump’s wife Melania, showing her in New York City and naming stores; security officials confirm threats are being monitored as tensions simmer after Iran-US tensions.
Hunter Biden defends his father’s presidential pardon in a BBC interview, acknowledging criticism but portraying it as a necessary move in a fraught political moment. He discusses his father’s health, his own legal troubles, and the broader impact on American public life.
The campaign cycle intensifies as Abdul El-Sayed defends his vision against Donald Trump’s critique of two Americas, while Trump amplifies attacks amid growing tensions around race, religion, and policy in Michigan.