The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

'Don't think Iran has ever faced a President like Trump': US secretary of state Rubio

US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the Iranian regime is confronting a fundamentally different US administration under President Donald Trump, arguing that Tehran can no longer rely on negotiations without facing consequences.

The Times of India · Aug 2

Iran-US war live: Trump says there ‘will be a deal on Hormuz’ as peace talks to resume today

Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Ted Cruz Warns 'America Is Facing a National Literacy Crisis,' Pushes Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Federal Literacy Programs

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called for a shift in federal education policy, arguing that taxpayer-funded literacy programs should prioritize research-backed reading instruction methods amid concerns over declining student reading performance.

Benzinga · Aug 2

Iran's leaders show united front over war but are divided over what the goal is

Iran's leaders exhibit unity on war strategy but differ on the ultimate objective. Ultra-hardliners seek total victory, while pragmatists pursue a negotiated deal with the United States. The Supreme National Security Council backed a ceasefire, which later crumbled amid escalating strikes. Hard-liners use state media to rally support and denounce…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Marjorie Taylor Greene Pushes Back on Trump's 'King of Oil' Claim, Blames Iran War for High Gas Prices

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) criticized the Trump administration’s energy messaging after President Donald Trump celebrated rising U.S. oil exports, arguing that fuel prices remain a major concern for Americans amid tensions with Iran.

Benzinga · Aug 2

US tells Americans to leave Middle East, warns Iran 'unpredictable' amid rising tensions

Americans in the Middle East are urged to exercise heightened vigilance and consider departing. The State Department cited potential for sudden escalation involving Iran and unpredictable actions. Flight cancellations and travel disruptions are possible due to the complex security environment. US diplomatic facilities and interests globally may face targeting by…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

America’s Iran onslaught is also dragging it back into war in Iraq

LIKE some ghostly mirage, their convoy of trucks appeared out of the dust thrown up by the desert. Within minutes, they had pulled up on the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2

Trump Threatens to Keep Todd Blanche as Acting AG, Revive Anti-Weaponization Bill if Senate Rejects Nominee

President Donald Trump warned he could keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and renew efforts to pass an "Anti-Weaponization Bill" if Republican senators do not confirm his nominee for the Justice Department’s top role.

Benzinga · Aug 2

Trump mimics 'bing, bing, bing,' calls Patriot transfers to Ukraine a 'big step'

US President Donald Trump mimicked the sound of Patriot missile interceptions with repeated "bing, bing, bing" noises as he praised American air defence capabilities, while also signalling that Washington has not yet agreed to let Ukraine manufacture the missile system.

The Times of India · Aug 2

Trump 'cancels' Iran strikes as rapid deal aims to reopen Hormuz, curb nuclear threat

United States forces were prepared for military action against Iran. President Trump stated Iran and regional nations requested a halt to the planned attack. He agreed to cancel the operation if a deal could be rapidly made. This proposed agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran's nuclear…

The Times of India · Aug 2