The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks

Negotiators had reached agreement on key issues despite Trump team’s idiosyncratic approach. Two days later, war began

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18

Federal judge grills Trump administration lawyers over ‘brazen’ plans for president’s $400M White House ballroom

Calling the project ‘an alteration…takes some brazen interpretation of the laws of vocabulary,’ the judge said

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Top US intelligence officials set to testify about Iran war, threats confronting the homeland

Top Trump national security officials will face tough questions in Congress about the war in Iran and the FBI’s ability to stop attacks at home

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Democracy shouldn't be taken for granted in an age of misinformation and public distrust, a veteran journalist has warned as he urges media outlets to adapt.

AAP · Mar 18

Trump's 'take Cuba' threat: President Miguel Diaz-Canel guarantees 'unbreakable resistance' after 29-hour blackout

Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel has proclaimed 'iron-clad determination' to stand firm against aggressive US posturing, referencing Donald Trump's latest comments on 'taking over Cuba.' This declaration comes amid a dire fuel and economic crisis for the island, made worse by US blockades on oil shipments.

The Times of India · Mar 18

'Pressure from Israel': Why did US counterterrorism chief and MAGA loyalist Joe Kent turn against Donald Trump amidst Iran war

A senior counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned over President Trump's Iran policy, citing no imminent threat and pressure from Israel. Kent, a MAGA figure, warned against repeating past mistakes, drawing parallels to the Iraq war. His departure highlights dissent within the administration and the broader Republican base regarding foreign interventions.

The Times of India · Mar 18

Joe Kent Resignation Update: White House Response After Terror Chief Quits Over Iran War

Joe Kent resigned as NCTC director over US military action in Iran, while the White House defended the war and rejected his claims about intelligence.

International Business Times UK · Mar 18

Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand

Japan has recorded a trade surplus of 57.3 billion yen, or $360 million, in February, according to government data, reversing from a deficit a month earlier

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Who Was Joe Kent's Wife Shannon Kent? The Highly Decorated US Navy Officer Killed in Suicide Bombing

Shannon Kent, wife of Joe Kent, was killed in a Syria suicide bombing. Read about her elite Navy service, deployments, and awards.

International Business Times UK · Mar 18

Cathay Pacific suspends flights to and from Dubai until end of April – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Mar 18