WASHINGTON — In an unprecedented moment at the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw ceremony, President Donald Trump was presented with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, recognizing what the federation described as his “extraordinary” contributions to global peace, stability and conflict resolution. The honor was announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who credited Trump’s “notable leadership…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping national security strategy on Friday that dramatically redefines America’s role in the world, declaring that the United States will step back from its historic role as the planet’s dominant power and instead focus on enforcing U.S. interests in the Western Hemisphere. The long-awaited strategy document frames Trump’s…
President Donald Trump faced a fresh wave of public scrutiny on Tuesday after cameras captured him appearing to struggle to stay awake during a televised cabinet meeting, only minutes after declaring he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago.” The moment unfolded as Trump opened the meeting by criticizing media reports that raised questions…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday announced plans to impose a sweeping and indefinite halt on migration from what he called “Third World Countries,” linking the move to a deadly attack near the White House that he blamed on failures in Biden-era immigration vetting. Speaking on Truth Social, Trump did not specify which countries…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump privately advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to avoid provoking China over Taiwan’s sovereignty, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, following a heated diplomatic clash between Tokyo and Beijing. The dispute erupted after Takaichi suggested Japan could intervene militarily if China launched an attack on Taiwan, the…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signaled Tuesday that he is stepping back from the Thursday deadline he previously set for Ukraine to accept a U.S.-backed peace proposal, saying he is in no rush as long as progress continues. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday, Trump said…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will host New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the Oval Office on Friday, just weeks after attacking him repeatedly during one of the most contentious mayoral races in decades. Trump, who has falsely labeled Mamdani a “communist” and mocked his name during the campaign, posted…
In a landmark step to strengthen economic and strategic ties, the United States and Japan signed an agreement on Tuesday aimed at “securing and stabilizing” the supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements, as President Donald Trump visited Tokyo during his Asia tour. The deal comes at a pivotal time as China tightens export…
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States has terminated all trade negotiations with Canada, citing a “fraudulent advertisement” featuring former President Ronald Reagan speaking against tariffs. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared: “Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED.” The move marks a sharp…
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping could exert significant influence over Russian President Vladimir Putin in efforts to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump expressed optimism about Beijing’s potential role in shaping Moscow’s decisions, just days before a planned meeting…
