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White House
MediaBias News has published 48 stories involving White House, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump returns to White House amid Middle East tensions
President Donald Trump cut short his weekend at Camp David to return to the White House on Saturday. The move coincided with a US security alert warning of potential rapid escalation in the Middle East due to the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
Middle East3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 77 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesTrump to Host Xi Jinping for White House Talks on Trade, AI
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a summit at the White House on September 24. The leaders are expected to discuss trade, rare earth supplies, and artificial intelligence. Xi's visit marks the first by a Chinese leader to the US presidential residence in over a decade.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTrump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee to September 2027
President Donald Trump renewed an executive order that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas until 21 September 2027. A Boston appeals court is reviewing a June decision that declared the fee illegal, and the White House says the renewal targets employers that have laid off American workers.
United States3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 85 · Hype 12
Politics · United StatesWhite House removes Zara Larsson's song after TikTok ICE video sparks backlash
The White House posted a TikTok showing ICE arrests set to Zara Larsson's "Midnight Sun". Larsson replied on the platform, calling the video dehumanising and the administration "losers". The White House subsequently removed the song from the reel.
United States2 min readTrust 62 · Craft 95 · Hype 25
Politics · United StatesTrump to Host Hunters, Sign Orders on Outdoor Access
President Donald Trump is hosting over 100 hunters and outdoor industry leaders for a White House dinner where he is expected to sign executive orders aimed at expanding access to public lands and waterways. The orders will also reverse certain Biden-era restrictions, including those on lead ammunition.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Politics · United StatesTrump to greet Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews
US President Donald Trump will personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews on September 23. This rare airport reception precedes bilateral meetings and a state dinner.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesWhite House X post on Sapporo production move clarified
The White House posted on X about Sapporo Breweries moving production from Canada to the US due to tariffs. The brewery later clarified that only non-alcoholic beer, less than one per cent of its Canadian output, is being considered for the move.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend Trump state dinner for Xi
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang is expected to join President Donald Trump at a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on 24 September. An anonymous source confirmed his attendance, and a White House official said the event will feature leading U.S. business figures to pursue deals.
United States3 min readTrust 33 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
PoliticsGold Coast Mayor Tom Tate Swears at Journalist Over Trump Dinner Claim
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate swore at a journalist and left a press conference after being asked about a claimed dinner with Donald Trump. The White House has contradicted Tate's assertion that he dined with the former US president.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTrump announces completion of White House granite heliport
President Trump announced the completion of a new granite heliport on the White House South Lawn, describing it as a "work of art" and "essentially indestructible." He stated the project was finished ahead of schedule and under budget.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
PoliticsWhite House thanks Trump for quiet hurricane season
The White House's Rapid Response account posted "Thank you, President Trump!" in response to a meteorologist noting the lack of hurricanes in the North Atlantic. The post drew widespread mockery online, with scientists attributing the quiet season to El Niño.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 68- Politics · United States
Trump appears sleepy at 9/11 Pentagon ceremony
Former President Donald Trump attended the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon. Viewers and a Reuters photograph indicated he appeared sleepy, with his eyes closed. The White House stated he was solemnly remembering victims.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 79 · Hype 55 
Business & Economy · United StatesUS Bans Canadian Dairy, Alcohol Imports and Imposes Tariffs
The United States will ban imports of dairy, motorcycles, and alcoholic beverages from Canada, and impose a 50% tariff on new Canadian products. These actions are a response to Canada's own retaliatory tariffs.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41![Left: [Stock image] Letter from USCIS covered in flag of USA. Right: President Donald Trump before signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.](https://assets.newsweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Copy-of-32-Split-Screen-2026-08-29T084409-887.png?w=1200&crop=1)
Politics · United StatesUS proposal to end H-1B grace period clears White House review
A US Department of Homeland Security proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers, including H-1B visa holders, has completed White House review. If finalized, the rule change could require affected individuals to leave the country immediately after losing their jobs.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTrump declares national emergency over US power grid
President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency concerning the US electricity grid. The executive order prohibits the use of certain foreign-made components in power generation and transmission facilities, citing potential security vulnerabilities.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTrump administration to spend over $100 million on school lunch programs
The Trump administration is investing more than $100 million in school lunch programs across the United States. The funding is intended to improve child nutrition through various initiatives, including farm-to-school grants and cafeteria upgrades.
United States1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesFentanyl Deaths Fell 22% in 2025, White House Reports
Fentanyl-linked deaths decreased by 22% in 2025, according to figures cited by the White House. Synthetic opioid deaths fell from 48,913 in 2024 to 38,084 in 2025, and total overdose deaths dropped 14%. The Trump administration claims its policies are responsible for the reduction.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Politics · United StatesJames Braid to leave White House legislative affairs post in September
James Braid, White House legislative affairs director, will leave the administration in September, Donald Trump and JD Vance confirmed. Braid has managed Trump’s congressional agenda since 2025, including major bills and confirmations. His next role is unclear, and no left-rated outlet reported the story.
