Maddie Gannon

Washington, D.C., United States

White House Reporter at Spectrum News

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News 1 LA-West

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News Coastal NC

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Trump heads to Middle East for stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

2 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday set off for a multiday trip to the Middle East, where he will make stops in the Persian Gulf’s three energy-abundant and affluent nations of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump defends possible Qatari plane gift

2 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Ryan Chatelain |Maddie Gannon

What You Need To KnowPresident Donald Trump on Monday defended his willingness to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar. If the U.S. accepts the aircraft, it would replace the current Air Force One that the president travels aboard.
Trump signs order he promises will reduce costs of drugs

2 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that he pledged would significantly reduce the price of drugs in the U.S. and “bring fairness to America” in part by aiming to require other countries to pay more.
Members of product safety board say they were fired by WH

5 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — Multiple members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission who were appointed by former President Joe Biden say they have been fired or are being obstructed from carrying out duties as Democrats warn the Trump administration may be moving to dismantle the independent agency entirely.
Trump indicates he is open to raising taxes on the rich

5 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday signaled he was open to the idea of raising taxes on the rich while warning of potential political consequences of the move as Republicans in Congress are knee-deep in the tricky process of crafting legislation to enact his agenda.
Biden sits down with 'The View,' says Trump is doing 'very poor job'

6 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden on Thursday sat down for his first live television interview since leaving the White House, joining ABC’s “The View” to discuss the 2024 election, President Donald Trump’s record thus far back in office and conversations on his own mental decline. The former Democratic president started the interview by himself before being joined by former first lady Jill Biden to continue the discussion.
Trump, first lady honor military moms ahead of Mother's Day

6 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump praised families of U.S. service members for making “extraordinary sacrifices” for the country during a White House East Room ceremony on Thursday meant to honor military moms ahead of Mother’s Day. The president was joined by his wife, Melania Trump, for the event in what marked a thus far rare public appearance at the White House for the first lady in her husband's second term.
Trump joins China ambassador swearing in ahead of high-stakes tariff talks

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hosted the swearing in of his U.S. ambassador to China in the Oval Office on Wednesday, noting the gig was “as big as it gets,” just days before the two countries are set to embark on their first known in-person talks since the trade war that has rapidly escalated between them broke out. Joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who performed the swearing in from the Oval Office, Trump praised his choice for the role, former Georgia Sen.
Trump begins naming picks to fill judicial vacancies

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is once again using his authority to nominate judges for the federal bench — a major priority in his first term in the White House that has thus far appeared to take more of a back seat this time around.
TikTok launching partnership to showcase skilled trades

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Maddie Gannon

WASHINGTON — TikTok is teaming up with two organizations focused on setting up young Americans for careers in skilled trades for a new campaign that will look to leverage the app’s popularity and influence to shine a light on professions in such fields. The new partnership between TikTok, Skilled Careers Coalition and SkillsUSA, shared first with Spectrum News, is set to be announced on National Skilled Trades Day on Wednesday.