60 h. ago What do Trump and Hegseth’s inflammatory speeches to military generals signal? | Moira Donegan

The Trump administration evidently seeks to transform the US military into a partisan tool of the president’s regimeShortly after Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary, summoned all the military’s generals to Quantico, Virginia, from their positions around the world in an unusual demand for an in-person assembly, Ben Hodges, a retired general, took to social media to evoke a bit of history. “July 1935,” Hodges said. “German generals were called to a surprise assembly in Berlin and informed that their previous oath to the Weiman constitution was void and that they would be required to swear a personal oath to the Führer. Most generals took the new oath to keep their positions.” Hegseth’s account replied to Hodges post: “Cool story, General”.Yet when the meeting finally happened on Tuesday morning, the army generals and navy admirals were treated to a 45-minute speech by Hegseth, followed by a rambling, hour-long address by Trump, which confirmed at least some of what Hodges ...

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2 w. ago Xi fails to confirm TikTok deal after ‘constructive’ Trump call

Second conversation between the two leaders since US president’s return to office

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2 w. ago Chip giant Nvidia to take $5bn stake in Intel and collaborate on products

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2 w. ago Nvidia to invest $5bn in Intel after Trump administration’s 10% stake

Deal gives Intel a lifeline as firms team up on AI data centers and PC chips after Trump stake sparks market surgeNvidia, the world’s leading chipmaker, announced plans to invest $5bn in Intel and collaborate with the struggling semiconductor company on products.One month after the Trump administration confirmed it had taken a 10% stake in Intel – the latest extraordinary intervention by the White House in corporate America – Nvidia said it would team up with the firm to work on custom data centers that form the backbone of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as well as personal computer products. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Venezuela begins military drills after lethal US strikes on ‘drug trafficking’ boats

The drills come days after President Trump confirmed another strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs to the US

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2 w. ago Melania Trump just confirmed the Burberry trench coat is a timeless autumn wardrobe staple

US First Lady Melania Trump looked chic in a floor-length classic Burberry trench coat as she and President Donald Trump landed in London on Tuesday.

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2 w. ago Donald Trump clashes with Australian ABC journalist and confirms Albanese meeting

US president accuses John Lyons of ‘hurting Australia’ after reporter asked about his White House business dealingsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has berated an ABC journalist who was asking questions about the US president’s personal business dealings, accusing him of “hurting Australia” ahead of crucial talks with prime minister Anthony Albanese.Trump was answering questions on the White House lawn when he clashed with the ABC’s Americas editor, John Lyons, who said he was reporting for Four Corners. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lisa Cook can stay at Fed ahead of rates decision, appeals court rules

Ruling comes as Donald Trump’s pick for central bank’s board confirmed by the Senate

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2 w. ago Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court rejects Lisa Cook removal bid

Senate votes 48-27 to confirm Stephen Miran as Fed governor but court rules Cook may remain in placeSenate Republicans voted on Monday to confirm a senior Trump official to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors as the White House raced to strengthen the US president’s control over the central bank ahead of its latest meeting.Hours before Fed policymakers convene for their September decision on interest rates, the Senate voted 48 to 27 to confirm Stephen Miran – already chair of Donald Trump’s council of economic advisers – as a governor. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Killer of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska revealed as member of notorious family of criminals

Decarlos Brown Jr. comes from a family of career criminals with the start of crimes starting as far back as the 90s.

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2 w. ago Alleged killer of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska revealed as member of notorious family of criminals

Decarlos Brown Jr. comes from a family of career criminals with the start of crimes starting as far back as the 90s.

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2 w. ago Killer of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska revealed as member of notorious crime family

Decarlos Brown Jr. comes from a family of career criminals with the start of crimes starting as far back as the 90s.

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2 w. ago Friends reveal Tiger Woods' politics as he's dating Vanessa Trump... after picture with top Democrat

Tiger Woods, 49, and Vanessa Trump, 47, confirmed their relationship in March with an Instagram post.

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2 w. ago Memphis mayor says he got confirmation National Guard would be deployed from Trump's TV comments

The Memphis mayor says President Donald Trump’s TV announcement was the first hard confirmation he received that Trump would send in the National Guard to address crime

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2 w. ago Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook confirms second home status amid Trump fraud claims

Cook sued the Trump administration to block her firing following a row with the US President

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3 w. ago Charlie Kirk murder suspect identified as Tyler Robinson after Trump confirms arrest

Tyler Robinson, 22, has been arrested over the shooting of prominent right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down at a rally in Utah on September 10

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3 w. ago Death penalty 'on the table' for killer of Ukraine refugee as Trump's wish confirmed

Decarlos Brown Jr has been arrested and charged with the murder of Iryna Zarutska, and after Donald Trump called for death penalty, US officials have said it's 'on the table'

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3 w. ago Ukrainian refuge's killer breaks silence from behind bars in chilling phone call

Decarlos Brown, 34, was captured on CCTV footage launching an unprovoked attack on Iryna Zarutska, 23, as she sat engrossed in her phone on a train journey through Charlotte on 22 August.

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3 w. ago Charlie Kirk shooter still at large as cops carry out manhunt

Donald Trump confirmed Charlie Kirk has died after he was shot during an event at Utah Valley University - the president praised him as "great, even legendary".

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3 w. ago Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah college event with suspect now in custody: Latest updates

Kirk, 31, was killed after being shot in the neck while speaking to a large crowd at Utah Valley University in Orem, President Donald Trump confirmed

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