Author: CHRISTIAN DATOC Washington Examiner
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Trump will give Hamas ‘three or four days’ to respond to Gaza plan
President Donald Trump said he plans to give Hamas the remainder of the week to respond to his 20-point proposal for peace in Gaza. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel’s support for the plan, along with buy-in from a number of Arab nations, at the White House on Monday. The framework calls…
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Trump keeps door open to military strikes inside Venezuela — and firing military brass
President Donald Trump kept all options on the table Tuesday when asked if he is preparing military strikes against targets inside Venezuela. Over the summer, the Trump administration escalated its war against the Venezuelan narco-gang Tren de Aragua by launching strikes against reported drug boats in the Caribbean. Furthermore, NBC reported over the weekend that…
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Government funding fight endangers Trump’s marijuana rescheduling push
President Donald Trump’s push to avoid a government shutdown might produce an unexpected casualty: his administration’s pursuit of a possible rescheduling of marijuana. Trump announced in early August that he had directed his administration to continue efforts launched by former President Joe Biden to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance.…
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Trump says ‘some’ tariff revenue will go toward farmer relief program
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he plans to use a portion of incoming tariff revenue to provide direct relief to U.S. farmers. Trump’s trade wars and lingering effects from Russia’s war in Ukraine have seen agricultural inputs, ranging from fertilizer to machinery, jump significantly in recent years. Furthermore, agriculture remains a particular sticking point…
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Trump says ‘some’ tariff revenue will go toward farmer relief program
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he plans to use a portion of incoming tariff revenue to provide direct relief to U.S. farmers. Trump’s trade wars and lingering effects from Russia’s war in Ukraine have seen agricultural inputs, ranging from fertilizer to machinery, jump significantly in recent years. Furthermore, agriculture remains a particular sticking point…
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Trump’s legal ‘test’ against Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC stumps judicial experts
President Donald Trump’s hints at bringing a new lawsuit against ABC appear to lack legal teeth, according to experts and recent judicial precedent. Trump on Tuesday responded to Jimmy Kimmel’s return to airwaves by alleging that the late-night host “is yet another arm of the DNC” representing “a major illegal Campaign Contribution.” “I think we’re…
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Trump’s helicopter makes emergency landing in England due to ‘hydraulic issue’
LONDON — President Donald Trump‘s Marine One presidential helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing while traveling from Chequers to London‘s Stansted Airport. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were aboard the helicopter as the first leg of their journey back to the United States after a state visit when the pilots made an unexpected…
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Free speech debate dominates Trump’s ‘wonderful’ UK visit with Starmer
AYLESBURY, England — President Donald Trump’s joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer turned a tad awkward on Thursday, as the two leaders sought not to let a free speech debate derail Trump’s state visit. Trump and a contingent of his domestic political allies, especially Vice President JD Vance, have directly accused the British government…
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Trump swaps Windsor Castle for Chequers in final leg of UK state visit
AYLESBURY, England — President Donald Trump ended his stay at Windsor Castle Thursday morning before heading to Chequers for the final leg of his three-day state visit to the United Kingdom. Before his departure, King Charles III shook hands with Trump and exchanged pleasantries, prompting Trump to turn to the press and say, “He’s a great…
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Trump’s UK state banquet featured wine and spirits menu nodding to first term and Churchill
LONDON — President Donald Trump capped the Windsor Castle portion of his United Kingdom state visit with a lavish state banquet Wednesday night. At the dinner, a white-tie affair, Trump and King Charles III were seated at the head of the table, a 155-foot behemoth that British royal officials had been constructing for two days. Secretary…