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White House reinstates access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico after court order

The White House restored access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico after a federal judge ruled that Trump's ban likely violated their constitutional rights

Trump admin asks SC to allow quick third-country deportations to continue

President Donald Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to again clear the way for continued quick deportations of immigrants to third countries where they have no ties. The government asked for an immediate halt to lower court orders finding that people must have the chance to object before the US government deports them to countries other than their homelands. The justices previously allowed the deportation flights to temporarily continue when the case came before them last year. Since then, an appeals court has upheld a Boston-based judge's final ruling that migrants must have a meaningful chance to argue a third-country deportation would put them in danger of persecution or torture. The ruling didn't prohibit those deportations outright but it lengthens the process. The government argues it has already led to the cancellation of a flight carrying 70 people with criminal convictions to three different countries. "The government has been able to remove thousan

Judge orders Trump to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico

A federal judge early Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's move to ban three news outlets from the White House grounds and said CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. It's the latest development in an escalating showdown between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes. Trump announced he was banning the outlets Sept. 18, assailing what he called "fake news." More recently, the president has said negative coverage was dangerous for the country. The outlets argued they were singled out because of the content of their coverage - in other words, viewpoint discrimination - and called the ban a "blatant violation" of the First Amendment. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly - who Trump nominated in 2017 and who ordered a CNN journalist's access restored in a similar case in 2018 - heard arguments Wednesday and ended the hearing without ruling. On Thursday, he issued a temporary restraining order that will be in effect for 14 da

Trump backs possible US diesel export ban as prices hit record high

The president's comments on Tuesday nod to American voters' cost-of-living concerns with November midterm elections just weeks away

Trump backs India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor amid West Asia war

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), unveiled in 2023, comprises an Eastern Corridor connecting India to the Gulf region and a Northern Corridor connecting the Gulf region to Europe

At UNGA, Trump vows 'unmatched military might' against drug cartels

Trump issued an ultimatum regarding foreign presence and criminal networks operating close to American borders

Trump set to address UN amid Iran conflict, global economic turmoil

President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world - and for his presidency. The global economy has been shaken by his decision to launch a war against Iran. Anxiety about the social impact being wrought by artificial intelligence is surging. And questions linger about the future of the United Nations itself with Trump's scaling back US financial support for the United Nations. After his speech to the annual gathering of world leaders, Trump is expected to hold talks with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and a more informal meeting with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez, according to the White House. He's also set to meet with leaders and senior officials from Gulf Cooperation Council nations - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates - to discuss the way ahead with the war in Iran and growing concern about recent Iran-backed rebels ..

After years as the star of must-see TV, Trump faces sting of cancellation

A boycott of the White House press pool by the major networks deprives the president of the oxygen of screen time. But he is still finding ways to get on the air

Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage

President Donald Trump showed off his new White House helicopter landing pad on Monday, attempting to brush aside a First Amendment firestorm even as major television networks kept their cameras away because CNN wasn't allowed to cover the event. Trump used oversized gold scissors to cut a red, white and blue ribbon. He then exchanged handshakes with officials wearing green construction smocks and hardhats - seeking to portray business as usual. The noise of his waiting helicopter meant Trump didn't answer shouted questions before climbing aboard Marine One for a flight to New York. MS Now, Politico and CNN have sued after Trump announced Friday that he was banning them from covering the White House in a clear escalation of Trump's long-running efforts - in the courts and through administrative action - to restrict news coverage he finds objectionable. CNN normally participates in a five-network rotation that provides pooled coverage of daily events at the White House. When it was

White House launches 24/7 'Trump TV' amid escalating media access row

The launch comes amid an escalating dispute between the Trump administration and several major news organisations over White House press access

Trump seeks to bring US health-research funding under his control

Trump has directed budget chief Russ Vought to draft an order creating a board that would decide which NIH research grants receive funding

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for another year

The payment requirement for employers seeking certain H-1B workers will remain until September 21, 2027, as the Trump administration appeals a court ruling against the policy

Trump reaches deal with Denmark to build US military presence in Greenland

President Donald Trump announced Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO ally - an agreement that also keeps the Arctic territory in Denmark's hands. Trump in a social media post announcing the deal said the agreement "gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many US concerns." He added that with the agreement his administration would "immediately" begin the process of developing a larger military presence on the mineral-rich Danish territory. The office of Denmark's prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, said the deal will be signed by all three governments next week during the United Nations General Assembly, but parliamentary action is still needed by the Danish and Greenland governments before it can be enforced. In a statement she said "the agreement recognizes the sovereignty and ...

White House press group condemns Trump's move to bar CNN, MS NOW, Politico

WHCA president Jacqui Heinrich said excluding the three outlets from White House access amounts to a "ban on the free press" after Trump accused them of fake news

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, opens door to new tariffs on oil buyers

The new law gives Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, including India and China, as Washington seeks to pressure Moscow

US-Greenland deal to be signed next week, needs Parl approval: Denmark

The office of Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the Greenland deal with the US will be signed by three governments next week during the United Nations General Assembly. However parliamentary action is still needed by the Danish and Greenland governments before it can be enforced. Frederiksen said in a statement that "the agreement recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Greenland and Denmark and upholds both people's right "to self-determination.

Donald Trump plans to sign Russia sanctions Bill: White House official

President Donald Trump plans to sign the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, a White House official said on Thursday, a day after the US House of Representatives approved the bill that also seeks to impose steep tariffs on Moscow's top energy buyers. "The President plans to sign the bill," a White House official told PTI when asked about the presidential signing of the Act into law. The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which seeks to impose sanctions on Russia's leadership and energy sector -- as well as on collaborators in Moscow's defence industry and its so-called shadow fleet. The Act also authorises President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including China and India. India has warned that the move carries potential implications for ties between New Delhi and Washington as well as for the global energy market.

'Hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war, says Trump as conflict drags on

Trump is expected to meet leaders or foreign ministers from six Gulf Cooperation Council states in New York next week to discuss US postwar plans, Axios reported

US bill empowers Trump to target India with 100% tariff over Russian energy

The legislation, passed by the House in a 262-159 vote after Senate approval, gives Donald Trump power to target major Russian energy buyers with tariffs of up to 100 per cent

Trump's 51st-state push drives Canada closer to the European Union

The invitation by the EU for Canada to become an "associate member" is a sign of Trump's brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America's closest friends