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Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake
Abelardo de la Espriella asks Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help Colombia earthquake recovery. Colombia leader asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly quake.
Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status in unprecedented move for president
Supreme Court rejects final Trump appeal of $5 million E. Iran live updates: MoU 60-day deadline 'irrelevant,' Iranian diplomat says - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos.
Judge rules President Trump’s border wall can go up despite tribal challenge
Judge Allows Limited Testing in Trump Plan to Paint Eisenhower Building White. Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump’s makeover plans for now.
Trump plans to approve Indiana emergency declaration after Saturday call with Gov. Braun
President Trump approves emergency declaration for Indiana after severe storms. President Trump approves Indiana emergency declaration, mobilizes FEMA.
Trump’s support ‘empowers’ law enforcement to make the country safer: Former FBI agent
FBI touts significant violent crime drop as Trump praises law enforcement.
Trump to approve Indiana's request for emergency aid after deadly storms
Braun: Trump to approve ‘Presidential Emergency Declaration’ for Indiana, unlocking up to $5M in storm, flood aid - WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN.
U.S., Canada race for deal to avert Trump’s threat of 50 percent tariffs
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs.
Trump predicts AOC will run for president in 2028
Trump makes BOLD prediction on AOC.
Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump’s preferences
Navy looking into warship redesigns as part of Trump requests
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere. Trump pulls last carrier in Asia to send to Mideast, and China 'is quite happy with US distraction'.
Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider
Appeals court sides with Trump over subpoena of WA gender-affirming care provider.
Trump-appointed regulator OKs banking license for Trump-linked crypto firm
Trump-linked crypto firm gets OCC nod for trust bank charter
Trump urges Americans to accept higher gas prices as he escalates Iran rhetoric
Trump speaks on higher gas prices
US regulator approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto company World Liberty Financial
Exclusive | Trump Family’s World Liberty Financial Gets Preliminary Approval to Launch a Bank. Trump family-backed crypto firm World Liberty gets conditional bank charter approval.
Trump shrugs off concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
Trump downplays concerns about sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln amid record deployment. Ruben Gallego: USS Lincoln concerns prove Trump views servicemembers as 'toys'.
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump family members in defamation suit
BBC trying to subpoena Donald Trump's family members over $10bn Panorama lawsuit. BBC seeks to subpoena Trump’s eldest children and son-in-law over defamation lawsuit.
Trump says USS Lincoln’s deployment was ‘not nearly long enough’
Navy Deployment in Middle East ‘Not Nearly Long Enough,’ Trump Says | What’s News for Aug. Trump downplays USS Lincoln's record-setting deployment: ‘Not nearly long enough' - NBC 7 San Diego.
Trump Uses Wild Catering Truck Escape in SCOTUS plea for Ballroom
5 daring cartoons about Donald Trump’s catering truck escape
Why replace Leavitt? Trump lies just fine on his own. | Opinion
Trump wastes billions deploying National Guard troops to DC | Opinion. Trump has become the very thing he fears most | Opinion.
Drone stocks rally after Trump orders tariffs on foreign-made components
Drone stocks soar after Trump announces tariffs
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction
Trump admin says White House ballroom 'beyond the point of no return' in Supreme Court appeal. Trump Administration Live Updates: Supreme Court Is Asked to Greenlight White House Ballroom.
With Trump’s Hamas Deal in Peril, Kushner Set to Visit Israel for Gaza Talks
Trump Administration Live Updates: Kushner Holds Talks With Netanyahu on Gaza. Kushner Holds Talks With Hamas to Advance Trump Gaza Plan.
Trump administration live updates: Low gas prices are the No. 1 goal in Iran war, Vance says
1 goal in Iran war, Vance says nbcnews.com. Live updates: US-Iran war; Yemen port suspends operations as Hormuz stalemate continues.
AeroVironment, Ondas, and Kratos Rising as Trump Levies Tariffs on Drone Imports - Barron's
Trump announces new tariffs on drone imports - 13wham.com. Trump administration unveils tariffs on drone imports
Opinion | Trump's secret plane switcheroo isn't the biggest problem in that story
Opinion | All the president’s records are either secret — or for sale. Opinion | Trump is undermining his biggest accomplishment.
Trump highlights crime rate declines ahead of midterms
Trump to tout drop in US crime rates with an eye on midterms Trump touts crime stats as inflation complicates midterm message
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
US accuses dozens of countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs
Trump wants fewer childhood vaccines. California says ‘nothing is changing’ here
Trump’s name is going back on the Kennedy Center. The wall has thoughts
Trump orders Navy to revert carriers to steam catapults
Mark Kelly on aircraft carrier catapult order: ‘Donald Trump knows nothing about this stuff’ Trump orders DOD to redesign aircraft carrier with steam catapults to launch jets - 13wham.com.
Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Antisemitism Case Against Harvard
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
President Trump's visit to Nassau County, Long Island on Friday could bring traffic, protests
President Trump to visit Nassau County, Long Island to support Bruce Blakeman, highlight crime drop Long Island prepares for President Trump visit: What to know
Trump admin investigating graffiti and soap bubbles at World War II Memorial
Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC World War II Memorial in Washington vandalized with bubbles and graffiti, upsetting Trump
Appeals court dodges major ruling on Trump’s contentious use of obscure deportation law
Appeals court sidesteps key question over Trump’s use of wartime law
US court backs Trump's power to close 'de minimis' tariff exemption
Court backs Trump on rescinding de minimis tariff exemption
Trump to Speak on Crime Drop at New York Police Academy
Trump set to highlight violent crime reduction during a visit to New York police academy - WRIC ABC 8News.
Kennedy Center Board Votes to Inscribe Trump's Name on Building
The Kennedy Center board has voted to inscribe Donald Trump's name on the building, according to multiple reports.
Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26 billion a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs
US says it’s losing $19B-$26B in revenue as countries dodge tariffs - euronews.com.
Kennedy Center board votes to close center, restore Trump's name
Kennedy Center votes to restore President Donald Trump's name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge's order Kennedy Center board votes to close facility for 2 years, add Trump's name…
Trump’s $900M White House Desecration Rocked by major Demand
Trump Loses Second Top Aide in a Week in White House Exodus