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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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States sue Trump admin over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations

Emily G Hilliard, press secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, blasted the complaint as a 'publicity stunt dressed up as a lawsuit'

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Delilah Law: Many immigrant drivers can't even read road signs, says Trump

SOTU 2026: Proposal seeks to stop undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver's licences amid broader US trucking rule changes

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Trump warns Iran, says would 'never' allow it to develop nuclear weapon

Trump reiterated that he will prefer to resolve the conflict through a diplomatic deal but said Tehran had not committed to not developing nuclear weapons

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat

Trump threatened last month to decertify and place tariffs on all Canadian-built planes unless the government approved Gulfstream business jets

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

'Pak PM would have died': Trump's new claim over India-Pakistan conflict

During the state of union address, Trump claimed he saved Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Tariffs will replace income tax, will take burden off Americans: Trump

During State of the Union address, Trump described a recent Supreme Court ruling on tariffs as "unfortunate", but maintained that his tariff regime was saving and protecting the country

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:10 AM IST

Trump admin weighs order requiring banks to collect citizenship data

While there are no rules against non-citizens opening bank accounts in US, a requirement to produce a passport or similar documentation could provide a new barrier for those in the country illegally

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 8:18 AM IST

Trump admin sues New Jersey over restrictions on immigration arrests

Gov Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat who took office January 20, 'insists on harbouring criminal offenders from federal law enforcement,' the lawsuit said, accusing her of bid to obstruct law enforcement

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

US imposes new 10% global tariff starting Tues after Supreme Court verdict

It remains unclear whether and how companies will be refunded for tariff payments made under the regime annulled by the Supreme Court

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Trump eyes new trade probes to revive tariffs after court setback

The administration announced that a 10 per cent levy would be imposed beginning Tuesday morning, which Trump subsequently threatened to increase to 15 per cent

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

US small business is disma despite GDP growth under Trump administration

Rising bankruptcies and weak job growth signal mounting pressure on small firms

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

Most Americans see Trump as erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

The six-day poll concluded on Monday, the day before the 79-year-old president gives his annual State of the Union address to Congress following a month of angry reprimands of lawmakers and judges

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:06 PM IST

Trump's judicial battles, global fallout: Tariff verdict sparks uncertainty

The US Supreme Court decision on tariffs could mark the start of a new era of uncertainty

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

Uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies: Moody's

US Supreme Court last week ruled against the Trump administration's country-specific tariffs after which Trump imposed 10 per cent tariffs on all countries for 150 days

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

Trump's 10% global levy takes effect as US moves to rebuild tariff wall

Trump is applying the 10 per cent baseline levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows the president to impose the charge for 150 days without congressional approval

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Valid US visa but 42-day custody over husband's: UK tourist case explained

Karen Newton's six-week ICE detention draws attention as DHS says officers acted within the law over past visa issues

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

EU hits pause on US trade deal after Trump announces 15% global tariff

The European Parliament's trade committee postponed a ratification vote after Trump announced new tariffs, following a US Supreme Court ruling blocking his emergency import taxes

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

Wall Street stocks drop as Trump ramps up tariffs, AI fears mount

The S&P 500 sank 0.8 per cent after Trump said on Saturday that he would place temporary 15 per cent tariffs on other countries

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test, fear of arms race

President Trump in October pointed to US intentions to resume nuclear tests for the first time since 1992, but Energy Secretary Chris Wright later said such tests would not include nuclear explosions

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

EU pauses work on US trade deal as Trump's tariffs stir uncertainty

Trump moved rapidly over the weekend to replace those levies. But he has now applied a 15 percent tariff on nations around the world

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Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:43 PM IST