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Trump's Controversial Actions and Statements

Donald Trump engaged in various controversial actions, including posting an AI video of himself throwing Stephen Colbert into a dustbin and making cryptic remarks about Greenland. These incidents highlight his continued use of social media for political commentary and his ongoing influence on public discourse.

22 May, 13:39 — 23 May, 06:39
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APVery High15h ago

Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund - AP News

Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund  AP News

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ReutersVery High21h ago

Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation - TradingView

Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation  TradingView

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BBCHigh16h ago

'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans

The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.

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NYTMostly Factual12h ago

Lawsuit Argues Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Excludes Those He Targeted

The constellation of individuals and groups involved claims to have suffered partisan attacks by the federal government under Trump, yet would not be compensated.

By Zach Montague

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wsjHigh14h ago

Opinion | Trump’s Waver Hurts Ships - WSJ

Opinion | Trump’s Waver Hurts Ships  WSJ

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The GuardianMostly Factual8h ago

Trump Mobile investigating potential exposure of would-be customers’ personal information

Phone company launched by Donald Trump’s family says names and contact details appear to be affected, but not credit card or banking information A phone company launched by Donald Trump’s family business is investigating a potential security flaw on its website that appears to have exposed the personal details of an estimated 27,000 people who sought to buy a gold-coloured smartphone. Trump Mobile said in a statement that it was investigating the issue – “with the assistance of independent cy...

By Catie McLeod

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NPRHigh13h ago

Hunger grows in Gaza as food aid is cut due to higher costs caused by war in Iran

The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is driving up the cost of food, leading to funding shortfalls and higher expenses for critical food aid in Gaza.

By Anas Baba

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Fox NewsMixed12h ago

The worst and most cringe-worthy moments from Stephen Colbert’s now-canceled 'Late Show'

Stephen Colbert's run as CBS 'Late Show' host ends after years of liberal political activism, declining ratings and a reported $40 million annual loss.

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cbcHigh10h ago

Colbert's farewell played it safe with warm, star-studded goodbye and no political bite

After CBS announced The Late Show's cancellation last year, Stephen Colbert warned viewers that "the gloves are off" — freeing the comedian to get political without consequence. But what unfolded on Thursday night seemed carefully calculated to comfort rather than confront.

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SCMPMostly Factual7h ago

Whiplash in Taiwan? How Donald Trump’s blunt warning collides with a historic call offer

Donald Trump’s blunt warning that he was not looking to have “somebody go independent” after his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has reignited debate in Taiwan over whether Washington is hardening its message on the island. For many in Taipei, the US president’s remarks evoked memories of the George W. Bush administration, when Washington publicly checked Taiwan over moves seen as edging towards formal independence. But just as analysts were debating whether Trump had delivered the...

By Lawrence Chung

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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

Trump goes on Truth Social spree with AI posts on Greenland and Golden Dome defense shield for the White House

Trump has been fixated on acquiring Greenland and building a Golden Dome missile defense system in the name of national security

By Rachel Dobkin

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YahooMostly Factual9h ago

Jaxson Dart's Father Sends 1-Word Message Amid Backlash Against Giants QB For Hosting Donald Trump

Amid intense OTAs ahead of the 2026 season, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart found himself catching strays for a controversial act. The Ole Miss product made a surprise appearance at President Donald Trump’s rally in Rockland County, New York, leading to major criticism.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h ago

'Poor thing': Iran mocks Donald Trump as viral buffalo resembling him loses appetite

Iran's official account in Russia shared a viral video of a Bangladeshi albino buffalo resembling Donald Trump, claiming the animal lost its appetite due to the comparison amid ongoing US-Iran conflict. The buffalo, named 'Donald Trump', has become a local attraction ahead of Eid al-Adha festivities.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual5h ago

Donald Trump throws Stephen Colbert into a dustbin in AI video: ‘Colbert is finally finished at CBS’

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual10h ago

Ivanka Trump assassination attempt: Why Mohammad Al-Saadi wanted to kill POTUS daughter; Iran-backed terrorist's motive

Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, was reportedly targeted for assassination by IRGC-backed terrorist, Mohammad Al-Saadi, amid the Iran war.

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DawnMostly Factual4h ago

'A long-term strategic failure': Three months in, is Trump losing the war on Iran?

