Trump pledges in inaugural address to pursue policy that 'expands our territory' and to put US astronauts on Mars
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump pledges in inaugural address to pursue policy that 'expands our territory' and to put US astronauts on Mars.
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NewsWireTrump makes huge call on big Aussie deal
President Donald Trump has revealed where he stands on a major partnership with Australia after the Albanese government delivered a $798m payment.
- The Daily Beast
Trudeau Caught on Hot Mic Revealing Trump’s Plans for Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told business leaders that U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in annexing Canada was a very real plan aimed at controlling the country’s vast mineral resources. Trudeau was caught on a hot mic giving his assessment of Trump’s treat to takeover America’s northern neighbor. “I suggest that not only does the Trump administration know how many critical minerals we have but that may be even why they keep talking about absorbing us and making us the 51st stat
- HuffPost
Lawmaker Quits DOGE Caucus Live On TV With ‘Dynamite’ Slam Of Elon Musk
Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle condemned Donald Trump's billionaire buddy with an explosive metaphor.
- HuffPost
A Grocery What?!? Karoline Leavitt’s Briefing Blunder Leaves Everyone Confused
The Trump White House press secretary's gaffe prompted two words to trend online.
- The Independent
Trump ‘immediately’ revokes Biden’s security clearance and daily briefing in act of revenge against predecessor
Former presidents do not have security clearances because elected officials — including presidents, vice presidents and members of the House and Senate — do not need them
- HuffPost
Law Professor Flags Trump 'Doomsday Scenario' That'll Cause 'Real Constitutional Crisis'
"A lot of lawyers are worried about" it, warned New York University's Ryan Goodman.
- CNN
Trump announces plans to gut the Kennedy Center board and appoint himself chairman
President Donald Trump announced an aggressive plan Friday evening to gut the existing board of trustees at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and oust its chairman, billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein, a remarkable move aimed at remaking the nation’s cultural center.
- The Daily Beast
Musk Torches Bannon to Rekindle MAGA Civil War
Elon Musk torched Steve Bannon Thursday, rekindling a MAGA civil war from Donald Trump’s transition period. The world’s richest man refused to stay quiet on X after he learned his podcaster foe had lightly criticized the Department of Government Efficiency’s priorities. “Bannon is a great talker, but not a great doer,” Musk wrote. “What did he get done this week? Nothing.”
- HuffPost UK
Putin's Army Has Just Had Two of The 'Most Costly' Months Of War, UK Says
Russian troops have endured more than 50,000 casualties in the first six weeks of 2025.
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: North Korean soldiers ‘brought in again’ on Kursk frontline as Putin admits ‘very difficult’ situation
Russian military bloggers say new Kursk attack came 'like a bolt from the blue’
- Bloomberg
Trump’s First Iran Sanctions Hit Three Ships in China Trade
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump’s maiden sanctions package targeting a handful of vessels carrying Iranian oil stopped short of the “maximum pressure” campaign his administration had pledged, according to shippers and analysts. Most Read from BloombergCitadel to Leave Namesake Chicago Tower as Employees RelocateNYC Sees Pedestrian Traffic Increase in Congestion-Pricing ZoneHow London’s Taxi Drivers Navigate the City Without GPSNice Airport, If You Can Get to It: No Subway, No Highway, No B
- Evening Standard
Iran launches 'drones mother ship' as it braces for conflict with Donald Trump's America
The Shahid Beheshti vessel can reportedly stay at sea for a year as it travels to distant waters
- The Daily Beast
Wealthy East Hampton Elites Panic Over Possible Trump Deportations of Hired Help
Residents of affluential East Hampton town are in a frenzy over President Donald Trump’s sweeping deportation program, which could see their undocumented landscapers and nannies kicked out of the country. Trump vowed when he entered office for a second term on Jan. 20 to “begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came.” He has made cracking down on immigration a top priority and swiftly signed executive orders that would grant Immi
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CIA sends ‘buyout’ offers to entire workforce
The Central Intelligence Agency on Tuesday became the first major national security agency to offer so-called buyouts to its entire workforce, a CIA spokesperson and two other sources familiar with the offer said, part of President Donald Trump’s broad effort to shrink the federal government and shape it to his agenda.
- Bloomberg
Iran’s Khamenei Pours Scorn on Trump’s Nuclear-Deal Overture
(Bloomberg) -- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said it wouldn’t be smart, wise or honorable to start fresh negotiations with the US after President Donald Trump said he wanted a new nuclear deal.Most Read from BloombergNice Airport, If You Can Get to It: No Subway, No Highway, No BridgeCitadel to Leave Namesake Chicago Tower as Employees RelocateNYC Sees Pedestrian Traffic Increase in Congestion-Pricing ZoneHow London’s Taxi Drivers Navigate the City Without GPSTransportation Memos
- BBC
Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China
The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos.
- Cover Media
Judge Blocks Trump's Bid to End Birthright Citizenship
A US federal judge has halted Donald Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents in the US.
- HuffPost
Tommy Tuberville’s Newsmax Rant Ends In Spectacular Face-Palm Moment
The Republican senator went to bat for Donald Trump with a major self-own.
- RFI
France delivers first Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine amid uncertainty over US support
France has officially delivered its first batch of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, marking a significant boost to Kyiv’s air defense capabilities amid its ongoing war with Russia. The delivery comes at a critical time, as concerns grow over wavering Western support and as Ukraine faces increasing challenges on the battlefield. France has delivered a first consignment of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine to help Kyiv defend its airspace against Russia, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecorn
- Euronews
Baltic nations end electricity ties to Russia through Soviet-era grid and tighten EU bond
After the disconnection plans were announced, propaganda campaigns cropped up on social media and in printed leaflets in city streets that issued fake-news warnings about blackouts, severe energy shortages and sky-high energy bills for consumers.View on euronews