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US will begin hitting land with regard to cartels in drug crackdown: Trump

Underscoring his concerns about Mexico, Trump asserted that "The cartels are running Mexico," adding, It's very, very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country

Trump weighs $10k-$100k payouts to Greenlanders in US takeover bid

Trump administration is weighing cash payments to Greenlanders and other options, including military force and free association deals, as it intensifies efforts to pull the Arctic island away from Den

Denmark, Greenland envoys meet US officials over Trump's call for takeover

Denmark and Greenland's envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge US lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump's call for a takeover of the strategic Arctic island. Denmark's ambassador, Jesper Mller Srensen, and Jacob Isbosethsen, Greenland's chief representative to Washington, met on Thursday with White House National Security Council officials to discuss a renewed push by Trump to acquire Greenland, perhaps by military force, according to Danish government officials who were not authorised to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. The White House did not respond to a request for comment about the meeting. The envoys have also held a series of meetings this week with American lawmakers as they look to enlist help in persuading Trump to back off his threat. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet next week with Danish officials. Trump, in a New York Times interview published ..

US has obligation to fund agencies, says UN after Trump quits global bodies

The top United Nations official has said that the United States has a legal obligation to keep paying its dues that fund UN agencies after the White House announced that it is withdrawing support from more than 30 initiatives operated by the world body. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he regretted President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from 31 UN-related agencies, including the UN's population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations. The US also will depart dozens of other global organizations or initiatives not affiliated with the UN As we have consistently underscored, assessed contributions to the United Nations regular budget and peacekeeping budget, as approved by the General Assembly, are a legal obligation under the UN Charter for all Member States, including the United States, Stephane Dujarric, a spokesperson for Guterres, said in a statement. He added that despite the announcement, the UN entities targeted will keep doing

Trump lays out a vision of power restrained only by 'my own morality'

On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties

Trump orders $200 bn mortgage bond purchase to boost housing affordability

US President Donald Trump says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will use $200 billion in cash to buy mortgage bonds, a move he claims will lower mortgage rates and make home ownership more affordable

US unveils strategy on Venezuelan oil, triggering rush for access

The return of Venezuelan barrels to US buyers could mark one of the most significant shifts in global energy markets in recent years

Trump's beautiful new law leaves states with big choices on Medicaid, SNAP

States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping law President Donald Trump signed last year. The federal government is shifting more responsibilities to states over the next few years, and states must prepare for greater costs in the Medicaid health care and SNAP food aid programs. They also must decide whether to offset upcoming federal funding cuts with state tax dollars. And they must weigh whether to cut state taxes on tips, overtime wages and other items to remain in line with Trump's big bill. Though most states still have ample rainy day funds, the extra burdens are coming as many states face their tightest budgets since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. There's a big storm coming for state budgets the radar is clear and it's going to hit almost every state, said Tim Storey, CEO of the National Conference of State Legislatures. It's going to mean some hard choices. In most states, those determinatio

UK sees Russia tanker seizure as show of Europe's role in US security

The US requested the help of the UK's armed forces in the days leading up to Wednesday's seizure of the M/V Bella 1 in the North Atlantic

Trump team scrambles for deals to push Greenland takeover vision

For the moment, US officials are focused on potential business deals to give the US a greater footprint on the island

Trump signs order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations

Trump has signed an order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations, saying they undermine American sovereignty, waste taxpayer money and promote agendas that conflict with national interests

Venezuela to now purchase only American-made products, says Trump

US President said that the purchases would include American agri products, medicines, medical devices and equipment to improve the electric grid and energy facilities, amongst other things

Trump invites Colombian Prez to WH days after threatening military strike

President Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone on Wednesday about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, saying the two had exchanged a friendly phone call and that he'd invited the leader of the South American country to the White House. It was a Great Honor to speak with the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, who called to explain the situation of drugs and other disagreements that we have had, Trump posted on his social media site Wednesday night. "I appreciated his call and tone, and look forward to meeting him in the near future, he added. Trump said the meeting would take place at the White House. This comes mere days after Trump said in the wake of the US operation in Venezuela over the weekend that Colombia is very sick too and accused Petro of making cocaine and selling it to the United States before adding: He's not going to be doing it very long, let me tell you". Asked whether US intervention was possible, Trump responded, Sounds good to me".

Explained: Can the US legally acquire Greenland without using force?

As Donald Trump revives talk of acquiring Greenland, here's explaining on whether the US can legally buy the island, what international law allows, and why Europe is pushing back

Trump admin tells Venezuela to cut ties with China, Russia, Iran: Report

Washington is pressuring Rodríguez to force out spies and military personnel from those countries, although some diplomats would be allowed to stay

Trump to meet oil executives in bid for Venezuela's output revival

The parties have discussed a possible meeting Thursday or Friday that would include Trump, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum

I will get impeached: Trump reveals midterm poll anxieties to Republicans

Trump acknowledged the historical pattern of incumbent parties losing seats in midterm elections and expressed concern about public dissatisfaction with his leadership and the economy

Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions

President Donald Trump has said that he wants Republicans to reach a deal on health care insurance assistance by being willing to bend on a 50-year-old amendment that bars federal money from being spent on abortion services. You have to be a little flexible" on the Hyde Amendment, Trump told House Republicans on Tuesday as they gathered in Washington for a caucus retreat to open the midterm election year. You gotta be a little flexible. You gotta work something. You gotta use ingenuity. With his suggestion, Trump, who supported abortion rights before he entered politics in 2015, is asking conservatives to abandon or at least ease up on decades of Republican orthodoxy on abortion and spending policy. At the same time, he is demonstrating his long-standing malleability on abortion and acknowledging that Democrats have the political upper hand on health care after Republicans, who control the White House, the Senate and the House, allowed the expiration of premium subsidies for people

Trump won't rule out military force to acquire Greenland: White House

Trump is considering many ways of achieving his goal of acquiring the Arctic island, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement

After Venezuela, Trump hints at US military intervention in these countries

US military operation in Venezuela followed months of rising tensions, during which Washington sank more than 30 suspected drug-smuggling vessels since September 2025