Trump’s Threatened New Front in Iran War Could Strain U.S. Forces

President Trump has said he would expand the war if the Iran-backed Houthi militants launched additional attacks.

By John Ismay and Eric Schmitt

Trump to Host Nuclear Energy CEOs for Advanced Reactor Milestone - Bloomberg.com

Trump to Host Nuclear Energy CEOs for Advanced Reactor Milestone  Bloomberg.com

When a president’s thoughts are for sale

Trump is openly monetising privileged access to his musings

By undermining elections, Trump threatens democracy. Look at Russia.

Meanwhile, Ukraine vigorously defends democracy on and off the battlefield.

By Garry Kasparov

Trump escalates Smithsonian attack with order for signs outside history museum

President directs interior department to display signs outside museum that accuse institution of inaccuracy Donald Trump on Friday ordered the interior department to display signs in front of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History that accuse the institution of inaccuracy. The order escalates the Trump’s attacks against the Smithsonian, which he and his allies accuse of politicizing the institution by focusing too much on injustices in American history, instead of more triumphant...

By Roque Planas

Trump threatens Iran escalation as tit-for-tat airstrikes continue

The U.S. continued airstrikes in Iran while Tehran launched retaliatory attacks on U.S. targets in the Gulf as the region braced itself after President Trump said he was close to deciding whether to launch "a massive attack".

By Jane Arraf

Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes

Omani delegation in Iran to discuss managing traffic in the strait, which has become the main focus of the US conflict.

Netanyahu to visit Trump at White House, attend 'dear friend' Lindsey Graham's memorial service

Benjamin Netanyahu will meet President Trump and attend Lindsey Graham's memorial service in Washington as U.S.-Israel operations against Iran continue.

Zelenskyy believes Trump has understood who does not want to stop Russia-Ukraine war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that his American counterpart Donald Trump understands that it is Russia that is not interested in ending the war.

By Ivanna Kostina,Tetyana Oliynyk

Will Donald Trump’s China squeeze for summit leverage actually work?

Recent US trade, tech and visa restrictions targeting China aim to gain leverage ahead of September’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though Chinese analysts warn the aggressive pressure risks souring the high-stakes meeting. The assessment came as the two powers seek to establish a new framework of “constructive strategic stability” in line with the two presidents’ agreement following their last summit in Beijing in May. Speaking at an event at the Environmental Protection Agency...

By Carol Yang,Fan Chen

Trump warnt Russland und China vor Hilfe für Iran

Meloni: The face of Europe's far right?

Giorgia Meloni made history in 2022 when she became Italy's first female prime minister. She quickly signalled her ideological affinity with Donald Trump and positioned herself as a bridge between the MAGA movement in the United States and Europe's radical right. She was also the only European leader invited to attend Trump's second inauguration in 2025. Renaud Lefort examines how the relationship between Trump and Meloni has evolved since then, alongside Meloni's changing role within the Eur...

By Renaud LEFORT

Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to escape IOC investigation over Donald Trump allegations

A complaint had been submitted to the IOC which included reference to Fifa’s decision to defer a World Cup suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun after the US president’s intervention

By Jamie Gardner

Donald Trump added a new statue to the White House Rose Garden. See how the space has changed over the years.

The White House Rose Garden, then and now. Library of Congress ; Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images Ellen Wilson, the wife of Woodrow Wilson, established the Rose Garden in 1913. It was redesigned under the Kennedy administration and has hosted many historic events. Donald Trump paved over the grass in the Rose Garden, turning it into a patio space. Before the White House had a Rose Garden, the land was used for horse stables. Under the tutelage of first ladies throughout history...

IOC says Infantino complaint 'outside' its scope

The IOC says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is "outside" its scope.

White House Correspondents' Dinner today: Time, venue, where to watch live

The rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner is being held today, three months after the original event was disrupted by a shooting.

Netanyahu to fly to Washington Monday at Trump's invitation

Netanyahu will visit Washington on Monday, will meet with President Trump, and attend Lindsey Graham's funeral. Journalists will not be permitted on the flight with the PM.

International Olympic Committee will not investigate Infantino over Trump allegations

By Jamie Gardner

What To Expect As Donald Trump Attends The Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Donald Trump is expected to speak around 9 p.m. ET on Friday at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, rescheduled after the association’s traditional April event was stopped due to a shooting as a gunman breached a security checkpoint. Trump had called for a new dinner, and in remarks at an event on Thursday, WHCA President […]

By Ted Johnson

Trump returns to White House press dinner after shooting chaos

California man Cole Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to kill the president.

Qatar’s Air Force One gift offers more concern than cachet

President Donald Trump seemingly admitted there were security issues with the plane

By Justin Klawans, The Week US

Trump tells Marcos: South China Sea concerns to be ‘taken up’ with Xi Jinping | The wRap

Today’s headlines: US tariffs, West Philippine Sea, Classroom shortage

By Rappler.com

Trump may attend Manila Asean Summit in November – Rubio

US President Donald Trump would like to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit in November in Manila, but there is no final word yet on his participation, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Trump warns China, Russia against involvement in Iran war

Trump says Xi and Putin assured him China and Russia would not sell weapons to Iran

By Reuters

Gas Prices Nearing Levels That Could Push Trump Towards Iran Talks, Says JPM Commodities Expert

Gas Prices Nearing Levels That Could Push Trump Towards Iran Talks, Says JPM Commodities Expert One of the main macro drivers this week remains the Gulf energy shock, as chokepoints from the Strait of Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb are disrupted. Turmoil in the Black Sea between Russia and Ukraine is also sending chills through commodities desks. Related energy coverage: RBC Commodities Chief Warns "War Entering Dangerous Phase" As Chokepoint Chaos Risks Oil Above 2008 Peak Brent c...

By Tyler Durden

Zelensky holds meeting with updated Cabinet

President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with members of the newly reshuffled Cabinet of Ministers to discuss Ukraine's defense, economic, and diplomatic challenges and tasks for August and the months ahead.

Trump warns Russia, China against arms sales to Iran

US President Donald Trump warned China and Russia on Friday against selling weapons to Iran -- while saying he believed assurances from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin that they were not yet doing so. The post Trump warns Russia, China against arms sales to Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah