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Trump dismisses concerns and says USS Lincoln deployment not long enough
President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over the record-setting Middle East deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting the mission duration was not long enough.
Kevin Rideout released after nine months of captivity in Niger
American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout has been released after more than nine months of captivity in Niger, according to his organization and U.S. officials.
Trump cancels Iran military strike after regional requests
President Trump called off a planned military strike against Iran following appeals from Middle Eastern allies, pivoting toward renewed diplomatic talks.
Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Certain Imported Drones and Components
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and components, aiming to curb foreign dependence and boost U.S. manufacturing.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction
The Trump administration has officially asked the United States Supreme Court to intervene in a legal battle over the construction of a White House East Wing ballroom.
Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies
Iran's military command dismissed former US President Donald Trump's assertion of total control over the Strait of Hormuz as fabrications. Iranian officials insist that commercial vessels must obtain permission and pay transit fees to navigate the passage.
Donald Trump signs memo letting private firms launch cyber attacks on criminal groups
President Donald Trump signed a national security presidential memorandum allowing vetted U.S. companies to carry out offensive cyber operations against foreign-based transnational criminal organisations.
Leavitt set to leave, speculation swirls over her replacement
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will vacate her role at the end of the month, prompting intense speculation over who will take the podium.
Kennedy Center board votes to add Trump’s name despite court order
The Kennedy Center board voted to inscribe a phrase referencing Donald Trump beneath its signage, challenging a federal judge's order.
Trump sued over sale of access to Truth Social posts
Two media organisations have filed a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump over his Truth Social API, arguing that selling millisecond-fast access to his posts violates the First Amendment.
Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to step down from her post at the end of the month to dedicate more attention to her family.
Donald Trump sued over Truth Social early-access subscription service
The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Trump Media's $100,000-a-month early-access post subscription.
Live Updates: Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz and might "keep it
President Donald Trump claims the U.S. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz, pushing the maritime corridor toward shutdown as vessel traffic drops.
Trump says decoy plane faced greater risk during secret NATO flight swap
US President Donald Trump has confirmed he secretly swapped planes during a NATO summit in Turkiye following a potential threat, leaving journalists aboard the decoy.
Trump says Secret Service forced plane switch after Turkey summit
President Donald Trump confirmed that the Secret Service and military ordered him to covertly switch aircraft during a recent trip after facing a security threat.
Trump Secretly Ditches White House Reporters in Catering Box Flight Ruse
President Donald Trump used an elaborate security ruse involving an airport catering truck and decoy flights to evade reporters in Turkey following Iranian threats.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed amid stalled US talks
Diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have stalled as Iran hardens its stance, demanding the release of frozen assets before lifting the closure.
Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens
President Donald Trump asserted absolute U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz amid a naval blockade that has severely restricted global oil shipping and spiked crude prices.
US Stocks Fall as Hopes for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Are Dashed Again
U.S. stocks dropped after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dashing hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough and causing oil prices to spike.
Trump signs order to cut childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
President Donald Trump signed an executive order trimming the federally recommended childhood vaccine schedule to 11 shots and calling for the MMR vaccine to be split into three separate injections. Pediatric experts warn the change could leave children exposed to preventable diseases.