Page 4 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Trump Media to merge with TAE in $6 bn deal to build nuclear fusion company
Upon completion of the deal, shareholders of each company will own about 50% of the combined firm on a fully diluted equity basis
 "Trump Media to merge with TAE in $6 bn deal to build nuclear fusion company")
Oil, sanctions, and war. US blockade on Venezuela recalls past conflicts
The US has ordered a total blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, stepped up naval presence and seized ships, raising fears that it may be moving towards a military conflict with Caracas
 "Oil, sanctions, and war. US blockade on Venezuela recalls past conflicts")
Why was India excluded from 'Pax Silica' tech bloc? US official responds
The US-led Pax Silica initiative seeks to secure the global silicon and AI supply chain. While Quad partners Japan and Australia are included, India's absence has raised questions
 "Why was India excluded from 'Pax Silica' tech bloc? US official responds")
Trump adds controversial White House plaques under Biden, Obama portraits
Donald Trump has added new plaques under White House portraits of former presidents, using the prefix 'sleepy' for Joe Biden and describing Barack Obama as a 'divisive' leader
 "Trump adds controversial White House plaques under Biden, Obama portraits")
Next Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates 'by a lot', says Trump
Trump made the comments during a national address touting his economic and national security accomplishments in the first year of his second term in office
 "Next Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates 'by a lot', says Trump")
Trump announces $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' for military service members
Taking a dig at the previous Joe Biden administration, Trump said in his address that he 'inherited a mess'
 "Trump announces $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' for military service members")
US House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against drug cartels
Republican leaders have increasingly expressed support for Trump's campaign, even as it potentially escalates into a direct confrontation with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
 "US House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against drug cartels")
Trump demands Venezuela return seized US oil assets, defends blockade call
Trump cited the lost US investments in Venezuela when asked about his newest tactic in a months long pressure campaign against leader Nicols Maduro
Trump orders total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
Trump said he was also designating the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a "foreign terrorist organisation
 "Trump orders total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela")
Trade metrics: Tariff tantrums shape Indian exports in the 21st century
The first of a two-part series looks at India's export options: Tariffs are pushing a move towards diversification even as shipments to the US increase. It could be a win-win
 "Trade metrics: Tariff tantrums shape Indian exports in the 21st century")
Trade possibilities: Latest numbers should not distract policymakers
Strong November export growth offers relief, but trade uncertainty persists as India races to seal a deal with the US amid tariffs, capital outflows and rupee pressure
Why Asim Munir's third US trip may cost him support of Pakistanis
Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir is expected to travel to Washington for a third time in six months, amid discussions on a proposed US-backed force to stabilise Gaza
 "Why Asim Munir's third US trip may cost him support of Pakistanis")
What is an 'alcoholic personality'? Why Trump backed Susie Wiles' remark
Trump endorsed Susie Wiles' "alcoholic personality" label despite being a non-drinker. Psychiatrists explain why it is not a diagnosis, and what traits the phrase points to
 "What is an 'alcoholic personality'? Why Trump backed Susie Wiles' remark")
Top Trump aide says he has 'alcoholic's personality'; US President responds
In a Vanity Fair interview, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles suggested that Elon Musk is a 'drug user', and called US Vice President Vance a 'conspiracy theorist'
 "Top Trump aide says he has 'alcoholic's personality'; US President responds")
Asian shares mixed as Trump orders blockade of oil tankers to Venezuela
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 shed 0.3 per cent to 49,237.58. Traders awaited a decision on an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan later in the week
 "Asian shares mixed as Trump orders blockade of oil tankers to Venezuela")
Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners backs out of Warner Bros takeover plan
Earlier this month, Affinity emerged as a participant in Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros, a proposal that valued the Hollywood studio at approximately $108.4 billion
 "Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners backs out of Warner Bros takeover plan")
Cost of proposed White House ballroom may now reach $400 mn, says Trump
The White House has said it's being financed by private donations, but has not publicly specified them - raising questions about which people or companies might fund it to curry favour with Trump
 "Cost of proposed White House ballroom may now reach $400 mn, says Trump")
Trump to deliver prime-time address on Thursday morning amid waning support
The address, coming near the end of Donald Trump's first year back in the White House, is set for a pivotal moment as his poll numbers soften and the economy faces headwinds
 "Trump to deliver prime-time address on Thursday morning amid waning support")
Trump expands travel ban to 5 more countries, including Syria, South Sudan
The decision follows the arrest of an Afghan national suspect in the shooting of two National Guard troops over Thanksgiving weekend
 "Trump expands travel ban to 5 more countries, including Syria, South Sudan")
US states sue Trump admin again over billions in withheld EV charging funds
The lawsuit filed Tuesday in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington is the latest legal battle that several states are pursuing over funding for EV charging infrastructure
