Ross Ibbetson, Associate Editor

Ross Ibbetson is an Associate Editor at the Daily Mail in New York, where he oversees homepage strategy, headline writing, and real-time news curation across news, politics, showbiz, and world affairs.

He joined the Mail in 2018 as a reporter in London before moving to the US in 2023.

Ross previously worked at the Daily Telegraph as Night News Editor and began his career covering major court cases for Central News.

He holds a Master's degree in English Literature from the University of St Andrews.

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Thomas Massie remarries 16 months after losing wife of 31 years... as Trump ally launches sick attack

03/11/25 02:50

The Kentucky lawmaker, 54, wed Carolyn Grace Moffa in Pennsylvania on Saturday in a ceremony attended by Senator Rand Paul and Representatives Jim Jordan, Warren Davidson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Victoria Spartz....read

Trump unveils renovated Lincoln Bathroom at the White House
31/10/25 08:05
The president announced the renovation and posted side-by-side photos of the before and after of the rehab of the bathroom which adjoins the Lincoln Bedroom.
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Trump unveils renovated Lincoln Bathroom at the White House - with views of his East Wing demolition
31/10/25 07:46
The President announced the renovation and posted side-by-side photos of the before and after of the rehab of the bathroom which adjoins the Lincoln Bedroom.
Report: US plans to bomb Venezuela
31/10/25 02:20
Naval and air bases are among the potential targets as they are suspected of being involved in the industrial supply of drugs.
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US plans to BOMB Venezuela as Trump's war hawks brand Maduro 'al-Qaeda of the West'
31/10/25 01:52
Naval and air bases are among the potential targets as they are suspected of being involved in the industrial supply of drugs.
Travel chaos as America's eighth busiest airport HALTS FLIGHTS over government shutdown staffing crisis
29/10/25 08:32
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been forced to issue a ground stop at one of the nation's busiest airport as the government shutdown cripples staffing.
Republican blasts Trump's boat strikes in Venezuela
27/10/25 08:47
A republican senator made headlines on Fox News Sunday, telling anchor Shannon Bream he believes the administration is making a big military mistake in Venezuela.
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Venezuela 'captures CIA agents' amid fears of all-out war as GOP senator warns Trump's boat strikes set chilling precedent
27/10/25 08:10
A republican senator made headlines on Fox News Sunday, telling anchor Shannon Bream he believes the administration is making a big military mistake in Venezuela.
Trump deploys destroyer just seven miles off Venezuela
27/10/25 01:38
The USS Gravely, a guided missile destroyer, docked Sunday in Trinidad and Tobago for a four-day visit, which will include joint training with local defense forces.
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Trump deploys destroyer just SEVEN miles off Venezuela as 'CIA false flag plot' sparks fury
27/10/25 01:31
The USS Gravely, a guided missile destroyer, docked Sunday in Trinidad and Tobago for a four-day visit, which will include joint training with local defense forces.
Trump sends largest aircraft carrier to Caribbean amid boat strikes
24/10/25 06:40
The US has now conducted ten lethal strikes on drug-smuggling boats since the start of September, resulting in 43 fatalities of cartel gangsters.
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The moment a $20 billion killing machine steamed south: Trump unleashes extraordinary weapon against cartels in naval declaration to reshape the hemisphere
24/10/25 05:38
The US has now conducted ten lethal strikes on drug-smuggling boats since the start of September, resulting in 43 fatalities of cartel gangsters.
Report: Trump strikes boat killing six alleged drug smugglers
24/10/25 03:57
The 'lethal kinetic strike' targeted a vessel operated by the infamous Tren de Aragua cartel which has been flooding America with the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl.
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Trump strikes narco-terror boat killing six... as America's 'ghost ship' lurks off Venezuela
24/10/25 01:43
The 'lethal kinetic strike' targeted a vessel operated by the infamous Tren de Aragua cartel which has been flooding America with the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl.
Poll: Republicans uneasy about Trump's White House makeover
23/10/25 06:28
A new poll reveals that even many Republicans are uneasy about Donald Trump's latest White House makeover, with just 45% approving of his decision to demolish parts of the East Wing.
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Even Republicans are cringing at Trump's demolition derby of the East Wing new poll exposes
23/10/25 05:54
A new poll reveals that even many Republicans are uneasy about Donald Trump's latest White House makeover, with just 45% approving of his decision to demolish parts of the East Wing.
Dem Senate candidate reveals covered up Nazi tattoo after 'drunken mistake' sparked scandal
22/10/25 09:13
Graham Platner, 40, an oyster farmer from Maine , is challenging Republican Susan Collins and is being backed by top party figures including Bernie Sanders.
