Trump Backs Away From Deal to Let Ukraine Build Patriot Missiles

The president of Ukraine had warned that the country was running out of Patriot interceptors, the most reliable weapon it has to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles.

By Chris Cameron

Trump Orders Iran Attack as Soon as This Weekend, WSJ Says

President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to carry out a new attack on Iran as soon as this weekend, the Wall Street Journal reported.

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy

Trump's warmongering rhetoric toward Iran reflects America's stalemate

Since the United States and Israel launched the conflict against the Islamic Republic in February, the US president has multiplied threats and declarations of victory, often contradicting himself from one day to the next. Yet he has failed to sway Tehran's position.

Will the US midterm elections be free and fair? – Stateside with Kai and Carter

With Republicans' chances in the midterms looking shaky, Donald Trump is increasingly trying to rewrite the rules that govern US elections. Voting rights groups say he's really laying the groundwork to suppress voters. Trump has already moved to change mail-in voting, but he now wants Congress to pass the Save America Act, which includes strict voter ID restrictions. He's also accused China of interfering in the 2020 election. (Trump didn't back up that claim with evidence.) Host Kai Wright s...

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Iran war live: Trump threatens strikes, Iran says it has a plan to respond

An Iranian official quoted by Tasnim says comprehensive plans are in place to respond to any 'mad' US strikes.

Trump warns Iran fighting isn't over as he vows US will 'win' as talks fade

Trump says Iran will "peter out" as U.S. strikes continue, but admits the five-month conflict could drag on as November midterm elections approach.

Trump appeals order that slammed his IRS lawsuit and referred his lawyer to bar

Trump had sued the IRS for $10 billion over the leak of his tax information by an agency contractor.

Trump explains his doubts over allowing Ukraine to produce missiles for Patriot air defence systems

US President Donald Trump, commenting on the possibility of allowing Ukraine to produce interceptor missiles for Patriot air defence systems, said that the United States "[has] to be very careful" on the matter.

By Olha Kovalchuk,VALENTYNA ROMANENKO

Trump says US hasn’t agreed to Ukraine building Patriot missiles

President Donald Trump said on ⁠Friday that the United States has not agreed to Ukraine building Patriot missiles but that talks are ongoing, adding that the US must be “very careful about letting somebody build them”. Trump said during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey this ‌month that he was going to give Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors to help defend against Russian strikes, but has since backed away from that pledge despite hosti...

By Reuters

Trump says US has not agreed to Ukraine producing Patriot missiles

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington had not agreed to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, contradicting remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following talks between the two leaders earlier this week.

By FRANCE 24

Trump blames Minnesota and Gov. Tim Walz for cyberattack that feds have traced to Iran

Trump has a history of downplaying U.S. intelligence community conclusions when it benefits him politically

By Andrew Feinberg

Trump Doubles Down On Anti-Weaponization Fund Amid Blanche Confirmation Fight

Trump had suggested Thursday he could pull Blanche’s nomination until next year.

By Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff

Trump appeals judge's ruling that accused him of manipulating courts in IRS lawsuit

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' as US weighs fresh attack

President Trump threatened very hard hits on Iran, potentially targeting energy infrastructure. Reports suggest fresh strikes could begin as early as this weekend. The United States and Israel are discussing coordinated attacks on oil refineries and power plants. This operation would mark Israel's direct involvement in a new phase of strikes. White House aides reportedly raised strong objections to the proposed military campaign.

By TOI WORLD DESK

What happened to Trump's Green Cards promise to college grads? Debate over $100K OPT fee plan heats up as experts react

Trump’s past proposal of a Green Card with diplomas clashes with a potential $100,000 fee, jeopardizing international students' interest in studying in the US.

Trump orders Iran attack as soon as this weekend, report says

The strikes are intended to convince Tehran to surrender, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited unnamed U.S. officials.

Trump Orders Iran Strikes As Soon As This Weekend: Report

US President Donald Trump has instructed the military to execute a fresh assault against Iran as early as this weekend, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Friday.

Israel, US weighing wave of strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure - report

According to the CBS News report, the wave of strikes could be among the harshest to date and may begin over the weekend.

US, Israel plan weekend strikes on Iran energy infrastructure

The United States and Israel are planning a potential bombing campaign targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, with strikes possible as early as this weekend, CBS News reporte...

Zelensky, Netanyahu and Trump: A prostrate world at their feet, By Owei Lakemfa

…today, humanity is moving back to the pre-World War era when there were no agreed universal rules, might was right, and it was every one to himself and God for us all. Today, humanity lies prostrate. Strongmen and nations roam around as terrorists and bandits playing God. The strongest is the Zelensky, Netanyahu and Trump […] The post Zelensky, Netanyahu and Trump: A prostrate world at their feet, By Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ololade Bamidele

Peru moves to join Trump’s anti-cartel alliance

Peru is taking steps to join US President Donald Trump's Shield of the Americas initiative, its foreign minister said Friday, just days after conservative President Keiko Fujimori took office. The post Peru moves to join Trump’s anti-cartel alliance appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Senior cleric: Consolidating military gains at negotiating table favors Iran

TEHRAN — A senior Iranian cleric has stated that diplomatic success against the US and Israel is inseparable from battlefield strength, praising Iran's recent retaliatory strikes against American military bases in the region.