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Trump positive over trade deal with China, to meet Xi Jinping in 2 weeks
The US President also highlighted ongoing tariff discussions between the two economic powerhouses, suggesting that Beijing was concerned about the level of tariffs imposed by the US
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Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated WH as shutdown drags on
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week -- on track to become one of the longest in US history -- millions of Americans are bracing for health care sticker shock
 "Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated WH as shutdown drags on")
Trump puts meeting with Putin on hold, says it would be 'waste of time'
The decision to hold off on the meeting in Budapest, which Trump had announced last week, was made following a call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Trump-Putin Budapest summit on hold after Rubio talks with Lavrov
The meeting had been announced last week. It was supposed to take place in Budapest, although a date had not been set
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Russia says its terms for Ukraine peace unchanged since August summit
Lavrov said that the place and the timing of the next Trump-Putin summit was less important than the substance of implementing the understandings reached in Anchorage, Alaska
 "Russia says its terms for Ukraine peace unchanged since August summit")
Khamenei rebukes Trump over claims of US wiping out Iran nuclear sites
Earlier this year, Tehran and Washington engaged in five rounds of indirect nuclear negotiations that ended the 12-day war in June, in which Israel and the US bombed nuclear sites in Iran
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Trump ignored MEA's denial on India's Russian oil imports, says Congress
The assertion came after Trump repeated his claims that India will not be buying oil from Russia, saying that the country has already "de-escalated" and is "pulling back"
 "Trump ignored MEA's denial on India's Russian oil imports, says Congress")
Senate Republicans head to White House amid stalemate on shutdown
With both sides showing no signs of movement, it's unclear how long the stalemate will last even as hundreds of thousands of federal workers will miss another paycheck in the coming days
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Why Trump is demolishing part of White House for 'big, beautiful ballroom'
US President Donald Trump plans to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at an estimated cost of $250 million, funded through his own contributions and donations
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Trump nominee Ingrassia under fire for racist slurs, 'Nazi streak'
The controversy is expected to seriously damage Paul Ingrassia's chances of confirmation and add pressure on the Trump administration, which is already facing criticism over several appointments
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Trump admin relents, to resume student loan forgiveness for millions
The White House reached an agreement with the AFT last week to restart student loan forgiveness for eligible borrowers under 'Income-contingent' and 'Pay as you earn' plans
 "Trump admin relents, to resume student loan forgiveness for millions")
Businesses tell US Supreme Court that Trump tariffs are illegal $3 trn tax
The tariffs remain in place for now, even though the federal appeals court ruled that the president exceeded his authority by imposing them
 "Businesses tell US Supreme Court that Trump tariffs are illegal $3 trn tax")
US, Australia sign agreement on critical-minerals as way to counter China
The agreement underscores how the US is using its global allies to counter China, especially as it weaponises its traditional dominance in rare earth materials
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Trump warns of 155% tariffs on China if trade deal not finalised by Nov 1
Trump warned of potential steep tariffs on Chinese goods if a trade deal isn't reached after his meeting with Xi Jinping later this month. However, he expressed his optimism for a 'fair' agreement
Trump official cautions China against penalising firms investing in US
Greer's warning comes amid ongoing US-China maritime disputes, with China controlling over half the world's shipbuilding and seeking greater influence in the South China Sea
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Case against Comey driven by Trump's 'personal animus', say his lawyers
Comey's lawyers argue the Justice Department pursued the case because of Trump's personal anger at Comey for his oversight of the Russia investigation during the first months of his presidency
 "Case against Comey driven by Trump's 'personal animus', say his lawyers")
Trump can command Oregon troops, says US court, blocks deployment for now
The Justice Department appealed the first order, and in a 2-1 ruling Monday, a panel from the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the administration
 "Trump can command Oregon troops, says US court, blocks deployment for now")
Ukraine 'could still win' against Russia, says Trump but doubts outcome
Trump's remarks came during his meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Oval Office, where both leaders signed a multi-billion dollar agreement on critical minerals
 "Ukraine 'could still win' against Russia, says Trump but doubts outcome")
US nuclear security agency furloughs 1,400 workers amid govt shutdown
Nearly 400 federal workers will remain on the job, along with thousands of NNSA contractors, the Energy Department said
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Diwali timeless reminder of light's victory over darkness, says Trump
As millions of citizens light diyas and lanterns, we rejoice in the eternal truth that good will always triumph over evil, US Prsident said
 "Diwali timeless reminder of light's victory over darkness, says Trump")