Three months after attacking Iran, US President Donald Trump faces a bigger question: Is he losing the war? With Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its resistance to nuclear concessions and its government largely intact, doubts are growing that Trump can translate the US military’s tactical successes into an outcome he can frame convincingly as a geopolitical win. His repeated claims of complete victory ring hollow, some analysts say, as the two sides teeter between uncertain diplomacy and ...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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irish-independent7h ago

Trump to skip son Donald Jr’s Bahamas wedding this weekend, as he has ‘a thing called Iran’ on

By Ariana Baio

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rte-newsMostly Factual7h ago

NYC sees 70% increase in federal immigration arrests

New York City experienced a more than ⁠70% increase in federal immigration arrests since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House, according to a city audit.

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japan-timesMostly Factual9h ago

Trump tells Kevin Warsh to do ‘own thing’ as Fed chair sworn in

Warsh, who has promised the biggest shakeup in decades at the U.S. central bank, was sworn into office Friday in a White House ceremony as the 17th chair of the Fed.

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ndtvMostly Factual9h ago

Video: Donald Trump Tosses Stephen Colbert In Dumpster Before YMCA Dance In AI-Generated Clip

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video mocking Stephen Colbert after "The Late Show" ended.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual11h ago

Trump cancels trip to son's wedding, returns to Washington amid key moment on Iran negotiations

Trump said that he "very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr.," but couldn't because of undisclosed circumstances that required him to stay in the White House.

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The WeekMostly Factual6h ago

The war with Iran: stalemate, or checkmate?

Donald Trump considers his next move after Iran's unsatisfactory response to ceasefire proposal

By The Week UK

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual11h ago

New Fed chief faces immediate pressure

With Kevin Warsh taking the helm at the US Federal Reserve this month, succeeding chairman Jerome Powell, all eyes are on the policies of the hand-picked candidate of President Donald Trump.

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tmzMixed10h ago

Trump Shares A.I. Video of Him Literally Tossing Stephen Colbert Into a Dumpster

President Trump continues to celebrate the end of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" ... and his latest message is a doozy. DT just shared an A.I. video on social media of himself tossing the talk show host into a dumpster ... and then dancing to…

By TMZ Staff

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zerohedgeLow14h ago

China Restricts Fentanyl Precursor Chemical Exports To North America After Trump-Xi Talks

China Restricts Fentanyl Precursor Chemical Exports To North America After Trump-Xi Talks One week after President Donald Trump's China summit with President Xi Jinping, where the two superpower leaders focused on issues ranging from bilateral trade to the Hormuz chokepoint, there appears to be measurable progress on one key 'MAGA' issue: the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals into North America. Bloomberg reports Friday morning that China imposed new export controls on thre...

By Tyler Durden

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Daily SabahMixed14h ago

Trump signals endgame may be near in Iran conflict

President Donald Trump indicated Friday that the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran could be approaching a turning point, fueling speculation that intensified di...

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual18h ago

From ‘Donald Trump’ to ‘Mr Bangladesh’: Viral celebrity cattle steal spotlight at Eid markets - Dhaka Tribune

From ‘Donald Trump’ to ‘Mr Bangladesh’: Viral celebrity cattle steal spotlight at Eid markets  Dhaka Tribune

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naharnetMixed12h ago

Report: US prepares for new military strikes against Iran - Naharnet

Report: US prepares for new military strikes against Iran  Naharnet

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First report: Reuters · 22 May, 13:39Full coverage: 50 · 17hWindow: 17h
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Reuters22 May, 13:39First to report

Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation - TradingView

4h later
dhaka-tribune22 May, 17:30

From ‘Donald Trump’ to ‘Mr Bangladesh’: Viral celebrity cattle steal spotlight at Eid markets - Dhaka Tribune

1h later
BBC22 May, 18:55

'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans

il-sole-24-ore22 May, 19:42

Teheran: «Ridotte le distanze con gli Usa». Rubio conferma i progressi

AP22 May, 19:48

Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund - AP News

cdm-me22 May, 20:21

Tramp neće prisustvovati vjenčanju najstarijeg sina na Bahamima: “Imam stvar koja se zove Iran”

el-mundo22 May, 20:49

Federico Rampini: "Trump puede ser eficaz en Cuba: Rusia está distraída y Venezuela ha capitulado"

Daily Sabah22 May, 21:04

Trump signals endgame may be near in Iran conflict

wsj22 May, 21:20

Opinion | Trump’s Waver Hurts Ships - WSJ

zerohedge22 May, 21:20

China Restricts Fentanyl Precursor Chemical Exports To North America After Trump-Xi Talks

