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Jeff Mordock

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

‘Serious stuff’: Trump seeks answers to missing, dead scientists; FBI, Pentagon investigate pattern

Almost a dozen scientists tied to America's nuclear and space programs have vanished or died under mysterious circumstances over the past three years, a pattern so alarming that the Trump administration has launched an investigation.

April 20, 2026

Trump seeks to rally youth vote for GOP at Turning Point USA event

President Trump tried to boost support for Republican candidates among young voters with a midterm election campaign-style rally sponsored by Turning Point USA, the group founded by slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

April 17, 2026

As Iran war rages, Trump shifts from press ‘gaggles’ to phone chats with individual reporters

President Trump has pulled back on his habit of taking questions in press scrums as the war in Iran rages and gasoline crossed the $4 threshold for the first time in nearly three years.

April 17, 2026

Trump lashes out against conservative media figures over Iran war

President Trump attacked high-profile conservative media figures over their criticism of the war in Iran, labeling his former boosters as "dumb," "low IQ" and "mentally ill."

April 17, 2026

Trump touts no taxes on tips, overtime at Las Vegas roundtable

President Trump traveled to Las Vegas on Thursday to promote his "no-tax-on-tips" and "no-tax-on-overtime" policies, which he said have returned money into the pockets of everyday Americans.

April 16, 2026

Trump says he’s ‘all about the Gospel’ amid flap with pope

President Trump on Thursday pushed back against Pope Leo XIV amid their public feud, insisting that he's "all about the Gospel" but it doesn't mean he can allow Iran to have nuclear weapons.

April 16, 2026

White House hails this year’s record tax refunds for Americans

The White House spent Tax Day arguing that record tax refunds have boosted the U.S. economy. But it may not be enough to offset the setbacks from higher energy prices due to the Iran war.

April 15, 2026

Trump ready to formally submit plans for 250-foot Triumphal Arch

President Trump will formally submit the plans on Thursday for his 250-foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, the White House announced.

April 15, 2026

Trump takes tax cut tour to Las Vegas and Phoenix

President Trump is headed to Las Vegas this week to highlight the new no-tax-on-tips law, one of the new tax breaks Americans will get when they settle up with Uncle Sam by Tax Day.

April 14, 2026

Trump, Pope Leo escalate feud over Iran war

A war of words erupted Monday between the world's two most influential Americans, President Trump and Pope Leo XIV, over the war in Iran in a feud that could upend Mr. Trump's support among the Christian right.

April 13, 2026

Trump orders lunch via DoorDash to promote his One Big Beautiful Bill

President Trump on Monday had lunch delivered to the Oval Office's doorstep to tout the no tax on tips provision in his signature immigration and tax cut law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill.

April 13, 2026

Trump deletes image depicting himself as Jesus, says it actually showed him as a doctor

President Trump on Monday deleted a social media post that appeared to depict himself as Jesus after the image sparked a backlash from the Christian right.

April 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV says he’s ‘not afraid’ of Trump as war of words escalates

Pope Leo XIV said Monday that he isn't afraid of President Trump and vowed to keep raising his voice against the Iran war, as the public disagreement between the two leaders escalates.

April 13, 2026

Trump’s taking ownership of the ‘America 250’ celebration — it’s a presidential tradition

President Trump is celebrating America's 250th anniversary in grand style and putting his stamp on everything from national park passes to U.S. currency, drawing scowls from his detractors.

April 8, 2026

Trump imposes 100% tariff on imported drugs, overhauls steel tariffs

President Trump on Thursday placed a 100% tariff on drugmakers that have yet to strike a deal with his administration to sell their products at lower prices to American consumers.

April 2, 2026

Trump urges his supporters to boycott Bruce Springsteen concert tour

President Trump on Thursday urged his supporters to boycott Bruce Springsteen's concert tour after the singer tore into the Trump administration and labeled America a "reckless, unpredictable, predatory rogue nation" during a performance in Minneapolis.

April 2, 2026