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Trump Addresses Iran Conflict, Proposes Federal Gas Tax Suspension

President Trump discusses the ongoing Iran conflict, facing questions about its goals and expressing frustration. Amid rising pump prices, he also proposes suspending the federal gas tax to alleviate costs for Americans.

11 May, 14:52 — 12 May, 00:59
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BBCHigh10h ago

Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

Trump Nominates Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA

President Trump chose Cameron Hamilton to direct federal disaster response. As acting head of FEMA last year, he had opposed abolishing the agency and was ousted.

By Scott Dance

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wapoMostly Factual4h ago

Trump taps embattled media czar Kari Lake as ambassador to Jamaica

Kari Lake’s attempts to carry out an order from President Donald Trump to dismantle the agency that oversees Voice of America were rejected by a federal judge.

By Scott Nover

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Trump renominates Cameron Hamilton to lead disaster response agency Fema

Hamilton was fired as acting administrator last year after he opposed plans to abolish the agency at a House hearing Donald Trump has once again nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) after Hamilton was previously fired for publicly opposing plans to abolish the agency. Hamilton was dismissed last year from his role as acting administrator of the disaster relief agency after testifying before a House appropriations subcommittee. During the hearing, h...

By Maya Yang

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NPRHigh27m ago

Trump taps former FEMA director to lead the disaster agency again

Cameron Hamilton led FEMA briefly in 2025. He was removed by the Trump administration after telling Congress that the agency should continue to exist. Now, he's been nominated to lead it once again.

By Rebecca Hersher

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Fox NewsMixed3h ago

Fetterman rips Dems for hating anything Trump does, says party can’t resist worst impulses

Sen. John Fetterman rips Democrats on Bill Maher's podcast, saying the party will hate anything President Donald Trump does and urges focus on issues that matter.

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DWHigh3h ago

Iran war: Trump says ceasefire 'on life support'

After rejecting Tehran's response to the US peace proposal, President Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire in the war with Iran was "on life support." Follow DW for the latest.

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit

President Donald Trump claims America is profiting from trade with China despite tensions over rare earth minerals, tariffs and emerging technologies like AI

By Josh Boak and Didi Tang

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forbes2h ago

Trump Nominates Cameron Hamilton To Lead FEMA Again—After Previously Firing Him - Forbes

Trump Nominates Cameron Hamilton To Lead FEMA Again—After Previously Firing Him  Forbes

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

‘Who’s Curt?’ Trump Appears Confused While Trying To Praise Coach of National Title Winner

President Donald Trump appeared confused — asking "who's Curt?" — while trying to praise Indiana Hoosiers football head coach Curt Cignetti.

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national-postMostly Factual1h ago

Frustrated Trump learns he doesn’t have all the cards in Iran war

Trump is beleaguered both by Iran's stubborn refusal to accept an agreement on his terms and dwindling approval from Americans who did not support the conflict

By AFP

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, year after he was fired from role

President Trump has nominated former Navy SEAL Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising move given Trump's past criticism of the agency. Hamilton, previously a temporary leader, had argued against abolishing FEMA. His confirmation would make him the principal advisor on emergency management, taking over an agency facing workforce challenges and preparing for the upcoming disaster season.

By AP

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varietyMostly Factual8h ago

Seth Meyers Pokes CBS at Upfronts, a Term He Says ‘Describes How They Paid Trump to Drop the Lawsuit’

Seth Meyers closed the NBCUniversal upfront at Radio City Music Hall on Monday morning with plenty of jabs at his bosses. But perhaps his most cutting jokes were reserved for rival CBS and its Paramount Skydance owners. “CBS did not hold an upfront presentation this year because at CBS, upfront just describes how they paid […]

By Varietyschneider

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indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago

‘Till it’s appropriate’: Trump backs federal gas tax suspension as Iran war sends pump prices toward $5

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Federal gas tax per gallon and state gas taxes explained: How much are you really paying?

President Donald Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as fuel prices continue rising across the United States.

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japan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have forced oil ​producers to cut exports, and OPEC output dropped to the lowest in more than two decades.

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual5h ago

Seth Meyers Skewers CBS for Being ‘So in the Pocket for Trump’ at NBC Event

The Late Night host joked about the network settling its defamation suit with the president and sending Survivor to the Strait of Hormuz

By Jon Blistein

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ndtvMostly Factual7h ago

Trump Plans US Gas Tax Cut As Iran War Spurs Price Surge

US federal taxes on gasoline amount to 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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deadlineMostly Factual8h ago

Seth Meyers Mocks Ellison-Owned CBS & Trump At NBCU Upfronts: “I Heard Next Year ‘Survivor’ Is In The Strait Of Hormuz”

Seth Meyers took aim at the competition on Monday morning during NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation. “We have taken down CBS,” said the late-night host, referring to the fact that, for the first time in nearly two decades, NBC rather than CBS will take the broadcast crown for total viewers in the TV season. “Well, the Ellisons […]

By Katie Campione

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

‘Lesser evil’ or ‘huge victory’? Analysts split on proposed US-China trade board ahead of Trump-Xi summit

As trade disputes loom over this week’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, proposals for a “Board of Trade” and a separate “Board of Investment” may be on the table.

