According to a policy strategist it reflects an idea that Trump has consistently articulated for nearly four decades: if the US spends blood and treasure protecting global trade routes, it should receive a direct economic benefit.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified intelligence that she says reveals decades of US government funding for more than 120 biolabs across over 30 countries, including Ukraine. The disclosure comes as President Donald Trump's administration moves to end federal funding for gain-of-function research and tighten oversight of overseas biological programs.
Trump’s remarks came amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region following a series of US military strikes on commercial vessels linked to the ongoing blockade around Iranian ports.
Trump’s latest remarks came after the United States launched fresh strikes against Iran following the loss of a US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and warned that Washington would be forced to respond. The incident comes amid mounting uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire and renewed efforts to secure a diplomatic deal with Tehran.
As Kristin Welker challenged several of his claims, Donald Trump turned his criticism on the media, former President Joe Biden and election officials.
Hanson's name keeps resurfacing — raising questions about how deep his connection to one of history's most notorious figures really goes.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 3.1%, while the S&P 500 declined 1.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 465 points, or 0.9%, during trading.
The vote is, for now, largely symbolic. For it to carry legal force, a matching resolution would need to pass the Senate, and there is ongoing constitutional debate over whether war powers resolutions would hold up even if approved by both chambers
"We didn’t set out for a regime change but the fact is that we are dealing with a totally different group of people than we were at the beginning," said Trump.
The White House has dismissed reports of a draft US-Iran agreement as a “complete fabrication,” pushing back against claims aired by Iranian state media. The denial comes even as speculation grows around a possible framework aimed at reducing tensions and stabilising the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran had reportedly agreed "in principle" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the United States lifting its naval blockade, and to dispose of Tehran's highly enriched uranium
The shooting took place on 24 May(Indian Standard Time), shortly before 6 pm, near a security checkpoint outside the White House complex.
Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii who later joined the Republican Party and backed Trump in the 2024 election, became Director of National Intelligence in February 2025 after Senate confirmation.
Trump sharpened his criticism ahead of the expected court ruling and warned it would be a “disgrace” if the judges ruled against his administration’s effort to curb automatic citizenship rights for children born on American soil
The warning came as the US and Iran maintained opposing stances on Tehran’s uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, although US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been “some good signs” in talks.
The report added that if hostilities resume, as threatened by President Donald Trump, the US military is likely to use an even greater share of interceptors.
Citing official figures, the investigating agency said Americans lost nearly $2.1 billion to tech-support scams last year alone. In Rhode Island, residents reportedly lost at least $5.7 million.
Strait of Hormuz blockade: The arrangements for Indian-flagged ships are part of a wider mechanism Iran has set up for clearing vessels through the strait.
Donald Trump revealed that he was close to ordering attacks on Iran but held off after receiving calls from intermediaries, including Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Trump said that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE leaders urged him to hold off the planned attack on Iran because a deal will likely to be made.
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