How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

House Passes Ukraine Aid in Defiance of Republican Leaders

Eighteen G.O.P. lawmakers broke with their party and joined Democrats to deliver yet another blow to the president’s foreign policy agenda.

By Robert Jimison

Trump Says He Will Headline Rally Marking US’s 250th Anniversary - Bloomberg.com

Trump Says He Will Headline Rally Marking US’s 250th Anniversary  Bloomberg.com

Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in $10bn lawsuit

Broadcaster has sought documents under subpoena in effort to identify impact of ‘Panorama’ documentary on US president

Trump news at a glance: Senate Republicans keep president’s $1.8bn ally payout fund alive – for now

Trump’s plan for an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund that could issue financial settlements to people connected to the January 6 insurrection has sparked dissent in his party – key US politics stories from Thursday 4 June at a glance Senate Republicans on Thursday narrowly scuttled an attempt by Democrats to stop Donald Trump from creating a $1.8bn fund to pay his allies, even as signs emerged that dissent over the proposal was spreading inside the US president’s own party. Democratic Senate minorit...

By Guardian staff

Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.

By The Associated Press

Trump announces 'rally to end all rallies' in DC to celebrate America's 250th anniversary

President Trump announces a massive rally in Washington, D.C., on June 24 to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary with speakers and performances.

Democrat fails to block US measure to deepen Israel military cooperation

Congressman Ro Khanna says the integration push only boosts Netanyahu, but his push to revoke the measure fell short.

Bill Pulte won't be U.S. intelligence chief on permanent basis, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday indicated that he will not nominate mortgage regulator Bill Pulte to be the nation's intelligence chief once his temporary appointment expires early next year.

Trump says he could meet Iran's supreme leader 'if it was to make a deal'

Khamenei was named the supreme leader in Iran after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of fighting.

Ukrainian foreign minister: Zelenskyy's letter will be delivered to Putin through diplomatic channels

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Volodymyr Zelenskyy's open letter to Russian leader Vladimir Putin calling for an end to the war will be delivered to Russia through diplomatic channels.

By Tetyana Oliynyk

Trump says he won’t nominate Pulte as permanent US spy chief after backlash

US President ⁠Donald Trump on Thursday indicated ⁠that he would not nominate mortgage regulator ⁠Bill Pulte to be the nation’s intelligence chief once his temporary appointment expires early next year. His comments follow a backlash against Pulte’s appointment as acting director of national intelligence from Democrats and some key senators of his Republican Party over the ‌Trump loyalist’s lack of national security experience. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump indicated he would...

By Reuters

Colombia's Petro blasts Trump for supporting far-right 'drug trafficker' in upcoming election

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro criticised US President Donald Trump on Thursday for supporting hard-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer – and fervent Trump supporter – who made a fortune representing drug-trafficking paramilitaries, fraudsters and football stars.

By FRANCE 24

Iran-US war latest: Trump warns US doesn’t need a deal with Tehran to get enriched uranium

Trump suggested if a deal was made he would meet with Iran's supreme leader

By Maira Butt,Rebecca Whittaker and Shweta Sharma

The Iran war and the billion‑dollar fund for Trump’s allies are eroding the president’s grip on Republicans in Congress

The stalemate in Middle East negotiations is testing Capitol Hill’s patience and triggering a revolt among lawmakers who aren’t seeking re‑election in November — and therefore no longer fear the president’s wrath

By Iker Seisdedos García

Trump Says UFC Arena Could Be Permanent At White House—Everything We Know About The Upcoming Event - Forbes

Trump Says UFC Arena Could Be Permanent At White House—Everything We Know About The Upcoming Event  Forbes

"The answer is yes," Trump said. "[Dolan] has invited …

"The answer is yes," Trump said. "[Dolan] has invited …

'It's possible': Trump hints at meeting Iran's Khamenei amid deal talks

In a bold statement, President Trump declared that Iran's military capabilities are severely diminished, stating that the country’s naval and aerial forces have become largely ineffective, leaving its leadership under significant strain. He criticized the media for exaggerating Iran's military strength and issued a warning about potential consequences if any US troops are endangered.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Trump Makes It Official: The ‘Freedom 250’ Concerts Are Canceled — to Be Replaced With ‘the Greatest Rally EVER!,’ Starring Him and (Surprise) Lee Greenwood

