Trump administration

Trump signs orders on hot-button social issues in schools

Trump is limited in his ability to shape school curricula and policies to his preferences
30 January 2025, 03:14 AM

Myanmar refugees face sudden discharge from Thai hospitals shuttered by US aid freeze

Trump last week paused development assistance from the US Agency for International Development for 90 day
29 January 2025, 08:59 AM

Trump order set to halt supply of HIV, malaria drugs to poor countries

Chemonics and USAID did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
29 January 2025, 06:41 AM

White House offers 2 million federal employees financial incentives to quit

The email gives federal employees until Feb. 6 to decide whether to take part
29 January 2025, 04:27 AM

White House pauses federal grant, loan other assistance programs

The memo referenced the executive orders, including those seeking to dismantle programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
28 January 2025, 12:09 PM

Selena Gomez’s tearful video on immigration crackdown goes viral

Singer and actor Selena Gomez was brought to tears following US President Donald Trump’s decision to deport undocumented immigrants from the country. The emotional moment, which she shared on Instagram Stories and later deleted, highlighted her distress over the situation.
28 January 2025, 04:53 AM

US Justice Dept officials involved in Trump prosecutions fired

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who brought two federal cases against Trump, resigned earlier this month.
28 January 2025, 03:42 AM

Trump's first week: everything, everywhere, all at once

From Trump and his supporters, the theme has been one of regal, even divine, power.
26 January 2025, 09:43 AM

Trump administration directs US agencies to start firing diversity staff

The axing of jobs aimed at combating discrimination such as racism and sexism is the latest in a blitz of right-wing measures the 78-year-old Republican has put in place on his return to the White House.
25 January 2025, 06:50 AM

US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt arms: memo

The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt
25 January 2025, 02:12 AM

How Trump’s resurgence could affect the global order

Will Trump pressure Gulf states to sever ties with China, risking economic fallout?
15 January 2025, 03:00 AM

Trump touts $100 bn SoftBank investment, vowing 100,000 jobs

Speaking alongside Trump, Son confirmed the investment company's financial commitment, adding that Trump's victory had "tremendously increased" his confidence in the US economy.
17 December 2024, 05:22 AM

Trump taps Truth Social CEO to lead intelligence advisory board

Nunes is a Republican ex-congressman from California who led the US House intelligence committee during the start of Trump's first presidential term.
15 December 2024, 05:11 AM

Mexico warns Trump tariffs would kill 400,000 US jobs, threatens retaliation

Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard, speaking alongside Sheinbaum, called for more regional cooperation and integration instead of a war of retaliatory import taxes.
28 November 2024, 05:32 AM

Trump administration picks targeted with bomb threats and swatting

The threats were made Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, and law enforcement acted quickly to ensure the safety of those targeted, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.
28 November 2024, 04:31 AM

Global security hotspots awaiting Trump in 2025

Michael Horowitz, an analyst at consultancy Le Beck International, said Trump has pledged to "end wars" but does not look inclined to set conditions for Israel.
27 November 2024, 05:14 AM

Trump names trade envoy, top economic advisor to fill policy team

Trump also picked Kevin Hassett as his top economic advisor, bringing the member of his first administration to head the White House National Economic Council.
27 November 2024, 04:08 AM

Scott Bessent a credible, safe pick for Treasury: experts

Earlier this month on Fox News, Bessent defended the potential use of tariffs as a means to raise revenue for the government
24 November 2024, 06:57 AM

Trump's cabinet: who's been picked, who's in the running?

Here are the early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts in Trump administration
18 November 2024, 04:13 AM

Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire

The planning for the firings is at an early stage after Trump's Nov. 5 election victory and could change as Trump's administration takes shape
14 November 2024, 01:15 AM