The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Elizabeth Warren Targets Defense Contractors’ $100 Billion Shareholder Payouts: ‘This Needs to Stop’

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) said defense contractors should stop buybacks and dividends, after the five largest U.S. defense firms spent more than $100 billion on shareholder payouts since 2020.

Benzinga · Aug 18

Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and more

Health data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker shows

The Guardian - US · Aug 18

Trump’s threat of 100% import tariff on UK ‘not a bluff’, US trade tsar warns

Donald Trump issued the threat in June over the UK’s digital tax on American companies - but has so far not followed it up

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Indian-origin jazz guitarist, green-card holder grandmother detained by ICE in US

Two Indian-origin residents have faced detention by US immigration authorities amid tighter enforcement under the Trump administration. Jazz guitarist Pritesh Walia was released after 14 days, while green-card holder Venkata Vasamsetty remains in custody as her lawyers challenge her detention.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Top Democrats tussle in Florida primary but progressive liberalism not on menu

Politics that worked for Democratic candidates in New York, Minnesota, Michigan won’t cut it in red Florida, analysts say

The Guardian - US · Aug 18

In 1973, Marjorie Merriweather Post left Mar-a-Lago to the US government hoping it would become a 'Winter White House'; 44 years later, her vision came true

Mar-a-Lago has a long history that predates Donald Trump and the FBI search. Built in the 1920s by wealthy heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, the Florida mansion hosted royals, diplomats, lavish parties and charity events. Post later left the estate to the US government as a presidential retreat, but it was…

The Times of India · Aug 18

Trump risks ridicule for using cheat card for White House event

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

US, Canada Trade Officials Mull Cutting Tariffs on Auto Sector: Report

U.S. and Canadian trade negotiators are reportedly working to enact potential cuts to President Donald Trump‘s automotive tariffs ahead of an upcoming deadline on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Benzinga · Aug 18

Trump administration includes 57 officials worth at least $100 million

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

43-year old CEO in America lost tens of millions of dollars after backing Donald Trump. Now he's risking millions to run for Congress

Anthony Constantino secured the Republican nomination for New York's 21st Congressional District. He is self-funding his multimillion-dollar campaign to maintain independence and focus on manufacturing. Constantino's company faced significant revenue losses after endorsing Donald Trump. He previously spent five million dollars of his own money on the campaign. Constantino will…

The Economic Times · Aug 18