NPR22 May, 21:46

Hunger grows in Gaza as food aid is cut due to higher costs caused by war in Iran

la-vanguardia22 May, 22:05

Trump desconcierta a la OTAN

NYT22 May, 22:50

Lawsuit Argues Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Excludes Those He Targeted

Fox News22 May, 23:03

The worst and most cringe-worthy moments from Stephen Colbert’s now-canceled 'Late Show'

observador22 May, 23:05

O boné que Reagan nunca usou

naharnet22 May, 23:10

Report: US prepares for new military strikes against Iran - Naharnet

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newsbeast23 May, 00:14

Οι ΗΠΑ εξετάζουν νέα στρατιωτικά πλήγματα στο Ιράν – Τροποποιεί το πρόγραμμά του ο Τραμπ

jerusalem-post23 May, 00:17

Trump cancels trip to son's wedding, returns to Washington amid key moment on Iran negotiations

helsingin-sanomat23 May, 00:21

Grönlanti | Grönlantilaiset tarvitsevat diilin, väittää Trumpin erityis­lähettiläs

Bangkok Post23 May, 00:27

New Fed chief faces immediate pressure

cbc23 May, 00:50

Colbert's farewell played it safe with warm, star-studded goodbye and no political bite

aftonbladet23 May, 00:57

Uppgifter: USA överväger nya attacker mot Iran

hindustan-times23 May, 00:58

Ivanka Trump assassination attempt: Why Mohammad Al-Saadi wanted to kill POTUS daughter; Iran-backed terrorist's motive

tmz23 May, 01:01

Trump Shares A.I. Video of Him Literally Tossing Stephen Colbert Into a Dumpster

la-repubblica23 May, 01:17

Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. “Ivanka Trump finita nel mirino di un complotto per vendicare Soleimani”

Yahoo23 May, 01:41

Jaxson Dart's Father Sends 1-Word Message Amid Backlash Against Giants QB For Hosting Donald Trump

berlingske23 May, 01:51

Trump deler igen et billede med hilsen til Grønland

ndtv23 May, 02:11

Video: Donald Trump Tosses Stephen Colbert In Dumpster Before YMCA Dance In AI-Generated Clip

dagbladet23 May, 02:12

Delte kryptisk Grønland-bilde

japan-times23 May, 02:27

Trump tells Kevin Warsh to do ‘own thing’ as Fed chair sworn in

vg23 May, 02:27

Trumps skatteavtale: – Ran på høylys dag

The Guardian23 May, 02:35

Trump Mobile investigating potential exposure of would-be customers’ personal information

The Independent23 May, 03:32

Trump goes on Truth Social spree with AI posts on Greenland and Golden Dome defense shield for the White House

rte-news23 May, 03:41

NYC sees 70% increase in federal immigration arrests

SCMP23 May, 04:00

Whiplash in Taiwan? How Donald Trump’s blunt warning collides with a historic call offer

irish-independent23 May, 04:30

Trump to skip son Donald Jr’s Bahamas wedding this weekend, as he has ‘a thing called Iran’ on

dr-dk23 May, 04:38

Trump deler igen billede med hilsen til Grønland

Times of India23 May, 04:43

'Poor thing': Iran mocks Donald Trump as viral buffalo resembling him loses appetite

The Week23 May, 05:00

The war with Iran: stalemate, or checkmate?

naftemporiki23 May, 05:00

Ο Τραμπ αναβάλλει την παρουσία στον γάμο του γιου του και πυροδοτεί σενάρια για νέο χτύπημα στο Ιράν

index-hr23 May, 05:12

Uhićenja imigranata u New Yorku porasla za 70% od Trumpovog povratka u Bijelu kuću

der-standard23 May, 05:21

Trump verhöhnt Comedian Colbert in KI-Clip

telex23 May, 05:28

Trump videójában a kukába dobja Stephen Colbert-t, pedig tagadta, hogy köze lenne a Late Show végéhez

20-minuten23 May, 05:33

Wie viel kostet Donald Trump die amerikanische Wirtschaft?

indian-express23 May, 05:39

Donald Trump throws Stephen Colbert into a dustbin in AI video: ‘Colbert is finally finished at CBS’

svenska-dagbladet23 May, 05:45

Trumps kryptiska inlägg om Grönland

digi2423 May, 06:25

Cum își arată Donald Trump interesul pentru Groenlanda: postarea de pe Truth Social a președintelui SUA

faz23 May, 06:35

Republikaner: Trump hat den Bogen überspannt

Dawn23 May, 06:39

'A long-term strategic failure': Three months in, is Trump losing the war on Iran?

lsm-lv23 May, 06:53Latest update

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