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Ocasio-Cortez boosts El-Sayed and 2028 talk with $1M check
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she was sending $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign in Michigan, a key injection to boost his Senate bid and a signal of her ability to drive resources to progressives across the Democratic Party.
Ocasio-Cortez Boosts El-Sayed and 2028 Talk With $1 Million Check
Photographer: Michael M.
Ossoff Pledges He Won’t Run for President in Georgia Debate
Photographer: Ben Hendren/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff pledged to serve out a full six-year term if he wins in November, a commitment that — if he holds to it — would rule out a potential presidential bid in 2028.
Trump says open to China building cars in America as Xi visit looms
“What I don’t want is them to build in Mexico and just, you know, build it inexpensively and ship it across the border,” he said. “That’s un-happening.” Cheap, tech-laden Chinese EVs from companies like BYD Co. and Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. are rapidly gaining global market share. They’re also appearing in both Canada and Mexico, amplifying concerns among US auto executives that they could soon seek inroads in America.
Трамп отвора врата за кинеските автомобили во САД
Претседателот на САД Доналд Трамп навести дека би можел да му дозволи на некој кинески производител на автомобили да произведува електрични возила во САД, под услов да ги произведуваат американски работници. Истовремено порача дека ќе ја задржи де факто забраната за увоз на автомобили од Кина во САД. Трамп во интервју за „Фокс“ (Fox News) ја отфрли можноста да дозволи увоз на кинески автомобили во САД.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit ooms
WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump Says Open to China Building Cars in US as Xi Visit Looms
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the US if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective US ban on imported...
Trump says open to China building cars in US as Xi visit ooms
WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump suggested he might be willing to allow a Chinese car company to build electric vehicles in the U.S. if it did so with American workers, while pledging to maintain the effective U.S. ban on imported vehicles from China.
Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Driscoll exit
By Jen Judson and Derek Wallbank, Bloomberg News WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump named Adam Telle as acting secretary of the U.S. Army, elevating the current assistant secretary overseeing civil works following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Telle will assume his new post "effective immediately," the president announced in a post on his Truth Social platform Thursday evening.
Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Driscoll exit
Adam Telle, Assistant Secretary, Army for Civil Works, speaking at a hearing of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies at the U.S. Capitol on April 16, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Michael Brochstein/Zuma Press/TNS) WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump named Adam Telle as acting secretary of the U.S. Army, elevating the current assistant secretary overseeing civil works following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
Trump Names Adam Telle Acting Army Secretary After Driscoll Exit
Sept. 3, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC President Donald Trump named Adam Telle as acting secretary of the US Army, elevating the current assistant secretary overseeing civil works following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Telle’s elevation comes at a particularly fraught moment at the Pentagon. Driscoll stepped down after repeated clashes with his boss, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army without several Senate-confirmed leaders amid an ongoing conflict with Iran.
Trump Names Adam Telle Acting Army Secretary After Driscoll Exit
Photographer: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump named Adam Telle as acting secretary of the US Army, elevating the current assistant secretary overseeing civil works following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan...
Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Driscoll exit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump named Adam Telle as acting secretary of the U.S. Army, elevating the current assistant secretary overseeing civil works following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Telle will assume his new post “effective immediately,” the president announced in a post on his Truth Social platform Thursday evening. His elevation comes at a particularly fraught moment at the Pentagon.
Trump says US is waging economic warfare against Iran
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to force Tehran to capitulate. Trump didn't specify what measures he would take or which countries would be targeted, but his threat put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran's oil. Brent crude prices advanced for a fifth day to about $94 a barrel, reaching the highest this month.
Trump says US is waging economic warfare against Iran
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to force Tehran to capitulate. Trump didn’t specify what measures he would take or which countries would be targeted, but his threat put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran’s oil. Brent crude prices advanced for a fifth day to about $94 a barrel, reaching the highest this month. kAmx? :ED 7:CDE C624E:@?
Trump says US is waging economic warfare against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to force Tehran to capitulate. Trump didn’t specify what measures he would take or which countries would be targeted, but his threat put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran’s oil. Brent crude prices advanced for a fifth day to about $94 a barrel, reaching the highest this month.
Trump says US is waging economic warfare against Iran
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to force Tehran to capitulate. Trump didn't specify what measures he would take or which countries would be targeted, but his threat put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran's oil. Brent crude prices advanced for a fifth day to about $94 a barrel, reaching the highest this month.
Trump says US starting ‘economic warfare’ operation against Iran
WASHINGTON (TNS) — President Donald Trump announced plans to inflict what he called “an ECONOMIC D-DAY” against Iran, underscoring his rising frustration with the country’s refusal to capitulate despite weeks of military strikes and a U.S. blockade that’s crimped its oil exports. Trump didn’t specify what measures he would take but his threat to target Iran’s trading partners, none of which he cited by name, put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran’s oil. kAmx?
Trump promete ‘Dia D econômico’ contra Irã; ameaça a parceiros coloca China no foco
Bloomberg — O presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, anunciou planos para submeter o Irã a um “Dia D econômico”, ressaltando sua crescente frustração com a recusa de Teerã em capitular, apesar dos ataques militares e do bloqueio americano que visa suas exportações de petróleo. Trump não especificou quais medidas tomaria, mas sua ameaça de atingir os parceiros comerciais do Irã — nenhum dos quais citou nominalmente — colocou imediatamente em foco a China, que compra a maior parte do petróleo iraniano.
Trump Says US Is Waging Economic Warfare Against Iran (2)
US President threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to force Tehran to capitulate. Trump didn’t specify what measures he would take or which countries would be targeted, but his threat put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran’s oil. Brent crude prices advanced for a fifth day to about $94 a barrel, reaching the highest this month.
