Page 5 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
Amendment to eliminate $3.3 billion in US military aid fails 104-314, but shows growing divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel's war in Gaza
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NYT files motion to quash DOJ subpoenas over Air Force One coverage
NYT says subpoenas issued to journalists over reporting on Qatar-gifted Air Force One violate constitutional protections and seek to punish its reporting
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Fed's Warsh says he has repeatedly told Donald Trump he is independent
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said President Donald Trump has not tried to influence monetary policy and reaffirmed his commitment to the central bank's independence
 "Fed's Warsh says he has repeatedly told Donald Trump he is independent")
India at risk of 100% US tariff for purchases of Russian crude oil
A revised bipartisan US Senate bill proposes a 100 per cent tariff on imports from the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India, while allowing presidential waivers
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US military to leave Iraq by end of September, ending 23-year presence
President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed US forces will leave Iraq by the end of September, bringing to a close a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion
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Trump threatens to strike Iran power plants, bridges next week if no deal
Trump said US would target Iran's power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations
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US cuts India tariff threat from 500% to 100% under Russia sanctions bill
The revised US Senate bill cuts tariffs on buyers of Russian oil-India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan-from 500% to 100%, while expanding sanctions on Russia
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In Iran, Trump has encountered an opponent he cannot easily dominate
The president is accustomed to forcing other countries to bend to his will, but he is struggling to come up with a strategy to extract Iranian concessions as the cease-fire he brokered collapses
 "In Iran, Trump has encountered an opponent he cannot easily dominate")
Trump admin orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings
The order came a day after an ICE officer shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine, renewing criticism of the agency's tactics during enforcement operations
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Trump steps back from proposal for Hormuz fees in favour of Gulf deals
Donald Trump abandoned plans to impose a 20 per cent fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, saying he would instead seek trade and investment deals with Gulf states
Trump's proposed 20% Hormuz fee could cost each oil supertanker $30 mn
Trump's proposed 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz could add about $30 million to a fully loaded oil supertanker, raising fresh concerns across global shipping markets
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Iran sneaking out tankers via Strait of Hormuz as Trump amps up threats
Iran has continued moving sanctioned oil tankers through Hormuz with transponders switched off, even as the US prepares to reimpose a blockade and tensions in the strategic waterway intensify
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Hormuz blockade only for Iran and anybody doing business with them: Trump
Trump announced a renewed naval blockade targeting Iran and vowed more military strikes, as the US resumed operations around the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Tehran
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Iran blockade reinstated, US to charge 20% on Strait of Hormuz cargo: Trump
Donald Trump said the United States would reinstate a naval blockade on Iran and impose a 20 per cent charge on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump says Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic
Trump's comment came even as the US and Iran continue to exchange attacks that have raised concerns about safety
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Trump admin subpoenas New York Times reporters after Air Force One stories
The subpoenas seek to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan next week, adding that federal agents delivered some subpoenas to the reporters at their homes
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Trump, Iranian leaders trade threats as interim peace deal falls apart
Donald Trump renewed threats of fresh missile strikes, while Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to avenge his slain father
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Trump admin subpoenas multiple NYT journalists over Air Force One report
NYT said the Trump admin has subpoenaed several of its journalists to testify before a federal grand jury following the newspaper's report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One aircraft
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US military prepared to 'decimate' Iran if assassination bid is made: Trump
The US president said he has ordered the military to be ready to launch strikes against Iran if Tehran carries out or attempts to assassinate him, saying orders could remain in force for a year
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Bomb Iran 'like they've never seen before' if I'm assassinated: Trump
US president said he has instructed officials to launch unprecedented military action if Iran succeeds in an alleged assassination plot against him, while claiming he has long been Tehran's top target