The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Iowa lawmakers to vote on raising tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plant

Iowa lawmakers are set to return to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding state tax incentives

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes as US sends 9,000 more troops to Middle East

The US military is deploying approximately 9,000 additional troops to the Middle East aboard ships for heightened tensions with Iran. President Donald Trump has hinted at potential escalating strikes after the upcoming elections. This military buildup includes three aircraft carriers, increasing US naval presence in the region significantly. Concerns are…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Confidence about the economy is in short supply despite a relatively solid job market

The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proven sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump’s trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, a conflict with Iran that has sent gasoline prices rocketing and squeezed family budgets

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost

Donald Trump and JD Vance are ramping up campaigning in Republican-leaning states ahead of the November 3 midterms, as GOP leaders try to boost turnout and enthusiasm amid concerns over the economy, affordability and the Iran war. Trump has promised a near-daily campaign sprint, while Republicans are also targeting races…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Trump and Vance hit campaign trail as Republicans seek to energise voters

Trump and Vance are actively campaigning in Republican strongholds as midterm elections approach next month. They seek to energize their base and improve GOP candidate chances amid growing competition for Congressional control. The political landscape shows increasing anxiety among Republican leaders due to low approval ratings for Trump's administration. Trump…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

US wants European allies to do this 'immediately' to lower diesel prices

The US has urged European allies to release strategic diesel reserves immediately as global fuel prices surge amid supply disruptions linked to the Iran war. Washington is also considering a diesel export ban, putting pressure on France and Germany to tap stockpiles. US diesel prices have climbed more than 70%…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

OpenAI fires 3 researchers as AI safety concerns intensify across tech industry

The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company did not publicly identify the researchers, but the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported that they were Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak and Mikita Balesni. At least two of them worked on AI safety and alignment, areas focused on making advanced AI systems behave safely…

The Times of India · Oct 2

Effective Altruism: the philosophy behind Silicon Valley's AI fears

Dario Amodei says he is not part of it. To many in the Trump administration, it fuels unfounded and exaggerated fears about artificial intelligence -- the kind of warnings Amodei has become known for.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Nearly 1 Million HealthCare.gov Enrollees Start Getting $500 Refunds, and Here Is How to Spot Copycat Scams

$500 HealthCare.gov refunds started arriving Sept. 30 with a Trump letter. Here's who qualifies, how payments arrive, and how to avoid copycat scams.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

Taiwan bolsters defences against China as first batch of F-16V fighter jets to arrive

Taiwan is set to receive its first two F-16V fighter jets from a delayed US order for 66 aircraft, strengthening its air force amid rising Chinese military pressure. The $8 billion Lockheed Martin deal, approved in 2019, will expand Taiwan’s F-16 fleet beyond 200 jets. Delivery has faced software and…

The Economic Times · Oct 2