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Factbox-Trump’s sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington
Stay updated with ThePrint: Trump announced in April that he was remodeling Washington’s historic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, near the site where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech. Trump said the project would cost up to $2 million. His administration pursued a more-than-$16 million renovation on the 2,000-foot (610-meter) pool.
EU pressure on Antigua’s ‘golden passport’ trade threatens budget cushion
Ai rendering of Antigua and Barbuda Passport (Reuters) – Antigua and Barbuda’s likely move to end its citizenship-by-investment program under European Union pressure threatens a vital revenue stream for the island nation and could test the future of Caribbean “golden passport” schemes, analysts said.
Oil Slips From High on Trump’s Russia Sanctions Waiver
Trump signs executive order to waive Russia sanctions, tariffs Rubio says Trump to assess economic impact over 60 days Egypt says ready to back Saudi Arabia in war against Houthis SINGAPORE, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped from a five-month high on Monday as investors took profits after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia that may lead to more Russian fuel exports.
Nearly 1.5 million displaced in Haiti as violence spreads, UN says
Nearly 80% of those internally displaced are now located outside the capital of Port-au-Prince, with the sharpest recent displacement increase in Artibonite department, once considered a refuge for families fleeing violence elsewhere International News via Reuters: Haiti’s displacement crisis is spreading beyond the capital, with nearly 1.5 million people uprooted across the country, the International Organization for Migration said in a report published on Friday.
Hit by Trump tariffs, Quebec loses appetite for quick separation from Canada
Trump’s threats to make Canada the 51st state and the whiplash from his tariff policy have spurred an outpouring of Canadian patriotism in Quebec, a province that regularly threatens to break away and has had two previous referendums on the issue International News via Reuters: When U.S. President Donald Trump levied 50% tariffs on Canadian steel in June last year, a steel factory in Canada’s mostly French-speaking province of Quebec lost about a third of its orders for bolts and fasteners in...
Yemen's Houthis say they fired missiles at Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea
July 28, 2026, 5:35 p.m. ET Cairo - Yemen's Houthis said they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, stepping up enforcement of a newly declared maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. The Iran-aligned group's military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the vessel had breached the blockade, ignored warning calls and was forced to change course.
Paramount-Warner Bros deal paused through August 17, judge rules
July 23, 2026, 5:51 p.m. ET Paramount Skydance PSKY.O must pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery WBD.O through August 17, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. The move gives Paramount Skydance more time to argue against a potential months-long pause while the case plays out. The company has said such a prolonged delay would plunge the deal into uncertainty and could cost it more than $1 billion.
Minnesota man pleads guilty to federal charges in state lawmaker shooting case
June 11 (Reuters) - A Minnesota man pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal charges that he killed Minnesota's House speaker and her husband and attempted to murder a state senator and his wife, according to court records.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
DAKAR/NAIROBI, June 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, a chronically unstable country racked by violence and poverty, two lawyers and an official briefed on the...
US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director
NEW YORK, June 9 (Reuters) - Staff at the office of the top U.S. spy have been told by managers to expect extensive cuts in the coming months following comments by President Donald Trump that he wants the new interim director to shrink the agency's...
US Senate passes $70 billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol
WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate handed President Donald Trump a victory early Friday morning, passing a bill that would provide the Department of Homeland Security with an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement and sending...
US Senate advances ICE bill as Democrats aim to make Trump a liability for Republicans
WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to open debate on a $70 billion bill to fund President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, clearing the way for a marathon of debate and amendment votes that Democrats...
Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is abandoning the president's $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday, after a rare backlash from Republican senators. "We are not...
Trump alega fraude em eleições de 2020 pelo menos 107 vezes em seis meses
O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, repetiu pelo menos 107 vezes, nos últimos seis meses, a falsa alegação de que a eleição de 2020 foi roubada dele, mantendo a queixa em destaque mesmo diante dos novos riscos políticos decorrentes da guerra com o Irã e das iminentes eleições de meio de mandato.
Trump administration sues four states for denying ICE undercover license plates
BOSTON, May 28 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is suing to challenge the refusal of four U.S. states to issue confidential license plates to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, saying the states have long provided...
Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China
May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had postponed signing an executive order on AI because he did not like certain aspects of it and did not want to take any steps that might undermine the U.S. position in its AI...
US Republican senator says Trump ballroom funding removed from spending bill
WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican Senator John Kennedy on Wednesday said there was insufficient support in the Senate to spend $1 billion on a planned White House ballroom and related security measures, and that the proposal would not be...
Top Vatican cardinal calls Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo ‘strange’
Asked how he evaluated the attacks by Trump of Leo, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin responded: “For me it seems a bit strange, to say the least.” International News via Reuters: A senior Vatican cardinal on Wednesday called U.S. President Donald Trump’s disparaging attacks on Pope Leo over the Iran war “strange,” a day before the U.S. Secretary of State is due to hold talks with the pope.
Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, May 4 (Reuters) - Elon Musk settled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's civil lawsuit accusing the world's richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter, now known as X.
Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK, May 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped about 6% on Monday as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours, the most serious escalation since a U.S.-Iran ceasefire came into force...
Man accused in Trump assassination attempt agrees to remain in custody
April 30 (Reuters) - The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a black-tie press gala in Washington agreed on Thursday to remain in custody while his case moves forward. The suspect, Cole Allen, 31, would not immediately...
Illinois commission recommends local prosecutors investigate federal agents in immigration blitz
CHICAGO, April 30 (Reuters) - An independent commission created by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in the wake of an aggressive immigration crackdown in the Chicago area last year has recommended that local prosecutors investigate federal agents for...
US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster
NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army soldier charged with winning $400,000 by using confidential information to bet on the removal of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to fraud charges on Tuesday.
Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - A clear majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for surging gasoline prices, which is weighing on his Republican Party ahead of November's congressional midterm elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll....
Pope Leo signals no plan to go beyond blessings for same-sex couples
The first U.S. pope praised Francis’ landmark 2023 decision but said in comments aboard his flight back to Rome after a four-nation African tour that the Vatican does not want those blessings to be formalized further International News via Reuters: Pope Leo signaled on Thursday that he does not plan to go beyond efforts made by his predecessor Francis to offer Church blessings for same-sex couples, saying taking new steps could cause disunity in Catholicism.
Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's years-long campaign to undermine faith in U.S. elections has gained broad traction with the American public, a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows, potentially creating fertile ground for misinformation...
Crypto exchanges gear up to launch US perpetual futures ahead of rule change
April 22 (Reuters) - Global crypto exchanges are racing to capitalize on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's expected move to allow trading in perpetual crypto futures, a popular but risky derivatives product that has so far largely...
US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
BOSTON, April 21 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind and solar energy industry groups say have stymied the development of new energy...
Canadian insurers fortify homes, urge Carney to put climate first as wildfire season kicks off
TORONTO, April 14 (Reuters) - Worried about wildfires sending claims soaring this year, Canada's property and casualty insurers are pushing owners to flood- and fire-proof homes and urging the government to take climate issues more seriously despite...
Trump officials consider ophthalmologist Hemmati for top vaccine post, reports say
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering appointing Houman Hemmati, an ophthalmologist and a frequent Fox News guest, to lead the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, according to media reports.
Commvault explores sale after takeover interest, sources say
NEW YORK, April 10 (Reuters) - Data protection software provider Commvault Systems is exploring a sale after receiving takeover interest from multiple parties, according to four people familiar...
US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic effort to end U.S. attacks on Iran, as Donald Trump's party continued to prevent efforts to rein in the Republican president's war powers....
Sword-wielding Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says
BOSTON, April 1 (Reuters) - A Massachusetts man accused of making threats on Facebook to kill U.S. President Donald Trump was arrested on Wednesday after a stand-off with law enforcement in which the man began brandishing a sword.
Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules
BOSTON, April 1 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to impose new restrictions on billions of dollars in grant funding used to provide permanent housing and other services to homeless people.
US Treasury to meet with insurance regulators to discuss private credit markets
April 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department said on Wednesday it will meet with domestic and international insurance regulators to discuss recent developments in private credit markets, as concerns about the health of the $2 trillion non-bank...
