Donald Trump
Trump’s Iran war has economists aghast
Major financial institutions declare traditional forecasting methods obsolete as the military campaign against Iran drags global markets into turmoil.
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
President Donald Trump has signed a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia's key economic sectors and authorizing steep tariffs on top energy buyers like China and India.
Donald Trump faces press freedom backlash over White House media ban
Donald Trump is facing an intensifying press freedom backlash after moving to ban several major news organizations from the White House.
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House
President Donald Trump announced a ban barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, prompting condemnation and anticipated legal challenges.
Houthis seize Bab al-Mandab waterway and threaten Trump oil chokehold
Iran-backed Houthi fighters have seized the critical Bab al-Mandab waterway, establishing a severe oil chokehold that tests the Trump administration.
Kennedy Center ordered by judge to give 30 days notice before demolition
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to give at least thirty days' notice before any major physical changes or demolition at the Kennedy Center.
US considers withdrawing up to 40000 troops from Europe
The Pentagon is weighing a major drawdown that could remove tens of thousands of U.S. troops and military assets from Europe, despite warnings from NATO allies over Russian aggression.
Trump reveals he told Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to back interest rate hike
President Trump disclosed he instructed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to back the central bank's rate hike, noting board opposition made alternatives futile.
Mark Carney welcomes EU associate membership bid for Canada amid US tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed proposals for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union as trade tensions with the United States escalate.
Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for first time in three years
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years, drawing sharp criticism from President Trump.
Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years
The US central bank has raised benchmark interest rates to a range of 3.75% to 4%, marking its first rate hike in three years amid persistent inflation pressures.
Fed raises rates a quarter point as Trump demands cuts to 1% or less
The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point in a unanimous vote, sparking immediate pushback from President Donald Trump.
Federal Reserve Expected to Hike Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
Financial markets are overwhelmingly pricing in a 25-basis-point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, marking the central bank's first increase since 2023 amid persistent inflation.
Jack Clark calls for mandatory AI kill switches
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark has called for laws requiring third-party-verifiable AI kill switches amid growing debates over safety risks.
US Senate Republicans release revised Clarity Act ahead of crucial crypto vote
Senate Republicans have unveiled a heavily revised draft of the Clarity Act, featuring stricter ethics rules and Trump's backing ahead of a high-stakes cloture vote.
Zelenskyy conditions pause in Russian strikes on infrastructure deal
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is prepared to halt long-range drone strikes on Russian territory if international allies secure a verifiable commitment from the Kremlin to spare Ukrainian critical infrastructure.
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
President Donald Trump's demand to bar Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S. has triggered an immediate backlash from Republican lawmakers and warnings of severe supply chain disruption.
Trump comments on Irish unity show debate is ‘very much alive’: Michelle O’Neill
Northern Ireland's Michelle O’Neill stated that recent remarks by US President Donald Trump show the debate on Irish unity is very much alive.
Trump downplays need to check AI development to avoid ceding edge to China
President Donald Trump dismissed calls from tech executives to slow advanced AI development, arguing the U.S. must maintain its edge over China. Global markets tumbled following the debate.
Trump reiterates support for Irish unification and removes whiskey tariffs
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for a united Ireland during a trip to Ireland and announced the removal of tariffs on Irish whiskey exports.