Page 26 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Department of Justice is reviewing over 5.2 mn documents related to Epstein
The Justice Department has more than 400 attorneys assigned to the review, but does not expect to release more documents until Jan 20 or 21
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US military strikes 3 suspected drug-smuggling boats, killing three at sea
The military said three people were killed when the first boat was struck, while people in the other two boats jumped overboard and distanced themselves from the vessels before they were attacked
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China joins US in claiming role in India-Pakistan conflict mediation
The remarks were made by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a foreign policy symposium, echoing US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating the recent India-Pakistan military standoff
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Mali, Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US national
The announcements, made in separate statements by the foreign ministers of the two West African countries, marked the latest twist in the frosty relationship
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Trump admin freezes child care funds to Minnesota over fraud schemes
The announcement comes after years of investigation that began with the $300 million scheme at the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, for which 57 defendants in Minnesota have been convicted
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Trump's covert Venezuela strike raises new questions on next steps
The attack is likely to inject additional energy into heated discussions in US Congress about the strategy toward Venezuela, and the debate about how far Trump can go without seeking authorisation
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Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel
The Pentagon said the contract involved foreign military sales to Israel. The U.S. has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally
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From green cards to US visa bans: What Trump's return changed in 2025
Travel bans, tighter vetting, H-1B changes and student visa revocations marked a year of sharp shifts for Indians under Trump's second term
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Who is Ranjit 'Ricky' Gill, Trump official awarded for India-Pak ceasefire?
Ranjit Gill, a senior NSC official and special assistant to Donald Trump, received a Distinguished Action Award amid US claims of brokering an India-Pakistan ceasefire denied by New Delhi
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Trump repeats claim of ending India-Pak clashes during talks with Netanyahu
Since announcing a US-brokered ceasefire on May 10, Trump has repeated more than 70 times his claim that he ended the India-Pakistan conflict after Washington-mediated talks
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China ramps up live-fire drills near Taiwan; Trump says 'not concerned'
Donald Trump said he was not concerned about China's military drills near Taiwan, adding that he did not believe Chinese President Xi Jinping intended to attack Taiwan
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Trump might still fire Jerome Powell as decision to pick Fed chair nears
Trump did not specify who is his leading chair candidate and said an announcement would be made in "January sometime"
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Fight over Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee heads to US appeals court
The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone of employment-based immigration, allowing companies in the US to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialized occupations
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US pledges $2 bn for UN aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'
This humanitarian reset at the United Nations should deliver more aid with fewer tax dollars providing more focused, results-driven assistance aligned with US foreign policy
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Netanyahu announces Israel Peace Prize for Trump after Florida talks
The announcement was made by Netanyahu during a joint press briefing with Trump after their bilateral talks at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday
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Trump indicates US 'hit' Venezuelan facility linked to alleged drug vessels
Trump for months has suggested he may conduct land strikes in South America, in Venezuela or possibly another country, and in recent weeks has been saying the US would move beyond striking boats
Trump warns Iran against reviving nuclear programme amid Netanyahu's visit
Trump criticised Iran anew for not making a deal to completely disarm its nuclear program ahead of the US and Israeli strikes earlier this year
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One of America's most successful experiments is coming to a shuddering halt
Since US immigration laws opened in 1965, Indian Americans have emerged as one of the country's most successful migrant groups, excelling in income, education and high-paying professions
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US returns to WTO reform debate, but on terms that unsettle the system
The US' memorandum is revealing of the various ways in which Washington now believes - to an extent across parties - that the WTO is not working properly
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Newsmakers@2025: People behind the year's firsts, farewells, flashpoints
From historic breakthroughs and leadership changes to legacy battles and cultural reckonings, people who shaped the year
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