The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Congress Passes Economic Sanctions Against Russia. Critics Say It Will Broaden Trump Tariff Powers.

Democratic Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal cosponsored the bill and said that it had "scorching sanctions."

International Business Times · Sep 17

US making ‘major progress’ towards Army base in Poland, says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States was making progress towards establishing a permanent Army base in Poland, signalling a potentially significant expansion of the American military presence on NATO’s eastern flank.

The Times of India · Sep 17

Amazon enters AI safety fray, calls for "rigorous testing," safeguards

The company provided its views in response to a Reuters inquiry days after many of the largest labs called for slower AI development, following an outcry among researchers and others who fear the technology could evade human control and threaten global systems and even humanity itself.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Trump Says the US Is Respected Again and 'Everyone Stands Up' but Global Survey Finds Little Confidence

Donald Trump said America is respected again, but a Pew Research Center survey found median international confidence of 23% in his handling of world affairs across 36 countries.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Wife of US scholar detained in China asks Trump to raise case with Xi during White House meet

A US scholar who was invited to China for an academic event and later detained on national security charges has become the subject of a direct appeal to US President Donald Trump ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Times of India · Sep 17

Trump Demands Mexico Target 'Corrupt' Officials as He Escalates Pressure Over Drug Cartels

President Trump is urging Mexico to arrest public officials collaborating with drug cartels and scale up security spending. While recognizing increased drug seizures and the removal of top cartel leaders, Washington insists broader actions are required to dismantle narcoterrorist networks operating across the border.

Latin Times · Sep 17

Man sentenced for spraying vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar in town hall attack

In social media posts, Anthony Kazmierczak had criticized former President Joe Biden and referred to Democrats as ‘angry and liars’

The Independent UK · Sep 17

The Guardian view on EU-Canada relations: strategic ambition with lessons for Britain

Editorial: Mark Carney’s response to the challenges posed by an unreliable US president contains a clarity of vision that is lacking in post-Brexit Britain

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Trump just explained why an AI agency cannot work. He is right

AI companies already have internal safety systems. What they need is independent standard-setting and auditing—not a White House-controlled regulator.

Fortune · Sep 17

The Fed Just Reversed Course: Rates Rise to 3.75%-4.00%, and Latino Homebuyers Feel It First

The Fed raised rates to 3.75%-4.00%, its first hike since 2023. Here's how it hits Latino homebuyers, mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.

Latin Times · Sep 17