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US judge blocks Trump policy suspending visas for nationals of 75 countries
US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, set aside the policy Friday as "contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority
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Trump urges court to reject BBC's bid for family records in defamation case
In a court filing last week, the broadcaster asked for the court's permission to serve subpoenas on Trump's family members by certified mail instead of in person
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Trump says Canada trade deal moving forward, announces talks on Mexico pact
Trump said the proposed agreement with Canada would focus on protecting American farmers, who he said had been affected by previous trade arrangements
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Trump loyalist Ed Martin leaves DOJ to focus on election legal battles
Trump said in a social media post that Martin is leaving his role as the Justice Department's pardon attorney to "fight Legal Battles" surrounding this year's midterm elections and the 2028 presidenti
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US SC allows Trump's $400 mn White House ballroom work to continue for now
The administration has argued that the president has total authority to renovate the White House and other federal buildings as he sees fit and that the ballroom project must be completed
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Trump calls Hormuz 'US territory', says Iran will never have nuclear weapon
Addressing a rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Trump said, "We cannot let them have a nuclear weapon; we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon, or you will see some very bad things
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What's the message behind Trump's threats of economic warfare against Iran
President Trump's threats of an 'economic D-Day' carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war
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Canadian provincial leader calls Trump a 'bad person' amid trade talks
Manitoba Premier Kinew said Canada has leverage in talks even as his province weighs restoring US alcohol sales at PM Carney's urging to help secure a deal that would avert threatened 50% US tariffs
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Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' on Iran, warns those helping Tehran will pay
The US president has threatened severe economic consequences for countries whose banks, businesses, airports or state entities provide financial or commercial lifelines to Iran
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Trump says US, Canada have trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
The US President said talks with Canada had produced a "very fair deal", but the tariff pause remains subject to finalisation of documents
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US national debt crosses record $40 trn, five months after it hit $39 trn
The milestone comes as defence spending, Social Security, Medicare and interest payments account for a large share of US federal spending
 "US national debt crosses record $40 trn, five months after it hit $39 trn")
Trump warns Iran of 'draconian' sanctions, claims Hormuz blockade holds
US President Donald Trump said Washington could impose further sanctions on Iran, while claiming the Strait of Hormuz remains open and the naval blockade has been 100% effective
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Trump claims over 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally in 2020 US election
His remarks came after his endorsement of the proposed SAVE America Act, introduced in Congress on January 29, which aims to overhaul federal voting standards in US
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South Korean, US militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered reduction
South Korea's military said the ongoing drills with the US would end Friday, not Aug. 27 as initially planned. It said the allies also agreed to downsize some joint field training exercises
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US, Canada reach deal to delay 50% tariffs on Canadian imports: Trump
The announcement buys time for more negotiations and avoids, for now, another strain in already tense relations between the historic allies
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Threatening friends and courting enemies in Trump's 'upside-down world'
The president's hostility to allies like Oman, Canada, South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval
Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled
There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Trump said
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Trump cites India's electoral system to push for SAVE America Act
US President Donald Trump has cited India's voter ID system and low use of postal ballots as he pushes for tighter voting rules under the proposed SAVE America Act
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Is the American dream losing its allure for Asia's brightest students?
In July, the White House issued a rule that eliminates the system that allowed foreign pupils to remain in the country, as long as they maintained their student status
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Facing quagmire in Iran, Trump turns to familiar face Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?