The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

US agency investigates Nike for alleged discrimination against white workers

EEOC demands firm turn over ‘DEI-related objectives’ amid Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity initiatives

The Guardian - US · Feb 4

Trump’s plan for the Kennedy Center is a preview for what he wants to do with American elections

ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Trump’s attempt to close the Kennedy Center after his takeover was rejected by artists and performers signals what he wants to do if his party is rejected in this year’s midterms, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Scott Bessent’s ‘gotcha’ moment on Trump’s tariffs and inflation: He denies writing ‘Tariffs are inflationary’ in letter to hedge fund investors

In 2024 Bessent wrote: “Tariffs are inflationary and would strengthen the dollar.” He denied this before the House Financial Services Committee.

Fortune · Feb 4

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks back on after Arab leaders lobby White House

"We told them it is this or nothing, and they said, 'Ok, then nothing.'"

Axios · Feb 4

Melania is a rubbish film. Of course the man who defunded the arts loves it

The documentary premiered at the Kennedy Center. Three days later, the president announced he was shutting it down

The Guardian - US · Feb 4

Detainees describe horrific conditions inside Minnesota federal building awaiting deportation: ‘There was no humanity’

Those inside the building allege they have been denied food, medical care, and access to due process

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Ray Dalio warns the world is ‘on the brink’ of a capital war of weaponizing money—and gold is the best way for people to protect themselves

“It would be very easy to go over the brink into a capital war, because there are mutual fears” between the U.S. and Europe, the Bridgewater Associates founder warned.

Fortune · Feb 4

Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn

Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4

US and Iran talks brought back from the brink after White House relents on move to Oman

Talks that had been scheduled in Turkey salvaged after Arab states convince White House not to walk away from negotiations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4

Florida bill seeks to ban use of ‘West Bank’ in schools and state agencies

The bill would mandate use of the biblical term ‘Judea and Samaria’ after a similar effort passed in Arkansas

The Guardian - US · Feb 4