Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue

Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln

Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”

By Erica L. Green

Trump Pivots to Crime as War, Economy Imperil GOP Midterm Hopes

President Donald Trump turned to the issue of crime when he hit the campaign trail Friday as Republican prospects in November’s midterms continue to suffer over his handling of the economy and war in Iran.

By Catherine Lucey and Hadriana Lowenkron

Trump dismisses families’ concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln conditions

President Donald Trump dismissed the concerns of military families about worsening conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln.

By Cat Zakrzewski

Trump’s dismal Patriot Games were the Hunger Games ordered off Temu | Aaron Timms

Monkey bars, gawky teenagers and a presidential cameo – all given a prime-time showcase by ABC – combined for the most leaden hour of America’s 250th birthday summer Culturally, it’s been a tough few months for Donald Trump. The UFC night he held at the White House for his birthday got lost amid the froth and excitement of the World Cup. The Great American State Fair on the Washington DC National Mall was a dud. The president’s jokes at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner all bombed. Could...

By Aaron Timms

U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released

Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.

By Jewel Bright

EXCLUSIVE: Kennedy Center board moves to name grounds ‘President Donald J. Trump Plaza'

The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees voted to name the institution's grounds "President Donald J. Trump Plaza" as a sweeping renovation begins.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed

Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.

Feds tell provinces to get ready to put American booze back on the shelves: sources

The federal government has told the provinces to be ready as soon as possible to put American alcohol back on the shelves in case a tariff deal is reached before U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline, according to sources. They also said the federal government doesn't believe a deal is imminent.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue

President Donald Trump tore down the White House East Wing to make way for the ballroom project.

Trump says record Navy deployment in Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'

US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about the toll on sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, who have endured a record deployment of almost nine months, saying that the deployment had been “not nearly long enough”. The Lincoln has been supporting the US war against Iran, and reports have emerged of sailors struggling with mental health issues.

By FRANCE 24

Drone stocks are soaring thanks to Trump’s new tariffs

Rally is being led by shares of Unusual Machines, which previously disclosed Donald Trump Jr. as an adviser.

By William Gavin

Trump oddly claims ‘young beautiful girls’ come to White House and thank him

The bizarre comment was part of an omnibus stump speech in New York’s Long Island attended by hundreds of armed police officers

By Andrew Feinberg

BBC Says Secret Service Won’t Let It Subpoena Ivanka, Don Jr. And Jared In Trump Defamation Case

The court needs to allow them to be subpoenaed through “alternative” means because of their Secret Service protection, the BBC argued.

By Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff

Florida primaries test Republican dominance in the state

Early voting has begun for next Tuesday’s elections, which will provide clues about Trump’s influence on the party and about the Hispanic electorate’s mood

By Abel Fernández

Former trade minister urges Canada to seek ‘grand bargain’ with Trump, not narrow CUSMA deal

"My concern is this: every time we have made concessions so far it has not provided us with any additional concessions from the United States," said Fast

By Tracy Moran

Trump admin says WH ballroom 'beyond the point of no return' in Supreme Court appeal

Trump says record-setting Navy deployment to support Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'

Trump says record-setting Navy deployment to support Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'

Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a 'territory of the United States'

His comments came a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US would impose measures on Tehran that have "never been seen" as soon as next week.

Trump Requests Supreme Court To Let White House Ballroom Construction Continue

Trump's solicitor general petitioned the high court to suspend last week's decision by a three-judge panel from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

US missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after more than nine months

American Kevin Rideout, who worked as a pilot for an evangelical organisation, has been freed after he was kidnapped in October 2025 in Niamey. His release comes as the security situation remains tense in Niger.

By RFI

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue

Citing numerous assassination attempts against Trump, lawyers described the project as ‘vitally required by national security’

By Mike Scarcella

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom construction

US President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court to allow it to continue construction of his $400 million White House ballroom after an appeals court ruled the project lacked the necessary approval from Congress.

Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory

US President Donald Trump said the US has effectively blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, saying, “we have the blockade. No ships get through unless we want them to.”

Bloomberg: U.S. questionnaire tests NATO allies’ loyalty to President Trump’s policies

The U.S. administration has circulated a questionnaire among NATO allies to gauge their support for President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, Bloomberg reported on August 14.

Exclusive: Ukraine whispers to Trump that Russia may not capture Donbas even in 2027 - The Kyiv Independent

Exclusive: Ukraine whispers to Trump that Russia may not capture Donbas even in 2027  The Kyiv Independent

Trump Says USS Lincoln Deployment 'Not Nearly Long Enough'

Donald Trump doesn't think sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have been stuck at sea too long ... in fact, he says their nearly 9-month deployment hasn't been long enough. POTUS was asked by reporters Friday at Joint Base Andrews about families…

By TMZ Staff

Trump confirms USS Abraham Lincoln to be replaced in Middle East

Move comes after reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination and plumbing issues on the carrier

By Anadolu Agency

Kennedy Center Votes To Put Trump's Name On Building, Close For Renovations

Kennedy Center Votes To Put Trump's Name On Building, Close For Renovations Authored by Jackson Richman via The Epoch Times, The John F. Kennedy Center’s board voted on Aug. 13 to close the venue for renovations and place President Donald Trump’s name on the building. “In its meeting today, the board voted to change the front of the ​building’s facade to read ‘The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Restored and Renovated ⁠By President Donald J. Trump,‘ and renamed th...

By Tyler Durden

US missionary pilot kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

He was plucked by armed men while heading to the airport.

Israeli warnings of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump go unverified

The U.S. received multiple warnings from Israel over the past year that Iran was planning to assassinate President Donald Trump, including one issued before a secret Air Force One...

US missionary regains freedom after nine months in Niger captivity

American missionary Kevin Rideout has been freed after nine months in Niger captivity. Learn more about his release and the ongoing insecurity in the Sahel Read More: https://punchng.com/us-missionary-regains-freedom-after-nine-months-in-niger-captivity/

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Trump confirms release of US missionary kidnapped in Niger

Kevin Rideout, a US missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last year, has been released, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. The post Trump confirms release of US missionary kidnapped in Niger appeared first on Vanguard News.

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The world after the US defeat 

MADRID – The reverberations of the Forty-Day War have not ceased, and it can already be said that they have affected not only Western Asia but the entire world. The story is well known: Donald Trump launched a war expecting that American and Israeli strikes would finally do away with the Islamic Republic. Instead, he has witnessed a historic defeat for his country.

Musk ‘repairs’ relationship with Trump, commits $100 million backing Republicans in midterms

The public row about a year ago, the mediators who tried to put out the fire, the tragic incident that broke the ice, and the decision to endorse the Republicans ahead of the election—all these elements make up the tumultuous relationship between Musk and Trump The post Musk ‘repairs’ relationship with Trump, commits $100 million backing Republicans in midterms appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says

An American missionary has been released after spending more than nine months in captivity, the international Christian organisation he worked for has said.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Trump imposes up to 100% import tariffs on drones - The Copenhagen Post

Trump imposes up to 100% import tariffs on drones  The Copenhagen Post