Page 26 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
US administration seeks delay in court proceedings in tariff refund fight
The DOJ lawyers wrote that a delay wouldn't hurt companies because "monetary loss is a classic harm that can be remedied by payment of money with appropriate interest"
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Trump and Israel strike Iran, raising risks for global oil markets
Iran sits on one side of the Strait of Hormuz, the shipping lane for about a fifth of the world's crude from key suppliers including Saudi Arabia and Iraq
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Israel, US attack Iran to remove 'imminent threat': All you need to know
Israel and the US have launched coordinated airstrikes on Tehran, triggering airspace closures, communication disruptions, and heightened tensions across West Asia
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What are the main US military bases across the Middle East?
Following are significant US military facilities in the Middle East:
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Iran vows 'crushing response' after joint Israel-US strike on Tehran
Several ministries in southern Tehran were reportedly struck, and residents heard powerful blasts as tensions surged following a pre-emptive military strike by Israel and US
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Trump defends US, Israel joint strike on Iran, cites 'mass terror' threat
In his first comments on the Iran war, US President Donald Trump said the objective was to eliminate imminent threats from Tehran and prevent the regime from acquiring nuclear weapons
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US, UK, China evacuate West Asia embassies as Trump 'not happy' on Iran
Earlier on Friday, the US told non-emergency staff at its embassy in Jerusalem that they're allowed to leave Israel, with the country being vulnerable to Iranian retaliation
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Trump raises possibility of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba after Havana talks
Cuba has been on Trump's mind since at least early January, after US forces ousted one of Havana's closest allies, Venezuelan's socialist President Nicolas Maduro
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Trump directs US government agencies to stop using Anthropic products
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Pentagon to bar its contractors and their partners from any commercial activity with Anthropic
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Pentagon waging war on American genius in name of 'national security'
As debate grows over Pentagon's use of artificial intelligence, concerns mount over unreliable AI systems, hallucinations, and risks of deploying autonomous weapons in high-stakes military decisions
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Trump says 'not happy' with the Iran nuke talks, hints at giving more time
As US forces mass in the region, Trump threatens military action unless Iran accepts a sweeping nuclear deal, while Tehran insists it can enrich uranium peacefully and denies seeking a bomb
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Trump halts federal use of Anthropic's technology in dispute over AI safety
Trump also said Anthropic could face "major civil and criminal consequences" if it's not helpful in the phase-out period
India to continue talks for best trade deal with US, says Piyush Goyal
India is closely watching US tariff moves after the Supreme Court verdict, with Goyal saying New Delhi will continue to engage Washington to preserve balance in the newly finalised interim trade deal
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NYC Mayor Mamdani shows Trump mock newspaper to pitch his housing plan
The mayor posted the photo of their meeting, featuring the front pages, to his social media page
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Judge rejects request to block Trump WH from building $400 mn ballroom
The privately funded group sued for an order pausing the ballroom project until it undergoes multiple independent reviews and wins approval from Congress
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Trump EPA eyes reallocating waived biofuel obligations to refiners: Report
The question of whether to reallocate those exempted blending obligations to larger refiners is a point of contention between the agriculture and fuel industries
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Most Americans see Iran as enemy, but doubt Trump's judgment: Poll
About half of US adults are 'extremely' or 'very' concerned that Iran's nuclear programme poses a direct threat to the United States, according to the new poll
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For Trump, military strikes in Iran could serve symbolic purpose
Some officials in the Trump administration hope an attack would force Iran to give up its nuclear enrichment program. Others have doubts
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Those killed in US boat encounter planned anti-govt uprising, says Cuba
Seven of 10 occupants were identified by name in a statement, which listed supplies on the boat that included assault rifles, Molotov cocktails, bullet-proof vests, telescopes and camouflage uniforms
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Reviewing if any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld: US DOJ
At issue is a series of interviews said to have been conducted in 2019 with a woman who made an allegation against Trump, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein
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