The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Trump’s trade commission is using fear to silence dissent

The FTC settled its case with Media Matters for America. But it doesn’t have to win in court to achieve its goals

The Guardian - US · May 17

How US hemp ban could criminalize CBD products – and derail Medicare plan

Pilot program to reimburse patients for hemp-derived products could be undermined by ban passed by Congress

The Guardian - US · May 17

RAF Red Arrows to tour US to mark 250 years of American independence

Relations between the UK and the US have come under strain since Donald Trump re-entered the White House

The Independent UK · May 17

Workers racing to turn reflecting pool blue for Trump may be at risk, union warns

Union representative concerned about safety as workers rush to finish repainting DC pool before 250th celebrations

The Guardian - US · May 17

World imbalances trouble G-7 in wake of Trump’s China encounter

Global finance ministers convene in Paris to address lopsided world growth, focusing on structural misalignments after the US-China trade summit. France aims to tackle America's deficits, Europe's low investment, and China's trade surplus. Economists warn of systemic crisis without concerted re-balancing efforts.

The Economic Times · May 17

'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing: President Lai Ching-te

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated his stance on the island's sovereignty. He clarified that 'Taiwan independence' signifies the island's autonomy and the people's right to decide their future. These remarks follow a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. China views Taiwan as its territory.

The Economic Times · May 17

Wall Street is keeping a close eye on Kevin Warsh at the Fed. These are the red (and green) flags they're watching for

"Confirmation hearings are political theater rather than substance, and he [was] plenty smart enough to avoid saying anything tangible."

Fortune · May 17

North Korean footballers arrive in South in rare glimpse at citizens of secretive country

It is the first visit by athletes from the North in eight years

The Independent UK · May 17

Comedian Bill Maher Says Trump Was So Smitten by Xi He'd Have Happily Carried His Bags Home Himself

Comedian Bill Maher criticises Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, mocking the 'lovefest' with Xi Jinping and questioning the diplomatic achievements of the summit.

International Business Times UK · May 17

Journalism has never been a more dangerous pursuit

Facts can be expensive in a dangerous world. I have covered some brutal wars during my three decades at the Guardian, but journalists are now actively targeted in a way I have never seen

The Guardian - UK · May 17