The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz With New Maritime Authority as Donald Trump Warns the Clock Is Ticking

Middle East tensions are rising as Trump renewed threats toward Iran while Tehran tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz amid uncertain peace talks.

International Business Times UK · May 18

$1.7 bn for Trump's allies? New 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' sparks outrage

The Trump administration on Monday announced the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate political allies who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration, as part of a deal to drop President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns.

The Times of India · May 18

Trump looking to build a helipad on White House South Lawn

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The Independent UK · May 18

China Agrees To Buy Billions Worth Of U.S. Agricultural Products, Trump Admin Says

China will purchase billions worth of U.S. agricultural products through 2028 under an agreement announced by the Trump administration.

International Business Times · May 18

Greenlanders are not ‘experimental subjects’, says minister as she decries US doctor’s visit

Health minister in Nuuk condemns doctor’s presence in US delegation as ‘deeply problematic’

The Guardian - UK · May 18

Pressure on Mexico after two ex-officials surrender to US over alleged cartel ties

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum denies any links between her Morena party and organized crime

The Guardian - US · May 18

Marjorie Taylor Green Has a Clear Message for the Trump Administration: End This War. It's Stupid.'

Greene's public break with the administration over Iran began in early March, when she questioned the president's mental state after escalating the conflict

Latin Times · May 18

Trump drops $10 billion IRS lawsuit in exchange for $1.7 billion fund for allies

The US Justice Department on Monday announced the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were politically persecuted by the department under his predecessor Joe Biden's term in office. The fund is part of a deal to bring an end to…

France 24 · May 18

The hidden 401(k) transformation Wall Street wants could fuel economic growth — but experts warn Americans may face greater retirement dangers

Trump 401(k) private market investments are becoming one of the biggest retirement and economic debates in the United States. The White House says opening America’s $30 trillion 401(k) system to private equity could add nearly $35 billion to US GDP. That number is now driving fresh discussions across Wall Street,…

The Economic Times · May 18

Canada’s sports minister hopes World Cup can lead to trade agreement with US and Mexico

Adam van Koeverden has expressed confidence that hosting the World Cup could be the key to agreeing a new trilateral trade deal with the US and Mexico

The Guardian - US · May 18