4 h. ago The murder rate in Venezuela has fallen − but Trump is wrong about why

Maduro’s government and criminal gangs is under increased scrutiny, writes Rebecca Hanson

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5 h. ago London Playbook PM: Telling Trump he’s wrong without telling him

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9 h. ago Donald Trump questions 'First Buddy' Elon Musk – 'what the f*** is wrong with this guy?'

Despite the two men's closeness, President Donald Trump found Tesla billionaire Elon Musk's behaviour bizarre and asked 'what the f*** is wrong with this guy?', according to renowned author Michael Wolff,

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4 d. ago Stop criticising Trump and sign $500bn mineral deal, US official advises Kyiv

National security adviser says Ukraine is wrong to push back against Trump’s approach to peace talks with RussiaWhite House officials have told Ukraine to stop badmouthing Donald Trump and to sign a deal handing over half of the country’s mineral wealth to the US, saying a failure to do so would be unacceptable.The US national security adviser, Mike Waltz, told Fox News that Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, should “tone down” his criticism of the US and take a “hard look” at the deal. It proposes giving Washington $500bn worth of natural resources, including oil and gas. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump official calls Social Security ‘wrong’ as administration lays groundwork for massive cuts

The president and his allies are justifying cuts on allegations of ‘waste’ to pay for his tax plan

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4 d. ago Nigel Farage finally admits Donald Trump was wrong to call president Zelensky a dictator

Mr Farage was the last leader of a major Westminster party to weigh in on the astonishing tirade by Trump, his close friend and ally, after the others did so last night.

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