New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting

Prosecutors argue Cole Tomas Allen should remain in custody until trial on a charge of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

All Six Conservative Justices Attended Trump’s State Dinner

Their appearance seemed at odds with the chief justice’s oft-stated message that the court he leads avoids even the appearance of political splits.

By Adam Liptak

Trump’s $1 million ‘gold card’ visa has not been as popular as advertised

Just 165 people have paid the application fee so far, the government said in a new legal filing.

By Meryl Kornfield

Has King Charles salvaged special relationship with Trump? – The Latest

It was a historic day for King Charles, the first British monarch to address a joint session of Congress in 35 years, before enjoying a lavish dinner at the White House. There were jokes, subtle digs and the supposedly apolitical monarch even appealed to Donald Trump on Nato and Ukraine – but how did the US president react? Helen Pidd speaks to the Guardian columnist and host of Politics Weekly America, Jonathan Freedland Continue reading...

By Presented by Helen Pidd with Jonathan Freedland; producer Bryony Moore and Nicola Alexandrou; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin; lead producer Zoe Hitch

Trump admin probe into ABC amid Kimmel row sparks US free speech concerns

Critics accuse US president of using Federal Communications Commission to censor critics in violation of speech rights.

Kimmel seizes on Trump's old age joke during meeting with King Charles, jokes he 'should be fired for that'

Jimmy Kimmel reacted to President Donald Trump's marriage joke about first lady Melania Trump, saying Trump mocked his own age after demanding Kimmel be fired for doing the same.

European Parliament will vote on resolution establishing tribunal for Putin

The European Parliament plans a resolution urging the swift launch of a special tribunal to prosecute Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

By Tetyana Vysotska,STANISLAV POHORILOV

Trump says he had ‘good talk’ with Putin on Iran and Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday, adding that the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine. The call lasted more than 90 minutes and was “frank and businesslike”, Ushakov told reporters during a phone briefing. “We had a good talk, I’ve known him a long time,” Trump said. The US president, speaking to reporters as he met ⁠with astronauts from the Artemis II mission ‌in the Oval Office, sa...

By Agence France-Presse

EU Parliament pushes for bigger long-term budget, new taxes

The European Parliament has backed plans to boost the EU's long-term budget and introduce new taxes to support farming and poorer regions. The proposals have set up a clash with member states, including Germany.

Putin, in call with Trump, put forward ideas on Iran, Kremlin says

Vladimir Putin and ​Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday ​in which the Russian leader put forward ideas on resolving the conflict over Iran's nuclear programme, a Kremlin aide ​said. Putin ‌also proposed a repeat of ⁠a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the anniversary of the end ‌of World War Two next month, the aide ⁠said. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert has more.

By FRANCE24

Trump is calling himself ‘the most powerful person to ever live’ in private conversations, allies say

Since returning to office, the president and his allies have launched military strikes across the globe, placed Trump’s image on buildings and U.S. government materials, and mused about the Republican running for an illegal third term

By Josh Marcus

Trump’s $5M ‘Gold Card’ visa was pitched as a debt solution for $39T debt — but only 1 has been sold so far

The King of Comedy: How Charles III used humour to reprimand Donald Trump in the US Congress

There is, rather conveniently, an actual novel called The Two Georges which imagines a world in which George Washington and King George III settle their differences and the American Revolution never happens. In that version of history, America remains within the British system, the empire adapts, and everyone carries on with a slightly different flag and a great deal more politeness. Charles’s joke worked because it gestured at that absurd possibility, only to return the room to reality. The ...

By TOI World Desk

Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin - The Straits Times

Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin  The Straits Times

Germany’s Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran

If Trump Thought Kimmel’s WHCD Roast Was Rough, He’s Gonna Hate Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s

"If the mentalist asks Trump to pick a number, it will probably be under 18, would you agree?"

By Anthony Maglio

Jimmy Kimmel won't be fired for Melania ‘widow’ remark, ABC takes final call

Jimmy Kimmel might have escaped any major call from ABC even as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania demanded his firing

Trump: Iranian naval blockade stays until Tehran agrees to nuclear deal - Axios

US President Donald Trump says Iran will remain under a naval blockade until a nuclear deal is reached, with CENTCOM preparing for potential military strikes if negotiations fail.

Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed a possible Ukraine ceasefire in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We had a good talk, I’ve known him a long time,” said Trump. Trump, speaking to reporters as he met with astronauts from the Artemis II mission in the Oval Office, said he […]

Ted Cruz Bashes Trump Administration for Going After Jimmy Kimmel

The Texas senator jumped to the defense of the late-night host as the FCC threatens ABC and Disney's broadcast licenses

By Nikkimccannramirez

Sen. Ted Cruz Slams FCC Amid Kimmel Flap: “Not Government’s Job To Censor Speech”

Sen. Ted Cruz apparently is backing the First Amendment over partisan politics. The Texas lawmaker hinted in an interview today that he doesn’t believe the FCC should wade into the latest dust-up between Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump. “It is not government’s job to censor speech, and I do not believe the FCC should operate […]

By Erik Pedersen

Putin, Trump Discuss Iran, Ukraine in Phone Call, Kremlin Aide Says

Putin offered a ceasefire in the fighting in Ukraine on May 9, when Russia celebrates the Soviet Union's World War II victory over Nazi Germany.

Adam Carolla Defends Jimmy Kimmel Amid Trump Joke Firestorm

Jimmy Kimmel is in the middle of another political dustup after a joke he made about President Trump ... but one person is in the talk show host's corner -- and it's somewhat surprising. Adam Carolla defended Kimmel on a recent episode of his…

By TMZ Staff

US To Issue Limited Passports With Trump's Image For America's 250th Anniversary

US To Issue Limited Passports With Trump's Image For America's 250th Anniversary Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, The U.S. State Department announced on April 28 that it will release limited-edition passports featuring a picture of President Donald Trump to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary of independence. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement to multiple news outlets that the department would release “a limited number of specially desi...

By Tyler Durden

US to issue passports bearing Trump's image - The Star

US to issue passports bearing Trump's image  The Star

US to issue passports featuring Donald Trump’s image - thecitizen.co.tz

US to issue passports featuring Donald Trump’s image  thecitizen.co.tz

"Without us, you would be speaking French": Charles III mocks Trump at the White House state dinner - Seneweb

"Without us, you would be speaking French": Charles III mocks Trump at the White House state dinner  Seneweb