Report: White House admits East Wing will be totally demolished
22/10/25 08:46
The White House has admitted that the East Wing will be totally demolished to make way for Donald Trump's new ballroom.
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Trump admits he's TOTALLY demolishing the East Wing because it never impressed him
22/10/25 07:55
President Donald Trump finally admitted Wednesday afternoon that he was demolishing the East Wing because it never impressed him.
Trump turns on ranchers as he demands they lower beef prices
22/10/25 05:49
Donald Trump has attacked cattle ranchers and demanded they lower their beef prices, claiming they are not passing tariff benefits onto American families.
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Trump TURNS ON RANCHERS as he demands they lower beef prices
22/10/25 05:16
Donald Trump has attacked cattle ranchers and demanded they lower their beef prices, claiming they are not passing tariff benefits onto American families.
The truth about No Kings protests that swept the nation
22/10/25 12:32
An inconvenient truth has emerged about the anti-Trump No Kings protests that swept the nation over the weekend.
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The inconvenient truth about the No Kings protests that swept the nation
22/10/25 11:22
An inconvenient truth has emerged about the anti-Trump No Kings protests that swept the nation over the weekend.
Ex-CIA Director John Brennan referred to DOJ for prosecution
21/10/25 07:36
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has referred ex-CIA director John Brennan to the DOJ for prosecution for allegedly lying to Congress.
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Ex-CIA director John Brennan referred to DOJ for prosecution
21/10/25 07:04
House Judiciary committee chairman Jim Jordan has referred ex-CIA director John Brennan to the DOJ for prosecution for allegedly lying to Congress.
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Trump mocks Republican barred from 'Rose Garden Club'
21/10/25 06:03
Donald Trump hosted Republican senators at the new 'Rose Garden Club' on Tuesday, name-checking his favorites, and singling out a rebel who didn't turn up.
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Trump mocks Republican rebel barred from Rose Garden Club... as menu for ritzy lunch is revealed
21/10/25 05:07
Donald Trump hosted Republican senators at the new Rose Garden Club on Tuesday, name-checking his favorites, and singling out a rebel who didn't turn up.
JD and Usha Vance arrive in Israel
21/10/25 01:20
The vice president and second lady are hoping to shore up support for the historic peace deal brokered by Donald Trump between Israel and Hamas.
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Report: Trump Henchman admits to 'Nazi streak' in racist texts
21/10/25 01:04
The latest crisis comes after it was revealed by the Daily Mail that a top administration official leaked racist chats with Republican colleagues.
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JD and Usha Vance arrive in Israel for urgent talks as Netanyahu drops 153 tons of bombs on Gaza
21/10/25 12:39
The vice president and second lady are hoping to shore up support for the historic peace deal brokered by Donald Trump between Israel and Hamas.
Trump henchman's 'Nazi texts' emerge as racist message crisis tears through White House
21/10/25 11:00
The latest crisis comes after it was revealed by the Daily Mail that a top administration official leaked racist chats with Republican colleagues.
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Donald Trump savages Aussie reporter Latika Bourke after blunt question triggers tense exchange: 'If you knew anything'
20/10/25 08:50
Aussie reporter Latika Bourke had pressed Donald Trump on the Ukraine-Russia war.
Trump demolishes part of White House for new ballroom
20/10/25 08:08
Photos on Monday showed a backhoe ripping into the once-pristine structure that has formed part of the White House complex for more than a century.
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Donald Trump DEMOLISHES part of the White House to make way for his new golden ballroom
20/10/25 07:33
Photos on Monday showed a backhoe ripping into the once-pristine structure that has formed part of the White House complex for more than a century.
Wall Street rips as Trump confirms he will meet China's Xi
20/10/25 06:45
'We're going to be meeting in South Korea in a couple of weeks, and we'll see what we can do,' the president told reporters at the White House on Monday.
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Stock market rockets as Trump confirms he will meet China's Xi 'in a couple of weeks'
20/10/25 06:18
'We're going to be meeting in South Korea in a couple of weeks, and we'll see what we can do,' the president told reporters at the White House on Monday.
Leavitt shares fiery text she sent reporter
20/10/25 05:15
Setting the record straight on Monday, Leavitt shared her entire text exchange.
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Karoline Leavitt shares brutal text she sent 'left-wing hack'
20/10/25 04:45
Setting the record straight on Monday, the White House Press Secretary shared her entire text exchange.
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Zelensky arrives at White House for high-stakes meeting
17/10/25 05:56
