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Donald Trump's viral 'fist-pump' portrait replaces Obama's in White House

US President Donald Trump's new portrait features his 'fight, fight, fight!' moment after the 2024 assassination attempt

Trump administration freezes $1.8 billion for Cornell, Northwestern

The White House on late Tuesday confirmed the hold on the public money but offered no further details on what that meant or what grants were affected

AP journalists cleared to return to White House after court ruling

A federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore The Associated Press' full access to cover presidential events, ruling on a case that touched at the heart of the First Amendment and affirming that the government cannot punish the news organisation for the content of its speech. US District Judge Trevor N McFadden, an appointee of President Donald Trump, ruled that the government can't retaliate against the AP's decision not to follow Trump's executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico. The decision handed the AP a major victory at a time the White House has been challenging the press on several levels. "Under the First Amendment, if the Government opens its doors to some journalists be it to the Oval Office, the East Room, or elsewher it cannot then shut those doors to other journalists because of their viewpoints," McFadden wrote. "The Constitution requires no less." It was unclear whether the White House would move immediately to put McFadden's ruling into effect.

Musk slams Trump's trade adviser Navarro, calls him 'truly a moron' on X

The missives were the latest volley in an increasingly bitter spat between the two that broke out after Trump last week announced that he was imposing a minimum 10% tariff on most imports

Trump to sign executive orders to boost US coal industry: Report

US power demand is rising for the first time in two decades as energy-intensive data centers for artificial intelligence, electric cars, and crypto currencies increase consumption

Donald Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel

The White House directive sent the share price of US Steel up 12 per cent

White House denies Trump mulling 90-day tariff pause, terms it 'fake news'

The White House on Monday dismissed as "fake news" reports that US President Donald Trump is considering a 90-day pause on tariffs.The reports and rumours claimed that Trump is considering a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs announced on April 2 for all countries except China."Wrong. Fake News," the White House said on X, sharing a post that Trump is reportedly expecting to do a pause.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared the post.Earlier in the day, US stocks surged after sections of media reported that Kevin Hassett, Director, the National Economic Council of US said that President Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs for all countries except China.However, the rally was short-lived. After Leavitt denied the reports, the markets quickly reversed course and began to slide again.The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered losses exceeding 1,500 points for the first time in history, including a 2,231-point drop on Friday. The S & P 500 shed 6 per cent on ...

Several National Security Council officials fired from White House : Report

It's not clear exactly why the officials were let go or if their firing is permanent. But two of the sources said several were told there were issues with their vetting their background

TikTok sale: As April 5 deadline nears, White House close to approving deal

It is worth noting that any deal would require approval from President Trump, as well as TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, and the Chinese government

Amazon submits bid to White House for buying TikTok as sale deadline nears

Even if Amazon's bid fails to gain traction inside the White House, the company's interest could compel other suitors to pay more, which squeezes more money out of a potential rival

Trump's April 2 tariffs to take immediate effect, says White House

Trump on April 2 plans to roll out tariffs on global trading partners during an event planned for 4 pm in the White House Rose Garden

Donald Trump to visit Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia next month: White House

Asked if the trip will take place in May as reported, Trump responds, It could be next month, maybe a little bit later

White House fires career DOJ prosecutors in latest norm-breaking move

The recent firings of career Justice Department lawyers by the White House is a sign of President Donald Trump's tightening grip over the law enforcement agency known for its long tradition of political independence. On Friday, an assistant US attorney in Los Angeles was fired without explanation in an terse email from the White House Presidential Personnel Office shortly after a right-wing activist posted about him on social media, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were concerned about potential retribution. That followed the White House's firing last week of a longtime career prosecutor who had been serving as acting US attorney in Memphis. The terminations marked an escalation of norm-shattering moves that have embroiled the Justice Department in turmoil and have raised alarm over a disregard for civil service protections for career lawyers and the erosion of the agency's independence from the White House.

White House weighs executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining: Report

If signed, the order would mark US President Donald Trump's latest attempt to tap international deposits of nickel, copper and other critical minerals used widely across the economy

US drug stocks fall as FDA vaccine chief ousted amid Trump health overhaul

The pharma and biotech sector has been under pressure since Donald Trump returned to the White House earlier this year

Pete Hegseth's younger brother serving as Pentagon liaison, senior adviser

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's younger brother is serving in a key position inside the Pentagon as a Department of Homeland Security liaison and senior adviser, Hegseth's office confirmed. The high-profile job has meant meetings with a UFC fighting champion, a trip to Guantanamo Bay and, right now, travelling on the Pentagon's 747 aircraft as Hegseth makes his first trip as defense secretary to the Indo-Pacific. Phil Hegseth's official title is senior adviser to the secretary for the Department of Homeland Security and liaison officer to the Defense Department, spokeswoman Kingsley Wilson said in a statement Thursday. Phil Hegseth, one of a number of talented DHS liaisons to DOD, is conducting touch points with US Coast Guard officials on the Secretary's Indo-Pacific trip," which includes stops in Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines and Japan, Wilson said in response to a query by The Associated Press. Border security, the responsibility of DHS, has been highlighted as one of the top .

Trump's threat to pull the trigger may jolt India's complacent elite

India needs another shot of difficult reform, of the kind only possible at gunpoint. Mr Trump holds that gun to our heads now

White House withdraws Stefanik's UN envoy bid over tight GOP House margin

The White House has withdrawn Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be US ambassador to the United Nations, a stunning turnaround for President Donald Trump's Cabinet pick after her confirmation had been stalled over concerns about Republicans' tight margins in the House. Trump confirmed the decision in a Truth Social post on Thursday, saying that it was essential that we maintain EVERY Republican Seat in Congress. We must be unified to accomplish our Mission, and Elise Stefanik has been a vital part of our efforts from the very beginning. I have asked Elise, as one of my biggest Allies, to remain in Congress, he said. Trump had tapped Stefanik, a New York Republican, to represent the US at the international body shortly after winning reelection in November. She was seen as among the least controversial Cabinet picks, and her nomination advanced out of committee in late January, but House Republicans' razor-thin majority kept her ultimate confirmation in a state of purgatory for the .

Trump imposes 25% tariff on imported cars, expects $100 bn in tax revenue

But US and foreign automakers have plants around the world to accommodate global sales while maintaining competitive prices

Trump security team's private data and passwords exposed in online leaks

An investigation by media company Der Spiegel reveals that mobile numbers, email addresses, and even passwords of Donald Trump's key security officials were found online