Trump floats renaming Penn Station, Dulles Airport

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:42 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming major infrastructure sites after himself and defended his stance on control of a US-Canada bridge project.

White House pushes back on Epstein questions

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:32 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House pushed back on renewed questions about President Donald Trump’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and said the administration stands firmly behind Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Trump to host Netanyahu at White House

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday for a bilateral meeting, the White House said.

White House defends ICE arrests

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:25 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House defended its immigration enforcement record, rejecting criticism that most arrests under President Donald Trump involve nonviolent offenders.

AI needs massive power surge, says Trump

IANS | February 11, 2026 7:57 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States is allowing private companies to build their own power plants to meet what he described as massive electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence.

Trump says flotilla headed toward Iran

IANS | February 11, 2026 7:54 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States has deployed a “massive flotilla” toward Iran and signaled that Tehran is seeking negotiations, even as he warned that further action remains possible.