Trump Targets Iran Trade Partners
US President Donald Trump announced plans to subject Iran to an "economic D-Day," underscoring his rising frustration with Tehran's refusal to capitulate despite military strikes and an American blockade targeting its oil exports. Trump didn't specify what measures he would take, but his threat to target Iran's trading partners, none of which he cited by name, put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran's oil.
Trump says US starting ‘economic warfare’ operation against Iran
President Donald Trump announced plans to inflict what he called “an ECONOMIC D-DAY” against Iran, underscoring his rising frustration with the country’s refusal to capitulate despite weeks of military strikes and a US blockade that’s crimped its oil exports. Trump didn’t specify what measures he would take but his threat to target Iran’s trading partners, none of which he cited by name, put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran’s oil.
Trump: ZDA začenjajo novo operacijo "vojskovanja" proti Iranu
Ameriški predsednik Donald Trump je napovedal načrte za uvedbo tega, kar je označil za "gospodarski dan d" proti Iranu, s čimer je poudaril vse večje nezadovoljstvo zaradi zavračanja Irana, da bi se vdal, tudi po več tednih vojaških napadov in ameriški blokadi, ki je omejila njegov izvoz nafte.
Трамп тргнува во „економски Ден Д“ против Иран
Американскиот претседател Доналд Трамп објави планови да му нанесе на Иран нешто што го нарече „економски Ден Д“, нагласувајќи ја својата растечка фрустрација поради одбивањето на земјата да капитулира и покрај неколкунеделните воени напади и американската блокада што го ограничува извозот на иранска нафта.
Trump says US is waging economic warfare against Iran
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to force Tehran to capitulate. Trump didn’t specify what measures he would take or which countries would be targeted, but his threat put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran’s oil. Brent crude prices advanced for a fifth day to about $94 a barrel, reaching the highest this month. kAmx? :ED 7:CDE C624E:@?
Trump says US is waging economic warfare against Iran
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran and its trading partners with economic isolation after months of military strikes and a maritime blockade failed to force Tehran to capitulate. Trump didn’t specify what measures he would take or which countries would be targeted, but his threat put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran’s oil. Brent crude prices advanced for a fifth day to about $94 a barrel, reaching the highest this month.
Trump says US starting 'economic warfare' operation against Iran
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced plans to inflict what he called "an ECONOMIC D-DAY" against Iran, underscoring his rising frustration with the country's refusal to capitulate despite weeks of military strikes and a U.S. blockade that's crimped its oil exports. Trump didn't specify what measures he would take but his threat to target Iran's trading partners, none of which he cited by name, put an immediate focus on China, which buys the bulk of Iran's oil.
Trump says US starting 'economic warfare' operation against Iran
WASHINGTON - The U.S. will begin what President Donald Trump said would be an unprecedented economic warfare operation against Iran, after faulting the country for failing to take its chance to make a deal with him. "Therefore, today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY! This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale," Trump said in a social media post Wednesday.
Trump says US starting ‘economic warfare’ operation against Iran
Derek Wallbank / BloombergThu, Aug 20, 2026 • 09:27 AM GMT+08 • • 5 min read The US president warned any country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face tremendous economic consequences. Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates.
Trump says US starting ‘economic warfare' operation against Iran
WASHINGTON - The U.S. will begin what President Donald Trump said would be an unprecedented economic warfare operation against Iran, after faulting the country for failing to take its chance to make a deal with him. "Therefore, today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY! This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale," Trump said in a social media post Wednesday. Trump's post didn't specify the measures the U.S. would take.
Trump says US starting ‘economic warfare' operation against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media about ongoing construction of a helipad and other projects on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced plans to inflict what he called "an ECONOMIC D-DAY" against Iran, underscoring his rising frustration with the country's refusal to capitulate despite weeks of military strikes and a U.S. blockade that's crimped its oil exports.
Trump anuncia una guerra económica “sin precedentes” contra Irán
Bloomberg — Estados Unidos iniciará lo que, según el presidente Donald Trump, será una operación de guerra económica sin precedentes contra Irán, tras reprochar a este país que no haya aprovechado la oportunidad de llegar a un acuerdo con él. “Por lo tanto, hoy anuncio la operación económica más devastadora que jamás se haya llevado a cabo contra ningún país. Se tratará de una guerra económica y un aislamiento a una escala sin precedentes”, afirmó Trump en una publicación en las redes sociales.
Peltola’s Strength in Alaska Boosts Democratic Hopes for Senate
Photographer: Spencer Platt/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- Mary Peltola’s strong showing in Alaska’s Senate primary is bolstering Democratic hopes that the party can defeat a two-term Republican incumbent — and possibly help it retake both houses of...
Trump Defends Infantino as UEFA-Led Schism With FIFA Deepens
(Bloomberg) -- US President Donald Trump offered his support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a growing revolt that threatens his leadership.
Trump sets 100% tariff on generic drugs with two-year delay
WASHINGTON - Generic drug manufacturers will have two years to move production to the U.S. or face a 100% import duty from August 2028, President Donald Trump said in a social media post Tuesday. That levy would then double a year later, to 200%, in August 2029.
Trump sets 100% tariff on generic drugs with two-year delay
WASHINGTON - Generic drug manufacturers will have two years to move production to the U.S. or face a 100% import duty from August 2028, President Donald Trump said in a social media post Tuesday. That levy would then double a year later, to 200%, in August 2029. "This is done in order to RESHORE Generic Pharmaceutical Production into America, with a penalty to those Companies that decide not to build Plant and Equipment within the stated period of time given to them," Trump said in the post.
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