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‘Aspirational framework’: Trump’s exit strategy from Iran war pleases almost no one

A central question is whether Washington can realistically hope for behavioural change in Iran if it could not achieve regime change.

Trump rescinds endorsement of right-wing pastor after texting scandal

Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer helped mobilise evangelical support for Trump before the 2024 election.

As US nears 250th birthday, poll shows many Americans doubt it will last another 250 years

President Donald Trump has put himself at the centre of many of the events to mark the United States’ 250th birthday.

Trump again picks personal lawyer for top job as US attorney in Manhattan

Trump praised McDonald, pointing to his extensive credentials.

Happy birthday, Mr President: Trump to turn 80 with UFC fight at White House

The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 event weighs 544 tonnes, is 47m wide and 28m tall – taller than the White House itself.

Trump and allies working on plan to void his impeachments: WSJ report

US President Donald Trump was impeached twice by the US House of Representatives during his first four years in office.

Democrats, Republicans ask Trump administration not to ship Afghan allies to unsafe countries

Special Immigrants from Afghanistan walk through the in-processing building after their evacuation at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, in August 2021.

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Trump setbacks at home and abroad fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80

FILE PHOTO: U..S. President Donald Trump gestures at the site of ongoing construction of the planned White House ballroom in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo

Party over purity: US voters unlikely to turn backs on troubled candidates, poll finds

A person enters the registrar of voters' office during the California primary election in San Diego, California, U.S., June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to be US attorney-general

Acting US Attorney-General Todd Blanche testifying during a House Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington DC, on June 2, 2026.

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