Tag: Donald Trump
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President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit on Friday against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over the newspaper’s reporting on ties between Trump and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami, seeks at least $10 billion in damages, per the AP. The move follows a WSJ story…
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A landmark trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia has been finalized, capping days of high-level negotiations and revising an earlier tariff threat. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a previously planned 32% tariff on imports from Indonesia will instead be lowered to 19% under the terms of the new deal. “They are going…
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will impose 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective from August 1. The move targets two of America’s largest trade partners and signals a sharp escalation in Trump’s trade strategy during his second term. Trump made the announcement via letters posted on…
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President Donald Trump has announced a steep increase in tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with U.S.’s northern neighbor. In a letter posted to his social media platform, Trump informed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a 35% tariff would take effect on August 1, up from the current 25%. Trump warned the rate…
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On the evening of June 23, the U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran would be fully in effect by June 25, calling the recent escalation the “12 Day War.” The declaration was intended to signal the end of a brief but intense conflict that had drawn global attention. However,…
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[Ethan Oliver Brooks, Shongjog columnist] In his first speech as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump laid out a bold and expansive vision for the nation, one that echoes his commitment to restoring American greatness on the world stage. With a focus on revitalizing the nation’s economy, securing its borders and strengthening…
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President Donald Trump signed a groundbreaking Executive Order on January 23 aimed at maintaining the United States’ position as the global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Order, issued by the White House, emphasizes the nation’s commitment to AI innovation, underscoring the importance of fostering a competitive, ideologically neutral environment for technological advancements. In the…
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“Thank you. Thank you very much everybody. Well, thank you very, very much. Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, justices of the United States Supreme Court, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and my fellow citizens. The Golden Age of America begins right now. From this…
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The United States President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled a slate of high-profile Cabinet and administration appointments, signaling the direction his second term could take. The roster includes familiar faces, seasoned politicians and business leaders from a range of sectors. Key Cabinet Picks: Other Senior Appointments: White House and Staff Changes: Ambassadorial Appointments: Other Notable Appointments:…
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Donald Trump has nominated Wall Street financier Scott Bessent to head the U.S. Treasury Department, a key position overseeing tax policy, public debt, international finance and sanctions. The nomination, announced Friday evening, marks the conclusion of one of the most anticipated and drawn-out decisions in Trump’s second-term cabinet selection process. Bessent, 62, a former associate…
