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Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Updated : Dec 4, 2025

'Biden's burdensome rules...': Trump rolls back fuel efficiency standards to keep car prices low for Americans

The move resets the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to levels that are more achievable with conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles.

Trump pitches 'no income tax for Americans' in the near future but is it even feasible? Details here
Updated : Dec 3, 2025

Americans may soon pay 'no income tax': Trump backs tariffs, says revenue surging under his administration

This, however, is not the first time that Trump has floated the idea of abolishing the federal income tax.

With Trump cancelling Biden autopen actions, law professors reject claim that pardons can be undone
Updated : Dec 3, 2025

'Unauthorized autopen...': Trump voids Biden autopen documents; scholars warn order carries no legal force

The announcement, made on Truth Social, immediately drew scepticism from legal scholars, who noted that presidents of both parties have long used the device for routine paperwork.

Donald Trump's counterterrorism is only about anti-immigration, says Brahma Chellaney
Updated : Dec 2, 2025

‘Cynical exercise’: Brahma Chellaney says Trump’s counterterrorism is only about anti-immigration policies

Chellaney said that the terrorist attack by 29-year-old Afghan refugee, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been “weaponised by Trump to justify further tightening of immigration controls”.

The comments come amid a sweeping immigration crackdown under US President Donald Trump and the rollout of new H-1B rules.
Updated : Nov 30, 2025

‘US has benefitted immensely from Indians’: Musk pushes for skilled immigration, says H-1B abuse fixable

He rejected calls from conservative groups to dismantle the programme altogether: “I’m not in the school of thought that we should shut down the H-1B Program… that would actually be very bad.” 

Earlier in the week, Trump designated Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization.
Updated : Nov 29, 2025

‘Closed entirely’: Trump shuts Venezuela airspace, warns traffickers as US mulls ground strikes soon

The announcement follows a recent advisory by the US aviation regulator, which warned major airlines of a “potentially hazardous situation” in Venezuelan airspace due to a “worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around” the country.

DC attack triggers US freeze on Afghan visas and suspension of asylum decisions nationwide
Updated : Nov 29, 2025

US freezes Afghan visas and halts all asylum rulings in security clampdown

The administration has also suspended all asylum rulings with immediate effect

President Donald Trump has voided Joe Biden's last-minute pardons, claiming they were signed by an autopen without Biden's approval and may involve criminal misconduct.
Updated : Nov 29, 2025

'Document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with autopen': Trump declares Biden-era documents 'terminated'

Posted on Truth Social, the post was framed as a sweeping cancellation of Biden’s actions, signalling a possible new front in Trump’s effort to reverse his predecessor’s executive legacys

Trump orders Green Card review, calls for pause on ‘Third World’ immigration after attack
Updated : Nov 28, 2025

'Will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries': Trump vows reverse migration in US

He also said the US would end federal benefits and subsidies for “noncitizens,” adding that he would “denaturalise migrants who undermine domestic tranquillity

Donald Trump crashes out after journalist asks why is he blaming Biden administration for the DC shooting
Updated : Nov 28, 2025

‘Are you stupid’: Trump lashes out after journo asks why he blamed Biden for DC shooting

The Operation Allies Welcome resettlement programme was set up by Biden after the US military withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021 that led to the rapid collapse of the Afghan government and the country's takeover by the Taliban.

In a strongly worded statement, South Africa’s presidency criticised Trump’s comments, asserting that the country is a full and legitimate member of the G20. 
Updated : Nov 27, 2025

Trump bars South Africa from 2026 G20; Pretoria slams 'punitive, misinformed' move

South Africa completed its G20 presidency this year, highlighting infrastructure financing, global South priorities and climate resilience, which was boycotted by Washington.

Calling Afghanistan a “hell hole on earth,” Trump described the attack as “monstrous” and argued that it validates his long-held position on tightening US immigration and vetting protocols. 
Updated : Nov 27, 2025

White House shooting: Musk backs Vance's stance after attack, US halts all Afghan immigration

The incident has reignited debate around Operation Allies Welcome, the massive evacuation and resettlement initiative launched in August 2021 after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Biden ordered the Homeland Security to lead the programme to support vulnerable Afghans.

After the National Guard shooting, US suspends Afghan immigration amid security review
Updated : Nov 27, 2025

US stops immigration requests of all Afghans after DC attack as Trump calls shooting an act of terror

The order, issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), took effect immediately and brought every pending Afghan-related request to a halt

The Interior Department says the additional money will go towards maintenance, upgrades and other improvements.
Updated : Nov 26, 2025

US national parks fee hike: Foreign tourists to pay $100 extra, $250 for annual pass

The change comes at a time when national parks are struggling with staff cuts, budget issues and damage from the recent government shutdown, during which no fees were collected.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's DOGE disbanded ahead of schedule
Updated : Nov 24, 2025

‘That doesn’t exist’: Trump-Musk’s DOGE disbanded eight months before schedule

Scott Kupor, Director of the OPM, confirmed the disbanding of DOGE, stating, "That doesn't exist," when asked about the department's current status. He further clarified, "It is no longer a 'centralised entity'," marking the first public acknowledgement of the unit's closure from the Trump administration.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and US President Donald Trump.
Updated : Nov 22, 2025

Trump praises newly-elected NYC Mayor Mamdani after first Oval Office's 'productive meeting'

Trump applauded Mamdani’s win and signalled he now wants him to succeed. “The better he does, the happier I am,” he said

Dalio argues the danger is amplified by a second factor: the largest wealth and income divide in the US in nearly a century. 
Updated : Nov 20, 2025

‘Watch out for a burst’: Ray Dalio warns of century-high bubble risk as wealth-to-money gap hits 120-yr peak

In one of his most detailed analyses in recent years, Dalio wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that both investors and policymakers are ignoring “the simple mechanics” behind how bubbles form and ultimately burst.

China’s overseas acquisitions, once unnoticed, set off sweeping security reforms in the US.
Updated : Nov 19, 2025

How $2.1tn Chinese offshore investments pushed the US to tighten investment laws in 2018

A little-known 2015 deal revealed Beijing’s hidden buying spree and pushed America to overhaul foreign-investment rules

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) declared that the United States would designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally while hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a White House gala dinner.
Updated : Nov 19, 2025

'Coordinated moves': Kanwal Sibal after Trump declares Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally

He pointed out that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have separately concluded their own defence pact, while US Senator Marco Rubio has indicated that Washington is exploring a “stronger strategic partnership” with Pakistan.

Trump’s comments come amid growing backlash from Republican allies over his immigration stance.
Updated : Nov 18, 2025

'Americans can’t make chips': Trump blasts US workforce, says Taiwan stole industry

“The Chips Act was a disaster,” Trump said. “Chip makers are all coming back… and maybe even the majority of the chip making in the world will be right in the United States.”

The legislation under discussion could mark a sweeping escalation of secondary sanctions
Updated : Nov 17, 2025

‘Very severe penalties coming’: Trump threatens nations trading with Russia via new bill

The proposed crackdown follows Trump’s announcement of “tremendous” sanctions against Russian oil giants Lukoil and state-owned Rosneft. The penalties, set to take effect November 21, come as the Kremlin refuses to negotiate an end to its war in Ukraine.