Page 29 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Oil prices fall over $2 after Trump pauses Strait opening for possible deal
Trump said on Tuesday while the operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be paused, the blockade will remain in force
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Trump says great progress in agreement with Iran, suspends Project Freedom
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "Great progress has been made toward a complete and final agreement with representatives of Iran"
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Hegseth, Caine say US-Iran ceasefire is not over despite fresh attacks
The defence secretary confirmed that the ceasefire remains in effect despite some Iran strikes and the ongoing US blockade
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Trump congratulates PM Modi on 'historic, decisive' election victory
BJP scripted history by securing more than two-thirds majority in the West Bengal assembly polls, ending the 15-year rule of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
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White House says Trump's drug pricing deals could save $529 billion
Cost-of-living issues are at the forefront of voters' concerns and higher energy prices tied to the Iran war have deepened the public's anxiety
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Trump's immigration crackdown hurts some American workers, study finds
Study questions whether stricter immigration enforcement boosts jobs for Americans, noting foreign-born and native-born workers often complement each other rather than compete for the same roles
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Secret Service officers shoot gunman near White House after he opens fire
The suspect ran, drew a weapon and shot at the officers, who returned fire, striking him
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Iran vows kinetic response to Trump's naval mission in Strait of Hormuz
The US operation, intended to escort stranded vessels out of the strategic waterway, is reportedly scheduled to commence within the coming hours
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US announces 'Project Freedom' to escort stranded ships through Hormuz
At the same time, Trump said that his representatives were having positive discussions with Iran, which could lead to something 'positive for all'
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Iran sends new proposal to US; US President Donald Trump warns of strikes
Asked if he might restart strikes on Iran, Trump replied: "I don't want to say that. I mean, I can't tell that to a reporter. If they misbehave, if they do something bad, right now we'll see"
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Iran presses for end to war within 30 days; Trump expresses doubts
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war, but also expressed doubt it would lead to a deal
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US troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe, Trump
Trump's decision comes as he seethes at European allies over their unwillingness to join his campaign with Israel against Iran
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Trump reviews Iran's new proposal, says deal unlikely to be acceptable
Trump posted on social media about the new proposal, saying he "can't imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in 6-12 months amid Nato feud
Trump wrote Wednesday on social media that the US was reviewing possible troop reductions in Germany, with a "determination" to be made soon
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Trump prefers not to strike Iran even as frustration over talks mounts
Speaking in Florida, Trump said, 'Maybe we're better off not making a deal at all,' without elaborating, he added, 'we can't let this thing go on'
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US could 'take over Cuba almost immediately', says Trump, widens sanctions
Measures target officials, security-linked entities and key sectors, with scope for action against foreign firms; Havana rejects the move as unlawful and says it will not be intimidated
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Gulf, Europe would have been blown to pieces: Trump on Iran nuclear threat
He also said that Iran's military capacity had been significantly degraded, with the claim that the Iranian leadership had been weakened
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'Final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines under consideration: Trump
Trump suggested the government would be able to resell the airline known for its bright yellow planes and "no frills" service for a profit once oil prices driven up by the Iran war come down
Trump's pick for surgeon general has both praised and criticised his govt
Saphier has been a more vocal advocate for vaccination than Kennedy, and at times she has criticised the Trump administration's handling of health issues as 'embarrassing'
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US approves $8.6 bn arms sales to West Asian allies amid Iran tensions
The approvals come as the US and Israel's war against Iran entered its ninth week since the conflict began, and more than three weeks after a fragile ceasefire took effect
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