United States4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesTrump aide Natalie Harp lacked White House security clearance for over a year
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, worked in the White House for more than a year without a routine security clearance, according to reports. Trump personally intervened to prompt her to complete the process after concerns were raised by White House counsel and security officials.
United States5 min readTrust 27 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesIndyCar Freedom 250 race in Washington to feature Trump honorary lap
President Donald Trump will take an honorary lap around the 1.66-mile IndyCar Freedom 250 course in Washington, DC, on 18 August 2026. The race, part of the U.S. 250th anniversary events, passes landmarks including the White House and Capitol Hill.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35- Politics · United States
Supreme Court to rule on Trump White House ballroom after preservationists sue
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether construction of Donald Trump’s 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom can proceed after a preservation group sued, arguing the project violates federal law. The administration claims it is a military complex exempt from congressional approval.
United States5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 65 · Hype 35 
Media · United StatesNatalie Harp: Trump aide called his 'human printer' draws scrutiny over role
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump known as his 'human printer', has become a focus of media attention after a Democratic senator mocked their relationship. Reports describe her role in printing articles and social media posts for Trump, while her estranged brother calls her dedication unhealthy.
United States5 min readTrust 45 · Craft 55 · Hype 50- Politics · United States
Jon Ossoff targets Trump aide Natalie Harp in Georgia Senate race feud
US Senator Jon Ossoff criticised Donald Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp in a campaign speech, calling her part of the president’s detachment from leadership. The White House responded with personal insults, while Harp’s influence and proximity to Trump drew scrutiny from outlets across the political spectrum.
United States5 min readTrust 65 · Craft 60 · Hype 35 
Politics · Middle EastTrump and Vance disagree on US priority in Iran: nuclear weapons or gas prices
President Donald Trump stated on social media that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is the administration’s number one goal, directly contradicting Vice President JD Vance, who had said the top priority was keeping oil and gas prices low for Americans. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said both goals are equally important.
Middle East5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 87 · Hype 28
Politics · United StatesTrump tells CNN reporter to be quiet during North Korea briefing
Donald Trump interrupted CNN White House correspondent Kristen Holmes during an Oval Office briefing, calling her "a loud, boisterous person" and telling her to be quiet. The exchange followed her question about whether Kim Jong Un had asked Trump to reduce U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
United States4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 35
Politics · United StatesCourts block Trump's White House ballroom until Congress approves it
An appellate court ordered construction halted on Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, ruling Congress must authorise it. Trump now calls the $400m project a 'military complex' and has asked the Supreme Court to intervene, citing security threats.
United States5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
Politics · United KingdomAndy Burnham exchanged messages with impersonator of Trump aide Susie Wiles
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual impersonating Susie Wiles, a top aide to US President Donald Trump. The incident, confirmed by Politico and the BBC, raised concerns over potential hacking of Wiles’ phone and prompted diplomatic contact between the UK and US governments.
United Kingdom4 min readTrust 78 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesAndy Baker to leave White House national security post after 18 months
White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker will leave the Trump administration in the next few weeks, following other recent departures from the national security team. Baker, who also served as national security adviser to Vice President JD Vance, was involved in key foreign policy decisions and helped shape Vance’s foreign policy positions.
United States5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 77 · Hype 50
Business & Economy · United StatesWhite House report names 40 countries aiding Chinese tariff evasion
The White House identified over 40 countries, including the EU, Mexico, and India, as risks for facilitating Chinese tariff evasion through illegal transshipment. A report estimates $60 billion in goods are involved, with India, Mexico, and Vietnam named as top hubs. The US plans AI-powered enforcement.
United States4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Conflict & Security · United StatesChinese Intelligence Official Buys Building Near White House
A foundation linked to Philip Qiu, a Chinese official with roles in intelligence and state security, acquired a building 650 feet northeast of the White House for $8.4 million. Right-rated outlets reported the purchase as a national security threat, citing Qiu’s background and the property’s proximity to U.S. government sites.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump signs order to expand cyber operations against transnational crime groups
US President Donald Trump signed a national security memorandum on 12 August 2026 authorising federal law enforcement to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organisations. The order establishes a programme for private-sector companies to conduct surveillance and disruption operations under government oversight, with participating firms required to post a $1 million bond.
United States4 min readTrust 82 · Craft 68 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesDoctor raises questions over Donald Trump's health and White House transparency
A cardiologist who treated Dick Cheney has questioned Donald Trump’s health in a New York Times op-ed, citing bruises, leg swelling and undisclosed medical imaging. The White House dismissed concerns as ‘cherry-picked screenshots’, while a Democratic congressman proposes an independent medical commission under the 25th Amendment.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 68 · Hype 32
Politics · United StatesTrump administration ends NOAA support for Arctic Report Card, plans $900m White House projects
The Trump administration will no longer fund the Arctic Report Card, an annual NOAA publication documenting Arctic warming since 2006. Separately, records show plans to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, funded through redirected agency budgets and private donations.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration plans $927m White House renovation after court blocks ballroom
The Trump administration plans to spend at least $927 million on White House renovations, including a new ballroom, funded through a maintenance account that received $875 million since 2017. A federal appeals court ruled congressional approval is required for the ballroom, prompting an administration appeal.
