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US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent
The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed bill that would end decades of Americans having to reset their clocks twice a year.
July 14, 2026US Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says - Reuters
US Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says Reuters
June 14, 2026White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident
The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint.
June 2, 2026Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight
The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
May 26, 2026Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
April 27, 2026Palace holding talks over plans for King's US visit after DC shooting
The King is "being kept fully informed of developments" after the shooting, Buckingham Palace says.
April 26, 2026DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error - Reuters
DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error Reuters
April 24, 2026Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war
The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.
April 2, 2026White House ballroom project to include 'massive' military complex - Reuters
White House ballroom project to include 'massive' military complex Reuters
March 30, 2026US Department of Homeland Security says Lewandowski has left after Noem's firing - Reuters
US Department of Homeland Security says Lewandowski has left after Noem's firing Reuters
March 29, 2026'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, US Congressman Massie tells BBC
The US congressman responded to a BBC Newsnight interview with a group of survivors of the late financier's abuse.
March 25, 2026NTSB board member Inman says he was fired by White House - Reuters
NTSB board member Inman says he was fired by White House Reuters
March 8, 2026Trump comment 'distasteful', says USA women's ice hockey captain
US President Donald Trump joked that he would have to ask the women's team to his State of the Union address or he "probably would be impeached".
February 26, 2026