White House Roundup
Thursday December 11, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt covered a wide range of subjects in Thursday’s Press Briefing. She reminded the Press Corps that President Donald Trump took office on January 20th and since taking office, he has been working to provide opportunities to improve the lives of the American people. She stressed that President Trump promised big and has delivered.
Subjects she covered fell under domestic and foreign policies. Examples included:
Domestic Policy areas:
· Economic Front: Affordability. Real wages: Up. Inflation dropped: Currently at 2.7 percent. Pro-growth policies. American energy: To make energy affordable. Gas prices have fallen to its lowest level in five years. Prices were expected to fall even lower in the next few months. Tax Refund in 2026 will be good for American families. It’s expected to be 1/3 larger than usual or roughly $1,000 per filer. No tax on tips, overtime and Social Security. Border Security: A national security victory.
Foreign Policy areas:
· Venezuela: Sanctioned oil tanker seized. The US was carrying out investigations on the tanker. The vessel will go to a US port and the US does intend to seize the oil. The legal process is underway in considering the oil and so forth.
· Russia and Ukraine War
· Gaza: The future peace initiatives for 2026
· China: Only selected companies to receive AI Chips.
In conclusion, the Press Secretary stated that President Trump’s achievements in ten months included: the economy was back on track and ready to boom over the next three years. The inflation crisis was over, prices were coming down, wages were rising, the border was fully secure, and Americans best days were to come.
Written and Photos also by Cherub Nicholls. Photos are from Thursday December 11th.
White House Roundup
Friday December 5, 2025
In the season of peace, as Christmas draws near, President Donald Trump continues to work to make peace in countries far away and he reminds all that this is the season where Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace came into the world.
On Thursday December 4th President Trump, the White House posted on Truth Social, joined President Kagame of Rwanda and President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and signed the Washington Accords, a major peace deal, at the Donald Trump Institute for Peace in Washington DC.
Rwanda and the DRC have fought against each other for approximately 30 years, where President Trump has estimated millions of people have been killed over the period.
Further, in the same evening the President and First Lady participated in a Tree Lighting event near the White House and again he reminded the crowd gathered about the peace Jesus came to give to us.
As Christmas approaches the President and First Lady will be participating in more activities to bring joy to children and adults. He will definitely remind all of the season when Jesus Christ, the Lord and God came to give men peace.
Written by and Photos also by Cherub Nicholls. Photos are from Thursday December 4th.
White House Roundup
Tuesday November 18, 2025
On Tuesday President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. During the visit, Saudi Arabia expressed the willingness to invest close to a $Trillion in the United States.
Meanwhile, the White House in a Truth Social Post noted that President Trump designated Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally. The President also approved the sale of F-35s to the Kingdom.
The White House also noted that President Trump and the Crown Prince finalized a series of landmark agreements that deepened the US-Saudi strategic partnership, expanded opportunities for high-paying jobs, strengthened critical supply chains, and reinforced regional stability.
(Please see photos of the Crown Prince when he departed, below).
Thursday November 20, 2025
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted Secretary of Education Linda McMahon in Thursday’s Press Briefing at the White House.
Press Secretary on the Education Department: Schools remained open during the Shutdown and although 90 percent of Education employees were furloughed the provision of education was not interrupted. Teachers were paid. The Department of Education has spent nearly $3T from its inception in 1979 and has not improved education, as shown in the math and reading scores in the country.
Closure of the Department of Education, Secretary McMahon: The Dept of Education was a Pass thru’ Entity. It did not educate a single Student. The Administration was not ending support for education. Instead, they were ending Federal micromanagement and were paving the way for educational renewal. They were keeping President Trump’s promise to send education back to the States!
Furthermore, Secretary McMahon argued that the Administration’s policies were not defunding education or harming students. Only three out of ten students can read proficiently at grade level. College students end up with $1.7T in debt.
Actions included the following: Returning education to the States, maintaining funding, breaking up the bureaucracy, money will be sent directly to the States without waste.
Her observation from her 50 State tour: Educators were innovative in their schools. States were customizing their budgets and standards. Post-secondary institutions were planning for the economy of the future.
Final mission was to fully empower States to carry the torch of their educational renaissance. She emphasized that education was local. It should be overseen locally by those who best know what they need.
