The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Trump’s ratings slide further, but gerrymanders will help Republicans at midterm elections

US President Donald Trump’s ratings have slid further to a new record low. But two recent court decisions will assist Republicans in using gerrymandering to avoid losing their majority in the House of Representatives.

The Conversation · May 15

Laid-Off Spirit Airlines Staffer Amber Vargas Slams James Charles's Apology: 'I Don't Accept It'

James Charles faced backlash after insulting laid-off Spirit Airlines worker Amber Vargas. Despite his apology, Vargas rejected it, highlighting the public embarrassment caused.

International Business Times UK · May 15

Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show

The Independent UK · May 14

Trump Makes Odd Claim That Chinese Restaurants Beat Every US Fast Food Chain at Beijing State Banquet — Numbers Don't Add Up

During a state dinner in China, President Trump claimed Chinese restaurants in the US outnumber the top five fast food chains combined, a statement questioned by industry data.

International Business Times UK · May 14

Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months

The Independent UK · May 14

Trump planned to start work on giant arch by piggybacking it on another unrelated project over a mile away, report says

The move would avoid the usual bidding process, which is designed to ensure transparency and competitive pricing

The Independent UK · May 14

'Gnarly' and Bruised: Viral Photos of Trump's Hands in China Fuel New Health Panic

Viral close-ups of Donald Trump's bruised, 'gnarly' hands in Beijing have intensified scrutiny of the 79-year-old's health, as doctors and critics warn of a 'dangerous decline' despite his insistence he feels as he did 50 years ago.

International Business Times UK · May 14

Iran permits 30 vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz overnight; Hezbollah strikes Israel - top developments

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said around 30 ships had crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Tehran’s permission since Wednesday evening, signalling a limited easing of restrictions on one of the world’s most important energy routes. Iranian media reported that several Chinese vessels were among those allowed through after what officials described…

The Times of India · May 14

Who Is Monica Elfriede Witt? Ex-Air Force Counterintelligence Agent Accused of Spying for Iran

The FBI is offering a £154,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Monica Witt, a former US Air Force officer accused of espionage for Iran.

International Business Times UK · May 14

Donald Trump's Beijing Security Lockdown: Canceled Flights, Ghost Hotels, and Armed Police

Donald Trump's Beijing state visit saw an 'intense' stand-off at the Temple of Heaven as Chinese guards blocked an armed US Secret Service agent, amid sweeping security lockdowns, cancelled flights and barricaded luxury hotels.

International Business Times UK · May 14