Critics argue that accepting the gift from Qatar could create foreign influence and compromise U.S. decision-making in critical areas.

Simply the fact that the aircraft is coming from abroad, from an uncertain regulatory environment, raises the possibility that it could be tainted in some respect.

Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," modern Air Force One planes are equipped with everything the president might need.

This isn’t a gamble anyone should be willing to take,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, referencing the heated ...

Next steps on the bill are highly uncertain, and the upbeat tone from House leadership stood at odds with the unwieldy scene ...

The prospect of the plane has drawn security and ethical concerns from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, as well as ethics groups.

The Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the plane was accepted "in accordance with all federal rules and regulations." ...

President Trump accepts Qatar's Boeing 747 as Air Force One that sparked security concerns among lawmakers. The Pentagon ensures compliance with federal rules.

Duckworth said she also sent a letter to Meink about the operational security risks associated with the plane, and noted an ...

President Donald Trump said “I think we’re going to get everything we want” after a closed-door meeting with divided House ...

Donald Trump is threatening to sue American businesses for discussing the apparently cozy relationship he has with Qatari leadership. In a post on Truth Social Sunday, the president publicly ...