Press Secretary:
Economic News: September Jobs Report showed the American Economy being strong with 119,000 new jobs added. More than double expectations! President Trump’s policies vis-à-vis the Historic Tax Cuts, Multiple Trade Deals and Tariffs were factors that contributed to the current economic gains. Construction jobs surged by 19,000 in September. Nearly all of these jobs came from the private Sector.
Inflation: Remains under control.
Wages: Up by 3.8 percent over the year. Real wages were on pace to increase roughly $1,200 for the average worker this year.
Hurting Americans: The White House expressed empathy for the fact that Americans were still hurting from the previous Administration’s economic policies. She maintained that President Trump was making significant progress to fix the economy.
Affordable Thanksgiving: Prices for food and gas were lower than a year ago.
In conclusion, tax refund was predicted to be higher next season. The New York Mayor –Elect to visit with President Trump at the White House on Friday. US continues to hold peace talks with Russia and Ukraine. Many more of subjects pertaining to domestic and foreign policy matters were addressed.
Written and Photographed by Cherub Nicholls. Photos were from Tuesday November 18th and Thursday November 20th.
White House Roundup
Thursday November 13, 2025
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in a special event at the White House on Thursday November 13th as the First Lady Announced an Executive Order on Fostering the Future – this initiative “Opens New Opportunities for Public–Private Partnership.”
The White House Press Release submitted that First Lady Melania successfully organized a new Executive Order entitled, “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families.”
The White House also noted that under Mrs. Trump’s leadership, this unprecedented presidential order unites Federal resources with innovative public- and private-sector partnerships to provide more pathways to success for young people who have experienced foster care.
For her part, the First Lady in her speech stated that too many people from the foster care community end up homeless, in danger on America’s streets.
She recalled that it was in 2021 when she developed the idea to establish an impactful platform with an important mission: to provide individuals from the foster care community the ability to secure an entry-level job position, and in turn… financial independence.
First Lady Melania added that Fostering the Future, a Be Best initiative, provides individuals from the foster care community with technology-based scholarships to attend colleges and universities throughout America.
In conclusion, Mrs. Trump posited that Fostering the Future sets these individuals on their career paths, but more significantly, it equips each scholarship recipient with a fundamental foundation of knowledge that will endure throughout their lifetimes.
President Trump and key stakeholders were in attendance. He urged the American people to follow the Bible in remembering to take care of the poor and he reiterated that these children will never be forgotten.
Further, the Executive Order on Fostering the Future for American Children and Families contains four goals.
Written by Cherub Nicholls. Photo was from the White House YouTube Channel. Here, President Trump signs the Executive Order.
White House Roundup
Thursday October 30, 2025
White House Demands Democrats End 30 Day Shutdown
Vice President J D Vance during a Press Conference in the White House Grounds called out the Democrats for shutting down the US Government. He said the Republicans need five more Democrats to join the three moderate Democrats and the 52 Republicans who have the desire and willingness to reopen the government.
The Vice President spoke to the fact that the aviation industry was gravely impacted and that in multiple areas staffers were suffering. He’s worried that these employees were not getting their pay checks, including TSA workers, Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots and others who were also vital to the industry.
Furthermore, the Vice President demanded that the Democrats open the government. Stop this craziness, and open the government, he stressed. It’s costing too many problems, he added.
Likewise, VP Vance pointed out that they have had multiple votes to reopen the government. The House of Representatives has voted affirmatively to reopen the United States Government. Fifty-Two Republicans and three Democrats have consistently voted to reopen the Unites States Government, but they need 60 votes.
VP Vance further argued: All the Administration needs was five reasonable Democrats to join the three moderate Democrats and the 52 Republicans to vote to reopen the government to pay all the employees in the aviation industry, and for Food Stamp benefits to continue to go out.
He emphasized that the Administration was happy to talk about any policy issues with the Democrats. They would be happy to speak about health care policy, tax policy, and regulatory policy, but not at the point of a gun. He contended that the Democrats do not get to take the American people’s government hostage and demand that the government give them everything. He described their demands as ridiculous.
Additionally, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy added that this shutdown has impact on aerospace, on travelers, and on-air traffic controllers who have missed their pay checks. He lamented that aviation employees can’t afford life’s expenses at this time. He maintained that as the shutdown continues there will be more pressures on those who are working as fellow colleagues will seek a second job to get money to meet their needs. Consequently, passengers will likely experience delays in services.
He also demanded that the media ask of the Democrats why they have shutdown the government.
