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Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will cap the celebration of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer defined by sports and spectacle as drivers speed past some of the capital's most iconic
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Natalie Harp's Relationship with President Trump Draws Scrutiny and White House Backlash

Natalie Harp's Relationship with President Trump Draws Scrutiny and White House Backlash

The nature of White House aide Natalie Harp's close relationship with President Trump has become a subject of intense speculation and controversy, particularly after Senator Jon Ossoff, a Georgia Democrat, referenced her during a campaign rally. This speculation has been fueled by the recent publication of two reverential letters allegedly written by Harp to President Trump in 2023, when she was a presidential campaign aide. These letters, obtained by journalist Michael Wolff, contain highly personal and devoted language, with Harp expressing deep admiration and a desire to bring President Trump "nothing but joy." Harp's role has included tasks such as posting President Trump's remarks to Truth Social, texting on his behalf, and carrying a portable printer to provide him with hard copies of news articles. Her frequent proximity to President Trump, and reports that she worked without a security clearance for a year, have raised concerns among some staffers. President Trump reportedly refers to her as "sweet...
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Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday at IndyCar race through Washington

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday at IndyCar race through Washington

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump capped celebrations of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer of sports and spectacle as drivers sped past the capital's iconic landmarks.
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Trump takes a lap in 'the Beast' at Freedom 250 Grand Prix, waves green flag

Trump takes a lap in 'the Beast' at Freedom 250 Grand Prix, waves green flag

President Donald Trump took a lap around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race route in "the Beast," the heavily armored presidential limousine.
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Melania Trump Addresses Absence, Expands 'Fostering the Future' Initiative with Scholarship Donations

Melania Trump Addresses Absence, Expands 'Fostering the Future' Initiative with Scholarship Donations

First Lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance in a month, addressing reports of her absence by stating, "I heard you missed me. Here I am." She joined President Trump at a Rose Garden event to announce the expansion of her 'Fostering the Future' initiative. This expansion includes a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Sports to establish scholarships for foster care children at Indiana University and Purdue University. These universities are now the 25th and 26th U.S. institutions to offer such scholarships. The First Lady has spent the summer at the President's golf club in Bedminster, NJ, to be with her son, Barron, during his summer break from New York University, and to avoid construction noise at the White House.
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Natalie Harps’ Gushing Letters to Trump Paint a Disturbing Portrait of Their Dynamic

Natalie Harps’ Gushing Letters to Trump Paint a Disturbing Portrait of Their Dynamic

The close aide to the president lauded Trump as her "Guardian and Protector in this Life," in a pair of deeply emotional and bizarre letters published by The Daily Beast
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Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

Pentagon data shows more than 750 U.S. troops have been wounded during operations against Iran
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President Trump's Advisor Natalie Harp Worked Without Security Clearance for a Year

President Trump's Advisor Natalie Harp Worked Without Security Clearance for a Year

Natalie Harp, a close advisor to President Trump, reportedly worked in the White House for a year without the necessary security authorization, according to a report by MS Now. Harp, a 35-year-old former television presenter, became a central figure in political discussions after Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia made comments implying her significant influence and proximity to President Trump. Ossoff's remarks referenced Harp as one of the few trusted individuals who traveled with President Trump on a secret flight from Ankara following a NATO summit in Turkey, prompted by a supposed threat of an Iranian attack. White House spokesperson Davis Ingle responded to Ossoff's comments, accusing the senator of being a 'pathetic effeminate theater kid' and a 'small-time loser.' Harp, known as 'the human printer' for carrying a portable printer to provide President Trump with relevant news, joined his team in 2022 after leaving her television career. Her constant presence and perceived influence have report...
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IndyCar drivers amazed at downtown DC course: 'It's stuff that you dream of'

IndyCar drivers amazed at downtown DC course: 'It's stuff that you dream of'

Even for well-traveled IndyCar drivers, a track with the U.S. Capitol in the background is a little awe inspiring
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Speculation Mounts Over White House Aide Natalie Harp's Relationship with President Trump Following Leaked Letters

Speculation Mounts Over White House Aide Natalie Harp's Relationship with President Trump Following Leaked Letters

Speculation regarding the nature of White House aide Natalie Harp's relationship with President Trump has intensified following remarks by Senator Jon Ossoff and the publication of two letters allegedly written by Harp to President Trump in 2023. These letters, obtained by journalist Michael Wolff, express deep devotion and a desire to 'always be right between us,' with one apology for 'losing focus' and stating, 'You are all that matters to me.' Harp, who began working for President Trump in 2022 after a stint at One America News Network, is known for her close proximity to the President, often handling his Truth Social posts and providing him with hard copies of news articles. Reports indicate she worked without a security clearance for a year, and President Trump has reportedly referred to her as someone who 'loves him as much as his wife and children.' The letters, written when Harp was 31 and President Trump was 76, have fueled public discussion, though no romantic connection has been confirmed by ind...
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Melania Trump Returns to Public Eye, Jokes About Absence

Melania Trump Returns to Public Eye, Jokes About Absence

Melania Trump made a public appearance at a White House Rose Garden event, marking her return to the spotlight after a month-long absence. She opened the event with a chuckle, stating, “Good afternoon. I heard you missed me. Here I am.” Melania Trump and President Trump walked hand-in-hand from the Oval Office to the podium, with President Trump sitting in the audience as she spoke. The event was held to mark a donation by IndyCar and the Fox Corporation to fund university scholarships, ahead of an IndyCar race in Washington to commemorate America’s 250th independence anniversary. Her last public appearance was at the FIFA World Cup final on July 19, and she had skipped several other major events, including the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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'They all want that job': Trump teases Karoline Leavitt replacement

'They all want that job': Trump teases Karoline Leavitt replacement

'I have never had so many job applications in my life,' President Trump said of the list of candidates for the next White House press secretary.