Donald Trump

  • White House Press Secretary Leavitt

    White House Press Secretary Leavitt's "Your Mom Did" Response Sparks Controversy with Huffington Post Reporter

    Oct 21, 2025 01:54 pm CST

    White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt sparked controversy by responding "Your mom did" to a Huffington Post reporter inquiring about a planned Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine. Leavitt publicly criticized reporter SV Date as a "left-wing hack," while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has expressed interest in joining the potential Budapest summit if invited.

  • Trump Claims Success in Resolving Global Conflicts Through Trade and Tariff Power

    Trump Claims Success in Resolving Global Conflicts Through Trade and Tariff Power

    Oct 21, 2025 12:21 pm CST

    US President Donald Trump asserts he has settled eight wars in eight months, with five resolved through tariff and trade strategies. During meetings with Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Trump highlighted his diplomatic approach to international conflicts, including his efforts to prevent war between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, while expressing hope for resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict despite challenges.

  • Trump Confronts Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd in Tense White House Meeting

    Trump Confronts Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd in Tense White House Meeting

    Oct 21, 2025 11:16 am CST

    During a White House meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, US President Donald Trump publicly confronted Australia's ambassador Kevin Rudd over past criticisms, creating an uncomfortable diplomatic moment despite the successful confirmation of a submarine deal between the allied nations.

  • China

    China's Economic Growth Declines to 4.8% Amid US-China Trade Tensions and Domestic Consumption Challenges

    Oct 20, 2025 01:44 pm CST

    China's economic growth has fallen to 4.8% in Q3 2025, the lowest rate in a year, as the country faces heightened trade tensions with the US and persistent domestic consumer weakness. This economic slowdown comes as Chinese officials prepare for critical trade talks with US representatives and a key Communist Party meeting focusing on the next five-year economic development plan, with Beijing increasingly pressured to shift from export dependency toward domestic consumption-driven growth.

  • US Military Strikes Colombian Rebel Drug Vessel: Escalating Tensions in US-Colombia Relations

    US Military Strikes Colombian Rebel Drug Vessel: Escalating Tensions in US-Colombia Relations

    Oct 20, 2025 02:29 am CST

    The US military has attacked a Colombian rebel vessel in international waters, killing three crew members, as President Trump announces the suspension of all financial aid to Colombia. This incident represents a significant deterioration in US-Colombia relations, with President Petro and Trump exchanging accusations over drug trafficking policies and military operations in South American waters.

  • Millions Join Nationwide "No Kings" Protests Against Trump

    Millions Join Nationwide "No Kings" Protests Against Trump's Policies and Perceived Authoritarianism

    Oct 18, 2025 11:53 pm CST

    Nationwide "No Kings" protests are mobilizing millions of Americans opposing President Trump's policies and actions perceived as authoritarian. With over 2,700 demonstrations planned across the country, protesters express concerns about military deployments in cities, crackdowns on undocumented immigrants, media attacks, and prosecution of political opponents while emphasizing America as "a country of equals" committed to democratic principles.

  • Trump Claims He Can Easily Solve Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict While Touting Peace Brokering Record

    Trump Claims He Can Easily Solve Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict While Touting Peace Brokering Record

    Oct 18, 2025 12:34 pm CST

    US President Donald Trump has claimed he could easily resolve tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, adding it to his list of international conflicts he says he's solved. Despite asserting he brokered peace between India and Pakistan, India maintains any ceasefire agreement came through direct military talks. Trump expressed frustration at not receiving Nobel recognition for his claimed diplomatic achievements in multiple global conflicts.

  • US Singer Mary Millben Confronts Rahul Gandhi Over PM Modi Criticism: "Return To Your I Hate India Tour"

    US Singer Mary Millben Confronts Rahul Gandhi Over PM Modi Criticism: "Return To Your I Hate India Tour"

    Oct 17, 2025 04:49 pm CST

    American singer Mary Millben has publicly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi is afraid of US President Donald Trump. Millben defended PM Modi's diplomatic approach, asserting that he strategically protects India's interests just as Trump does for America. The dispute centers around Trump's recent claims about India's Russian oil purchases and highlights ongoing tensions in India-US relations.

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    Trump's Hands-Off Approach to Government Shutdown Frustrates Democrats and Some Republicans

    Oct 17, 2025 04:27 pm CST

    President Donald Trump remains disengaged from government shutdown negotiations entering its fourth week, despite growing frustration from Democrats and even some Republican lawmakers. While his administration manages the crisis unconventionally by continuing military payments while furloughing thousands of federal workers, congressional leaders remain at an impasse over funding demands and healthcare subsidies, with both sides claiming they're winning the messaging battle as the American public bears the consequences.

  • US-China Rare Earth Dispute Escalates: Export Controls Spark Diplomatic Tensions

    US-China Rare Earth Dispute Escalates: Export Controls Spark Diplomatic Tensions

    Oct 17, 2025 01:49 am CST

    China issues a detailed seven-point rebuttal to US criticisms over its rare earth export controls, highlighting that these measures align with international practices while accusing Washington of hypocrisy for its own extensive export restrictions. The dispute has intensified following a September call between President Trump and President Xi, with each country blaming the other for the deteriorating trade relations ahead of their anticipated meeting.