BBC Verify has found evidence that the White House has regularly used AI-generated images on its social media accounts, starting with the Trump administration. Poynter reported at least 14 AI posts from the White House X account during Trump’s second term. The images include various scenarios, like Trump depicted in different fictional scenarios. Additionally, there have been at least 11 more AI or edited images posted this year, including a recent post that manipulated a real photo.
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Analysis from The Guardian reveals the White House digitally altered an image of Nekima Levy Armstrong’s arrest, making it appear she was crying and also seemingly darkening her skin tone. This altered image was posted shortly after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared the original photo of the arrest. The Guardian’s comparison of the two photos confirmed the alteration by showing identical positioning of law enforcement agents and other background details. The White House defended the altered image by sharing a post from the Deputy Communications Director.
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The White House released a list of countries prior to the signing of the ‘Board of Peace’ treaty at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. However, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot clarified on X that Belgium has not signed the treaty, labeling the announcement as incorrect. Belgium, along with many other European countries, expresses reservations about the proposal and seeks a unified and coordinated European response.
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White House Warns CBS: Air Trump Interview in Full, or ‘We’ll Sue’
This whole situation feels like a bizarre power play, doesn’t it? The White House is essentially dictating terms to CBS News: air the entire interview with Donald Trump, warts and all, or face a lawsuit. The immediate reaction is a mix of amusement and a touch of disbelief. The idea that someone would want *more* unedited Trump is almost comical. The popular sentiment seems to be, “Please, by all means, show the unedited footage!” It’s like everyone’s collectively anticipating a train wreck.
The core of the issue, as highlighted, revolves around the expectation of editing.… Continue reading
This week, President Trump pardoned Adriana Camberos, a San Diego woman previously convicted in 2016 for a counterfeit 5-Hour Energy scheme. Despite a prior sentence commutation, Camberos was later convicted in 2024 of a separate fraud case involving the purchase and resale of wholesale groceries. Prosecutors said she and her brother made millions in illegal profits, funding a lavish lifestyle. The pardon decision joins other recent clemencies, and a White House official stated that they felt it was correcting an earlier wrong.
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Following a late-night decision to cut $2 billion in mental health and substance use funding, an administration official confirmed the grants would be reinstated. The initial cancellation, impacting approximately 2,000 grantees, cited non-alignment with SAMHSA priorities and primarily targeted discretionary grant programs with bipartisan support. The cuts drew criticism and raised concerns about the impact on essential services, leading to intervention and reversal. SAMHSA, under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership, has undergone significant changes, prompting some organizations to modify their missions to comply with new priorities.
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Today marks the deadline for the Smithsonian Institution to submit documents regarding current and upcoming exhibitions to the White House for review, as mandated by an executive order. The White House is scrutinizing the museums’ offerings to ensure they do not express “improper ideology,” and the institution’s federal funding is contingent on compliance. Initial correspondence was initiated in August with a call for a comprehensive review, and despite some initial submissions, the White House is now demanding further documentation. Concerns regarding the Smithsonian’s portrayal of American history and its potential impact on the upcoming 250th-anniversary celebrations are also highlighted in the December letter.
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The upcoming Group of 7 summit, hosted by France, has been rescheduled by a day to avoid conflict with a UFC fight card planned at the White House on June 14th. Originally slated for June 14-16, the summit will now take place from June 15-17. This change follows President Trump’s announcement last October of a “big UFC fight” at the White House, planned in coordination with UFC president Dana White. The event is expected to draw thousands of spectators and aligns with Trump’s blending of politics, sport, and spectacle.
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President Trump is now considering adding another story to the West Wing of the White House as part of his expanding $400 million ballroom project. Chief architect Shalom Baranes revealed plans to build the ballroom as tall as the main mansion and add a second story to the West Wing Colonnade to balance the new renovations to the demolished East Wing. The new ballroom will be two levels and is to feature a large banquet space, along with offices for the First Lady and a movie theater. The plans have already faced public backlash and legal challenges, including a lawsuit over asbestos removal, and the project is likely to remain controversial.
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