Donald Trump
What USAID does, and why Trump and Musk want to get rid of it
World
February 5, 2025
What USAID does, and why Trump and Musk want to get rid of it
CNN — Dozens of senior officials put on leave. Thousands of contractors laid off. A freeze put on billions of…
Ukraine’s mineral riches have long been eyed by its allies. Now they may be Trump’s price for military aid
World
February 5, 2025
Ukraine’s mineral riches have long been eyed by its allies. Now they may be Trump’s price for military aid
CNN — US President Donald Trump has said he wants access to Ukraine’s mineral deposits in exchange for future military…
Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip and doesn’t rule out using American troops
Middle East
February 5, 2025
Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip and doesn’t rule out using American troops
CNN — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States “will take over” the Gaza Strip — possibly with…
Trump reiterates proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza
Egypt
February 5, 2025
Trump reiterates proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip “have no alternative” but to leave Gaza.…
How Elon Musk set off two weeks of chaos across Washington
World
February 4, 2025
How Elon Musk set off two weeks of chaos across Washington
Washington CNN — Elon Musk and his allies have spent the last two weeks barreling full speed into multiple government…
Trump-Netanyahu meeting is a consequential moment for both leaders – and the Middle East
Middle East
February 4, 2025
Trump-Netanyahu meeting is a consequential moment for both leaders – and the Middle East
CNN — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrival as the first foreign leader to pay President Donald Trump a visit since…
Rubio says he’s acting director of USAID as humanitarian agency is taken over by the State Department
World
February 4, 2025
Rubio says he’s acting director of USAID as humanitarian agency is taken over by the State Department
CNN — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that he is acting administrator of the US Agency for International…
In the face of a trade war with America’s neighbors, Trump blinked
World
February 4, 2025
In the face of a trade war with America’s neighbors, Trump blinked
CNN — There are two things to remember when assessing Donald Trump’s presidencies. First, nothing is more important than the…
Trump, Netanyahu to discuss annexing parts of the West Bank to Israel
Egypt
February 4, 2025
Trump, Netanyahu to discuss annexing parts of the West Bank to Israel
US President Donald Trump said he will discuss with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday to annex parts of…
Trump fired the latest tariff shot at China. Is Beijing prepared to make it a trade war?
World
February 3, 2025
Trump fired the latest tariff shot at China. Is Beijing prepared to make it a trade war?
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