Takeaways after Trump details F-15 crew rescue

President Trump on Monday shared new details on the rescue of two U.S. crew members whose F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Iran last week. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

• Apr 6

Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?

The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.

• Apr 4

Lawmakers react to defense spending proposal

Lawmakers are reacting to the Trump administration's request for a $1.5 trillion in defense spending for 2027 as the war with Iran intensifies.

• Apr 4

Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design

The commission, which is chaired by a White House staffer, voted 9 to 1 to approve the design, which includes a ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.

• Apr 2

Lines blurred between DOJ and White House

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and selected Deputy AG Todd Blanche, Mr. Trump's former personal attorney, to lead the Justice Department as acting attorney general. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Jake Rosen has more.

• Apr 2

Judge temporarily blocks ballroom construction

A federal judge is halting construction on President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, for now. The judge ruled on Tuesday that the project cannot go forward without approval from Congress. Ed O'Keefe has more.

• Apr 1

Melania Trump hosts robot at White House

Melania Trump hosted an AI-powered humanoid robot at the White House on Wednesday as part of a children's technology summit. The first lady delivered remarks on her mission "to empower children through technology and education."

• Mar 25

Leavitt says U.S.-Iran talks are continuing

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the United States and Iran are still engaged in peace talks. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

• Mar 25

Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House

A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.

• Mar 23

White House unveils AI framework for Congress

The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.

• Mar 20

Andy Card on Susie Wiles diagnosis

President Trump announced Monday that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Andy Card, who was White House chief of staff for former President George W. Bush, joins CBS News with more.

• Mar 17

3/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Trump calls for other countries to help open Strait of Hormuz; White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer.

• Mar 16

Trump asks for help with Strait of Hormuz

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS News' Nancy Cordes that President Trump has a right to ask allies for help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Imtiaz Tyab and Nancy Cordes have more.

• Mar 16

White House proposes new underground visitor screening facility

The Trump administration has proposed the construction of an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House.

• Mar 14

DOJ moves to drop charges against man who burned American flag outside White House

Jan Carey was facing two misdemeanor criminal counts in Washington, D.C., federal court.

• Mar 13

White House briefed on Michigan temple attack

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump has been briefed about the attack at a Michigan synagogue. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.

• Mar 12

Man crashes car into barrier near White House

Police in Washington, D.C., arrested a man after he crashed a car into a barricade near the White House on Wednesday morning. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.

• Mar 11

Vehicle crashes into barricade near White House, Secret Service investigating

A vehicle crashed into a barricade near the White House on Wednesday morning, authorities said.

• Mar 11

White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say

The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.

• Mar 11

White House's mixed messages on war with Iran

President Trump said Monday the war against Iran will be over "very soon," while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes on Iran so far. When asked about timing, Hegseth said, "It's not for me to posit whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end." CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Aaron Navarro have more.

• Mar 10

Report: U.S. weighs special operation in Iran

The U.S. is considering a special operation in Iran to take control of the country's nuclear stockpile, Axios reports. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman, a former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran, joins to discuss.

• Mar 10

The youngest victims of "Havana Syndrome"

Officials and diplomats are not the only ones who have reported unexplained symptoms at home and abroad. Strange illnesses and injuries have also impacted some of their children.

• Feb 20, 2022

Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran

President Trump ramped up pressure on Iran Friday, demanding "unconditional surrender," while the White House made it clear that Mr. Trump wants to be a part of the decision on Iran's next leader.

• Mar 7

Preservation group again asks judge to halt Trump-backed White House ballroom

A preservation group is once again asking a federal judge to pause all construction for a massive ballroom on the White House grounds backed by President Trump.

• Mar 6

Trump comments on choosing Iran's next leader

President Trump told Axios in a new interview that he has to be involved in picking Iran's next leader. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.

• Mar 5

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