The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

First Thing: Trump promises new Iran talks as Tehran touts Hormuz shipping deal with Oman

US president says he called off another US attack on Iran as part of a push for an agreement. Plus why Pokémon Go is still bring global joy 10 years on

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Donald Trump unfazed by midterms, sees path to tighter grip on Republican Party: Report

Donald Trump appears unconcerned about midterm election outcomes for Republicans. He sees the post-election period as an opportunity to strengthen his party influence. Trump intends to shape the 2028 presidential race and future Republican leadership. He will leverage his political network and fundraising power beyond the presidency. Potential congressional oversight…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

'Donald Is Deteriorating Before Our Very Eyes': Insiders Warn Trump's Health Is in Rapid Decline

A senior political commentator says insiders fear Donald Trump's physical and mental health is 'in decline' as the 80-year-old president battles a grinding war with Iran.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

‘Danger no longer only comes from the hitmen, but from the state’: the Honduran farmers labelled terrorists for protecting their land

After another massacre of smallholders – who are subjected to violence from palm oil firms and drug traffickers – the country’s new Trump-backed government has criminalised community leaders

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

The seven times Trump threatened Iran before pulling back

President Donald Trump announced late Saturday that he had called off planned U.S. strikes on Iran, saying renewed negotiations had raised hopes of easing the conflict and reopening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Trump declines to call for Max Miller’s resignation amid abuse allegations – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Aug 3

Trump Said He's Halting Attacks And Resuming Talks With Iran. Oil Prices Are Plunging

Oil prices are falling on Monday after President Donald Trump said he's halting attacks against Iran and resuming talks to end the war.

International Business Times · Aug 3

Indian rupee ends flat as robust importer hedging blunts oil price relief

The Indian rupee finished slightly lower at the close on Monday, pulling back from an early surge. Demand for dollars from importers and state banks intensified, countering the fall in oil prices. Meanwhile, global equities gained ground ahead of the scheduled discussions between Washington and Tehran. The dollar index maintained…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards and leave states to set rules

Head Start serves more than half a million low-income babies, toddlers and preschoolers nationwide

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Oil Sinks on U.S.-Iran Deal Hopes, Jobs Data and Earnings Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.57%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.47% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as oil prices sank after U.S. President Donald Trump revived hopes for a deal to ease tensions in the Middle East.

Barchart · Aug 3