US deep-sea mineral processing plant planned by Glomar, Australia's Cobalt Blue
March 30 (Reuters) - Deep-sea mining firm Glomar Minerals and Australia's Cobalt Blue Holdings said on Monday they plan to build a U.S. refinery to process critical minerals extracted from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean within three years.
Carney climate plan at risk as Canadian oil companies stress need to boost production
CALGARY, March 18 (Reuters) - A key plank of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate plan will likely miss its target implementation date, industry sources said, raising new doubts about Canada meeting its environmental goals in the face of...
South32 mothballs Mozal smelter after failing to secure affordable power
Australian diversified miner South32 said on Monday it had placed its Mozal aluminum smelter in Mozambique on care and maintenance on March 15. The company said it had failed to secure sufficient and affordable power supply for Mozal beyond March 2026, resulting in it placing the smelter under care and maintenance.
U.S. Senate Democrats want answers on strike targeting Iran girls' school, civilian casualties
POLITICS Patricia Zengerle Reuters March 11, 2026, 5:11 p.m. ET View Comments Washington - Nearly every U.S. Senate Democrat signed a letter sent to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday requesting a "swift investigation" of airstrikes on a girls' school in Iran that killed scores of children and any other potential U.S. military actions causing civilian harm.
Judge tells Live Nation, state AGs to negotiate potential deal
NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters) - A judge in Manhattan told Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation on Tuesday to negotiate with a group of U.S. states accusing the live entertainment conglomerate of anticompetitive conduct, a day after the U.S....
Exclusive-As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded in the 10-day-old war with Iran, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The casualty figure has not been previously reported. Prior to Reuters'...
Anthropic sues to block Pentagon blacklisting over AI use restrictions
NEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) - Anthropic on Monday filed a lawsuit to block the Pentagon from placing it on a national security blacklist, escalating the artificial intelligence lab's high-stakes battle with the U.S. military over usage restrictions...
California's Controlled Thermal Resources to go public in $4.7 billion SPAC deal
March 9 (Reuters) - California lithium and power developer Controlled Thermal Resources will go public on the Nasdaq through a $4.7 billion merger with blank-check firm Plum Acquisition Corp IV, the companies said on Monday. The listing has been CTR's...
FAA plans to reduce flights at Chicago O'Hare, cites boost in schedules
Feb. 27, 2026, 5:39 p.m. ET The Federal Aviation Administration plans to reduce flights at Chicago O'Hare airport this summer, saying major airlines have overscheduled flights, the agency said on Feb. 27. The FAA will convene a schedule reduction meeting with major airlines on March 3 after both United Airlines and American Airlines announced significant increases in flights. The FAA plans to reduce flights for the summer flight season, which starts March 29 and runs through Oct. 25.
Trump plan pushes tech giants to generate their own energy
Feb. 25, 2026, 5:57 p.m. ET President Donald Trump said on Tuesday during his State of the Union address that his administration has told major technology companies they must build their own power plants for their data centers, a measure meant to protect consumers from rising bills. The announcement comes amid growing local opposition to energy-hungry data center projects around the country blamed for a jump in electricity costs.
Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants
Feb 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday during his State of the Union address that his administration has told major technology companies they must build their own power plants for their data centers, a measure meant to protect...
Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, a potentially pivotal moment as the White House seeks to firm up support among Republican voters ahead of...
At Trump's State of the Union, Supreme Court justices in the spotlight
Feb 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, who has excoriated the U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down his sweeping tariffs, came face-to-face with some of the justices when he delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
Tesla loses bid to overturn $243 million Autopilot crash verdict
Feb. 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. ET A federal judge rejected Tesla's TSLA.O request to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over the 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely injured her boyfriend. In a decision made public on Friday, U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami said the evidence at trial "more than supports" the August 2025 verdict, and Tesla raised no new arguments to set the verdict aside. Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is expected to appeal.
Berkshire-owned PacifiCorp pays $575 million to settle US government's wildfire claims
Feb 20 (Reuters) - PacifiCorp, a utility owned by Berkshire Hathaway, agreed to pay $575 million to resolve U.S. government damage claims related to six wildfires in Oregon and California that burned nearly 290,000 acres of federal land, the U.S....
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