German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived at the White House. With a customary handshake from President Trump on arrival, the bilateral has begun. Reporters will soon follow them into the Oval Office for their meeting. Our reporters at the White House have spotted German media arriving, the honour guard appearing, and the gates opening.

President Donald Trump plans to welcome German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the White House on Thursday for a meeting that is certain to touch upon Trump’s tariffs policy, which has a major impact on German exports.

President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to investigate former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to sign pardons and other documents.

The former president has called the investigation into his competence to serve in the White House as "nothing more than a distraction."

Donald Trump accuses the former president's aides of covering up his "mental state" - a claim Biden says is "ridiculous".

We had a very good conversation with President Xi a little while ago before your arrival," Trump said, looking at Merz, befo

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday at a time when stalled tariff negotiations between their two countries have roiled global trade.

China and the U.S. have agreed to more tariff talks amid a trade standoff and concerns over rare earths, President Donald Trump said Thursday after a call with China's leader. Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday at a time when stalled tariff negotiations between their two countries have roiled global trade.