Jeff Mason

I spoke to @realDonaldTrump by phone earlier today. He said he’s not in a rush to get a deal with Iran and fighting is likely to resume as soon as the ceasefire ends, which he said would be Wednesday night Washington time.

Sharing some personal/professional news: After 25 amazing years @Reuters, I’m making a move, joining Bloomberg as a Washington correspondent and senior member of the White House and politics team. I’ll be writing for @business and doing regular hits for @BloombergTV. I’m excited to join a great team when I start at the end of this month. It has been an absolute privilege to work for Reuters for so long and with such terrific colleagues and friends, in the U.S. and abroad, especially on our WH team. I’m beyond grateful. It’s very hard to leave. I’m not going far, though, and I remain committed to the values that both Reuters and Bloomberg uphold to produce fair, robust journalism. Stay tuned for more of that to come.

The architect representing @realDonaldTrump told the @NCPCgov they are considering adding a one story addition to the West Wing (over the press room) to provide symmetry with the new East Wing and ballroom project.

Exclusive: White House withdraws nomination of Ryan Baasch for FTC, official says - reuters.com/world/us/white…

Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland, US military always an option, White House says - reuters.com/world/trump-ad…

Trump's latest target in Washington? Public golf courses - reuters.com/world/us/trump…

Trump set to expand immigration crackdown despite backlash - reuters.com/world/us/trump…

Overnight, the Justice Department released hundreds more heavily redacted pages of material it had gathered on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. They come in addition to the thousands of pages released Friday, but what has been made public so far falls short of the full disclosure required by the law Congress passed last month. @johnyangtv spoke with Reuters White House correspondent @jeffmason1 for more.

.⁦@realDonaldTrump⁩ makes a brief statement to reporters but does not take questions on Epstein files or Syria strikes before boarding Marine One.

The Kennedy Center board votes to add 'Trump' to its name, drawing backlash - reuters.com/world/us/kenne…

Kennedy Center Honors fete performers, but Trump takes spotlight - reuters.com/lifestyle/kenn…

.⁦@realDonaldTrump⁩ attends the Kennedy Center Honors. He tells reporters he is disappointed that President Zelenskiy of Ukraine has not read the latest US peace proposal.

Hegseth says he did not see survivors after first drug boat strike, backs decision to strike again  - reuters.com/world/americas…

Trump frees Honduran leader convicted on cocaine charges, sparks outcry from Democrats - reuters.com/world/americas…

Christmas decorations at the White House.

Officials express optimism as US and Ukraine try to work out peace deal in Florida - reuters.com/world/europe/u…

Ukraine talks in Florida.