Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Trump Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax Until Prices Fall

Congress would have to agree to any suspension, and dropping federal taxes would not make up for the steep increase in prices since the war began.

By Shawn McCreesh

Senators Push Trump on Taiwan Arms Package Ahead of Xi Summit - Bloomberg.com

Senators Push Trump on Taiwan Arms Package Ahead of Xi Summit  Bloomberg.com

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’

US president rejects Iranian proposal for temporary peace deal ahead of trip to China

In Trump administration battle over AI, U.S. spy agencies seek more power

As the White House grapples with cybersecurity threats from artificial intelligence models, intelligence officials want sway in AI policy overseen by Commerce.

By Cat Zakrzewski, Ellen Nakashima, Nitasha Tiku

White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Cole Allen, 31, charged with attempting to assassinate the president, could face life in prison if convicted.

Senate Democrats to fight Republicans’ $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroom

Chuck Schumer accuses GOP of ‘asking working families to pay the price while Trump pockets the perks’ in letter US politics live – latest updates Chuck Schumer, the US Senate’s top Democrat, has vowed to oppose a Republican plan to spend $1bn on security improvements for the ballroom Donald Trump is seeking to build on the White House’s former East Wing. The money is set to be included in a measure Republicans plan to pass that would allocate about $70bn to the federal agencies leading Trum...

By Chris Stein in Washington

Trump says ceasefire is on ‘life support’ after rejecting Iran’s proposal

US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal.

WHCA Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty, judge scoffs at defense’s power play

Cole Allen pleaded not guilty to four charges including attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25.

Trump, congressional Republicans float suspending federal gas tax amid Iran war

Voters are souring on Trump's economy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and high gas prices are only adding to consumer discontent.

Man accused in White House press gallery shooting pleads not guilty

A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill U.S. President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer who tried to stop the attack.

White House press dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty

A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

Did US pressure before Xi-Trump summit force KMT hand on Taiwan’s defence budget?

Pressure from Washington was likely to have played a decisive role in Taiwan’s opposition parties backing a sharply expanded special defence budget last week, analysts said, as concerns mount in Taipei ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The anxiety centres on potential concessions from Trump this week in exchange for economic gains from Beijing, which views Taiwan as a core interest and the “biggest risk” in ties with the US, and has k...

By Lawrence Chung

White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Donald Trump

A California man arrested for attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at last month's White House Correspondents' Dinner plead not guilty to all charges on Monday. Prosecutors allege Cole Allen fired ⁠a shotgun at a US Secret Service agent and stormed a security checkpoint in a foiled attack in April.

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Oil market won’t return to normal this year if Iran conflict isn’t solved within weeks, Aramco CEO says

Oil futures for December have gained 47% this year, a sign that traders don’t anticipate a quick return to normal.

By Steve Goldstein

Trump says he wants to pause the federal gas tax to lower prices at the pump

Trump said he would support a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax during a meeting in the Oval Office. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Trump says he backs suspending the federal gas tax as fuel prices climb during the war with Iran. Federal taxes add 18.4 cents per gallon to regular gas in the US. The average gas price in the US has spiked from $2.98 before escalations in Iran to $4.52 a gallon on Monday. President Donald Trump said Monday that he supports suspending the federal gas tax ...

Trump says he wants to reduce federal gas tax ‘till it’s appropriate’

Waiving the tax requires Congressional legislation, a body currently controlled by Trump's fellow Republicans

By Timothy Gardner and Nandita Bose

Trump Again Attacks Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch And Barrett—Warns About Wrong Ruling On Immigrants - Forbes

Trump Again Attacks Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch And Barrett—Warns About Wrong Ruling On Immigrants  Forbes

President Trump Wants to Suspend the Federal Gas Tax. Here’s Why Consumers May Still Feel Squeezed

Tim Cook, Elon Musk to join Trump’s China visit; Nvidia CEO may skip summit

President Trump is leading a delegation of top American CEOs, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, to Beijing for high-stakes trade talks. The visit aims to secure massive deals, with a potential blockbuster order for Boeing aircraft being a key focus. Notably absent is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as the trip prioritizes agriculture and commercial aviation over high-end semiconductors.

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Trump appears to fall asleep again at Oval Office event as video sparks health concerns; watch

Videos of Donald Trump appearing to doze off at a Oval Office event Monday (May 11) sparked fresh concerns about his health.

Trump debates restarting Project Freedom after Iran's 'unacceptable' response to US peace proposal

Trump noted he has not made a final decision on the matter.

Trump rejects Iran's counteroffer to end war, insists on 'complete victory'

President Donald Trump on Monday said the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on “life support,” rejecting Iran’s latest counteroffer, which it said had included demands for the release of frozen assets and the end of a US blockade. The president’s reaction to Iran’s position — itself a response to a US proposal — sent oil prices soaring and dashed hopes that a deal could be quickly negotiated to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. After slamming th...

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Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘on life support’ after he rejects Tehran’s response

President Donald Trumpsaid on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after he rejected Tehran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, fuelling concerns of a resumption of hostilities in the 10-week-old conflict that has killed thousands and halted vital energy flows. Days after Washington floated a proposal aimed at reopening negotiations, Iran […]

Man Who Tried To Shoot Trump At White House Press Dinner Pleads Not Guilty

Cole Allen, 31, entered a not guilty plea during an appearance in a federal district court in the nation's capital, The Hill and other outlets said.

Donalf Trump describes Iran peace deal response as 'piece of garbage’ and says he 'didn't even finish reading it'

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Cole Allen, Suspect In Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting, Pleads Not Guilty To Attempting To Assassinate Donald Trump

The suspect in the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner plead not guilty on Monday. Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, who was at the dinner along with many other administration officials. His lawyers entered his plea on Monday before U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, […]

By Ted Johnson

White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty

A California man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month has pleaded not guilty, US media reported.

Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says

Trump says he's 'seriously considering' Venezuela statehood, citing oil wealth

GOP dissenters purged in Indiana primaries

Trump encouraged the ouster of Republicans who voted down a new congressional map

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White House shooting suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Trump

Cole Allen (31) has been charged with attempting to assassinate US president Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month.

White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Suspect in Court, Pleads Not Guilty

The alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner gunman is claiming he's innocent ... pleading not guilty Monday morning to charges tied to the terrifying D.C. shooting incident that sent President Donald Trump and other top officials scrambling for…

By TMZ Staff

Aramco CEO Says Energy Market May Not Normalize Until 2027 Amid Billion-Barrel Supply Shock

Aramco CEO Says Energy Market May Not Normalize Until 2027 Amid Billion-Barrel Supply Shock From the Trump administration's recent Project Freedom push to mounting warnings from Wall Street analysts, security experts, energy strategists, and major oil company executives, there is a growing sense that the global energy market is quickly approaching a breaking point due to the heavily disrupted Strait of Hormuz. There was good news over the weekend, as a Qatari LNG tanker transite...

By Tyler Durden

Venezuela has ‘never considered’ becoming 51st US state – Acting president

Venezuela has "never" contemplated becoming the 51st US state, as suggested by US President Donald Trump following the capture of deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, the country's acting president said on Monday. The post Venezuela has ‘never considered’ becoming 51st US state – Acting president appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah