Trump’s White House seeks to cancel $9.4 billion in approved spending, targeting programs labeled wasteful. The move, backed by DOGE and Elon Musk, sparks sharp political debate

The White House has formally requested Congress to approve a $9.4 billion rescission package, aiming to cut funds from international aid and public media.

The White House said on Tuesday (June 3) that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is taking severe storms seriously, following a Reuters report that the head of the agency, David Richardson, said he was not aware of hurricane season.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says FEMA is taking hurricane season "seriously" following media reports about alleged remarks by its acting administrator.

The White House maintained that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has taken hurricane season planning “seriously,” despite recent reports that its leadership has scrapped its response plan and joked about the matter in formal meetings.

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday making official his vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters in a briefing.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Donald Trump will double steel and aluminum tariffs on Wednesday.

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Tuesday to double tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to 50 percent, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said. Speaking during a press briefing,