Executive Branch
White House Week in Review (April 18): Naval Blockade, Ceasefire, Natural Gas Pipeline Extension Into New York
NTD's Daniel Monaghan has your White House Week in Review.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish Pathway for Psychedelic Drug Use
Comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan sent Trump ibogaine data, which explained how treatments can improve a person's life.

Judge Blocks DOJ From Voter Rolls in Rhode Island, Citing Similar Rulings in 4 Other States
Dozens of similar cases are still pending while at least a dozen states have handed over the requested data.

Appeals Court Allows Construction of White House Ballroom to Continue
The order came just a day after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking above-ground construction of the ballroom.
Trump Says US-Iran Talks to Continue Over Weekend, Hints at ‘Good News’
Trump said the U.S. military operations on Iran could resume if no deal is reached by the deadline.
Trump Prohibits Israeli Bombing of Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
President Donald Trump said Israel will cease its bombing campaign in Lebanon. The president’s comments come amid a 10-day ceasefire reached between the two neighboring countries.
Hezbollah Significantly Weakened Without Iran Support: Analyst
President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire.
Chinese and Russian Ships Spoofing ID to Evade Sanctions: Analyst
NTD caught up with Capt. James Fanell, a former director of intelligence with the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet.
US Intel Must Identify All Chinese Tankers Heading to Iran to Rule Out Support: Expert
As two major ceasefires in the Middle East continue amid peace talks, NTD speaks with Kervin Aucoin, a former lead intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance coordinator for the U.S. Army.
Iranian People View Islamic Regime as Stooges of Russia, China: Analyst
National security and Middle East analyst Shayan Samii spoke with NTD.
Trump Says He Disagrees With Pope Over Iran Nuclear Stance
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the dispute comes down to one fundamental difference of opinion.
Trump, IRS in Talks to Settle President's $10 Billion Lawsuit
Lawyers for Donald Trump and the IRS are in talks to settle the president's $10 billion lawsuit against the tax collection agency for leaking his tax returns to the media in 2019 and 2020.
Trump Says First Releases of UFO Documents Will Begin ‘Very, Very Soon’
The promise to provide more documents about mysterious alien beings wasn't enough for one UFO investigator.
Bessent: IMF, World Bank Resume Formal Relations With Venezuela
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move opens new doors to financial support which will ultimately support the Venezuelan people.
State Department Expands Visa Restrictions in Western Hemisphere
The new measures apply to foreign nationals who support or carry out activities linked to hostile powers.
First Lady Pushes for Changes to Foster Care Program
First Lady Melania Trump appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to push for reforms aimed at improving outcomes for children aging out of the foster care system.
US Blockade Day 4 Sees Iran Threatens Red Sea Routes as Mullahs ‘Don’t Have Many Good Options’: Analyst
NTD spoke with Grant Newsham, a retired U.S. Marine Colonel and a former U.S. diplomat, to get his insight into the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Leave Agency at End of May
Lyons's last day is May 31, and he will move to the private sector, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.
Judge Limits Construction of White House Ballroom to ‘Below-Ground’
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon wrote that construction for national security facilities and to protect the president and the White House may continue.
Arts Commission Approves Plan for Trump’s Triumphal Arch
Visually, the arch closely echoes Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, the iconic monument at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
White House Week in Review (April 18): Naval Blockade, Ceasefire, Natural Gas Pipeline Extension Into New York
NTD's Daniel Monaghan has your White House Week in Review.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish Pathway for Psychedelic Drug Use
Comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan sent Trump ibogaine data, which explained how treatments can improve a person's life.
Judge Blocks DOJ From Voter Rolls in Rhode Island, Citing Similar Rulings in 4 Other States
Dozens of similar cases are still pending while at least a dozen states have handed over the requested data.
Appeals Court Allows Construction of White House Ballroom to Continue
The order came just a day after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking above-ground construction of the ballroom.
Trump Says US-Iran Talks to Continue Over Weekend, Hints at ‘Good News’
Trump said the U.S. military operations on Iran could resume if no deal is reached by the deadline.
Trump Prohibits Israeli Bombing of Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
President Donald Trump said Israel will cease its bombing campaign in Lebanon. The president’s comments come amid a 10-day ceasefire reached between the two neighboring countries.
Hezbollah Significantly Weakened Without Iran Support: Analyst
President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire.
Chinese and Russian Ships Spoofing ID to Evade Sanctions: Analyst
NTD caught up with Capt. James Fanell, a former director of intelligence with the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet.
US Intel Must Identify All Chinese Tankers Heading to Iran to Rule Out Support: Expert
As two major ceasefires in the Middle East continue amid peace talks, NTD speaks with Kervin Aucoin, a former lead intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance coordinator for the U.S. Army.
Iranian People View Islamic Regime as Stooges of Russia, China: Analyst
National security and Middle East analyst Shayan Samii spoke with NTD.
Trump Says He Disagrees With Pope Over Iran Nuclear Stance
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the dispute comes down to one fundamental difference of opinion.
Trump, IRS in Talks to Settle President's $10 Billion Lawsuit
Lawyers for Donald Trump and the IRS are in talks to settle the president's $10 billion lawsuit against the tax collection agency for leaking his tax returns to the media in 2019 and 2020.
Trump Says First Releases of UFO Documents Will Begin ‘Very, Very Soon’
The promise to provide more documents about mysterious alien beings wasn't enough for one UFO investigator.
Bessent: IMF, World Bank Resume Formal Relations With Venezuela
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move opens new doors to financial support which will ultimately support the Venezuelan people.
State Department Expands Visa Restrictions in Western Hemisphere
The new measures apply to foreign nationals who support or carry out activities linked to hostile powers.
First Lady Pushes for Changes to Foster Care Program
First Lady Melania Trump appeared on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to push for reforms aimed at improving outcomes for children aging out of the foster care system.
US Blockade Day 4 Sees Iran Threatens Red Sea Routes as Mullahs ‘Don’t Have Many Good Options’: Analyst
NTD spoke with Grant Newsham, a retired U.S. Marine Colonel and a former U.S. diplomat, to get his insight into the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Leave Agency at End of May
Lyons's last day is May 31, and he will move to the private sector, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.
Judge Limits Construction of White House Ballroom to ‘Below-Ground’
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon wrote that construction for national security facilities and to protect the president and the White House may continue.
Arts Commission Approves Plan for Trump’s Triumphal Arch
Visually, the arch closely echoes Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, the iconic monument at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
