Ukraine's President has arrived at the White House to urge President Trump to arm Ukraine with long-range weapons.
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Trump in tense meeting with Zelensky as pair clash over Putin's intentions and Ukraine demands Tomahawk missiles
17/10/25 05:29
Ukraine's President has arrived at the White House to urge President Trump to arm Ukraine with long-range weapons.
Mitch McConnell falls inside Senate office building
16/10/25 05:52
The 83-year-old was being asked a question by a reporter when he lost his footing inside the basement of the Russell Senate Office Building on Thursday.
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Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks
16/10/25 05:42
Trump has shown mounting frustration with Putin in recent months as the Kremlin leader snubs his calls for a ceasefire, while expressing sympathy for Ukraine.
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Mitch McConnell collapses inside Senate
16/10/25 04:30
The 83-year-old was being asked a question by a reporter when he lost his footing inside the basement of the Russell Senate Office Building on Thursday.
Trump speaks with Putin after Tomahawk threat
16/10/25 04:00
Trump has shown mounting frustration with Putin in recent months as the Kremlin leader snubs his calls for a ceasefire, while expressing sympathy for Ukraine.
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Trump to meet Putin in Budapest to discuss Ukraine war after citing 'terrible relationship' between Russian leader and Zelensky
16/10/25 03:28
Trump has shown mounting frustration with Putin in recent months as the Kremlin leader snubs his calls for a ceasefire, while expressing sympathy for Ukraine.
Trump praises black female supporters wearing MAGA hats in Chicago
16/10/25 10:50
Donald Trump was touting the success of his crime crackdown after National Guard troops were deployed in the Democratic city.
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Trump hails 'beautiful black women' strutting Chicago in MAGA hats
15/10/25 08:18
Donald Trump was touting the success of his crime crackdown after National Guard troops were deployed in the Democratic city.
Report: DOJ expects indictment of John Bolton
15/10/25 06:51
It comes two months after an FBI raid on former Trump staffer's Maryland home in search of allegedly stolen 'highly sensitive national security' files.
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John Bolton set to be indicted by grand jury TODAY over sharing secret files
15/10/25 04:39
It comes two months after an FBI raid on former Trump staffer's Maryland home in search of allegedly stolen 'highly sensitive national security' files.
Teens who beat DOGE staffer Big Balls into a bloody pulp receive staggeringly light sentence amid DC crime scandal
15/10/25 03:16
Edward Coristine, 19, was attacked by a gang of youths during an attempted carjacking on the crime-ravaged streets of Washington DC at 3am on August 3.
Trump tells Hamas: 'If they don't disarm, we'll disarm them'
14/10/25 07:35
'They will disarm - and if they don't I'm gonna make them disarm,' the president told reporters at the White House. 'They know what I mean.'
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Trump issues chilling threat to Hamas as peace deal hangs by a thread: 'They know what I mean'
14/10/25 06:29
'They will disarm - and if they don't I'm gonna make them disarm,' the president told reporters at the White House. 'They know what I mean.'
Convoy carrying Israeli hostages inside coffins returns from Gaza in heartbreaking homecoming
13/10/25 07:16
An IDF escort of armored cars flying the Star of David was seen on Monday night heading to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv.
Trump claims Israeli hostages were 'in places you don't want to know about' as he heads to Tel Aviv after brokering Gaza peace deal
12/10/25 08:40
Hamas plans to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, in exchange for roughly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal.
Trump imposes extra 100 PERCENT tariff on China: S&P suffers biggest wipeout since Liberation Day
10/10/25 08:58
Donald Trump has announced a 100 percent tariff on all Chinese goods.
Nobel Peace Prize embroiled in betting scandal: Probe launched after outsider beat Trump
10/10/25 07:33
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was an obscure candidate just 12 hours before she was announced as winner on Friday.
Trump's hatchet man says 'substantial' bloodbath now underway in federal workforce
10/10/25 05:02
Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said on the social media site X that the 'RIFs have begun,' referring to reduction-in-force plans.
Stock market tumbles as Trump threatens China
10/10/25 04:57
The stock market has tanked after Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on China, warning that the relationship had turned 'very hostile.'
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Stock market FALLS OFF CLIFF as Trump threatens 'very hostile' China
10/10/25 03:09
The stock market has tanked after Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on China, warning that the relationship had turned 'very hostile.'
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US to assign 200 troops to monitor ceasefire with Hamas after Israel approves Trump's peace deal
09/10/25 10:10
