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Trump aides seek 'quiet' in Iran war but say attacks may intensify after November elections

Trump aides seek 'quiet' in Iran war but say attacks may intensify after November elections

By Nandita Bose, Humeyra Pamuk and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections to staunch Republican electoral losses, four people familiar with the discussions said, a strategy
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US to urge hands-off AI regulation at G-20, official says

US to urge hands-off AI regulation at G-20, official says

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. will aim to persuade G-20 members to take a hands-off approach to regulating AI, according to a Trump White House official, at a gathering of industry titans and commerce ministers that begins on Tuesday in North Carolina. 
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Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continue

Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continue

Acting on an emergency appeal, a divided court said a federal judge wrongly paused the project until a legal fight could be resolved.
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The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Carney tells Trump: ‘Stop trying to be tough’

The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Carney tells Trump: ‘Stop trying to be tough’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against a fresh wave of hostility from Washington, telling the Trump administration Tuesday to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough.”
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Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says

Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says

Oil giant Chevron is expected to soon announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, a U.S. official said
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White House Official Sebastian Gorka Defends President Trump's Counterterrorism Record on Newsmax

White House Official Sebastian Gorka Defends President Trump's Counterterrorism Record on Newsmax

White House counterterrorism official Sebastian Gorka recently appeared on Newsmax to defend President Trump's leadership, particularly focusing on his administration's achievements in counterterrorism and hostage recovery. Gorka cited specific figures, stating that 168 jihadis have been killed and 110 hostages liberated within an 18-month period under President Trump's leadership. These remarks were made during an interview where Gorka directly addressed and pushed back against criticism from lawmakers, including Senator Chris Coons, regarding the administration's foreign policy approach and global standing. Gorka framed these statistics, alongside trade actions like tariffs, as tangible proof of President Trump's effectiveness and leadership. This strategy of highlighting specific numbers and outcomes has been a consistent approach for the Trump administration in responding to critiques, often shifting the conversation towards statistical achievements rather than engaging in broader policy debates. The f...
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Treasury Department Restricts Major News Outlets from G20 Finance Meeting in North Carolina

Treasury Department Restricts Major News Outlets from G20 Finance Meeting in North Carolina

The U.S. Treasury Department has denied press credentials to individual reporters from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg News for the Group of 20 (G20) finance ministers' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. This decision has prevented these major news organizations from covering the gathering of finance ministers, central bank governors, and senior officials from the world's top economies, which runs from Saturday through Tuesday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated to The Associated Press that the decision "has nothing to do with point of view," but the department has not provided a specific explanation for the denial of access. The New York Times has issued a statement condemning the action, calling it "not just another disturbing effort by the administration to undermine independent journalism, but a blatant attempt to evade public scrutiny." Bloomberg News also criticized the move, asserting it "undermines media freedom and public accountability." This incident follows a ...
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President Trump Declares He 'Didn't Wanna Fire a Kennedy!' Amid Calls for HHS Secretary's Dismissal

President Trump Declares He 'Didn't Wanna Fire a Kennedy!' Amid Calls for HHS Secretary's Dismissal

During an Oval Office event focused on drug prices, President Trump publicly stated, 'I didn't wanna fire a Kennedy!' while standing alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his Secretary of Health and Human Services. This declaration comes amidst reports that President Trump has contemplated dismissing Kennedy and direct calls from lawmakers, such as Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), for Kennedy's removal. Rep. Beyer urged President Trump to fire Kennedy due to his 'attacks on vaccine science and public health,' arguing that Kennedy's continued presence endangers American children, mothers, and families. Kennedy, during his speech at the event, credited President Trump for achieving lowered drug prices, stating that 'This couldn't have happened under any other president except for this one.' He also mentioned that President Trump had made it clear that their jobs were dependent on getting the drug price reforms through.
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Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details

Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details

The White House says it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners in a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves
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The Latest: SCOTUS allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue

The Latest: SCOTUS allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue

A divided Supreme Court has allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out
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White House working with North American Blue Energy Partners on Venezuela oil deal

White House working with North American Blue Energy Partners on Venezuela oil deal

The White House says it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners in a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves
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Dr. Raj Panjabi to Discuss Crisis Navigation at Harvard Book Store Event

Dr. Raj Panjabi to Discuss Crisis Navigation at Harvard Book Store Event

Dr. Raj Panjabi, former White House Senior Director and Associate Physician at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School, is scheduled to discuss his new book, 'Safer: A Playbook—Turning Fear into Action and Crisis into Community,' at the Harvard Book Store. The book serves as a guide for navigating crisis and uncertainty, drawing from Dr. Panjabi's experiences leading the White House response to global health emergencies. He will share insights from high-stakes decisions made in the White House Situation Room and hospital emergency rooms, as well as personal struggles with violence and illness. The book outlines eight practical 'plays' designed to help individuals protect what matters most in both their personal and professional lives.