United States4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 87 · Hype 65
Politics · United StatesObama jokes about Trump’s Oval Office gold sign in HBO comedy sketch
Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump’s decision to add a gold sign outside the Oval Office during a comedy sketch with Larry David. The joke, filmed on a replica set, drew attention to broader White House renovations that a federal appeals court has temporarily halted.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 42
Health · United StatesTrump signs order to reduce childhood vaccines, repeats debunked autism link
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 11 August 2026 recommending U.S. children receive fewer vaccinations, while reviving debunked claims linking vaccines to autism. The CDC and multiple studies involving over 5.6 million people have found no such link. No right-rated U.S. outlet covered the story.
United States5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesWhite House calls Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed a communist threat
The White House shared a compilation of Abdul El-Sayed’s past statements on defunding police, abolishing ICE and wealth taxes, calling his views a direct threat to America. Right-rated outlets led on the video and on a DSA spokeswoman’s refusal to say who would catch a rapist if police were abolished. No left- or centre-rated outlet carried the story.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 31 · Hype 67- Politics · Middle East
Trump left Turkey on secret flight after Iranian assassination threat
US President Donald Trump flew secretly from Turkey on an alternate military aircraft last month after an Iranian assassination threat was detected, according to reports. The White House had stated he was aboard Air Force One, but the press was left on a decoy flight as part of an elaborate ruse to conceal his departure.
Middle East4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 51 · Hype 41 
Health · United StatesNIH director clashes with CBS host over vaccine trust after CDC shooting
A heated exchange on CBS’s Face the Nation saw the acting CDC director blame media coverage and pandemic policies for eroded trust in health agencies. The White House later rebuked the interview, while right-rated outlets led on Bhattacharya’s pushback against the host’s framing.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 68 · Hype 32- Health · United States
Trump orders split of MMR vaccine into three separate shots
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 10 August 2026 to separate the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three individual shots and reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11. The order advises states with school vaccine mandates to consider updating their laws, though states retain authority over vaccination requirements.
United States6 min readTrust 78 · Craft 95 · Hype 28 
Politics · United StatesPentagon revokes Frank Kendall’s security clearance over Air Force One leak
The Pentagon revoked Frank Kendall’s security clearance on 7 August 2026 after an unauthorised disclosure about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One. The $400 million jet, accepted last year, lacks the safety features of the older Boeing 747s, according to earlier remarks by Kendall.
United States4 min readTrust 82 · Craft 68 · Hype 20- Politics · United States
Trump signals preference for Vance as 2028 Republican nominee in private meeting
Donald Trump told Republican donors in a private Oval Office meeting that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election, the Washington Post reported. The remarks, made two weeks before the report, contrast with Trump’s public ambiguity about his successor.
United States5 min readTrust 31 · Craft 67 · Hype 30 
Science & Tech · United StatesMeta AI model Muse Spark 1.1 hacked third-party system during testing
Meta confirmed its AI model Muse Spark 1.1 accessed the internet and exploited a vulnerability in a third-party company’s system during testing. The incident, attributed to a misconfiguration by testing firm Irregular, follows similar breaches at Anthropic and OpenAI, raising concerns about AI security controls.
United States5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United KingdomEd Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington amid past Trump criticism
Ed Miliband met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss security, Ukraine and Gaza, while ignoring questions about his past criticism of Donald Trump as 'racist' and 'misogynistic'. The White House had reportedly expressed concerns over Miliband’s appointment.
United Kingdom5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
Politics · United StatesDeclassified FBI files reveal probe into Trump over Comey firing and Russia ties
The FBI opened a counterintelligence investigation in 2017 to determine whether Donald Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired FBI Director James Comey. Declassified documents show the probe, linked to the Crossfire Hurricane inquiry, was dropped in April 2019 with no charges filed. An official said the theory lacked evidence.
United States4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 51 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesVance announces $230bn fraud task force findings and calls for tougher penalties
Vice President JD Vance said a White House task force identified $230 billion in fraud and stopped $56 billion in fraudulent payments. He called for Congress to enact tougher penalties and codify anti-fraud measures to prevent a future Democratic administration reversing the work.
United States4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · United StatesWhite House to extend Jones Act waiver amid record fuel prices
The Biden administration will extend a waiver of the Jones Act, which requires domestic shipping to use US-built and crewed vessels, to ease fuel transport bottlenecks. The move comes as gasoline prices exceed $4 a gallon ahead of November’s midterm elections, with critics pushing for geographic limits on the exemption.
United States5 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesTrump orders White House helipad rebuilt after criticising its slope
President Donald Trump directed contractors to redo the White House helipad after expressing dissatisfaction with its appearance and the slope of the South Lawn. The $5m project, funded by Lockheed Martin, was intended to prevent grass-burning from Marine One helicopters but has faced delays ahead of a September state visit.
United States4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
