Donald Trump
White House launches Trump TV amid lawsuit from banned outlets
Trump bars CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House; outlets sue over First Amendment rights as TV networks boycott pool coverage and the administration launches Trump TV.
Trump announces ‘AI Force’ and new AI czar, doubling down on pro‑growth stance
Trump announces a federal “AI Force” and new AI czar, modeled on Space Force, to keep the US ahead of China while rejecting new rules that could slow AI growth.
US, Denmark and Greenland reach Arctic security deal after months of annexation threats
US, Denmark and Greenland reach a landmark security deal expanding permanent US military rights in Greenland.
China rejects US-led AI slowdown call as “Cold War playbook” but urges greater AI oversight
Beijing has formally dismissed US tech leaders’ calls for a coordinated AI slowdown as "Cold War playbook".
Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge headlines RNC midterm convention
Trump headlines RNC with $5K dividend pledge if GOP keeps Congress; Dallas rally touts taxes, healthcare, Iran war, and voter ID.
Trump and Putin agree to direct US–Russia talks after envoy shuttle diplomacy
Trump and Putin agree to direct US–Russia talks after envoys shuttle between Moscow and Kyiv; peace plan stalls on territory and security guarantees.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump’s $400million White House Ballroom in 5-4 Ruling
The ruling marks a significant procedural victory for President Trump, while sidestepping the deeper constitutional questions about executive authority and congressional oversight.
NASA launches Roman space telescope as Trump orders new US Space Academy
Roman is expected to discover thousands of new exoplanets and shed light on how dark energy has influenced the universe's expansion.
US secures majority stake in 65billion barrels of Venezuelan oil in “biggest oil deal in world history”
The US will purportedly more than double US reserves and help lower domestic fuel prices at no cost to American taxpayers.
Canada escalates trade war with dollar‑for‑dollar tariffs on US$19.9billion of American goods
Ottawa’s counter‑tariffs are designed to impose equivalent financial pain on US exporters while shielding Canadian consumers where possible.
Trump renames Lake Ontario “Lake America” in escalating US–Canada trade dispute
The renaming of Lake Ontario is the culmination of a rapidly intensifying trade war between the United States and Canada.
US launches “Operation Economic Outcast,” widening Iran sanctions to five new sectors
The US launched Operation Economic Outcast against Iran that expands secondary sanctions risk across five critical sectors and targets nearly 60 entities.
US removes Syria from terrorism list, completing major sanctions rollback
US removes Syria from its terrorism list, completing a phased sanctions rollback that could unlock international trade, investment and reconstruction after Assad’s fall.
US-Canada trade war escalates after talks collapse over sovereignty clauses
US-Canada trade talks collapse over sovereignty clauses as Trump imposes 50% tariffs. Carney vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation. Trump claims Canada wants "state benefits without being one."
Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran in unprecedented sanctions escalation
US President Donald Trump has launched what he calls an “Economic D-Day” against Iran, vowing the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country”.
US national debt hits $40trillion: A fiscal milestone with market consequences
The most recent trillion took about five months to add, and the last $9trillion accumulated in roughly four years.
Trump cuts Korea drills to court Kim — Then Pyongyang fires 10 missiles
The moves underscored the gap between Trump’s personal diplomacy and the region’s hard security realities.
Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs after last-minute trade deal
The last-minute delay was announced less than two hours before the crushing duties on more than $20billion worth of Canadian imports were set to take effect.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman as US-Iran ceasefire collapses
Trump posted an AI-generated image on his Truth Social platform labeling the Strait of Hormuz as "NEW US TERRITORY."
US-Iran peace deal collapses as 60-day deadline expires
Both Washington and Tehran have ruled out extending the deal, with President Donald Trump declaring that Iran must "put up the white flag of surrender".
Trump and Iran trade claims over Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic collapses
Washington says its naval blockade has secured the strategic waterway while Tehran insists no vessel may pass without its approval.
Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism
The orders come just over one month after the Supreme Court's June 30 ruling in Trump v. Barbara struck down his broader initial directive.
US returns $100billion in ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs after Supreme Court defeat
Most of the money collected under Donald Trump’s sweeping import-tax programme has been cleared for repayment, but billions more remain under review.
Trump Media launches paid “fast lane” to Truth Social posts, sparking insider-trading alarms
TMTG spokesperson Shannon Devine has argued that critics are inventing a "new theory of ‘insider trading’ based on publicly available information".
Trump turns on oil giants: “Too much money” from Iran war profits
The remarks came after ExxonMobil and Chevron posted blockbuster earnings attributed to war‑driven supply shocks and elevated crude prices.
