Donald Trump
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Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes in Contentious Senate Hearing
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith defended his Trump probes before the Senate Judiciary Committee, pushing back against Republican bias claims and a failed perjury trap.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Declines Jimmy Kimmel’s Selfie Request for Donald Trump
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined Jimmy Kimmel’s request to text Trump a selfie on his Brooklyn show, prioritizing housing policy over political optics.
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Trump Rejects Tehran’s Hormuz Proposal as Diplomatic Standoff Deepens
President Trump rejected Iran’s Strait of Hormuz proposal, arguing Tehran overplayed its hand as economic pressure and military tensions persist.
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Trump’s Medinah Golf Visit Draws Tight Security and Demonstrations
Donald Trump’s visit to the final day of the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club brought TSA-style security checkpoints and local demonstrations.
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Iran keeps indirect U.S. talks open despite doomsday war warning
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran remains prepared for a doomsday conflict with the U.S. while keeping diplomacy open.
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US Rejects Iran’s 7-Day Strait of Hormuz Reopening Proposal Amid Growing Economic Squeeze
President Trump rejected Iran’s Strait of Hormuz reopening offer as allied economic restrictions escalate, intensifying global energy supply concerns.
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White House Excludes CNN from Air Force One Trip Despite Court Reprieve
The White House has barred CNN from traveling on Air Force One for a presidential trip, testing the boundaries of a recent court order restoring media access.
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Trump Reportedly Rejects Iranian Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has reportedly ruled out an Iranian offer to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz in seven days as both sides remain deadlocked over pre-conditions.
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Zelenskyy Seeks Chinese Mediation as US Pushes for New Technical Talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the US to leverage China’s influence on Moscow to end the war, as Washington pursues new technical-level talks.
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The Transformation of the Presidential Pardon into a Political Instrument
President Trump’s recent use of executive clemency has drawn scrutiny for prioritizing political loyalty and donor interests over established legal processes.
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Alina Habba to Marry Turkish Businessman Turhan Mildon
Former Trump legal adviser Alina Habba is set to marry Turkish CEO Turhan Mildon this weekend, following her divorce earlier this year.
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White House Reinstates Press Access Following Judge’s Ruling
CNN, MS NOW and Politico regained White House access Thursday after a federal judge ruled the administration’s ban likely violated constitutional due process.
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Xi Urges Trump to Explicitly Oppose Taiwan Independence During Washington Summit
During a White House summit, Xi Jinping pressed Donald Trump to move beyond strategic ambiguity and formally oppose Taiwan independence, alarming regional allies.
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Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Seek Stability in White House Summit
President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met at the White House to address trade, AI, and military tensions, aiming to avoid the ‘Thucydides trap’ in US-China relations.
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Trump Faces Record Unpopularity and Economic Headwinds Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A new CNN poll reveals President Donald Trump’s approval ratings at record lows as voters prioritize economic concerns ahead of the 2026 midterms.