The VP, along with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Union Boss Sean O’Brien from the Teamsters Union, and Scott Kirby CEO of United Airlines also spoke to the press. Meanwhile, other and Aviation CEOs were also present at the White House the press conference.
Written by and Photos by Cherub Nicholls.
White House Roundup
Thursday October 9, 2025
Israeli Hostages to be Released from Gaza
President Donald Trump was thanked by multitudes around the world, but especially in Israel and in Gaza as a victorious peace maker after securing a deal to release of Israeli hostages: the living (20), and the deceased (28), from Hamas’s captivity on Wednesday October 8th with the goal of ending the war.
The term to release the hostages comes at the two-year point of the war between Israel and Hamas after the October 7th terrorist attack in 2023. Hamas killed Israelis, Americans, and others from other countries who were in the locations during their vicious terror attack.
The release is in Phase One of the 20 Point Peace Plan, President Trump laid out nearly two weeks ago.
During the Cabinet Meeting with officials on Thursday, including the Vice President J D Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum, they all praised the president for his historic achievement and moves towards ending the war.
Secretary Rubio offered that President Trump leveraged his personal relationships with Muslim and Arab leaders. He added that this was a huge accomplishment and that there was no other world leader or US president in the modern era that could have done this. He reflected that this came in the wake of the president’s visit to the Middle East a few months ago.
Secretary Rubio also submitted that what took a turn was when President Trump, along with the US delegation met with his Arab counterparts at the United Nations, in New York where they developed the Plan. He calls it a human story, while it does have a geopolitical component to it. The President, according to Rubio, used the credibility, power and prestige of this office to help bring out the 20 living hostages from the tunnels.
For his part, President Trump thanked all the officials, including Vice President Vance, US negotiators, foreign leaders and others who worked to make the peace possible. He emphasized that Israel must get their hostages back.
The president has accepted the official invitation from Israel to speak at the Kenesset in days to come. President Trump is also likely to go to Egypt.
In looking at the other phases the president argued that the US will work with wealthy countries in the rebuilding of Gaza.
Ice Breakers from Finland
Finally, in the Oval Office when President Trump hosted President Alexander Stubb, and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, along with other delegates from Finland also on Thursday, the Finish president congratulated President Trump on his making peace in the Middle East. He also looks forward to peace between Russia and Ukraine. Finland shares a very long border with Russia.
President Stubb visited the White House to conclude transactions to provide the US with 11 Ice Breakers. This deal which is worth billions of dollars will see Finland making four Ice Breakers in Finland and seven of them will be made in the United States. President Stubb indicated that the first Ice Breaker will be delivered in 2028.
Written by and Photos of the day by Cherub Nicholls. Note one photo was a scree shot from YouTube during the Oval Office Meeting.
White House Roundup
Thursday September 11, 2025
On the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack President Donald Trump had a very busy day. It followed the assassination of the Christian influencer Charlie Kirk, 31 years old. The founder of Turning Point USA who was murdered in Utah during an open-door event at the Utah Valley University on Wednesday September 10th.
On Wednesday, following the assassination of Kirk, President Trump called Charlie Kirk a Legendary, a truly Great American Patriot. He extended his and First Lady Melania sympathies to Kirk’s wife, and family.
Here is a highlight of some of the things President Trump did on September 11th.
In the White House Press Release, President Trump and First Lady solemnly commemorated at the Pentagon the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11, 2001. President Trump in a Truth Social Post made a solemn pledge and a noble promise: “we will honor – always – our Great Heroes…”
The White House in their Truth Social Post reported that President Trump signed a proclamation declaring September 11th as Patriot Day, 2025.
During his speech at the Pentagon, President Trump made a big announcement concerning his friend Charlie Kirk. He announced his intent to award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.
President Trump also signed a proclamation honoring the memory of Charlie Kirk.
Then, before his departure from the White House for New York to attend the Yankees Game on 9/11, President Trump stopped for several minutes to speak with the White House Press Corps. He walked down the line pausing and answering questions.
President Trump emphasized that we have a great country. He underscored, “We have the radical left lunatics out there.” He also stated that Charlie Kirk was a great friend of his, he was a great man. The President’s message to young people across America was that they must to hang in there.
He also confirmed that Charlie was a big factor in helping him with the youth vote and expressed his plan to attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral.
