The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran.

The Conversation · Jan 30

Seattle ordered to pay over $30 million for fatal shooting of teen in 2020 protest

A jury has ordered the city of Seattle to pay more than $30 million over the unsolved, fatal shooting of a teenager at the “Capitol Hill Occupied Protest,” a protest zone that arose in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd

The Independent UK · Jan 30

Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department over alleged tax return leaks

Trump says the leaks have caused "reputational and financial harm" and "public embarrassment."

Axios · Jan 30

If Pope Leo joined Trump’s Board of Peace, it would compromise centuries of ‘positive neutrality’

Pope Leo XIV is among the world leaders invited to join Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”. Initially aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, Trump says it will also resolve conflicts globally. The Vatican’s secretary of state has said the pope needs time to consider whether to take part.

The Conversation · Jan 30

Australia needs to get real about Trump’s changing America

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech should unsettle Australian strategic thinkers, who have been raised in the belief the US alliance is the unshakeable foundation of Australia’s regional security.

The Conversation · Jan 30

Gabbard expected to join election officials' meeting after Georgia raid

The Trump administration is pushing for evidence of voter fraud and demanding voter data.

Axios · Jan 30

‘Must be corrected’: Trump threatens Canada with 50% aircraft tariff; dispute over jet certification

President Trump has threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on all aircraft sold in the U.S. This retaliatory measure follows Canada's refusal to certify jets from Gulfstream Aerospace. The U.S. also plans to decertify all Canadian aircraft, impacting manufacturers like Bombardier.

The Times of India · Jan 30

Starmer concludes China visit with final meetings in Shanghai

Despite the controversy, Starmer’s visit has yielded tangible agreements

The Independent UK · Jan 30

White House and Democrats strike deal to prevent government shutdown

The deal emerges as the nation grapples with the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis

The Independent UK · Jan 30

Venezuela approves bill to open oil sector to foreign investment after US pressure

Law will give private companies more control but experts unsure whether changes go far enough for US

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30