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Trump says he may veto Bill to extend Obamacare health subsidies

Trump's remark to reporters on Air Force Once comes after nine swing-district House Republicans joined Democrats Wednesday in advancing legislation to revive expired Affordable Care Act subsidies

Trump's impeachments reference removed from Smithsonian portrait display

President Donald Trump's photo portrait display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has had references to his two impeachments removed, the latest apparent change at the collection of museums he has accused of bias as he asserts his influence over how official presentations document US history. The wall text, which summarised Trump's first presidency and noted his 2024 comeback victory, was part of the museum's American Presidents exhibition. The description had been placed alongside a photograph of Trump taken during his first term. Now, a different photo appears without any accompanying text block, though the text was available online. Trump was the only president whose display in the gallery, as seen Sunday, did not include any extended text. The White House did not say whether it sought any changes. Nor did a Smithsonian statement in response to Associated Press questions. But Trump ordered in August that Smithsonian officials review all exhibits before the nation ...

Trump warns of 'strong actions' in Iran as death toll crosses 500: Updates

Donald Trump said Iran may be nearing a red line as protests spread nationwide, deaths rise and Washington reviews strong options while closely monitoring the situation

UK, Germany consider Nato troops in Greenland amid US takeover concerns

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged allies to step up their security presence in the High North and recently reached out to European leaders

'Make Iran great again': Exiled crown prince Pahlavi's appeal to Trump

The 65-year-old exiled crown prince and the son of the late Shah (King) Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, called Iran's current leadership a "terror regime"

Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is inclined to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former President Nicols Maduro. I didn't like Exxon's response, Trump said to reporters on Air Force One as he departed West Palm Beach, Florida. They're playing too cute. During a meeting Friday with oil executives, Trump tried to assuage the concerns of the companies and said they would be dealing directly with the US, rather than the Venezuelan government. Some, however, weren't convinced. If we look at the commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela, today it's uninvestable, said Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, the largest US oil company. Also on Friday, Trump signed an executive order that seeks to ensure that Venezuelan oil revenue remains protected from being used in judicial proceedings. The executive order, made public on Saturday, says that if the funds

Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal

Treasury-supervised accounts, a major test of the emerging relationship between Trump and interim President Delcy Rodriguez

Why Nato was formed and how Trump's Greenland push tests the alliance

As Donald Trump revives calls for US control of Greenland, Nato faces rare internal strain. Here's how the alliance was born, how its role evolved, and why allies are alarmed

Iran protests intensify as Trump is briefed on military strike options

As protests driven by economic distress spread across Iran, US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military strike options even as US officials weigh risks of escalation

'Hope they never forget': Trump as Venezuela frees political prisoners

In a post on Truth Social, he said that the Venezuelan political prisoners got 'lucky' as the US intervened and expedited the process

Trump signs executive order meant to protect money from Venezuelan oil

US President Donald Trump's new executive order on Venezuelan oil revenue is meant to ensure that the money remains protected from being used in judicial proceedings. The executive order, made public on Saturday, says if the funds were to be seized for such use, it could undermine critical US efforts to ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela. The order comes amid caution from top oil company executives that the tumult and instability in Venezuela could make the country less attractive for private investment and rebuilding. If we look at the commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela, today it's uninvestable, said Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, the largest US oil company, during a meeting convened by Trump with oil executives on Friday. During the session, Trump tried to assuage the concerns of the oil companies and said the executives would be dealing directly with the US, rather than the Venezuelan government. Venezuela has a history of state

Trump proposes 1-year, 10% cap on credit card rates, banks push back

Reviving a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump wants a one-year, 10 per cent cap on credit card interest rates, a move that could save Americans tens of billions of dollars but drew immediate opposition from an industry that has been in his corner. Trump was not clear in his social media post Friday night whether a cap might take effect through executive action or legislation, though one Republican senator said he had spoken with the president and would work on a bill with his full support. Trump said he hoped it would be in place January 20, one year after he took office. Strong opposition is certain from Wall Street and the credit card companies, which donated heavily to his 2024 campaign and to support his second-term agenda. We will no longer let the American Public be ripped off by Credit Card Companies that are charging Interest Rates of 20 to 30 per cent, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. Researchers who studied Trump's campaign pledge after it was first announce

Machado offers Nobel to Trump, committee says prize is non-transferable

The committee also made it clear that it does not comment on the actions or statements of laureates after the prize is awarded

Trump calls for one-year 10% cap on credit card rates amid cost pressure

The US president said the proposed cap, set to begin on January 20, would stop excessive charges by card issuers, though details on enforcement and industry compliance remain unclear

Trump vows to secure Greenland 'easy' or 'hard way' before Russia, China

Trump warned that if the US did not act to secure Greenland, geopolitical rivals Russia and China could establish influence or a presence on the island, threatening US strategic interests

Colombian President Petro resumes criticism of US after detente with Trump

Petro, addressing supporters in Bogota just after the call, signaled that he had planned to make a "tough" speech attacking Trump, but would now moderate his language

Venezuela seeks closer ties with US while condemning Maduro's fall

One of the first major tests of the Trump-Rodríguez alliance will focus on the oil riches of Venezuela, home to the one of the world's largest proven reserves of the key global commodity

US sends delegation to Venezuela to restore ties after Maduro's capture

The United States and Venezuelan governments said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations between the two countries, and that an delgation from the Trump administration arrived to the South American nation on Friday. The small team of US diplomats and diplomatic security officials traveled to Venezuela to make a preliminary assessment about the potential re-opening of the US Embassy in Caracas, the State Department said in a statement. Venezuela's government acknowledged the delegation's presence in Venezuela and announced that it will send a delegation to the US but it did not say when. Venezuela's government on Friday acknowledged that US diplomats had travelled to the South American country and announced that it will send a delegation to the US but it did not say when. In a statement, Delcy Rodrguez's government said it has decided to initiate an exploratory process of a diplomatic nature with the Government of the United States of America, .

Exxon calls Venezuela 'uninvestable' as Trump pushes $100 billion oil plan

CEO Woods said Exxon was ready "to put a team on the ground" if there is an invitation from the Venezuelan government and appropriate security guarantees

Trump's Venezuela push threatens China's economic grip across Latin America

China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner; it is watching President Trump's next moves closely