In the first details of how the truce will be enforced, sources revealed that the soldiers will form part of a team that includes allies, NGOs and private sector groups.
Trump rips Obama for getting Nobel Peace Prize
09/10/25 09:15
'He got a prize for doing nothing,' Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday as he touted his achievement in securing peace in Gaza.
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Trump rips Obama for getting Nobel Peace Prize 'for doing NOTHING but destroying our country'
09/10/25 08:55
'He got a prize for doing nothing,' Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday as he touted his achievement in securing peace in Gaza.
Ivanka Trump hails dad and husband after Gaza peace deal
09/10/25 06:41
Ivanka Trump has hailed her father and husband Jared Kushner after Hamas and Israel agreed a peace deal.
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Ivanka Trump hails her father and is 'deeply proud' of husband Jared Kushner after Gaza peace deal
09/10/25 06:21
Ivanka Trump has hailed her father and husband Jared Kushner after Hamas and Israel agreed a peace deal.
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Trump Nobel Peace Prize odds rocket after Gaza deal... but it's not all good news for the president
09/10/25 03:10
Donald Trump's odds of winning the Nobel Peace Prize doubled overnight after he announced a landmark peace deal between Israel and Hamas.
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Trump announces Gaza peace deal as Israel and Hamas sign off on 'first phase' of landmark plan
08/10/25 10:58
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that both Israel and Hamas had signed off on his proposed peace deal - a substantial step in ending the war in Gaza.
Dramatic moment Trump is interrupted as urgent note on Gaza deal is caught on camera
08/10/25 08:11
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has interrupted a summit held by Donald Trump to hand him an urgent note on the Gaza deal. The scrawled memo was caught on camera.
Trump mocks Carney in Oval Office
07/10/25 05:47
Carney met Trump seeking to ease US tariffs that are hitting Canada 's economy - and his popularity at home.
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'Kissing Trump's a**': President mocks Canada's obsequious PM as he begs for tariff relief
07/10/25 05:09
Carney met Trump seeking to ease US tariffs that are hitting Canada 's economy - and his popularity at home.
Trump on Maxwell: 'I haven't heard that name in so long'
07/10/25 02:11
Trump appeared to be caught off guard by the question despite the recent decision by the justices and swirling controversy around the so-called 'Epstein files.'
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Trump stuns CNN's Kaitlan Collins as he mulls Ghislaine Maxwell pardon: 'I haven't heard that name in so long'
07/10/25 12:49
Trump appeared to be caught off guard by the question despite the recent decision by the justices and swirling controversy around the so-called 'Epstein files.'
Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal
06/10/25 02:40
The Supreme Court has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal after she claimed she was wrongly prosecuted for [sexual] trafficking.
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Supreme Court REJECTS Ghislaine Maxwell appeal after Trump told justices to stay out of case
06/10/25 01:38
The Supreme Court has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal after she claimed she was wrongly prosecuted for sex trafficking.
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Report: Israel prepares to implement first phase of Gaza peace plan
04/10/25 12:35
It came after Trump posted a video celebrating the deal, though he similarly was waiting to get it 'in concrete' with Hamas and Israel.
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Israel prepares to implement 'first stage' of Trump's Gaza peace plan
04/10/25 04:57
It came after Trump posted a video celebrating the deal, though he similarly was waiting to get it 'in concrete' with Hamas and Israel.
Trump dollar coin draft design released by Treasury
03/10/25 08:28
The Treasury Department is planning a dollar coin featuring Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, it emerged today.
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Hamas AGREES to hand over all hostages under Trump peace plan for Gaza: Rejects Tony Blair
03/10/25 07:53
Hamas says it has agreed to release all Israeli hostages and return the remains of the deceased under Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, Reuters has reported.
Trump dollar coin design released by Treasury... and it's inspired by an iconic political photo
03/10/25 07:30
The Treasury Department is planning a dollar coin featuring Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, it emerged today.
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Karoline Leavitt DESTROYS Dems for 'holding America hostage' over healthcare for illegals
03/10/25 12:04
Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought - the architect of Project 2025 - has taken center stage since the shutdown began on Wednesday.
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Barron Trump's dating life fascinates TV host
02/10/25 08:30
Barron Trump's dating move was interpreted as a romantic masterstroke by Fox News anchor Julie Banderas who told Jessie Watters: 'This guy's got game.'
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