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Trump says "I didn't make a mistake" after racist video of Obamas removed

The post was up on Trump's Truth Social account for about 12 hours.

Axios

Fake outrage over internet meme: White House responds to Donald Trump's racist Obama video, deleted now

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the outrage over President Donald Trump's 'racist' video of showing the Obamas as apes is fake as it is from an internet meme video. Leavitt said the meme video depicted President Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from…

The Times of India

Count the qualifiers: Trump's week became another presidential talk-a-thon

Before sharing a racist meme on Friday, President Trump uttered a list of policy statements that he muddied with qualifiers.

Roll Call

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White House blames staffer for Trump’s Obama ‘apes’ post and removes video Republican labeled ‘racist’

The White House dismissed the clip as harmless, though it was later deleted

The Independent UK

Trump refuses to apologize for video with racist imagery of Obamas posted on his social media

Only a smattering of Republicans spoke out about clip in which Obamas’ faces were superimposed on bodies of apes

The Guardian - US

US announces $6 million aid to Cuba as President Díaz-Canel accuses it of imposing 'energy blockade'

The US has extended aid to Cuba for people still reeling from Hurricane Melissa in the island’s eastern regions. The aid comes despite a diplomatic rift, as Washington continues to urge Cuba to negotiate a deal to end tensions “before it is too late”.

Euronews

White House’s chilling warning about midterm elections: ‘Can’t guarantee an ICE agent won’t be around polling locations’

Threat of stationing immigration agents around voting locations has become a concern as it can be a deterrent to legal residents of color who are concerned they may be harassed by federal agents

The Independent UK

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The White House scrambles to clean up Trump’s latest unconstitutional remark—only for him to double down moments later

When Trump bends the rules to favor himself, he makes sure everyone knows.

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Trump says he will only accept the midterm results ‘if the elections are honest’ and again pushes to ‘nationalize’ voting

President Donald Trump also refused to rule out a third term

The Independent UK

‘Very ironic and sad’: Karoline Leavitt slams celebrities over anti-ICE comments at Grammys 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has strongly reacted to anti-ICE statements made by celebrities at the Grammy Awards 2026. She pointed out the irony of wealthy stars living in gated communities criticizing law enforcement. Leavitt also questioned the lack of similar outrage from these celebrities during the previous administration…

The Times of India

Karoline Leavitt’s use of one word has raised eyebrows as she tried to defend Trump’s call to nationalize voting

The president is facing pushback on both sides of the aisle after suggesting Republicans should “take over” elections

The Independent UK

Talks between Iran and US will be held Friday in Oman, Iranian media say

Talks between Iran and the United States will be held on Friday in Oman

The Independent UK

‘De-escalate’: Trump team’s moves suggest it’s not part of the plan

President Trump might have talked about moves to "de-escalate" his aggressive second term, but his actions suggest the opposite is the plan.

Roll Call

US military shoots down ‘aggressive’ Iranian drone as nuclear talks loom

Tensions have been ramping up in the region as the US builds up its military presence

The Independent UK

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Euronews

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian seeks 'fair and equitable' talks with the US to ease tensions

Iran’s President says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue constructive negotiations to ease tensions and a looming threat of conflict with the US. The move signals a shift in approach for Tehran, who for weeks has countered with its own threats against Washington.

The Times of India

Will US-Iran talks continue after USS Abraham Lincoln downs Shahed drone? What we know so far

A US F-35C fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone approaching an American aircraft carrier, escalating tensions. This incident occurred just as Iran's president signaled a willingness for negotiations with the US. Despite the drone downing, planned diplomatic talks in Turkey are reportedly still scheduled.

Roll Call

Congress turns to Homeland Security funding clash

Congress now looks to move forward on a Homeland Security spending measure ensnared in controversies over immigration enforcement.

The Independent UK

MAGA-world descends on Mar-a-Lago for the wedding of one of Trump’s top aides

Melania did not appear among guests at the president’s Palm Beach estate for Dan Scavino’s wedding

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The Independent UK

Left-leaning gun groups say they’ve seen a surge of interest since fatal Minneapolis shootings

Trump administration officials have suggested Alex Pretti shouldn’t have been carrying a weapon at the time of his killing, even though he was legally allowed to

The Independent UK

Trump lashes into female ABC News reporter with new insult when pressed on $10 billion IRS lawsuit

‘You’re a loud person,’ the president sneered on Friday at ABC News’ Karen Travers. ‘Very loud. Let somebody else have a chance.’

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Marco Rubio hurries to drag Donald Trump behind Joe Biden to hide his public boo-boo, unaware that he turned White House into a liar

Thanks for the confirmation, Rubio.

The Independent UK

‘Trump saw it wasn’t playing well’: White House insiders on the chaotic response to Alex Pretti shooting

President Donald Trump quickly realized the Department of Homeland Security’s messaging about the killing of intensive care nurse in Minneapolis on Saturday was being widely rejected, according to report

The Independent UK

Betting on politics is the new game: More than $200M on wagers increases fears of insider trading

Many of the bets, which have been criticized as unethical, revolve around the actions of the US and Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Scott Bessent said Americans should skip toys for kids’ birthdays and instead invest in Trump’s accounts

A month ago, President Donald Trump also suggested kids didn’t need as many toys

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Trump’s top immigration adviser is turning on his own team after Kristi Noem pointed the finger at him for the Minneapolis fiasco

MAGA civil war continues.

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