The White House Briefing Room with Jon Decker

President Donald Trump makes his final push ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, rallying Republicans in Iowa and Kansas as control of Congress hangs in the balance. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down a stunning Michigan Senate race shakeup as Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers, plus a federal judge's rejection of the Trump administration's Alaska election lawsuit...

The Justice Department intensifies its investigation into alleged election manipulation in Alaska's closely watched Senate race, issuing new grand jury subpoenas as questions swirl around Democratic candidate Mary Peltola and a challenger sharing Republican Senator Dan Sullivan's name. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump receives a high-level military briefing on potential operations against Iran as...

President Donald Trump calls for the prosecution of Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola amid allegations of election interference involving a second candidate named Dan Sullivan. Jon Decker breaks down the growing Alaska election controversy, Vice President JD Vance's diplomatic outreach to Iran as tensions escalate, and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady. Plu...

President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans face a potential election showdown as concerns grow over the Alaska Senate race between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola. Jon Decker examines whether disputed midterm election results could trigger a Senate floor fight, while First Lady Melania Trump helps coordinate a humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine.  Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu faces an uncertain fu...

The Department of Justice is pursuing a third prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, alleging he mishandled classified national defense information in 2016. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the latest charges, Comey's accusations of political retaliation, and a federal judge's ruling that his daughter, Maureen Comey, was unlawfully fired from the Justice Department. Meanwh...

The Trump administration faces growing controversy as Attorney General Todd Blanche defends a Justice Department lawsuit challenging Alaska's Senate election process, sparking criticism from Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the escalating battle over the closely watched race between Senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola, including Preside...

The Justice Department is examining corruption allegations against longtime Trump ally and former DHS adviser Corey Lewandowski, raising questions about his conduct while serving in the administration. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the investigation, President Donald Trump's reported request that Elon Musk restore Ukraine's military Starlink capabilities, and a federal judge's o...

Outrage erupts after President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff praises Russian President Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian, drawing sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers and Ukraine's supporters. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is facing growing bipartisan demands for a congressional investigation following reports that SpaceX restricted Ukraine's access to its critical Starlink satellite netwo...

Elon Musk is facing new questions over a reported Starlink slowdown that disrupted Ukrainian military operations, as President Donald Trump confronts growing tensions over the Russia-Ukraine war. The Wall Street Journal reports that Musk restricted satellite connectivity used by Ukrainian drones, raising concerns about battlefield defenses and prompting questions inside the White House. In today's...

President Donald Trump is opening the door to a historic nuclear summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, raising the possibility of new denuclearization negotiations among the world's three major nuclear powers. With the New START treaty expired and tensions surrounding Russia's war in Ukraine continuing, could a trilateral meeting reshape global security? In...

EXCLUSIVE: White House Correspondent Jon Decker sits down with President Donald Trump for a one-on-one interview in Wasilla, Alaska, just 20 days before the critical 2026 midterm elections. Traveling aboard Air Force One as part of the White House press pool, Decker secured a rare five-minute interview with President Trump ahead of his campaign rally for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. With Alask...

President Donald Trump heads to Alaska to campaign for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan as a surprisingly competitive 2026 midterm election battle against Democrat Mary Peltola threatens GOP control of the U.S. Senate. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down Trump's high-stakes visit to Wasilla, the political importance of Alaska, and the president's efforts to energize Republican voters....

President Donald Trump faces bipartisan backlash over his controversial Russia oil deal as lawmakers question its legality and warn that easing energy restrictions could provide Vladimir Putin with a financial lifeline. White House correspondent Jon Decker examines Trump's proposed Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, and the administration's effo...

President Donald Trump announces the U.S. will not launch new strikes against Iran before the November midterm elections, even as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz and rising gas prices put pressure on Republicans. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the Pentagon's controversial plan to livestream the Fort Hood shooter's execution, the soaring U.S. budget deficit approaching $...

President Trump faces questions over his administration’s plans to send money to millions of Americans just weeks before the 2026 midterm elections, including payments to seniors and insurance refunds. Plus, Trump doubles down on his warning that Iran could threaten Los Angeles and San Diego, and the president prepares to honor Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sergey Brin, Lisa Su and other technolo...

President Trump touts a strong U.S. dollar and his economic agenda as Americans remain concerned about prices ahead of the midterm elections. Plus, the U.S. presses Russia for answers after the mysterious death of a worker at a plague research facility in Siberia, raising concerns about a possible infectious disease exposure. Also: repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool near completion, a...

President Donald Trump says a credible threat linked to Iran prompted the Pentagon to abruptly remove a dozen U.S. B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. U.S. officials say concerns centered on a potentially complex drone attack targeting American aircraft and personnel at the base. Jon Decker also breaks down President Trump's new efforts to lower record-high diesel costs, including...

The United States has removed all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom following security concerns surrounding a suspected plot to attack the military base. Jon Decker breaks down the Pentagon's decision, the investigation into the alleged plot, and what the move could mean for U.S. military operations in Europe and the Middle East. Also on the White House Briefing Room: the U.S. Su...

In the Friday, October 2 edition of The White House Briefing Room , Jon Decker breaks down the investigation into the stabbing attack aboard a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel, as the United Arab Emirates examines whether terrorism played a role and President Donald Trump raises the possibility of Iranian involvement. The Pentagon is also sending additional military firepower to the Middle East, i...

President Donald Trump highlights plans for a major $54 billion Alaska LNG pipeline investment tied to South Korea, a project designed to transport natural gas from Alaska’s North Slope to export markets in Asia. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down the announcement and Trump’s comments surrounding Alaska’s competitive U.S. Senate race. Plus, Trump issues a new warnin...

President Donald Trump unveils America.gov , a new AI-powered government website designed to consolidate federal information and make it easier for Americans to navigate government services. Jon Decker breaks down the launch and his exchange with President Trump following a White House meeting with some of the world’s most prominent technology leaders about the future of artificial intellige...

Fuel prices remain elevated across the country as inflation and energy costs loom over the 2026 midterm elections. Jon Decker reports from the White House after asking President Donald Trump when Americans can expect relief at the pump, with regular gasoline averaging $4.48 per gallon nationally and diesel reaching $6.45. The president also announces plans for a massive $15 billion steel mill in I...

British authorities arrested five men suspected of preparing a terrorist act near RAF Fairford, a key UK airbase used by the U.S. military for operations involving Iran. On today’s White House Briefing Room , Jon Decker breaks down what authorities say about the alleged plot, the heightened security surrounding RAF Fairford, and the warning previously issued by Iran’s Islamic Revolutio...

President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for a high-profile state visit at the White House, complete with military flyovers, a state dinner, and extensive ceremony—but major differences between the United States and China remain unresolved. On today’s White House Briefing Room , Jon Decker breaks down the Trump-Xi summit, including discussions over trade, artificial in...

On the Thursday, September 24 edition of White House Briefing Room , Jon Decker previews President Donald Trump’s state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping , as the two leaders prepare for high-level talks at the White House. Trump and Xi are expected to discuss some of the most consequential issues in U.S.-China relations, including tariffs and trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and...