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Donald Trump has turned down a seven-day plan put forward by Iran, declining the timetable offered amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. The rejection keeps pressure on negotiations, and reactions online are debating what the refusal means for diplomacy and the risk of further escalation between Washington and Tehran.
- 2TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage Despite CNN ExclusionโTV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage, Even as White House Excludes CNN
Major US television networks are set to resume covering President Trump after the White House TV pool went dark during a standoff between the administration and CNN, which the White House has excluded from coverage arrangements. Network leaders concluded that an indefinite suspension of pooled coverage would be untenable, even as CNN remains shut out, prompting debate over press access and the precedent of penalising a single outlet.
- 3US and China agree to cut tariffs on $30 billion in goodsโBREAKING: The US and China have reached a trade deal to lower tariffs on $30 billion worth of "non-sensitive goods" afte
The United States and China have reached a trade agreement to lower tariffs on roughly $30 billion worth of goods described as non-sensitive, following a meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping this week. The deal is expected to reduce prices on consumer products such as small appliances, toys and holiday items. Analysts say it marks a step toward easing tensions between the world's two largest economies, though the scope is limited to goods both sides consider low-stakes.
- 4Trump seeks to cancel nearly $1B in approved fundsโTrump seeks to cancel nearly $1B in congressionally approved funds
President Trump is moving to cancel nearly $1 billion in funds already approved by Congress, according to reports circulating widely in US news. The attempt to claw back appropriated money raises questions over presidential authority and congressional spending power, and is drawing attention amid ongoing disputes between the White House and lawmakers over budget control.
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US stock futures are holding steady as investors await President Trump's decision on Iran, according to Investor's Business Daily. Traders are watching closely for signs of escalation or de-escalation in the standoff, with energy prices and safe-haven assets likely to react sharply to any announcement involving military action or new sanctions.
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The Energy Department under President Trump is reportedly broadening its activities beyond the United States, adopting a more international posture. Details remain limited beyond the headline claim, but the report touches on how US energy policy and diplomacy are being projected abroad, a topic drawing attention given the administration's emphasis on energy production and exports.
- 7Trump says US won't slow AI development after Xi visitโTrump says US won't put brakes on AI following Xi visit, despite calls for international safeguards
President Donald Trump says the United States will not put the brakes on artificial intelligence development, speaking after a visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping. His stance comes despite growing calls for international safeguards on AI, and signals that Washington intends to prioritise competitiveness over coordinated global restrictions on the fast-moving technology.