Finally, Americans have experienced double grief, mourning 9/11 and now the assassination of Kirk on September 10, ‘25. The FBI continues to hunt for the shooter who killed Charlie Kirk. It was announced by the FBI in a Press Conference late Thursday night, that they were processing a large volume of forensic evidence and urged people to put down their phones and spend more time with their families. The FBI also assured that they will catch this person. An official informed that they were processing the paperwork to give the shooter the death penalty in the State of Utah.
The FBI showed a video of the assassin as he jumped down from a building to make his escape after the shooting of Kirk. The FBI asked for more tips from the public and warned against bots and disinformation.
Written by and Photos by Cherub Nicholls.
White House Roundup
Monday August 18, 2025
President Donald Trump hosted a bilateral meeting with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House and afterwards he hosted a multilateral meeting with a number of European leaders also at the White House and present in that meeting was President Zelenskyy.
The European partners included the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, and President of Finland Alexander Stubb.
Their visit to Washington DC followed President Trump’s bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska on Friday August 15th. The theme of that meeting was Pursuing Peace.
During Monday’s meeting the consensus was that in the end there will be the following:
· Just and lasting peace
· A future trilateral meeting
· Return of the children taken by Russia from Ukraine
· Security Guarantees, NATO-like Article 5 Guarantees
· Prisoner swaps.
President Trump reiterated he wants the war to end and that there may be a deal or no deal.
Finally, President Trump on his Truth Social Post added that he had a good meeting with his distinguished guests, in the White House. He also spoke with President Putin via the phone on Monday. They talked about arrangements for a meeting, at a location to be determined between President Putin and President Zelenskyy. It must be noted that this meeting will come before the much-anticipated trilateral meeting to which President Trump will attend.
President Trump is stridently working towards the end goal of bringing the 2022 Russia-Ukraine War to an end. Thus, as a salient part of the initiative to secure the peace in the future, President Trump added to his Truth Social Post that the Security Guarantees would be provided by the various European Countries, with a co-ordination with the United States.
Written by and Photos by Cherub Nicholls. The two photos with President Trump and President Zelenskyy sitting in the Oval Office were taken from the White House Live Stream via YouTube.
White House Roundup
Monday August 11, 2025
President Donald Trump flanked by Administration’s national security officials announced Monday in the White House Briefing Room Liberation Day in DC!
Liberation Day comes amidst concerns President Trump articulated about his and his Administration’s efforts to enhance the security, cleanliness and beautification of Washington DC, the nation’s capital.
He emphasized that they were taking the capital back! Thus, President Trump invoked Section 740 of the District of Colombia Home Rule Act. This Act vested in him the authority to undertake governance of Washington DC and it grants him the power to place the DC Police under direct Federal control. Thus, approximately 800 National Guard officers will be deployed in DC to help reestablish law, order and public safety.
He also signed two Executive Orders (EOs), earlier in the White House, to establish the necessary governing authority for himself, the Attorney General, the US Attorney for DC, Defense Secretary and other officials to make Washington DC safe, clean and beautiful again.
President Trump stated that the murder rate in Washington DC was much higher than some of the worst places on earth.
In a chart provided by the White House, the 2024 Murder Rater per 100K figures show DC standing taller than the 10 other nations on the list. Washington DC has a higher murder rate than Bogota, Mexico City, Islamabad, Lima, Ottawa, Paris, Havana, Delhi, London and Madrid.
President Trump lamented the state of affairs in Washington DC. He drew on examples of the public safety crises, which he outlined, were caused by a number of bad policies, including no cash bail, intolerance to punishment of juveniles and lawlessness. Thus, in addition to murders, car thefts have doubled in the past five years, the number of carjacking has more than triple, and DC has been over taken by violent gangs, mobs of wild youths, drug users and pushers, and homeless people who have taken up positions in national parks and under overpasses.
President Trump also promises to clean up a number of other cities across America, including Chicago and New York.
The photos below show President Trump, Cabinet Secretaries, and other national security officials within the Administration.
Written by and Photos by Cherub Nicholls
White House Roundup
Thursday August 7, 2025
Photo Album of National Purple Day Ceremony in the East Room, at the White House, on August 7th.
President Donald Trump gave a short address, and he signed a Proclamation marking the National Purple Heart Day, 2025. The Purple Heart is a special award given to the recipients of outstanding heroism in the course of their military service. He recognized some of those in the audience, as he recounted their amazing feats.
