Donald Trump

Federal funding for Trump’s ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

Construction continues on the planned White House ballroom in the area of the former East Wing in Washington, DC, US, on May 14.

Missing Washington placard highlights Trump’s scrubbing of US history

The Francis Griffith Newlands fountain on the Washington, DC–Maryland border is dedicated to a long-dead, white supremacist senator.

White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots

President Donald Trump bows his head in prayer alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting.

US, Iran stall on Hormuz reopening as oil supplies tighten

Iran has shown little interest in loosening its hold on the Strait of Hormuz, insisting it wants to maintain a degree of control even after the end of the war.

China says Trump visit deals are ‘preliminary’

US President Donald Trump (right) left Beijing on May 15 after two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with very little detail emerging on the outcomes achieved across trade and investment.

Trump returns from China with stability and a stalemate

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

Ms Amy Van Duyn is paying twice as much for petrol due to the US' war against Iran, but remains an ardent supporter of US President Donald Trump.

Democrats frame Trump ballroom as symbol of Republican disconnect from voters’ affordability woes

US President Donald Trump has already demolished the East Wing of the White House as he forges ahead with the 90,000sq ft ballroom.

Canada deepens Arctic defence ties with Nordics after Trump threats

Canada’s increased defence collaboration with the Nordics is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s effort to strengthen alliances.

Republican Senator Cassidy loses re-election to Trump retribution campaign

US Senator Bill Cassidy is the first elected US senator to lose re-nomination since 2012.

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