During a ceremony for three Army veterans, Trump spent time discussing gold curtains and his East Wing ballroom project while addressing Iran conflict casualties.

President Donald Trump has recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson, of Cass City, Michigan, was recognized

Donald Trump Attends a Medal of Honor Ceremony at the White House - March 2, 2026

The Team USA women’s hockey squad received online support after declining an invitation from the White House to attend the State of the Union address. The winning team, which beat Canada for the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, cited “timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments” as the reason behind their decline.

Iran had no plans to strike U.S. forces unprovoked, CNN reported, contradicting the White House's rationale for attacking Iran.

President Donald Trump said Monday he will attend this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a notable reversal after boycotting the annual event traditionally attended by presidents.

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.

As journalists asked the president about his objectives in Iran following U.S. strikes, Trump's focus was on statues of the Founding Fathers.