59 h. ago Trump directs Pentagon to ‘immediately’ start testing US nuclear weapons

US president references China and Russia in Truth Social post shortly before meeting with President Xi JinpingTrump meets Xi in South Korea – latest updatesDonald Trump has instructed the US Department of Defense to begin testing nuclear weapons at a level equal to China and Russia.In a Wednesday post to Truth Social, Trump said that, “because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately.” Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Trump news live: President says South Korea trade deal is finalized after admitting he was ‘sad’ he can’t run for 3rd term

Trump, who declared he’s ‘not a king’ was awarded a gold crown during his visit to South Korea, one day before he’s set to meet with China’s leader Xi Jinping

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3 d. ago Trump's crowning moment as South Korea's president gifts him golden crown just days after 'No Kings' protests

President Donald Trump was given a gift that will likely make the 'No Kings' protesters go a little mad - a replica of an ancient golden crown.

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3 d. ago Trump news live: North Korea fires test missiles ahead of president’s visit to South Korea

In a show of military force, North Korea launched sea-to-surface cruise missiles into its western waters

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4 d. ago US and China seek to strike a deal over rare earths, tariffs, soybeans

The United States and China are not going to resolve all the issues that divide them before presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet Thursday in Busan, South Korea

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1 week ago From Giant chickens to Jesus Christ: hundreds protest Trump at New London 'No Kings' rally

From Giant chickens to Jesus Christ: hundreds protest Trump at New London 'No Kings' rally  The Day

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1 week ago No Kings protest live updates: millions march against Trump in nationwide day of protest

Democratic lawmakers including Bernie Sanders, Raphael Warnock and Chuck Schumer among protestersWhat to know about the anti-Trump protests attracting millionsDemocratic officials across the US have posted in support of the No Kings protests.The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, wrote on Saturday morning in a social media post: “Do not let Donald Trump and Republicans intimidate you into silence. That’s what they want to do. They’re afraid of the truth. Speak out, use your voice, and exercise your right to free speech.”“They have a ‘Hate America’ rally that’s scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall,” the House speaker, Mike Johnson, said on Fox News on Friday. “It’s all the pro-Hamas wing and, you know, the antifa people. They’re all coming out.”The Republican Minnesota congressman Tom Emmer said the party’s “terrorist wing” was holding the “Hate America” rally. “Democrats want to keep the government shut down to show all those people that are going to come here and expre...

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1 week ago No Kings protest live updates: thousands march against Trump in nationwide day of protest

Bernie Sanders and Raphael Warnock among Democratic lawmakers speaking at ralliesWhat to know about the anti-Trump protests attracting millionsDemocratic officials across the US have posted in support of the No Kings protests.The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, wrote on Saturday morning in a social media post: “Do not let Donald Trump and Republicans intimidate you into silence. That’s what they want to do. They’re afraid of the truth. Speak out, use your voice, and exercise your right to free speech.”“They have a ‘Hate America’ rally that’s scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall,” the House speaker, Mike Johnson, said on Fox News on Friday. “It’s all the pro-Hamas wing and, you know, the antifa people. They’re all coming out.”The Republican Minnesota congressman Tom Emmer said the party’s “terrorist wing” was holding the “Hate America” rally. “Democrats want to keep the government shut down to show all those people that are going to come here and express their hatred ...

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1 week ago No Kings protest live updates: New York and Atlanta kick off nationwide day of protest

Bernie Sanders to headline rally in Washington DC as other Democratic officials lend supportDemocratic officials across the US have posted in support of the No Kings protests.The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, wrote on Saturday morning in a social media post: “Do not let Donald Trump and Republicans intimidate you into silence. That’s what they want to do. They’re afraid of the truth. Speak out, use your voice, and exercise your right to free speech.”“They have a ‘Hate America’ rally that’s scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall,” the House speaker, Mike Johnson, said on Fox News on Friday. “It’s all the pro-Hamas wing and, you know, the antifa people. They’re all coming out.”The Republican Minnesota congressman Tom Emmer said the party’s “terrorist wing” was holding the “Hate America” rally. “Democrats want to keep the government shut down to show all those people that are going to come here and express their hatred towards this country that they’re fighting Presiden...

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4 w. ago Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after 100 days in Ice custody

Removal comes after Emmy-winning Salvadorian reporter was arrested while covering ‘No Kings Day’ protestJournalist Mario Guevara’s imprisonment by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (Ice) ended with deportation to El Salvador on Friday, his family announced on social media.Guevara has been a media mainstay in the Atlanta area for about 20 years, after fleeing El Salvador to escape leftwing militias in 2004. Though he has a work permit and two of his children are American citizens, he has operated under the “administrative closure” of deportation orders for much of that time. Continue reading...

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