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Jeff Mordock

jmordock@washingtontimes.com

Jeff Mordock is the White House reporter for The Washington Times. A native of Newtown, Pennsylvania, he previously worked for Gannett and has won awards from both the Delaware Press Association and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association. He is a graduate of George Washington University and can be reached at jmordock@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jeff Mordock

President Donald Trump listens during a meeting to sign an executive order about vaccines, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Justice Department says Trump’s outside advisers can be blocked from testifying

A new Justice Department memo says President Trump can extend executive privilege to private advisers outside of the government, a legal conclusion that expands the number of individuals who could be shielded from congressional probes as Democrats prepare investigations ahead of a possible midterm victory.

August 11, 2026
Tyler Gorrell of Indiana participates in the 55 meter hurdles during day one of the Patriot Games, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Geneva, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nate Manley)

Trump to attend high school Patriot Games in Ohio

President Trump will travel to Geneva, Ohio, on Tuesday to attend the finals of the Patriot Games, a high school athletic competition that he helped launch as part of America's 250th anniversary.

August 10, 2026