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White House press secretary Sarah Sanders resigns

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders resigns

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The outgoing White House Press Secretary said it was one of the 'greatest jobs she could ever have'.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders replaces Spicer as WH press secy

Sarah Huckabee Sanders replaces Spicer as WH press secy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Spicer will continue to be in his position through August.

Trump slams dirty restaurant that asked his spokesperson to leave

Trump slams "dirty" restaurant that asked his spokesperson to leave

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The US president suggested that the "dirty" eatery "badly needs a paint job" and must focus more on cleaning its "filthy canopies, doors and windows".

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the nomination of popular Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, as his defence secretary.

White House spokeswoman kicked out of restaurant 'because she works for Trump'

White House spokeswoman kicked out of restaurant 'because she works for Trump'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Sanders, after being served for a total of two minutes was kicked out by the owner along with seven of her other family members.

Will US President Trump visit India?

Will US President Trump visit India?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

PM Modi has extended an invite to the US president to be the Chief Guest at the next year's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.

Stephanie Grisham named White House Press Secretary

Stephanie Grisham named White House Press Secretary

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Grisham joined the Trump campaign in 2015 and is one of the last remaining aides from Trump's campaign still serving in the White House.

White House communications chief Scaramucci sacked

White House communications chief Scaramucci sacked

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Scaramucci, 53, put in his papers just hours after General Kelly (retired) was sworn by Trump as the new White House Chief of Staff.

Trump, Putin to hold first summit meeting in Helsinki on July 16

Trump, Putin to hold first summit meeting in Helsinki on July 16

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The announcement of date and venue comes a day after Putin's adviser Yuri Ushakov in Moscow said the two leaders will meet in a third country.

Trump's top adviser on homeland security resigns

Trump's top adviser on homeland security resigns

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Tom Bossert's resignation came a day after John Bolton took over the role of National Security Adviser.

White House planning 2nd Trump-Kim summit

White House planning 2nd Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The first meeting was held in Singapore in June.

Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue, meets widow of one of the shooting victims

Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue, meets widow of one of the shooting victims

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

At the synagogue, the US President met with Rabbi Myers. While inside the synagogue, the first couple lit candles in honour of each of those killed.

White House rejects talks with North Korea on nuclear issue

White House rejects talks with North Korea on nuclear issue

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The White House has maintained that this is "not the time to talk" to North Korea, which has been carrying out ballistic missile test.

Melania forces exit of senior White House aide

Melania forces exit of senior White House aide

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Ricardel is believed to have entered into confrontation with the first lady's staff during her trip to Africa last month.

'Very good deal' with North Korea is in the making: Trump

'Very good deal' with North Korea is in the making: Trump

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Trump is all set to meet Kim by May.

Trump-Kim meet at 9 am on June 12: White House

Trump-Kim meet at 9 am on June 12: White House

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The Trump administration is actively preparing for the June 12 summit between the US President and the North Korean leader.

Trump attacks 'crooked Hillary' for blaming others for poll loss

Trump attacks 'crooked Hillary' for blaming others for poll loss

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

"Crooked Hillary Clinton blames everybody (and every thing) but herself for her election loss. She lost the debates and lost her direction!" Trump said.

Trump replaces Chief of Staff Priebus, appoints John Kelly

Trump replaces Chief of Staff Priebus, appoints John Kelly

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The latest shakeup of the White House leadership comes as the feud between Priebus and the new Communication Director Anthony Scaramucci went nasty over the past few days, hogging the media limelight.

Trump to get his military parade, but no tanks involved

Trump to get his military parade, but no tanks involved

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The parade is to take place in November, most likely on Veterans Day (November 11).

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Mueller has already interviewed several of the close aides and family members of Trump over the issue.

