The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

UK Finance Minister Seeks More Pharma Investment In Exchange For Higher Drug Prices: Report

UK finance minister Rachel Reeves said the country expects increased investment from pharmaceutical companies if it agrees to raise drug prices as part of ongoing trade talks.

Benzinga · Oct 16, 2025

USDA's Rollins says food stamp funding to dry up in two weeks - Roll Call

Nearly 42 million people could be left without monthly food benefits if the federal government doesn't reopen before funding runs out.

Roll Call · Oct 16, 2025

The Pentagon's New Press Policy Is Absurd

Mainstream and conservative news outlets were correct to reject it.

Reason · Oct 16, 2025

Who are the rightwing influencers filling Trump’s head with visions of antifa?

Meet the content creators whose videos from Portland and Chicago shape the president’s distorted view of reality

The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2025

JD Vance Dismisses Outrage At Young Republicans After Leak of Sexist, Racist Messages: 'That's What Kids Do'

The messages, sent through the Telegram app and obtained by Politico, reportedly included racial slurs targeting Black and Latino individuals, praise of Adolf Hitler and jokes about sending opponents to gas chambers.

Latin Times · Oct 16, 2025

The Guardian view on the US and Venezuela: Trump’s ‘war on drugs’ ramps up military threats to Maduro

Editorial: Hawks want regime change. Democrats and others are right to warn against illegal and unauthorised use of force

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025

Trinidad citizens believed killed in US airstrike off Venezuela coast identified

Rishi Samaroo and Chad ‘Charpo’ Joseph believed to have been on boat Trump alleged was carrying drugs to US

The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2025

China Blasts Trump Administration For 'Panic' Over Rare Earths

China accused the United States on Thursday of fueling "panic" over Beijing's new limits on rare earth exports.

Benzinga · Oct 16, 2025

Top Dems Plotting to Oust 'Trump's Favorite Democrat' In the Senate: Report

Top Democrats are reportedly planning the ouster of Sen. John Fetterman in the next primary election over his approach to President Donald Trump and Republicans in general

International Business Times · Oct 16, 2025

Putin’s forever war against the west

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The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025