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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.

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FILE - Former Sen. David Perdue speaks during a gubernatorial Republican primary debate on May 1, 2022, in Atlanta. A special grand jury that aided a Georgia election subversion probe that ultimately ended up indicting Donald Trump and 18 others had recommended charging many more people, according to a report released Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. It is notable that the special grand jury recommended many people who were not actually indicted. They include South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, former Georgia U.S. Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, and former national security adviser Michael Flynn. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, Pool, File)

Trump swears in new ambassador to China amid trade war

President Trump's new ambassador to China, David Perdue, was sworn in to one of the nation's most challenging diplomatic posts on Wednesday by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during an Oval Office ceremony.

May 7, 2025
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, from left, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell watch as a football is presented to President Donald Trump during an event to announce that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held on the National Mall, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump announces Washington will host 2027 NFL draft

President Trump announced Monday that the 2027 NFL draft will take place in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, the first time the event will be held in the nation's capital city since 1941.

May 5, 2025
President Donald Trump arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump budget faces GOP pushback over defense cuts

President Trump's fiscal 2026 budget proposal calls for eye-popping cuts of $163 billion, but senior Senate Republicans have quickly raised objections that the blueprint would reduce defense spending.

May 2, 2025