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President Donald Trump on Saturday blasted Democratic climate policies after scientists moved away from one of the most extreme global warming scenarios previously used in United Nations-backed climate modeling.
EXCLUSIVE: Hunter Biden was spotted by paparazzi in West Los Angeles this week, where the former first son briefly reacted to questions about ongoing litigation surrounding former President Joe Biden’s interview tapes and alleged government UFO files.
TALLINN — The Trump administration doesn’t like a unified European Union because the bloc is a geopolitical power that Washington has to contend with, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday, urging EU member countries not to weaken the bloc by pursuing bilateral agreements with the U.S.
Anthony Nel poses for The Associated Press on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
US President Donald Trump's administration hosted a Shabbat gathering at the White House over the weekend after the president urged American Jews to observe the holy day in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.
The Trump administration is reportedly encouraging the UAE to become more directly involved in the war against Iran, with some officials suggesting Abu Dhabi seize Iran’s Lavan Island according to a report from the Telegraph.
US Senator Bill Cassidy has lost his Louisiana Republican primary after years of criticism from supporters of Donald Trump over his vote to convict the United States president during his 2021 impeachment trial linked to the January 6 Capitol attack that year.
Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his overseeing former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody ‘war on drugs’
President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosures show that he or his investment advisers made more than 3700 trades in the first quarter, a flurry totalling tens of millions of dollars and involving major companies that have dealings with his administration.
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Yisrael Beiteinu chairman and MK Avigdor Liberman accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of endangering Israel’s national security in exchange for what he described as a personal political arrangement with US President Donald Trump, during an interview with 103FM on Sunday morning.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered an internal investigation into allegations that policemen escorted Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa out of the Senate compound on May 14.
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano urged Filipinos to “pray for truth and walk in the truth” and reflect on how the Senate could better respond to the problems facing ordinary citizens.
A senior United States Senate official has put up a major roadblock for Republicans as they seek to use taxpayer money for security upgrades linked to President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom.
Trump is acknowledging reality: if a full US-China decoupling is unrealistic, the alternative is to shape the terms of interdependence
Trump is acknowledging reality: if a full US-China decoupling is unrealistic, the alternative is to shape the terms of interdependence
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China’s commerce ministry said on Saturday that Beijing and Washington had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, and also confirmed agricultural and aircraft deals reached during U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing.
Donald Trump claims “nothing’s changed” on U.S. policy toward Taiwan. But the U.S. president’s stunning remarks about support for the democratic island — and what they portend following his high-profile summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — belie a shifting reality on the ground.
Iran says it will soon reveal its plan to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including the charging of tolls, as United States President Donald Trump warns Tehran it will have a “very bad time” if a peace deal is not reached soon.
Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China
Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China
MANILA, Philippines —The ouster of former Senate president Vicente Sotto III and the changes in the chamber had everything to do with the direction the chamber took in addressing the country’s urgent problems, Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said.
Alpha Lau says city must seize opportunities amid renewed signs of stability in China-US relations following Xi-Trump summit
Alpha Lau says city must seize opportunities amid renewed signs of stability in China-US relations following Xi-Trump summit
Tucson, Arizona – In the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. warships menace Iran's oil tankers, while in Washington U.S. President Donald Trump demands "complete victory." But in Tucson, they are getting ready to welcome the Iranian soccer team as if nothing were amiss.
A US Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for President Trump’s planned White House ballroom from a massive spending package, Democratic lawmakers said, imperiling Republican efforts to devote taxpayer money to the contentious project.
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Cassidy came last in a three-way Louisiana primary race against Trump-backed challenger Julia Letlow
Cassidy came last in a three-way Louisiana primary race against Trump-backed challenger Julia Letlow
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Senator Bato dela Rosa makes a surprise appearance at the Senate, only to disappear again three days later. Alan Peter Cayetano secures the leadership, then insists the Senate is under attack. Senator Robin Padilla plays the ultimate wingman. Gunshots in the august halls send journalists in a panic.
Proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for White House campus and president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules
Trabajos de construcción del salón de baile de la Casa Blanca, en Washington, el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned from the spectacle of a Chinese state visit to a less than welcoming U.S. economy — with the military band and garden tour in Beijing giving way to pressure over how to fix America's escalating inflation rate.
A US Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for US President Donald Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom from a massive spending package, Democratic lawmakers said, imperiling Republican efforts to devote taxpayer money to the contentious project.
The United States Central Command said Saturday that 78 commercial vessels had been redirected and four disabled as part of efforts to enforce President Donald Trump’s blockade on ships travelling to and from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- During his first year back in office, US President Donald Trump’s blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues ranging from tariffs to armed conflict.
Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection