The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Asylum-seekers still arrive at the US border, but what will happen to them?

Asylum-seekers from around the world face new challenges at the U.S. border

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Children die as USAID aid cuts snap a lifeline for the world's most malnourished

For years, the U.S. Agency for International Development had been the backbone of the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria, helping non-government organizations provide food, shelter and healthcare to millions of people. But this year, the Trump administration cut more than 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in…

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Kristi Noem’s DHS considering U.S. citizenship reality show, amid criticism of ‘made-for-TV’ style

Homeland Security spokesperson denies reports secretary is ‘backing’ project as social media users compare it to ‘Hunger Games’

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Saudi Arabia has big AI ambitions. They could come at the cost of human rights

This week, on his tour of the Middle East, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a suite of new deals with Saudi Arabia.

The Conversation · May 16, 2025

Japan's economy shrinks as Trump's trade war hits exports and shakes confidence

The government has reported that Japan's economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.7% in the first quarter, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war hurt exports and dented consumer confidence

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Trump Caps Gulf Tour In Abu Dhabi With Dizzying Investment Pledges

US President Donald Trump on Friday capped off a Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi that has seen the securing of multi-billion-dollar deals, a $1.4 trillion investment pledge from the UAE, as well as historic overtures to Syria and renewed optimism over an Iran nuclear deal.

International Business Times · May 16, 2025

Iran, European Powers To Hold Nuclear Talks In Turkey

Iran is set to hold talks with Britain, France and Germany in Turkey on Friday, after US President Donald Trump said a nuclear deal with Tehran was "getting close".

International Business Times · May 16, 2025

Trump news at a glance: top court divided on White House’s birthright citizenship restrictions

Central to the court’s discussions is whether federal judges should retain their powers to issue nationwide injunctions – key US politics stories from Thursday 15 May 2025 at a glance

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2025

Trump has sent thousands of troops to the Mexico border. But is it the best use of the US military?

8,600 troops have deployed to U.S.-Mexico border, and migrant crossings have plummeted, but what happens next?

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Trump agrees deal for UAE to build largest AI campus outside US

Agreement that would give Gulf country better access to advanced AI chips raises concerns over Chinese influence

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2025