Author: Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner
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Trump fumes over ‘fake’ peace deal terms leaked by Iran
President Donald Trump claimed that the ceasefire terms reported by Iranian state media on Friday were “fake news” and denied offering any monetary compensation to Tehran to secure their cooperation in ending the war. Iranian state media began circulating a 14-point ceasefire agreement Friday morning, which included more than $300 billion being paid out to…
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Trump vows US response after confirming Iran shot down Apache helicopter
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran shot down an American Apache attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz Monday night, and that the United States would respond to the attack. Trump has fought to hold together a fragile ceasefire between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. for more than a month, even amid renewed attacks…
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Trump says Vance’s anti-fraud efforts will save Social Security and lead to ‘balanced budget’
President Donald Trump hosted the 12th Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday, where he claimed that the White House’s anti-fraud task force may balance the federal budget and save Social Security. Trump opened by praising Vice President JD Vance, who leads the task force, and said he was “very proud” of the initiative. The president…
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Trump leaves China without making a ‘determination’ on Taiwan arms sale
President Donald Trump has yet to make a determination on the delayed American arms sale to Taiwan, an issue that Chinese President Xi Jinping raised during their closed-door talks. Trump left Beijing on Friday following the two-day summit, and he spoke with reporters for roughly a half-hour en route to Air Force One’s refueling stop…
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Trump ‘disappointed’ with Thune for inaction on filibuster and SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump voiced displeasure with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on Tuesday for refusing to eliminate the 60-vote filibuster threshold and pass the SAVE America Act. Trump was asked by the press about Thune and the voter ID bill during an Oval Office event where he restored the Presidential Fitness Test for students.…
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Trump claims Iran is in ‘State of Collapse’ and begging US to open Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that Iranian officials have requested the United States drop its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire negotiations have failed to yield substantive progress in recent weeks. Trump posted on Truth Social, just before markets opened Tuesday morning, that “Iran has just informed us that they are in…
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Trump quietly drops steel and aluminum tariffs for bikes, e-bikes, and frames
EXCLUSIVE — The Trump administration has quietly backed off from President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50% steel and aluminum tariffs on imported bicycles, e-bikes, and bicycle frames. In August 2025, the administration added e-bikes to the list of products covered by Trump’s steel tariffs. In October 2025, bicycles and frames were included in a list…
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Trump wants to be personally ‘involved’ in picking next Iranian leader: Report
President Donald Trump told Axios Thursday that he wants to be personally involved with picking Iran‘s next leader, despite multiple senior administration officials repeatedly declaring that “regime change” is not a stated objective of Operation Epic Fury. Trump conducted an eight-minute phone interview, his second with Axios since Saturday, where he acknowledged reports that Mojtaba…
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Trump to attend dignified transfer of six US service members killed by Iran
President Donald Trump will attend the soon-to-be-held dignified transfer of six American service members killed so far by Iran in Operation Epic Fury. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made the announcement during her Wednesday press briefing. “These heroes represent the very best among us. They laid down their lives in defense of our country,…
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Vance heading to Minneapolis amid Trump’s ICE crackdown
Vice President JD Vance will deliver remarks and visit with ICE agents in Minneapolis Thursday, as President Donald Trump continues his immigration crackdown in the state. The vice president has been a critical messenger for the administration combating public opposition to ICE’s actions in Minnesota. Vance joined reporters for a briefing earlier this month at…