Trump, Donald
The US President is weighing options to target cocaine facilities and drug trafficking routes inside Venezuela, according to three US officials, despite Venezuela not being a major source of cocaine. The administration has cut off active talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in recent weeks, but Trump has not ruled
Trump, Donald
In a shocking move, President Trump has granted a pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, who had pleaded guilty to money-laundering violations in 2023 and served four months in federal prison. The pardon has sparked widespread outrage and criticism from lawmakers and experts, who
Ex-presidents
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is ending all trade talks with Canada, citing a misquote allegation in an Ontario government advertisement that featured former President Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs. The Ronald Reagan Foundation stated that the province's government selectively used a 1987 radio
Clinton, Chelsea
Chelsea Clinton criticized President Donald Trump's plans to tear down part of the White House's East Wing, calling it a "disregard for history." In response, Donald Trump Jr. accused her parents of stealing items from the White House, citing a 2001 scandal in which
Leavitt, Karoline
The construction of a new ballroom at the White House, expected to cost $200-300 million and funded by Donald Trump's private donors, has been announced as the president's main priority by Karoline Leavitt. Meanwhile, the East Wing is being cleared for demolition during a federal government
Petroleum industry
Russian President Vladimir Putin has continued his land grab in Ukraine with little success, despite three years of western sanctions that were intended to stop him. The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has announced the latest round of sanctions, targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies.
Historic buildings
A historic building is being torn down to make way for a lavish new addition. Workers have begun demolishing the White House's East Wing to construct a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, entirely funded by tech giants Amazon, Palantir, and others. Despite attempts to keep the destruction under wraps, photos
Colbert, Stephen
In a move that has sparked widespread concern, President Trump's administration has begun demolition of the East Wing of the White House, a historic structure built in 1902 that has served as the headquarters for presidential spouses since the Carter administration. Despite promises to preserve the wing, Trump
Drug traffic
President Donald Trump's administration has confirmed it will continue conducting lethal strikes against individuals involved in drug smuggling, sparking concerns about the disregard for congressional approval and the potential escalation of a new war. The statement comes after a series of strikes conducted in international waters, resulting in
Bannon, Steve
The possibility of President Donald Trump securing a third presidential term has been a topic of speculation, with some of his closest allies and he himself hinting at the possibility. In a recent interview with The Economist, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon openly discussed plans to help Trump
Nuclear energy
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to make his first trip to Asia since his return to office, sparking speculation that he may seek to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his stop in South Korea. According to experts, prospects for another impromptu meeting are uncertain,
Trump, Donald
US Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, have expressed strong criticism against President Donald Trump's demand for $230 million in restitution from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The demand, reportedly made through an administrative claims process, is for compensation related
