UNBELIEVABLE: 16 | History Defined

White House confirms new helipad for supersized Marine One helicopter

Changes come after report says Trump unhappy with helipad’s appearance and lawn’s slope

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

Crews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays

Construction crews have taken apart the massive granite seal for the new White House helipad, signaling potential delays

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Commercial plane takes off as Trump’s helicopter nears airport; FAA investigates

An investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration has been initiated concerning a potential safety breach. A commercial aircraft took off just as President Trump’s helicopter was nearing Reagan National Airport, leading to a brief loss of separation. Following a tragic midair collision in 2025, stricter regulations have been enforced. The…

The Times of India · Aug 5

Trump's Marine One involved in air traffic safety incident; US aviation officials review lapse

Aviation authorities are reviewing a safety incident involving President Trump's Marine One helicopter. Commercial flights were not halted during its departure from the White House as required. This procedural lapse is under investigation by aviation officials. The review aims to determine how the error occurred and if new measures are…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Trump is already redoing his $5M White House helipad after complaining it was slanted

The president reportedly told contractors to redo the project on the uneven South Lawn

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Trump’s White House UFC spectacle lost $30 million, company reveals

The June event, held to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, featured a specially built 4,300-seat arena at the White House

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Trump sounds like he’s been stood up for a date in whiny Truth Social tirade against Iran

ANALYSIS: Not even the president can answer why his latest efforts to reach a deal with Iran will go any differently. Monday’s outburst suggests that he’s too angry to care, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Aug 3

The August Coup by Robert Service review – the drink-soaked collapse of the Soviet Union

This brilliant account of attempts by the old guard to take back control captures the ludicrousness of it all beautifully

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Ilia Topuria shares facial injury update after hiding UFC wounds for six weeks

Topuria’s first-ever defeat took place at the White House in June, as he retired on his stool and lost the lightweight title to Justin Gaethje

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Politics is broken — but Comic Con isn't

The White House correspondents' dinner was phony and ugly. Comic Con was joyful, colorful and way more real

Salon · Jul 31