The photos will show President Trump, guests including Cabinet Secretaries, Purple Heart Recipients and others.
Today, also marked the first 200th Day of President Trump’s time in office after returning from January 2025.
Photos by Cherub Nicholls
White House Roundup
Tuesday July 17, 2025
White House Press Briefing with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
The Briefing was wide ranging. Please see below the many topics covered, from her opening statements to her responses to questions from the Media.
President Donald Trump Travels to the Scotland July 25-29th
His visit will include meetings with the UK’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to refine the trade deal between the US and the UK.
State Visit to the United Kingdom from September 17- 19th
Afterwards, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will return to the UK for an unprecedented 2nd State Visit. President Trump is honored and is looking forward to meeting His Majesty King Charles at Windsor Castle.
Positive Economic News Over Six Months
Inflation crisis has been defeated! Prices for goods and services were flat in June. Core inflation has been lower than expected in June. Wages have been growing. Prices are falling for everyday Americans: for new and used vehicles, gas, fuel, hotels, airfares, public transportation and fresh vegetables.
Powerful Tariffs
Rebalance America’s trading agreements. Tariffs were not inflationary, but in reality, they were sources of massive revenues. Tariffs have resulted in trillions of dollars in private investments poured into the US economy. Customs and tariffs revenue have amounted to more than $113 Billion, since President Trump entered office, thus helping to lead to a budget surplus in June.
No Amnesty
While there is a bipartisan initiative afoot among some lawmakers, President Trump opposes amnesty for illegal aliens.
No Special Prosecutor for Epstein Investigation
The president supports the Attorney General releasing any more credible information should more be found, in relation to Jeffrey Epstein. Leavitt argued that President Trump does not support calls for a special prosecutor and stressed that he has been transparent.
President Trump is Healthy
Recently, the president underwent a compressive medical examination for mild swelling on his lower legs and a bruise on his right hand. The medical report revealed President Trump was in excellent health.
Success on the Southern Border
The closure of the border was another example of the president keeping his word and another win for the American people. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided the final operational stats on the border, for the month of June. They submitted that there were only 6,072 South-West apprehensions in June. Zero illegal aliens released along the South-West border into the US, in the second consecutive month in a row. Borders are sealed. Deportations are up.
In closing, President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act into law on Wednesday July 16th. It was a bipartisan legislation. Its goal is to stop the sale and use of this drug in America. Anyone who imports or manufactures fentanyl will be criminally prosecuted.
The Senate passed a $9 Billion rescission package. Leavitt called on Congress to also pass the Bill so that President Trump could sign it into law. This Bill will claw-back taxpayer funding for PBS and NPR and help restore fiscal sanity.
Leavitt also contended President Trump continues to deliver for the American people.
Photos of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Written and Photographs by Cherub Nicholls
White House Roundup
Tuesday July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump Meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Back to Back Monday and Tuesday
President Trump during his Cabinet Meeting on Tuesday July 8th in response to the press acknowledged that Prime Minister Netanyahu will be returning to the White House on Tuesday evening for further talks on Gaza.
President Trump described Prime Minister Netanyahu as a hard worker and said the trials he’s facing in court, in Israel, were unfair.
President Trump then asked Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to comment on the plans for a Gaza ceasefire. Witkoff submitted that they were in proximity talks and stated that they hope to have a 60-day ceasefire in place, soon. During which they were expecting to have a number of hostages released: 10 living hostages and nine deceased persons.
Monday July 7th
White House Press Briefing with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
The Briefing was wide ranging beginning with the catastrophic flooding in Texas which has taken the lives of over 100 persons including a number of girls from a summer camp. President Trump is expected visit Texas in days to come. She also addressed the President’s tariff letters to Heads of State and Heads of Government and added that the President will host five African leaders at lunch at the White House on Wednesday. She spoke about the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), jobs beating expectations in June. Border security, men out of women’s sports, NATO increased contributions, peace negotiations among a number of parties and US assistance to Israel in the 12 Day War and so forth.
Prime Minister Netanyahu was invited to a private dinner with President Trump on Monday and concerning the dinner Leavitt argued that the two sides were slated to discuss the positive developments taking place in the region.
She maintained that the utmost priority of the president in the Middle East was to end the war in Gaza and to return all the hostages.