“Deeply Duplicitous”: Trump issues ‘last chance’ warning to Iran
After Iran denied holding talks, Trump publicly lashed out, calling the Iranian leadership "unbelievably duplicitous" and insists talks are ongoing.
Hamas agrees to phased Gaza disarmament under Board of Peace deal
Hamas has agreed for the first time to a detailed roadmap to surrender its weapons and give up any governing role in Gaza.
Trump meets Zelenskyy and Netanyahu before Lindsey Graham funeral
The overlap highlighted Graham’s standing as a longtime foreign-policy hawk, bringing together leaders tied to two of the world’s most consequential conflicts.
US and Iran pause strikes as diplomacy opens a narrow window
The US halted its recent strike campaign after 13 consecutive nights of attacks, while Iranian forces also stopped retaliatory strikes for the time being.
Trump asks Supreme Court to revive mail-in voting order before midterms
The emergency petition lands amid a broader push by Trump to tighten election rules, including proof-of-citizenship requirements and limits on mail voting.
House votes to curb Trump’s Iran war powers, but Senate blocks the move
Trump framed the war powers vote as an attack on ongoing diplomacy, while critics said Congress was overdue to reassert its constitutional role over war-making decisions.
Trump threatens major strike as Red Sea conflict widens
Trump signaled that he sees little room for compromise at this stage, saying Iran is “not ready” and has not “received enough pain yet”.
US and Saudi Arabia sign historic 30-year nuclear deal
From a strategic perspective, the agreement effectively blocks competitors like China and Russia from securing a nuclear foothold in the region.
Trump, Lebanon’s Aoun hold historic White House talks as US pushes regional deal
It is the first visit by a Lebanese head of state to Washington in nearly two decades and signaling renewed diplomatic momentum in the Middle East.
Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs, setting stage for high-stakes trade talks
The outcome of these negotiations will set a precedent for how the Trump administration wields its tariff powers in the years ahead.
Canada wildfires spiral into continental crisis as climate extremes and political tensions collide
The blazes have already scorched more than 3million hectares, triggering mass evacuations and rising geopolitical tensions with the US.
Mamdani reviews legal path to arrest Netanyahu at UN visit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has renewed scrutiny over his long-standing pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
US hosts global summit on “Far-Left Terrorism”, drawing allies and criticism
The United States State Department ministerial focused on what the Trump administration describes as a growing threat of “far-left terrorism".
US military to mandate annual testosterone screening for troops over 30
Hegseth emphasized the program is about "ensuring you have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight".
US–Iraq reset: Trump hosts PM al-Zaidi as military exit nears and energy deal advances
The meeting marked al-Zaidi’s first official visit since taking office following a prolonged political deadlock in Baghdad.
Trump drops Hormuz toll after Gulf lobbying, but US–Iran war escalates
Trump posted on Truth Social that he was dropping the fee after “highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership".
Judge voids Trump IRS settlement, calls case improper
The ruling is significant because it tests the limits of what a sitting president can seek through litigation involving agencies under his own control.
Rubio launches campaign to dismantle International Criminal Court
Rubio called it a defense of American sovereignty as the ICC claims jurisdiction over non‑member nationals and could prosecute American personnel.
Trump reimposes Hormuz blockade, escalating maritime crisis with Iran
The US is reinstating a naval blockade on Iran and will charge a 20% fee on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a maritime standoff.
Lindsey Graham dies at 71 as tributes pour in and Senate race is thrown into turmoil
Graham was a defining voice in Republican national security politics, building a reputation as a hawkish defender of US alliances and military power.
Iran threatens Trump on two fronts as Israel warns of fresh Trump assassination plot
Iran’s threats against President Donald Trump have escalated on two parallel tracks: a reported plot and Khamenei's revenge rhetoric.
NATO’s Ankara Declaration signals shift to wartime readiness, massive spending, and AI-driven defense
At the center of the declaration is a clear shift toward what officials increasingly describe as a "wartime industrial base".
US–Iran ceasefire collapses as strikes resume, but talks continue
President Trump declared the truce “over” following a rapid exchange of military strikes, yet signaled diplomatic channels remain open through intermediaries.
Trump threatens trade halt with Spain amid NATO dispute, but legal and political hurdles remain
Trump labeled Spain a “terrible partner,” arguing that countries failing to meet spending expectations should face economic consequences.
Trump revives Greenland push at NATO summit
Trump’s push for Greenland is rooted in a mix of military strategy, great-power competition, and control over resources.





















































