WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday condemned, but refused to apologize for, a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, which was briefly posted on his social media platform Truth Social. Read More: Trump draws backlash after sharing video using racist imagery of Obama The clip, included at the end of […]
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Trump draws backlash after sharing video using racist imagery of Obama
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump sparked widespread criticism after sharing a social media video that depicted former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, imagery long associated with racist efforts to dehumanise people of African descent. Late on Thursday, Trump reposted a minute-long video that amplified his repeated and unfounded claims […]
Trump launches online portal TrumpRx.gov for prescription drug purchases
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a government-backed online platform, TrumpRx.gov, designed to allow Americans to search for prescription medications and buy them directly from manufacturers or pharmacies. The announcement was made at an event in the Eisenhower Office Building, adjacent to the White House. Read More: Trump rules out 2028 VP bid, won’t rule out third […]
Trump avoids backing a 2028 Republican successor
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to take sides in growing speculation over who could emerge as his successor in the 2028 Republican presidential race, saying it was too early to choose between Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking in an interview with NBC News, Trump said he would […]
Trump praises Vance and Rubio but avoids picking 2028 successor
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to endorse a potential successor for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, choosing instead to praise both Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their capabilities. Read More: Vance, Rubio to host Denmark-Greenland talks In an interview with NBC News, Trump said he was “inclined” to endorse a […]
Trump signals “softer touch” in immigration but mass deportations to continue
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that a “softer touch” may be needed in immigration enforcement, while affirming that mass deportations would continue despite a partial withdrawal of federal officers from Minnesota. The announcement follows widespread outrage after the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal officers in Minneapolis last month. Trump said […]
Florida man sentenced to life for attempted assassination of Trump
A US federal judge on Wednesday sentenced Ryan Routh to life in prison for attempting to assassinate former president Donald Trump during the 2024 election campaign, closing one of the most serious political violence cases in recent American history. Read More: Imran Khan attacker gets additional four-year jail term Routh, 59, was convicted last September […]
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard defends presence at Georgia FBI raid
WASHINGTON — US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday that she was present at last week’s FBI raid on an election facility in Georgia at the request of President Donald Trump, asserting that her attendance fell within her authority. Read More: FBI raids Atlanta election office amid Trump 2020 claims In a […]
Clinton agree to testify as House contempt vote looms
WASHINGTON — Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though Republican leaders say no final agreement has yet been reached. Read More: Kevin Costner in talks to play Bill Clinton in new […]
Melania Trump documentary premieres in Washington
WASHINGTON: Melania Trump documentary Melania premiered on January 29, 2026, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., marking her first major public-facing project since returning as First Lady following Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Read More: Melania Trump brings magic to White House The self-produced film chronicles the 20 days leading up to President Trump’s inauguration, offering […]