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President Trump has declared that no tolls will be collected in the Strait of Hormuz during a 60-day ceasefire, but threatened potential US-imposed fees thereafter to recoup guardian costs for the region.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, once positioned as Trump's closest European partner, has become an increasingly vocal critic of the U.S. president, marking a significant diplomatic reversal.
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The US Congress has voted to allocate nearly US$70 billion for immigration enforcement agencies through 2029, delivering a significant win for President Trump's strict border security and deportation policies.
A US trade judge has urged the Trump administration to expedite refunds of more than US$10 billion in tariffs that the Supreme Court previously ruled unlawful, though no binding order was issued.
The US Army has drawn up plans to execute four military prisoners at a facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, should President Donald Trump authorize the sentences. This would be the first such execution in over 50 years.
US President Donald Trump has declared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be compelled to accept any Iran deal the United States negotiates, asserting his authority over the diplomatic process.
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from conditioning tens of billions in USDA funds on states adopting its policies regarding immigration enforcement and transgender issues.
The Trump administration has appealed a judicial order requiring refunds of tariffs that were previously struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year.
The Trump administration has signed an executive order directing major AI companies to voluntarily submit their most advanced models for government cybersecurity testing before public launch, marking a shift toward closer federal oversight of the technology sector.
The Trump administration has unveiled a 25% tariff on numerous Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices spanning digital commerce, intellectual property, and environmental concerns. The measure replaces previously struck-down duties.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has cautioned that the Fed's credibility would suffer if the president can unilaterally dismiss central bank officials, remarks made as the Supreme Court considers the future of Fed governor Lisa Cook.
The United States maintains its naval blockade of Iranian ports despite President Donald Trump's Friday announcement that the restrictions would be lifted, Iranian officials claim.
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American analysts have cautioned that President Trump's decision to withhold approval of a draft Iran accord prolongs regional instability and complicates diplomatic efforts to secure a 60-day ceasefire extension.
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The United States and Iran have tentatively agreed on a 60-day ceasefire extension and nuclear negotiation roadmap, though President Donald Trump has not yet formally approved the accord.
The Trump administration has shelved an executive order designed to enhance AI cybersecurity, leaving the United States lagging behind Europe and Asia in technology regulation. Silicon Valley leaders reportedly influenced the decision.
A Tennessee federal court has thrown out human smuggling charges against a Salvadoran national, ruling the US government abused its prosecuting authority in a case that has highlighted concerns over due process in Donald Trump's deportation agenda.
The United States has charged Raul Castro with murder in connection with the February 1996 shooting down of two Brothers to the Rescue planes by Cuban military jets. The indictment represents the Trump administration's toughening stance on Cuba, paired with new sanctions and renewed pressure on the island nation.
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The United States has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro, 94, in connection with a 1996 incident involving downed aircraft. The move signals heightened tension as the Trump administration pursues a harder line against Cuba's communist government.
The Pentagon is cutting its European military presence, bringing US Brigade Combat Teams down from four to three. The decision temporarily delays a planned deployment to Poland, part of the Trump administration's reassessment of American force positioning.
Iran is establishing a formal mechanism to regulate traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and collect fees, while the Trump administration indicates readiness for fresh negotiations. Regional powers are meanwhile exploring diplomatic solutions to the ongoing maritime dispute.