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Trump lays out a vision of power restrained only by 'my own morality'
On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties
 "Trump lays out a vision of power restrained only by 'my own morality'")
Trump orders $200 bn mortgage bond purchase to boost housing affordability
US President Donald Trump says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will use $200 billion in cash to buy mortgage bonds, a move he claims will lower mortgage rates and make home ownership more affordable
 "Trump orders $200 bn mortgage bond purchase to boost housing affordability")
Rupee falls to 90.03 against the US dollar amid 500% US tariff risk
The rupee settled at 90.03 per dollar, against the previous close of 89.89 per dollar
 "Rupee falls to 90.03 against the US dollar amid 500% US tariff risk")
A sweeping exit: How Donald Trump is dismantling global governance
Trump's withdrawal from key global bodies may weaken multilateralism, but it risks ceding international leadership to China rather than strengthening American sovereignty
 "A sweeping exit: How Donald Trump is dismantling global governance")
UK backs US in seizing Russian oil tanker with military support
UK armed forces provided enabling support to the US seizure of a Russian oil tanker in the North Atlantic as part of joint efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion and shadow fleet activity
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US will run Venezuela, rebuild it very profitable way, says Donald Trump
According to the NYT, Trump, during the interview, did not provide any indication of when elections would be held in Venezuela
 "US will run Venezuela, rebuild it very profitable way, says Donald Trump")
Trump discussing range of options to acquire Greenland: White House
Trump has in recent days adopted a more expansionist foreign policy posture, including a renewed focus on Greenland, following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
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Rubio plans to meet Danish officials next week on US interests in Greenland
Rubio told a select group of US lawmakers that it was the Republican administration's intention to eventually purchase Greenland, as opposed to using military force
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US unveils strategy on Venezuelan oil, triggering rush for access
The return of Venezuelan barrels to US buyers could mark one of the most significant shifts in global energy markets in recent years
 "US unveils strategy on Venezuelan oil, triggering rush for access")
Trump's beautiful new law leaves states with big choices on Medicaid, SNAP
The federal government is shifting more responsibilities to states over the next few years, and states must prepare for greater costs in the Medicaid health care and SNAP food aid programmes
 "Trump's beautiful new law leaves states with big choices on Medicaid, SNAP")
500% tariff on India? Trump 'okays' Bill targeting purchase of Russian oil
Donald Trump has 'approved' a bipartisan sanctions Bill that proposes duties of up to 500 per cent on countries buying Russian oil, raising pressure on India, China and Brazil
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Why Trump has moved US out of India-led International Solar Alliance
The US will withdraw from 31 UN organisations and 35 non-UN entities, including the International Solar Alliance, which is jointly led by India and France
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Trump proposes increase in 2027 defence spending to $1.5 trn, citing risks
Trump called for the massive surge in spending days after he ordered a US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro
UK sees Russia tanker seizure as show of Europe's role in US security
The US requested the help of the UK's armed forces in the days leading up to Wednesday's seizure of the M/V Bella 1 in the North Atlantic
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Trump claims he ended 8 wars, says Norway foolishly denied him Nobel Prize
Linking his foreign policy record to US military power, Trump said American strength under his leadership restored global deterrence and commanded respect from adversaries
 "Trump claims he ended 8 wars, says Norway foolishly denied him Nobel Prize")
ICE officer shoots woman in Minneapolis, sparks anger, deepens divisions
The deadly incident fueled a national debate over Trump's efforts to send heavily armed federal agents into US cities in his push for mass deportations
 "ICE officer shoots woman in Minneapolis, sparks anger, deepens divisions")
US to reestablish diplomatic presence in Venezuela, reopen embassy
A senior State Department official said that they are making preparations to allow for a reopening should Trump make that decision
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Trump opens new front against China with brazen arrest of Nicolás Maduro
Codified in the White House's National Security Strategy released last month, the plan asserts a unilateral US right to deny rival powers the ability to own or control "strategically vital assets
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Trump wants to ban large investors from buying homes to aid 1st-time buyers
Last month, Trump pledged in a prime-time address that he would roll out some of the most aggressive housing reform plans in American history this year
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Trump team scrambles for deals to push Greenland takeover vision
For the moment, US officials are focused on potential business deals to give the US a greater footprint on the island