Sorry, Vanilla Ice. The “Freedom 250” concerts scheduled for the National Mall in Washington, D.C. have been officially canceled by President Donald J. Trump, after almost all of the artists bailed. The shows will be replaced, as he previously suggested, with a rally featuring one of his own speeches as the principal attraction. The event […]

By Chris Willman

Hunter Biden family, relationships: All on wife, kids as Trump blasts 2028 presidential campaign hint

Hunter Biden slammed Donald Trump over his remarks on the former's ‘checkered past’, drawing attention to Joe Biden's son's family, and past relationships.

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump's name from building following federal decision

In December, Trump added his name before Kennedy's on the facade of the white marble building, prompting a lawsuit from Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio.

Russian divisions over Ukraine war laid bare at Putin’s economic forum

By Guy Faulconbridge and Vladimir Soldatkin

'Heard Good Things': Trump Says He'd Be "Honoured" To Meet Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei

The US leader also said that he would be "honoured" to meet Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, if a deal is reached between the two countries.

Trump confirms mass rally, scrapping US 250th concerts

US President Donald Trump announced a mass rally in Washington on 24 June to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

Donald Trump Schedules D.C. Rally With Lee Greenwood And Christopher Macchio After Artists Bail On Freedom 250 Concert Series

Donald Trump said that he’s now planning a June 24 rally in Washington, D.C. with Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio performing after a line up of artists pulled out of previous plans for a Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall. Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday, “On Wednesday, June 24th, at 7 […]

By Ted Johnson

Trump Confirms He’s Attending Game 3 of NBA Finals — And Maybe Game 4

The president will be in Madison Square Garden to watch his hometown New York Knicks on Monday

By Ryan Bort

Trump says Pulte will be acting intelligence director only temporarily - report

Zelenskyy calls on Putin for face-to-face negotiations in rare public letter

“They should get it done,” US president Donald Trump said.

2 House prosecutors question inaccuracies in ‘18 Marines’ testimony

MANILA, Philippines — At least two members of the House of Representatives’ prosecution team have questioned the inaccuracies surrounding the testimony of the alleged 18 former Marine officers, particularly on claims that they received money from former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co. In separate interviews on Thursday, Manila Rep. Joel Chua and Bicol Saro party-list

By mareyes

Trump Decries Communism, Says Its 'Breathtaking Popularity' Turns To 'Death, Destruction, Squalor'

Trump Decries Communism, Says Its 'Breathtaking Popularity' Turns To 'Death, Destruction, Squalor' Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times, Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on June 3, President Donald Trump decried communism, saying that the ideology leads to “death, destruction, and squalor.” Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on June 3, President Donald Trump decried communism, saying that the ideology leads to “death, destruction, and squalor.” Trump said t...

By Tyler Durden

Endorsement dispute: Reps Minority Caucus shows video disproving forgery claim

The MPs released video evidence showing the deputy House spokesperson Philip Agbese signing the nomination document, contradicting his allegation that his signature was forged. The post Endorsement dispute: Reps Minority Caucus shows video disproving forgery claim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Sharon Eboesomi

US House of Representatives advances new Ukraine aid package

On Wednesday, six Republicans joined Democrats to force a vote on military aid for Ukraine, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump's policy after he had previously refused U.S. support for Kyiv.

Trump unveils plan to add ‘Trump promenade’ to Lincoln Memorial

President Trump announces plans to add a “Trump Promenade” linking the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, sparking debate over his legacy projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-unveils-plan-to-add-trump-promenade-to-lincoln-memorial/

By Punch Newspapers

Reps order probe of NILDS DG over Kwara primary allegation

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday ordered an investigation into the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, over allegations of participation in partisan political activities while still in office. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by […] The post Reps order probe of NILDS DG over Kwara primary allegation appeared first on Vanguard...

By Nwafor