Leavitt also emphasized that there was a ceasefire proposal that Israel supported and the same was sent to Hamas. US hopes that Hamas will agree to the proposal.
She contended that the Administration wants to see all the hostages released and that this was at the top of the president’s mind.
She further noted that Special Envoy Witkoff was set to travel to Doha later this week where he’ll continue to engage in these discussions.
Moreover, Leavitt informed that the Qataris and the Egyptians were incredible in mediating these discussions to bring peace to this region.
Finally, she stressed that the president wants Gaza to be a safe part of the region where people and families can thrive. And that, after the conflict there will be a need for a real rebuilding effort when the time comes. Right now, the war needs to end, and all of the hostages brought home, she reiterated.
Photos of Leavitt during Monday’s Press Briefing. In center photo she holds a copy of the Tariff Letter sent to the Prime Minister of Japan
By Cherub Nicholls including Photos
White House Roundup
Friday July 4, 2025
Happy Independence Day at the White House
You will be treated to a photo Blog of scenes at the White House on the 249th Independence Day Celebrations at the White House.
There were President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, Administration Secretaries, Advisors, Congress and Senate Officials, Service Members, their families, as well as others.
President Trump gave a speech in with he also discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill Congress passed on Thursday July 3rd. After his speech the President descended the stairs with Melania to sign his Big Beautiful Bill which promises tax payers lots of economic gains for years to come. He was surrounded by a number of officials for the signing of the Bill.
Afterwards, both President Trump and First Lady Melania walked along the ropes to greet friends and others gathered at the event.
Please see the photos below; they were all taken by Cherub Nicholls
By Cherub Nicholls
White House Roundup
White House Press Briefing with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Thursday June 26, 2025
Photo and News Report by Cherub Nicholls
The News Report will be submitted in Headline Format in order to cover the wide range of topics the Press Secretary discussed:
President Trump Ends Threat of a Nuclear Armed Iranian Regime
The most powerful military in the history of the world, the US Military, executed massive precision strikes on three of the Iranian regime’s key nuclear facilities, in the process of carrying out President Trump’s command on Saturday June 21, 2025. The mission was described as an overwhelming success. The situation was urgent, given the Iranian regime was weeks away from being able to produce a nuclear weapon that would threaten the entire world. Thus, President Trump took this decisive action to obliterate Iran’s nuclear capability. The name of the operation was: Operation Midnight Hammer.
Leaked Classified Initial Defense Agency Assessment
Despite the leaks from within the US to disparage the successful military actions, there is broad consensus that Iran’s nuclear capabilities were indeed destroyed. United States, Israel, the United Nations and Iran all agree that Iran can no longer build a nuclear weapon.
Ceasefire Secures a Peaceful Detente
Immediately after the US Strikes, President Trump secures a peaceful outcome within 14 hours after the devastating strikes on Iran’s nuclear weapon sites. President Trump and his team brokered an historic ceasefire between Israel and Iran and officially ended the 12-day war.
US Foreign Policy Under President Trump
US will not be dragged into endless foreign wars. Thus, the Middle East is moving towards a new era of peace and stability that President Trump has long called on them to achieve. His posture is “Peace thru’ Strength.” Under President Trump America will advance its interests.
NATO Summit in the Netherlands- June 24-25, 2025
US allies have agreed to invest five percent of their GDP annually in defense, because President Trump demanded it. Consequently, the US will carry less of the financial burden and our NATO alliance will be stronger than ever before. Trillions of dollars are expected to be garnered from the upping of annual defense contributions. So far 31 of the 32 members of NATO have agreed to this new financial policy.
Cheaper Gas Prices this Summer
Americans are paying cheaper gas prices this summer both the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times were cited as sources. The national average for a gallon of gasoline is about 23 cents cheaper than this time last year and cheapest since 2021.
The Big Beautiful Event in the East Room
An event was hosted by President Trump at the White House to rally Republicans to get the One Big Beautiful Bill across the finish line. The Bill promises the largest tax cuts in American history. Families will see an average of more than $10,000 in take home pay. This Bill is expected to unlock the Golden Age.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu to Visit White House
No date is confirmed as yet. This will be the Prime Minister’s third visit this year.
Photo and News Report by Cherub Nicholls, Correspondent (White House)
White House Roundup
Thursday June 19, 2025
White House Press Briefing with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Border Security
Press Secretary Leavitt opened her Press Briefing with discussion on President Trump’s feat on securing the border where in the month of May under the Trump Administration zero illegal aliens were released into the interior of this country (in May 2025), compared to the 62,000 illegal aliens who were allowed into the US under the Biden Administration in May 2024. She described the President’s efforts to stop the illegal immigrant invasion and to secure the border in a short amount of time as one of the greatest achievements by a presidential administration history of our great country.
She also stated that the Trump Administration was dramatically ramping up efforts to arrest and deport all of the millions of criminal illegal aliens that President Biden let into the country over the past four years.
She added that President Trump has directed all of the ICE Officers to do everything in their power to carry out the single largest mass deportation operation in history.
Furthermore, Leavitt argued that illegal aliens hiding in sanctuary cities will be increasingly targeted for removal. These criminal illegal aliens, she posited, will no longer be allowed to be sheltered by Democrats as criminal illegal aliens will not be allowed to threaten public safety as part of their cynical efforts to expand political power, drain the American taxpayer, artificially lower wages and steal American jobs.
Iran
The main question is what would President Trump do? Further, another question under consideration includes whether or not the US would be directly involved in the war on the way between Israel and Iran?
This has been the overarching question in the US, in Israel and around the world. Therefore, Leavitt submitted to Journalists the following message directly from President Trump:
Based on the fact that there is a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future; he would make his decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks.
She stated that for decades President Trump rejected Iran gaining possession of any nuclear weapons. She also pointed to his statement in 2011, where he insisted America’s primary goal with Iran must be to destroy its nuclear ambition; and that the US could not allow this radical regime to obtain a nuclear weapon that they will use or hand off to terrorists.
She further cited another statement President Trump had articulated also before his time in office in 2015, where at the time he had underscored a nuclear armed Iran posed an existential threat to Israel, our Middle East ally, and to the United States.
In conclusion, President Trump’s posture is Iran absolutely could not obtain a nuclear weapon.
By Cherub Nicholls
White House News Round Up
Reporting: Thursday June 5, 2025, White House visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
President Donald Trump welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House.
Summary of the Press Conference
After general statements from President Trump and Chancellor Merz, the president invited the Media to ask questions. These ranged from the ‘Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), Inflation, Musk’s war of words against the Bill, US-China Relations, Chinese students being granted visas to study in the US, Border Security, Russia-Ukraine War, Gaza’s attack on Israel, the Trump Travel Ban, the Biden Auto Pen Scandal, North Stream Pipeline and Energy.
Furthermore, Chancellor Merz stated that President Trump was the key person in the world.
He emphasized Germany wanted to see the war between Russia and Ukraine ended and that his visit to the White House was intended to contribute to that goal. He also stressed that he was looking for more support for Ukraine. He contended that this war has been on for 3 & 1/2 years.
Chancellor Merz also stated that Germany was grateful to the US for the liberation from the Nazi and that D –Day will be commemorated on June 6th.
On the other hand, President Trump underscored concerning the Russia-Ukraine War, that there was bad blood between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine. He indicated that maybe both sides need to keep on fighting. And that immediate peace was not in sight.
President Trump further cited his success with India and Pakistan and the fact the war never escalated, and that they both have strong leadership. He also expressed his wish he could do the same for Russia and Ukraine.
The photos of the arrival and departure of Chancellor Merz.
Taken by Cherub Nicholls
White House News Round Up
Reporting of: Thursday May 22, 2025, White House Press Briefing
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt opened her remarks addressing the shooting incident which killed two Jewish persons who worked at the Embassy of Israel, in Washington DC.
She informed that President Donald Trump had spoken with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday morning and he had expressed his condolences to the government and people of Israel.
Further, during the Briefing she strongly condemned the antisemetic attacks on Wednesday evening which resulted in the shooting to death the two Jewish young people outside the Capital Jewish Museum, in Washington DC.
Leavitt contended that antisemitism must be eradicated from our society. She also said that the Department of Justice will be prosecuting the perpetrator responsible for this to the fullest extent of the law.
Leavitt also noted, “Hatred has no place in the United States of American under President Donald Trump.” She also added that, everyone here, at the White House, was praying for the victims’ families and friends during this unimaginable time.