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the-journal4h ago

Rod Stewart congratulates UK's King Charles for putting 'ratbag' Trump 'in his place'

Stewart congratulated the English king on his trip to the ‘Americas’.

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zerohedgeLow2h ago

Trump Floats Making Venezuela The 51st State

Trump Floats Making Venezuela The 51st State First Canada, then Greenland… and now Venezuela? President Donald Trump said Monday he is seriously considering annexing the South American nation as the 51st U.S. state, citing the country’s vast oil reserves and what he described as strong local support for his leadership. In a telephone interview with Fox News anchor John Roberts, Trump mused that he is weighing the move for a nation that holds an estimated $40 trillion in oil reso...

By Tyler Durden

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BBC11 May, 14:52First to report

Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty

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observador11 May, 16:10

"Trump é muito influenciável"

le-figaro11 May, 16:23

Guerre en Iran : Donald Trump promet une «victoire complète» des États-Unis

express-tribune11 May, 16:53

Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support'

deadline11 May, 16:58

Seth Meyers Mocks Ellison-Owned CBS & Trump At NBCU Upfronts: “I Heard Next Year ‘Survivor’ Is In The Strait Of Hormuz”

variety11 May, 17:08

Seth Meyers Pokes CBS at Upfronts, a Term He Says ‘Describes How They Paid Trump to Drop the Lawsuit’

delo11 May, 17:10

Trump: Po popolni zmagi ZDA bodo cene bencina padle kot kamen

ndtv11 May, 17:36

Trump Plans US Gas Tax Cut As Iran War Spurs Price Surge

die-presse11 May, 18:14

Orbáns politische Gäste fliehen in USA [premium]

rzeczpospolita11 May, 19:12

Wojna w Ukrainie – koniec rozejmu. Oczekiwanie na rosyjski atak

delfi-lt11 May, 20:07

Trumpas interviu pareiškė, kad svarsto paversti Venesuelą 51-ąja JAV valstija

index-hr11 May, 20:08

Trump (79) opet zaspao tijekom sastanka u Bijeloj kući

rolling-stone11 May, 20:12

Seth Meyers Skewers CBS for Being ‘So in the Pocket for Trump’ at NBC Event

iefimerida11 May, 20:16

«Σε μηχανική υποστήριξη» η εκεχειρία με το Ιράν λέει ο Τραμπ - «Θα εκπλαγούν», απάντησε ο Γκαλιμπάφ

the-journal11 May, 20:32

Rod Stewart congratulates UK's King Charles for putting 'ratbag' Trump 'in his place'

NYT11 May, 21:07

Trump Nominates Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA

wapo11 May, 21:21

Trump taps embattled media czar Kari Lake as ambassador to Jamaica

Fox News11 May, 21:30

Fetterman rips Dems for hating anything Trump does, says party can’t resist worst impulses

Times of India11 May, 21:31

Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, year after he was fired from role

The Guardian11 May, 21:38

Trump renominates Cameron Hamilton to lead disaster response agency Fema

channel-news-asia11 May, 22:00

‘Lesser evil’ or ‘huge victory’? Analysts split on proposed US-China trade board ahead of Trump-Xi summit

japan-times11 May, 22:10

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade

DW11 May, 22:23

Iran war: Trump says ceasefire 'on life support'

forbes11 May, 22:28

Trump Nominates Cameron Hamilton To Lead FEMA Again—After Previously Firing Him - Forbes

zerohedge11 May, 22:50

Trump Floats Making Venezuela The 51st State

el-mundo11 May, 23:09

Cara a cara en Pekín entre los dos hombres más poderosos del mundo

publico11 May, 23:17

Trump quer suspender impostos sobre combustíveis para aliviar americanos

hindustan-times11 May, 23:33

Federal gas tax per gallon and state gas taxes explained: How much are you really paying?

national-post11 May, 23:57

Frustrated Trump learns he doesn’t have all the cards in Iran war

Yahoo11 May, 23:59

‘Who’s Curt?’ Trump Appears Confused While Trying To Praise Coach of National Title Winner

The Independent12 May, 00:00

Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit

berlingske12 May, 00:11

Amerikanere savner tydelig forklaring fra Trump om mål med Iran-krig

indian-express12 May, 00:21

‘Till it’s appropriate’: Trump backs federal gas tax suspension as Iran war sends pump prices toward $5

NPR12 May, 00:59Latest update

Trump taps former FEMA director to lead the disaster agency again