Page 4 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Iran protests intensify as Trump is briefed on military strike options
As protests driven by economic distress spread across Iran, US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military strike options even as US officials weigh risks of escalation
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'Hope they never forget': Trump as Venezuela frees political prisoners
In a post on Truth Social, he said that the Venezuelan political prisoners got 'lucky' as the US intervened and expedited the process
 "'Hope they never forget': Trump as Venezuela frees political prisoners")
Trump signs executive order meant to protect money from Venezuelan oil
The order comes amid caution from top oil company executives that the tumult and instability in Venezuela could make the country less attractive for private investment and rebuilding
 "Trump signs executive order meant to protect money from Venezuelan oil")
Trump proposes 1-year, 10% cap on credit card rates, banks push back
Strong opposition is certain from Wall Street and the credit card companies, which donated heavily to his 2024 campaign and to support his second-term agenda
 "Trump proposes 1-year, 10% cap on credit card rates, banks push back")
Machado offers Nobel to Trump, committee says prize is non-transferable
The committee also made it clear that it does not comment on the actions or statements of laureates after the prize is awarded
 "Machado offers Nobel to Trump, committee says prize is non-transferable")
Trump calls for one-year 10% cap on credit card rates amid cost pressure
The US president said the proposed cap, set to begin on January 20, would stop excessive charges by card issuers, though details on enforcement and industry compliance remain unclear
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Trump vows to secure Greenland 'easy' or 'hard way' before Russia, China
Trump warned that if the US did not act to secure Greenland, geopolitical rivals Russia and China could establish influence or a presence on the island, threatening US strategic interests
 "Trump vows to secure Greenland 'easy' or 'hard way' before Russia, China")
Colombian President Petro resumes criticism of US after detente with Trump
Petro, addressing supporters in Bogota just after the call, signaled that he had planned to make a "tough" speech attacking Trump, but would now moderate his language
 "Colombian President Petro resumes criticism of US after detente with Trump")
Venezuela seeks closer ties with US while condemning Maduro's fall
One of the first major tests of the Trump-Rodríguez alliance will focus on the oil riches of Venezuela, home to the one of the world's largest proven reserves of the key global commodity
 "Venezuela seeks closer ties with US while condemning Maduro's fall")
US sends delegation to Venezuela to restore ties after Maduro's capture
Venezuela's government acknowledged the delegation's presence in Venezuela and announced that it will send a delegation to the US but it did not say when
 "US sends delegation to Venezuela to restore ties after Maduro's capture")
Exxon calls Venezuela 'uninvestable' as Trump pushes $100 billion oil plan
CEO Woods said Exxon was ready "to put a team on the ground" if there is an invitation from the Venezuelan government and appropriate security guarantees
 "Exxon calls Venezuela 'uninvestable' as Trump pushes $100 billion oil plan")
Trump's Venezuela push threatens China's economic grip across Latin America
China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner; it is watching President Trump's next moves closely
 "Trump's Venezuela push threatens China's economic grip across Latin America")
Thank you, Mr Trump: Why India has changed its mind on trade deals
With the UK, EFTA deals already in the bag, EU on the way, almost every member of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade
 "Thank you, Mr Trump: Why India has changed its mind on trade deals")
MEA calls Howard Lutnick's remarks on India-US trade deal delay inaccurate
Modi, Trump spoke over phone on eight occasions, says MEA
 "MEA calls Howard Lutnick's remarks on India-US trade deal delay inaccurate")
Careful what you wish for: A world beyond the 'rule-based order'
Many disdained the so-called 'rule-based order'. They'll hate what comes next
 "Careful what you wish for: A world beyond the 'rule-based order'")
America's new Age of Empire and the costs of unchecked intervention
Trump's hardline moves in Venezuela ignite fears of a new American imperialism, shaking global stability, the rule of law, and trust in US leadership
After Machado offers her Nobel, Trump says it would be an 'honour'
Donald Trump says he will meet Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado next week, even as he withholds support for her to lead the country post-Maduro
 "After Machado offers her Nobel, Trump says it would be an 'honour'")
Working well with Venezuela: US President Trump cancels second attack
US President set to outline plan for Venezuelan oil
Trump meets oil executives at White House, seeks investment in Venezuela
Large US oil companies have so far largely refrained from affirming investments in Venezuela as contracts and guarantees need to be in place
US Supreme Court holds off on expected ruling on Trump's global tariffs
Earlier, it was expected that the court would issue at least one ruling, as several major cases remain pending
 "US Supreme Court holds off on expected ruling on Trump's global tariffs")