Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- 10h ago
Colombia presidential election heads to runoff between hard-right 'Tiger' de la Espriella and leftist Cepeda
Hard-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda will face off in Colombia's June 21 presidential runoff after a polarizing first round that saw de la Espriella outperform expectations.
- 14h ago
Cattelan's $6.2M banana stolen from French museum — again — prompting a police complaint this time
The perishable star of Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian' vanished from the Centre Pompidou-Metz on Saturday, the second incident in under a year after a visitor ate the fruit last July.
- 18h ago
Delaney Hall Protests Escalate: Governor Blames Out-of-State Agitators as Hunger Strike Enters Ninth Day
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says out-of-state agitators and national extremist groups are escalating tensions at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center, where a detainee hunger and labor strike over alleged inhumane conditions has entered its ninth day.
- yesterday
Trump sends Iran a new ceasefire proposal with stricter terms, delaying a deal that seemed imminent
President Trump sent a revised ceasefire proposal with stricter conditions back to Iran on Friday, upending expectations that a deal to end the three-month war was nearly complete.
- 2d ago
US warship fires Hellfire missile at Gambian-flagged freighter 'Lian Star' attempting to breach Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman
US Central Command forces fired a Hellfire missile into the engine room of the M/V Lian Star after the Gambian-flagged vessel ignored more than 20 warnings while heading toward an Iranian port, marking the sixth such interdiction since the US naval blockade began.
- 2d ago
Trump proposes himself as headliner after artists abandon US 250th birthday concert series
After five of nine announced acts pulled out of the 'Great American State Fair' concert series, President Donald Trump floated replacing them with a political rally starring himself.
- 2d ago
Five of Nine Headliners Withdraw from Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Concerts, Citing Political Deception and Safety Fears
A wave of cancellations has gutted the lineup for the Great American State Fair, a concert series tied to the Trump administration's semiquincentennial celebrations, after artists said they were misled about the event's nonpartisan nature.
- 2d ago
Trump Withholds Decision on Iran Deal as Hormuz and Nuclear Issues Remain Unresolved
President Trump concluded a two-hour Situation Room meeting without approving a preliminary agreement with Iran, leaving the fate of a 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz hanging in the balance.
- 2d ago
Federal Judge Orders Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center, Blocks Two-Year Closure
A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Kennedy Center board broke the law by adding President Donald Trump's name to the iconic Washington venue, ordering its removal within 14 days and blocking a planned two-year closure for renovations.
- 2d ago
Markets Rally on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension and Hormuz Reopening as Trump Weighs Final Decision
Global markets surged toward record highs and oil prices suffered their steepest weekly drop in months on Friday, driven by reports that the U.S. and Iran have reached an outline for a 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, pending President Trump's final approval.
- 2d ago
Lula Slams US 'Terrorist' Label on Brazil Gangs as Sovereignty Threat, Accuses Bolsonaro of 'Treason'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has furiously denounced a US decision to designate two of the country's largest criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, warning it could pave the way for foreign military intervention and accusing a political rival of 'treason' for requesting the move.
- 2d ago
Trump defers 'final decision' on Iran deal as Tehran calls his terms a 'mixture of truth and lies'
A two-hour White House Situation Room meeting ended without a decision on a potential US-Iran agreement, as Tehran dismissed Donald Trump's public demands as a 'mixture of truth and lies.'
- 3d ago
US-Iran Ceasefire Extension and Hormuz Reopening Framework Negotiated, but Trump Holds Back Approval as Iran Denies Final Deal
A US-Iran framework to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz emerged from negotiations, but President Trump has not yet approved it while Tehran denies any final pact, as fresh attacks strain the fragile truce.
- 3d ago
Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to seize 70% of Gaza, defying October ceasefire and Trump peace plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed Israel's military to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip, a direct violation of the U.S.-brokered October ceasefire that limited Israeli presence to roughly 53% of the territory.
- 3d ago
Bank of Italy Governor Panetta Warns Gulf Conflict Could Stagnate Italian Economy, Urges EU Reform and Youth Investment
Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta delivered a stark warning that the conflict in the Persian Gulf has dramatically weakened economic prospects, potentially pushing Italy into stagnation or contraction, while calling for urgent European reforms and investment in youth.
- 3d ago
Wall Street hits records on 60-day Iran truce hopes, but Trump approval and fresh strikes cloud outlook
Hopes for a 60-day extension of the US-Iran ceasefire drove the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record closes, though President Trump has not yet signed off and new Centcom-confirmed strikes underscore the fragility of the diplomatic opening.
- 3d ago
Trump Holds the Key as US and Iran Edge Toward 60-Day Ceasefire Memorandum, but Final Approval Remains Elusive
A preliminary memorandum of understanding between US and Iranian negotiators promises a 60-day truce and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but the entire framework hinges on final approval from President Donald Trump and Iran's supreme leader, both of whom have yet to sign.
- 3d ago
Trump administration pushes for new $250 banknote featuring president's portrait, challenging 1866 law
The US Treasury has prepared a design for a $250 banknote bearing Donald Trump's portrait, but the plan requires Congress to overturn a 160-year-old ban on depicting living people on currency.
- 3d ago
Vance says 'a lot of progress' made on Iran ceasefire extension, but Trump not ready to sign
U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed significant progress in negotiations with Iran on extending the fragile ceasefire, but said President Donald Trump is not yet ready to approve the deal, as both sides traded airstrikes overnight.
- 3d ago
DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into E. Jean Carroll, Targeting Nonprofit That Funded Her Trump Lawsuits
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who won two civil judgments against Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation, focusing on a nonprofit backed by billionaire Reid Hoffman that helped fund her legal bills.
