Page 5 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
US Treasury pressures Harry Sargeant to divest from Venezuela oil venture
Sargeant served as a vital back channel between Washington and Caracas during years of deep hostility, accumulating outsized influence on both sides
 "US Treasury pressures Harry Sargeant to divest from Venezuela oil venture")
Todd Blanche confirmed as Trump's attorney general in 50-49 Senate vote
The vote followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns - from some Republicans as well as Democrats - about installing Trump's close ally atop a Justice Department
 "Todd Blanche confirmed as Trump's attorney general in 50-49 Senate vote")
Trump gets temporary reprieve from disclosing business finances in BBC suit
Florida judge pauses order requiring Trump to provide financial details as president seeks to narrow his $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster
 "Trump gets temporary reprieve from disclosing business finances in BBC suit")
Trump calls court ruling on WH ballroom a 'national security threat'
US president says his administration will challenge the ruling before the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court said the project requires congressional approval
 "Trump calls court ruling on WH ballroom a 'national security threat'")
Trump moves to fire Fed's Lisa Cook again after June court setback
The White House has asked Cook to respond within three weeks to mortgage-fraud allegations that her lawyer called baseless, according to a report by ABC News on Friday
 "Trump moves to fire Fed's Lisa Cook again after June court setback")
US Court rules Trump must get Congress' approval for ballroom construction
A US appeals court ordered Donald Trump to halt construction of his proposed White House ballroom, ruling that he must first secure approval from Congress
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Trump signs new birthright citizenship orders: What it means for Indians
Weeks after the US Supreme Court blocked his earlier order, Trump has signed two new executive orders targeting birth tourism and narrowing birthright citizenship eligibility
 "Trump signs new birthright citizenship orders: What it means for Indians")
A deal with Iran over Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump
Negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue as differences remain over shipping access and transit terms
 "A deal with Iran over Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump")
Iran wants to bar US, Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz in peace accord
In any event, Trump would be unlikely to agree to such a concession after months of insisting that American armed forces had essentially defeated Iran
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'It will end pretty soon': Trump signals Iran conflict nearing end
When asked about the status of munitions stockpiles, Trump said the country had an almost unlimited supply of certain weapons but acknowledged inventories of others were limited
 "'It will end pretty soon': Trump signals Iran conflict nearing end")
Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship despite SC setback
The executive orders target commercial birth tourism and expand categories deemed ineligible for birthright citizenship, weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump's earlier directive
 "Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship despite SC setback")
Iran threatens Gulf states of retaliation if US launches new strikes
Iran warned Gulf states of retaliation if US strikes resume, as Israel-Lebanon clashes flared and shipping firms rejected a proposed Hormuz transit arrangement
 "Iran threatens Gulf states of retaliation if US launches new strikes")
Trump's proposed Golden Fleet could cost up to $275 billion: CBO
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the proposed fleet of 15 nuclear-powered battleships could become the most expensive US warship programme ever undertaken
 "Trump's proposed Golden Fleet could cost up to $275 billion: CBO")
Trump calls Democrat El-Sayed 'man of hate' after Michigan primary victory
The US president accused Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed of hating Jews and Israel, while the candidate rejected antisemitism and defended his positions on Gaza and US aid to Israel
 "Trump calls Democrat El-Sayed 'man of hate' after Michigan primary victory")
US would prefer deal, says Trump, but warns Iran against nuclear ambitions
Trump maintained that Iran respected the United States after recent developments and reiterated his long-standing position that Tehran must never acquire nuclear weapons
Iran, US signal Hormuz deal near, but key differences still remain
Any breakthrough is likely to hinge on US sanctions relief and Iran's demand for a greater role in controlling the strategic waterway
 "Iran, US signal Hormuz deal near, but key differences still remain")
US-Iran having 'very good discussions', Hormuz to open very soon: Trump
Trump has often threatened massive strikes if Tehran did not reach an agreement and then cited progress in talks that have so far failed to end hostilities
An angry Trump struggles to understand defiant leadership of Iran
Iran's leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump
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US drafting ban on Chinese data centre networking devices, says report
Reuters reported the Trump administration is preparing fresh curbs on Chinese data centre hardware, with optical transceivers emerging as the latest target
 "US drafting ban on Chinese data centre networking devices, says report")
Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI to meet Trump officials about AI safety testing
Anthropic and OpenAI disclosed in recent days that their AI tools breached the systems of other companies, stirring concerns among US lawmakers
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