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Who is Donald Trump

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About Donald Trump

Who is Donald Trump

Donald Trump is an American businessman, media personality, and politician who serves as the 47th President of the United States. Born on 14 June 1946 in Queens, New York, he earned an economics degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He expanded his family's real estate business into a global brand with properties, hotels, and golf courses. Trump gained further fame as the host of The Apprentice.

In 2016, Trump ran as the Republican nominee, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton despite losing the popular vote. His presidency was marked by a distinct populist approach, with policies focusing on tax
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US Court rules Trump must get Congress' approval for ballroom construction

A US appeals court ordered Donald Trump to halt construction of his proposed White House ballroom, ruling that he must first secure approval from Congress

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 10:06 PM IST

Trump signs new birthright citizenship orders: What it means for Indians

Weeks after the US Supreme Court blocked his earlier order, Trump has signed two new executive orders targeting birth tourism and narrowing birthright citizenship eligibility

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

A deal with Iran over Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump

Negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue as differences remain over shipping access and transit terms

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

Iran wants to bar US, Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz in peace accord

In any event, Trump would be unlikely to agree to such a concession after months of insisting that American armed forces had essentially defeated Iran

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

'It will end pretty soon': Trump signals Iran conflict nearing end

When asked about the status ‌of munitions ​stockpiles, Trump said the ‌country had an almost unlimited supply of ‌certain weapons but acknowledged inventories of others ​were limited

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship despite SC setback

The executive orders target commercial birth tourism and expand categories deemed ineligible for birthright citizenship, weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump's earlier directive

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 7:40 AM IST

Iran threatens Gulf states of retaliation if US launches new strikes

Iran warned Gulf states of retaliation if US strikes resume, as Israel-Lebanon clashes flared and shipping firms rejected a proposed Hormuz transit arrangement

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Trump's proposed Golden Fleet could cost up to $275 billion: CBO

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the proposed fleet of 15 nuclear-powered battleships could become the most expensive US warship programme ever undertaken

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Trump calls Democrat El-Sayed 'man of hate' after Michigan primary victory

The US president accused Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed of hating Jews and Israel, while the candidate rejected antisemitism and defended his positions on Gaza and US aid to Israel

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

US would prefer deal, says Trump, but warns Iran against nuclear ambitions

Trump maintained that Iran respected the United States after recent developments and reiterated his long-standing position that Tehran must never acquire nuclear weapons

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 8:24 AM IST

Iran, US signal Hormuz deal near, but key differences still remain

Any breakthrough is likely to hinge on US sanctions relief and Iran's demand for a greater role in controlling the strategic waterway

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 7:37 AM IST

US-Iran having 'very good discussions', Hormuz to open very soon: Trump

Trump has often threatened massive strikes if Tehran did not ​reach an agreement and then cited progress in talks that have so far failed to end hostilities

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

An angry Trump struggles to understand defiant leadership of Iran

Iran's leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 8:48 AM IST

US drafting ban on Chinese data centre networking devices, says report

Reuters reported the Trump administration is preparing fresh curbs on Chinese data centre hardware, with optical transceivers emerging as the latest target

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 12:15 AM IST

Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI to meet Trump officials about AI safety testing

Anthropic and OpenAI disclosed in recent days that their AI tools breached the systems of other companies, stirring concerns among US ‌lawmakers

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Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

25 Democratic states move court against Trump's forced-labour tariffs

The 25 states moved the US Court of International Trade on Monday against the Trump administration for again implementing tariffs on several countries

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Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Trump bank accounts were closed over money laundering concerns: Capital One

The court filing is tied to a lawsuit filed against Capital One by one of Trump's financial holding companies shortly after he was sworn into office a second time

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Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

New talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid US strikes: Trump

Trump said he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new massive strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies

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Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

Iran says Hormuz talks progress after Trump calls off planned strikes

Trump said Sunday that a deal to open the waterway may be close and that new unspecified talks with Iran would begin on Monday

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Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

Fact-check: Trump's claims on Iran war, weapons, and oil prices examined

The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration's weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war

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Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 8:35 AM IST