Despite public criticism of the news media, the Trump administration has continued to purchase subscriptions to paywalled news services for government use, highlighting a gap between official rhetoric and practical information needs.

Trump places loyal lawyers in top White House and Justice Department roles to ensure his policies are effectively executed.

Stephen Miller’s claim that the East Wing “is not part of the White House” has deepened backlash to Trump’s decision to demolish the century-old structure to make room for a privately funded ballroom.