8 h. ago Trump live updates: Trump talks tariffs, Ukraine war and state visit with UK Prime Minister

President accepted historic second invitation for state visit to Britain from King Charles III

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9 h. ago Epstein files release DELAYED as Pam Bondi says she still hasn't received full set of documents

The anticipated release of the full Jeffrey Epstein files has been delayed, as Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed she still has not received the full set of documents.

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9 h. ago Trump signals good news for UK on tariffs as levies on Mexico, Canada to begin next week: Live

President says March 4 deadline for Canada and Mexico stands and tariffs on goods from China to double to 20%

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12 h. ago Trump urges Starmer to double defence spending as pair meet for crunch talks at White House

US president calls on UK and Europe to ‘address years of underfunding Nato defence capabilities’

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13 h. ago Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ‘economic turmoil’

US president’s plan could prove to be an economic shock to both blocs, German thinktank saysBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger “economic turmoil”, sharply push down growth and send inflation soaring, according to a German thinktank.The Kiel Institute said the US president’s promise on Wednesday that he would impose the levies “very soon” was a profound moment in the postwar relationship between Washington and Brussels and could prove to be an economic shock to both parties. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago White House demands agencies identify hundreds of thousands of potential layoffs

A memo from the Trump administration gives federal officials until 13 March to submit plans for additional firingsUS politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration is pushing for federal agencies to carry out a large-scale slashing of the federal workforce, demanding plans for hundreds of thousands of possible cuts within weeks.A White House memo gave officials until 13 March to submit a plan identifying “agency components and employees performing functions not mandated by statute or regulation who are not typically designated as essential” during government shutdowns. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Trump threatens China with additional 10% tariff in escalation of trade war

US president also insists delayed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go into effect on 4 MarchUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has threatened China with an additional 10% tariff on its exports to the US, setting the stage for another significant escalation in his trade war with Beijing.The US president also claimed that he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next Tuesday, having delayed their imposition last month following talks with his counterparts. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Trump administration ends funding for UN program fighting HIV/Aids

Peter Marocco sends letter to UNAids terminating US involvement in serious blow to live-saving health serviceUS politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration has terminated its funding of the joint United Nations program on HIV/Aids, known as UNAids, delivering another devastating blow to the global fight against the disease.The notice that US funding of UNAids is being cut off is the latest move by the administration to staunch American involvement in life-saving health and anti-poverty programs around the world. It was issued by Peter Marocco, a Trump loyalist who is spearheading the evisceration of the US overseas aid program through USAid. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Trump live: Mexico, Canada tariffs will take effect on March 4 and levy on China will double, president says

President claims drugs ‘still pouring into our Country from Mexico and Canada at very high and unacceptable levels’

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16 h. ago Trump live: Chief Justice John Roberts pauses order for administration to pay $2bn foreign aid

Supreme Court’s intervention comes hours before midnight payment deadline arrives

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22 h. ago Trump live: Supreme Court pauses order for administration to pay $2bn foreign aid

The intervention by the nation’s highest court comes hours before the midnight deadline for the administration to pay up

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26 h. ago Trump live updates: Supreme Court pauses order for administration to unfreeze foreign aid payments

The intervention by the nation’s highest court comes hours before the midnight deadline for the administration to pay up

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28 h. ago Trump live updates: President asks Supreme Court to block USAID payments hours before deadline

President said of million federal workers yet to respond to DOGE email, 'maybe they're gonna be gone’

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35 h. ago Trump live updates: President gives warning to federal workers yet to reply to Musk’s email at Cabinet meeting

President said of million federal workers yet to respond to DOGE email, 'maybe they're gonna be gone’

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36 h. ago Trump live updates: Trump praises Elon Musk in first Cabinet meeting of second term

President holds first Cabinet meeting of new administration, with Elon Musk in attendance

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37 h. ago Trump live updates: Trump holds first Cabinet meeting, with focus on Elon Musk and DOGE

President holds first Cabinet meeting of new administration, with Elon Musk in attendance

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38 h. ago Trump live updates: Trump threatens to sue writers who use anonymous sourcing in latest attack on US media

President holds first Cabinet meeting of new administration, with Elon Musk set to attend

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40 h. ago Trump introduces $5m ‘gold card’ visa alternative to green cards for ‘high level people’: Live updates

President unveils latest money-making scheme as reward for foreign investors who create U.S. jobs

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42 h. ago Trump selling American citizenship through $5m gold cards to ‘very nice’ Russian oligarchs: Live

President unveils latest money-making scheme as reward for foreign investors who create U.S. jobs

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44 h. ago Trump live: Large bruises on president’s hand spark concern as 20 DOGE employees quit in protest

President’s injury noticed as he shook hands with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday

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