Page 37 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
New DOJ files show Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, stayed in touch
In a December 2012 email, Lutnick asked Epstein if it would be possible for his family and another to visit his island during a trip to the Caribbean
 "New DOJ files show Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, stayed in touch")
Journalist Don Lemon charged with civil rights crimes in anti-ICE protest
Lemon, who was fired from CNN in 2023, was due to appear Friday in federal court in Los Angeles
 "Journalist Don Lemon charged with civil rights crimes in anti-ICE protest")
Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites amid protest crackdown
US President Donald Trump repeatedly has demanded Iran negotiate a deal over its nuclear program to avert threatened American military strikes over the country's crackdown on protesters
 "Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites amid protest crackdown")
Iran ready to make a deal, says Trump as US weighs military options
The updated menu of options includes scenarios that would place American forces directly on Iranian soil, such as targeted raids against key facilities
 "Iran ready to make a deal, says Trump as US weighs military options")
Donald Trump nominates BLS economist Brett Matsumoto to head agency
Matsumoto, who has a PhD in economics, arrived at BLS in 2015 and works within the Division of Price and Index Number Research
 "Donald Trump nominates BLS economist Brett Matsumoto to head agency")
Here's what the latest Epstein documents reveal about his high-profile ties
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche signalled that this would be the last major release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein
 "Here's what the latest Epstein documents reveal about his high-profile ties")
Zelenskyy and Putin hate each other: Trump claims Russia-Ukraine deal close
Trump's remarks came a day after he disclosed that he had recently spoken with Putin and requested a temporary halt to attacks on Kyiv and other cities amid extreme winter conditions
 "Zelenskyy and Putin hate each other: Trump claims Russia-Ukraine deal close")
US approves $6.67 billion arms sales to Israel, $9 billion to Saudi Arabia
The sales were announced as Trump advances his Gaza ceasefire plan aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war and rebuilding the devastated Palestinian territory after two years of conflict
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Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing
As Western leaders reel from Trump's unpredictability, Starmer is the latest to head to China
 "Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing")
A red-hot US economy under Donald Trump may not cool the way he hopes
Trump's high-growth push - fuelled by stimulus, deregulation and rate cuts - may heat up the US economy but risks persistent inflation and financial instability
 "A red-hot US economy under Donald Trump may not cool the way he hopes")
Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to succeed Powell as Fed chair?
US President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank after Jerome Powell steps down in May
 "Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to succeed Powell as Fed chair?")
Trump admin likely to back Kevin Warsh for next Federal Reserve chair
Trump has openly sought to shape Fed's rate policy through his appointments in an effort to find someone broadly acceptable to markets who'll also share his inclination to cut rates further and faster
 "Trump admin likely to back Kevin Warsh for next Federal Reserve chair")
US seeks to quell fears that Trump's 'Board of Peace' will replace UN
The Board of Peace is a core element of Trump's 20-point plan that helped broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last year
 "US seeks to quell fears that Trump's 'Board of Peace' will replace UN")
US eases sanctions, issues license for oil firms to operate in Venezuela
The license covers variety of activities that could expedite the movement of Venezuelan oil, including exporting, selling, storing, refining that oil, as long as the work is performed by a US entity
 "US eases sanctions, issues license for oil firms to operate in Venezuela")
Trump admin plans to dial back ICE agents in Minnesota after protests
Tom Homan, Trump's 'border czar,' said that officials from Customs and Border Protection and ICE are working on a 'draw down plan' that hinges on cooperation from local, state and federal officials
 "Trump admin plans to dial back ICE agents in Minnesota after protests")
Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over leak of tax records
Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department, accusing the agencies of failing to prevent the leak of his tax information to media outlets
 "Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over leak of tax records")
Venezuela passes major oil law reform, opening doors for foreign firms
The overhaul also enables authorities to lower taxes and royalties paid to the government, although Petroleos de Venezuela will remain under state ownership
 "Venezuela passes major oil law reform, opening doors for foreign firms")
Asian stocks choppy, eye best month in 3 yrs as Trump averts govt shutdown
S&P 500 e-mini futures slid 0.4 per cent and Nasdaq e-mini futures were off 0.5 per cent, while precious metals were choppy after a flash crash
 "Asian stocks choppy, eye best month in 3 yrs as Trump averts govt shutdown")
Trump says Putin 'agreed' not to attack Kyiv for a week during cold spell
Trump stated that Putin has 'agreed', but there was no confirmation of that from Russia
 "Trump says Putin 'agreed' not to attack Kyiv for a week during cold spell")
Trump signs executive order to launch nationwide drug recovery initiative
Trump said the initiative would bring together efforts across federal, state and local governments as well as the private sector