In addition, according to Fox News, the following details were provided on the alleged murder:
· Police say the suspect is in custody and identified him as 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago
· The suspect shouted "Free, free Palestine!" while being detained by security, police said
· The victims were leaving a Jewish event hosted by the American Jewish Committee when they were shot
· Rodriguez has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of a foreign official, causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
Photo taken by Cherub Nicholls
White House Roundup
Friday May 2, 2025
President Donald Trump on Thursday hosted on the grounds of the White House the National Day of Prayer, 2025.
He also issued a Proclamation on Thursday May 1st in which he stated that—
From the earliest days of our Nation's journey, America has been guided by the grace of Almighty God. Beginning with the opening prayer at the First Continental Congress in 1774, our faith has perpetually stood as the summit of our strength, the source of our unity, and the fount of our greatness. This National Day of Prayer, we thank God for His endless blessings ‑- and we ask Him to grant us fortitude, wisdom, and a renewed spirit of justice as we continue the work to save our country and restore our national promise.
Further, President Trump also added that—
Across every chapter of our grand American story -- from General George Washington's humble prayer at Valley Forge to Reverend Billy Graham's legendary rallies in the heart of Manhattan to the somber National Prayer Service in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks, our greatest leaders have always recognized the necessity of faith, prayer, and devotion to God.
Finally, President underscored that—
This National Day of Prayer, we recognize that the true strength of the American spirit has always been found in churches, chapels, pews, parishes and synagogues, and the hearts and souls of our citizens of faith. Today and every day, we bow our heads in prayer to thank God for His countless gifts and to ask for His divine protection. Above all, we acknowledge that prayer is the foundation of our past, the guiding hand of our present, and the light of our future.
At the National Prayer Event: President Trump Announced Religious Liberty Commission
President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission after his address to the nation. When President Trump signed the Executive Order, he was flanked by Members of the Commission, Members of Congress and Members of his Cabinet.
During the National Day of Prayer event in the President Trump invited certain members of the newly established Religious Liberty Commission. They include:
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (Chair)
Dr. Ben Carson (Vice Chair)
Pastor Franklin Graham
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik
Pastor Paula White
And several other esteemed members.
Note:
Pastor White was an advisor to President Donald Trump in the Faith and Opportunity Initiative during his first term in office, and now she serves as the Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office.
Below are photos from the event in the White House Rose Garden, by Cherub Nicholls
Guests at the National Prayer Day in the Rose Garden at the White House
President Trump Addresses the National Day of Prayer Audience
President Trump signs the Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission
White House Roundup
Thursday April 24, 2025
President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway at the White House. There were two opportunities given to the White House Press Corps to speak with the two leaders and members of their delegations.
The two sides answered White House Press questions on matters ranging from tariffs, gas, Russia and Ukraine. President Trump stressed that he was not happy with Russia following that country’s strike on Ukraine, overnight. He maintained that he wanted peace between the two sides.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Støre invited President Trump to Norway. Likewise, in reference to the Russian-Ukrainian war, Støre submitted that they need to have a ceasefire to save lives and move towards something which is more secure for Europe and the people concerned.
In the Norwegian delegation was former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg who is the current Minister of Finance of Norway.
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In addition, the White House held a meeting between Administration officials and the head of NATO.
NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.
After the meeting, NATO’s Secretary General Rutte spoke to White House Press. He said he had a good meeting with President Trump and his team, and that huge steps have been taken in the last several days on a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, that the ball is in Russia's court. Further, he added that he doesn't see the US withdrawing from peace discussions.
Lastly, Secretary General Rutte said that the US was very excited about the fact that NATO was spending so much more on defense, particularly the European and Canadian side. This effort is geared towards making sure that the other members equalize what the US was spending. "This is really a NATO which is stronger, which is fairer, which is also more lethal", he argued.
Secretary-General Rutte is a former Prime Minister of the Netherlands.
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway at the White House.
Photo by Cherub Nicholls
NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday April 24, 2025. Photo by Cherub Nicholls
White House News Roundup:
As a White House Correspondent (on Thursdays), there will be a roundup on key events and their possible geopolitical resonance.
On Thursday April 17, 2025, President Donald Trump met with Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni at the White House. The two sides held discussions on various subjects including tariffs. At this time President Trump’s Administration is pursuing fairness in global trade and he is using the tariff policy to get the desirable outcomes in keeping with America’s interests.
Below are photos
The Prime Minister on her arrival. (Photo by Cherub Nicholls)
The Prime Minister on her departure. (Photo by Cherub Nicholls)