The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Trump Renews Call to Complete $1B White House Ballroom, Citing Nasire Best Shooting To Justify The Project

President Trump renews push for a $1bn White House ballroom project, citing security concerns after a shooting incident. The proposal faces legal challenges and public debate over its necessity.

International Business Times UK · May 26

'What Is That?': NBC Reporter Julie Tsirkin's 'Confused' Reaction During White House Shooting Turned Into a Meme

NBC reporter Julie Tsirkin's genuine reaction to a White House shooting incident becomes a viral meme, highlighting her confusion during the security scare.

International Business Times UK · May 26

Khamenei raises stakes in Iran's war vs US; says America 'no longer' has safe haven in Mideast

Iran's Supreme Leader warned regional powers would no longer shield US bases, stating America would lose safe havens in the Middle East. This comes as the US military conducted "self-defense" strikes in southern Iran, despite ongoing negotiations. President Trump, meanwhile, suggested expanding the Abraham Accords to include several regional nations.

The Economic Times · May 26

Donald Trump pumps the brakes on his own Iran deal announcement as Republicans line up to call it a ‘disastrous mistake’

Deal or no deal, the pressure remains.

We Got This Covered · May 26

UK prepares mine-sweeper for Hormuz as part of wider Franco-British coalition

The United Kingdom is preparing a mine-sweeping mission to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as part of a wider Franco-British coalition that would move in once a peace deal ends the Iran war and commercial shipping returns.

Radio France Internationale · May 26

Trump news at a glance: Iran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US hindering deal negotiations

Donald Trump says deal will be ‘great and meaningful, or there will be no deal at all’ in online post – key US politics stories from Monday 25 May at a glance

The Guardian - US · May 26

North Korea launches unidentified projectile over the sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile off its west coast

The Independent UK · May 26

Hantavirus, Ebola highlight political division over disease

The Trump administration’s shake-up of the United States’ public health apparatus in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has public health experts concerned about the country’s ability to respond to emerging disease outbreaks like hantavirus and Ebola. Whether that’s a concern for Congress, however, often depends on the member’s party…

Roll Call · May 26

Is the Trump Phone Really a Chinese Spy Device? MAGA Supporters Raise Alarming Surveillance Fears Over $499 Smartphone

The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone faces scrutiny over claims of Chinese manufacturing ties, sparking concerns about potential surveillance risks.

International Business Times UK · May 26

At the Races: Choosin’ Texas

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and…

Roll Call · May 26