'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni says Trump made up story about photo

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps?

The arts center says it pulled President Trump’s name from the building front. But the result remains hidden by tarps, prompting questions and speculation.

By Elizabeth Williamson

Trump accepts Qatar jet as new Air Force One despite ethics concerns

The $400mn gift has raised charges of conflicts between personal interests and official duties

Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement unveiled

Trump has previously said it would be 'stupid' to reject the gift, while also stoking further concern by saying the plane would eventually be donated to his presidential library.

New Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, arrives and will soon fly Trump

The 747 jumbo jet, which Qatar offered shortly after President Donald Trump’s second term began, has a new paint scheme preferred by the president.

By Tara Copp, Michael Birnbaum

Trump news at a glance: Israel-Hezbollah clashes ground Vance trip; Qatar jet is new Air Force One

US-Iran meeting in Switzerland cancelled because of Lebanon fighting; Trump unveils new Air Force One – key US politics stories from Friday 19 June at a glance After a meeting due on Friday in Switzerland between the US and Iran to hammer out details of a peace plan was cancelled because of renewed violence in Lebanon, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew their ceasefire. The diplomatic back-and-forth between Washington and Tehran about a Middle East peace deal has sent energy prices soaring ...

By Guardian staff

Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews

The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U.S. government.

By Ava Berger

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Double endorsement drama: Trump backs second candidate in red state’s GOP gubernatorial runoff

Trump endorses both Wilson and Evette in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial runoff, hedging his bets ahead of the high-profile Tuesday contest.

Italian Prime Minister says she didn’t ‘beg’ Trump for G7 photograph

Italian Prime Minister says she didn't ‘beg’ Trump for G7 photograph.

Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet

The gift from Qatar is serving as a so-called "bridge" aircraft to carry the president until the new planes ordered directly from Boeing arrive.

Trump unveils interim Air Force One, a gift from Qatar

A former Qatar-owned jumbo jet, converted into the new presidential aircraft, is nearly ready for service. Trump said it had been transformed into "a flying White House."

Trump unveils new Air Force One gifted to him by Qatar

A new Air Force One gifted by Qatar as a replacement aircraft for ferrying US presidents was unveiled Friday by the US Air Force. “The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group and will commence its initial commissioning flights, marking the successful delivery of a secure, modified executive platform,” the Air Force said. Qatar’s gift of the aircraft – valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars – has raised ethical, constitutional and...

By Agence France-Presse

RFK Jr. is making it a hot sauerkraut summer at the White House

The summer of sauerkraut is upon us. Peter Meade/Getty Images Several top men in Trump's cabinet are reportedly loading up on sauerkraut. It's part of a diet plan endorsed by an elite doctor. Fermented foods can improve gut health, reduce inflammation, and increase satiety. Welcome to the summer of sauerkraut. Several prominent men in President Donald Trump's cabinet — including Vice President JD Vance, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — have been l...

Trump doubles down on feud with Italy’s Meloni: ‘She was a big fan’

Italy’s prime minister said the U.S. president ‘made up’ his claim that she ‘begged’ him to take a photo together

By Katie Hawkinson

A ‘flying White House’: Trump unveils Qatar-gifted plane to replace Air Force One

‘This is considered the world's most luxurious plane,’ Trump said during a speech inside the plane's hangar

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Murky Reflecting Pool draws tourists, but not for reasons Trump wanted

Watch: Qatar's $400 mn ‘world’s most luxurious plane’ joins Trump's Air Force One fleet

President Trump unveiled a $400 million Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar as a temporary Air Force One, sparking criticism over its value and potential impact on defense projects. The luxurious jet, featuring a striking new livery, will serve until new presidential aircraft arrive in 2027-2028. Trump defended the gift, citing the need to match foreign leaders' modern fleets and the retirement of an aging veteran aircraft.

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Trump's new Air Force One plane: All details about Qatar's gift to POTUS; see photos

President Donald Trump and reporters received a first look inside the Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that will serve as a temporary Air Force One.

‘World’s most luxurious plane’: Trump unveils Qatari-gifted 747 Air Force One

'Flying White House': Trump unveils Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement

US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a “flying White House”. “This is considered the world’s most luxurious plane,” Trump said at a speech inside the plane’s hangar, praising the gulf emirate for being “so nice and providing” it. Qatar’s gift of the aircraft — valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars — has raised ethical, constitutional and security concerns. Trump has previously said it would be “stupid” to re...

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Trump unveils Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a "flying White House".

Italy’s Meloni says Trump ‘totally invented’ story she begged him for photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chided the U.S. leader for acting with far greater deference to the enemies ​of the West than he does toward old, established allies.

Trump unveils Qatari 747 ahead of joining Air Force One fleet

The US government's acceptance of the luxury 747 from Qatar raised questions about whether it was an inappropriately expensive gift.

"World's Most Luxurious Plane": Trump Unveils Qatar-Gifted Air Force One

US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a...

Trump tells Axios he no longer views Anthropic as national security threat

US intelligence warns Israel could undermine Iran peace deal: report

Assessment says Netanyahu may continue Lebanon attacks despite terms of this week's agreement

By Anadolu Agency

Trump showcases new Air Force One gifted by Qatar

President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled the new Air Force One, a Boeing jumbo jet gifted by Qatar and subsequently converted for use as the official aircraft of the U.S. presiden...

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo - The Daily Star

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo  The Daily Star

Zelensky on negotiations with Trump: For first time, idea of licenses for missile production viewed positively

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the outcome of his meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit will primarily be the strengthening of air defense.

Impunity fueling genocide claims in Nigeria – UN expert

The comments by the United Nations special rapporteur on religious freedom, Nazila Ghanea, came after US President Donald Trump angered Nigeria last year by condemning what he called a Christian "genocide" in the country. The post Impunity fueling genocide claims in Nigeria – UN expert appeared first on Vanguard News.

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