Page 9 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Brent crude touches $119 as attacks on Gulf energy spots hit supply
US crude prices surged above $100 a barrel after Politico reported the US will not implement an export ban
 "Brent crude touches $119 as attacks on Gulf energy spots hit supply")
WADA puts off Trump sporting ban call until after the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The WADA executive committee met and said it would consider the new rule in September, two months after the end of the World Cup, which the U.S. is hosting along with Canada and Mexico
 "WADA puts off Trump sporting ban call until after the 2026 FIFA World Cup")
US, Israel coordinated on South Pars strike, contradicting Trump's claim
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that Washington had no knowledge of the attack, claiming Israel "acted out of anger" striking at Iran's South Pars Gas Field
 "US, Israel coordinated on South Pars strike, contradicting Trump's claim")
Football World Cup 2026: Here's why FIFA won't shift Iran matches to Mexico
Iranian football authorities have said they are exploring the possibility of shifting their group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico due to safety concerns surrounding the tournament
Japan's PM Takaichi meets Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz
Trump has repeatedly complained on camera and online that US allies, including Japan, have rejected his request to help safeguard the critical waterway for oil and gas transport
 "Japan's PM Takaichi meets Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz")
Trump, US First Lady extend greetings to Americans on Eid al-Fitr
In a statement released by the White House, the US President said, "The First Lady and I send our best wishes to every American celebrating Eid al-Fitr"
 "Trump, US First Lady extend greetings to Americans on Eid al-Fitr")
Trump Alaska lease sale draws record $163 million from oil majors
The record auction revealed pent-up demand among drillers for acreage in the reserve, more than six years after the last federal oil and gas auction there
 "Trump Alaska lease sale draws record $163 million from oil majors")
No plans to leave Fed until justice department investigation over: Powell
"I have no intention of leaving the board until the investigation is well and truly over, with transparency and finality," Powell said
 "No plans to leave Fed until justice department investigation over: Powell")
Trump weighs sending more troops to West Asia as Iran war enters new phase
Trump administration officials have also discussed the possibility of deploying US forces to secure Iran's stocks of highly enriched uranium
 "Trump weighs sending more troops to West Asia as Iran war enters new phase")
US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war with Iran
Federal debt has surged under both Republican and Democratic presidents, most recently fueled by wars, large-scale pandemic spending and tax cuts
 "US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war with Iran")
US states, cities sue Trump over his move to scrap climate regulations
The suit, which also follows an earlier challenge filed by a coalition of environmental groups, also includes the states of Michigan, Connecticut, and Virginia and cities of New York, Boston, Chicago
 "US states, cities sue Trump over his move to scrap climate regulations")
Trump grants 60-day waiver from Jones Act shipping rules to ease oil costs
The 1920s law, designed to protect the American shipbuilding sector, is often blamed for making gas more expensive
 "Trump grants 60-day waiver from Jones Act shipping rules to ease oil costs")
Trump asks if 'finishing off' Iran would make 'allies' reopen Hormuz Strait
Trump questioned whether stronger action against Iran would compel allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting tensions over burden-sharing in safeguarding global trade routes
 "Trump asks if 'finishing off' Iran would make 'allies' reopen Hormuz Strait")
Iran vows revenge for Ali Larijani as Trump says war may end soon
Iran launched fresh waves of missile and drone attacks, targeting the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It also struck Tel Aviv
 "Iran vows revenge for Ali Larijani as Trump says war may end soon")
WADA postpones ruling on Trump's potential sports ban until after World Cup
The WADA executive committee met and said it would consider the new rule in September, two months after the end of the World Cup, which the U.S. is hosting along with Canada and Mexico.
 "WADA postpones ruling on Trump's potential sports ban until after World Cup")
China ignores Trump's request to reopen Hormuz as Iran war deepens
Trump's Iran war is facing mounting pressure as oil has stopped moving through the strait and US allies have refused to step up to secure the strait
 "China ignores Trump's request to reopen Hormuz as Iran war deepens")
Kharg Island is an appealing target for Trump, but with high risks
A US attack or a move to seize control of Iran's main oil export hub could cripple the country's ability to profit from its natural resources, but it would also risk sending energy prices even higher
 "Kharg Island is an appealing target for Trump, but with high risks")
Trump officials vow legal fight against Anthropic over AI tool ban
The company is asking the court to issue a preliminary injunction to block the government's ban from staying in effect while the legal fight plays out
 "Trump officials vow legal fight against Anthropic over AI tool ban")
Military op on Iran proceeding very well, rebuild may take 10 years: Trump
Trump further said that it would take ten years to rebuild the damage that had been done to Iran
Trump, Rubio call for new leadership in Cuba amid deepening economic crisis
The Trump administration is looking for President Miguel Diaz-Canel to leave as the US continues negotiating with the Cuban government
 "Trump, Rubio call for new leadership in Cuba amid deepening economic crisis")