Trump receives 'nice' letter from Kim, hopes to meet N Korean leader 'soon'

Trump receives 'nice' letter from Kim, hopes to meet N Korean leader 'soon'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Thank you to Chairman Kim Jong Un for keeping your word & starting the process of sending home the remains of our great and beloved missing fallen'

Trump shares anti-Muslim videos, earns rebuke from British PM

Trump shares anti-Muslim videos, earns rebuke from British PM

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

United States President sparked outrage on Thursday after he retweeted three inflammatory videos from a British far-right account rife with anti-Muslim content.

Re-arrest Saeed or there will be consequences: US warns Pak

Re-arrest Saeed or there will be consequences: US warns Pak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The White House press secretary said LeT is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organisation responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocent civilians in terrorist attacks, including a number of American citizens.

When President Trump played golf with Rory McIlroy

When President Trump played golf with Rory McIlroy

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

World number three Rory McIlroy, eyeing a comeback next week from injury, continued his tune-up with a round with US President Donald Trump in south Florida on Sunday, it was reported.

US Senate passes bill to avoid shutdown

US Senate passes bill to avoid shutdown

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The House of Representatives needs to pass similar bill to avoid a government shutdown this weekend. House, in which the Republicans currently has a majority, is expected to pass the bill, but unlikely to include funding for the border wall.

North Korea fires 3 missiles into sea despite Trump warnings

North Korea fires 3 missiles into sea despite Trump warnings

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The US Pacific Command said the missiles appeared to be short-range. The first and second missiles "failed in flight" and the third "appears to have blown up almost immediately".

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

"We have very little time left for deciding on the chief guest and the process will be completed soon," a source familiar with the development said.

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

India has already shortlisted the names of two-three heads of states for extending invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade.

Trump backs Arab nations, says isolating Qatar 'beginning of end of terrorism'

Trump backs Arab nations, says isolating Qatar 'beginning of end of terrorism'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Trump says his visit to the Middle East is "paying off" to end the "horror of terrorism"

Denuclearisation of North Korea priority, not a regime change: White House

Denuclearisation of North Korea priority, not a regime change: White House

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The State Department welcomed Germany's decision to downsize its diplomatic mission in Pyongyang and require North Korea to reduce its presence in Berlin.

We're going to use all methods, says US on North Korea

We're going to use all methods, says US on North Korea

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The White House has said that it has put all options on table to tackle the threat posed by nuclear-armed North Korea.

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The Trump administration has called Maduro a "dictator" and issued sanctions against him and more than two dozen other former and current officials, accusing Maduro's government of violating human rights and undermining the country's democracy.

Russia ties at an 'all-time and very dangerous low': Trump

Russia ties at an 'all-time and very dangerous low': Trump

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Trump's tweet came a day after he reluctantly signed into law a bill imposing tough sanctions against Moscow under mounting domestic pressure.

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Leading Muslim groups in Washington who attended the event under previous administrations said Trump's continued targeting of Islam and its followers made engagement with his administration a futile, if not impossible task.

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Information released by Israel provided new and compelling details about Iran's efforts to develop missile-deliverable nuclear weapons, says WH.

Vietnam gears up for Trump-Kim summit

Vietnam gears up for Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have arrived in Vietnam and are getting ready for their second meeting in just nine months. The two leaders, who have a history of insult-hurling and name-calling, plan to discuss nuclear weapons on Wednesday and Thursday in Hanoi. The meetings are a follow-up to their first summit last June, when they signed a vaguely worded agreement promising to work toward denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

Any claim of declaring war on N Korea absurd: US

Any claim of declaring war on N Korea absurd: US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

North Korea's foreign minister accused President Trump of declaring war against his country.

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It is said that the annual State of the Union address to both Houses of the US Congress by Trump is likely to be around the time India will celebrate its Republic Day.

Saudi Arabia agrees to let women drive

Saudi Arabia agrees to let women drive

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The government will have until June 24, 2018, to implement the new decree

REWIND: Best images of the week gone by

REWIND: Best images of the week gone by

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Missed the biggest news from last week? Here's what happened in the world in photos.