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Trump Freezes Federal Aid To Americans, Triggering Fury

President Donald Trump campaigned on remaking the US government but he is accused of a power grab
President Donald Trump ordered a freeze starting Tuesday on potentially trillions of dollars in federal funding to Americans, impacting everything from education grants to small businesses loans -- and sparking accusations that he is violating the constitution.
US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro levied tariff threats against each other less than a week after the former took office

How Donald Trump Weaponized Tariffs

When President Donald Trump learned Colombia had pushed back on US deportations, his threat of a massive trade war laid out the stakes: cooperate, or else.
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Pete Hegseth (C) -- surrounded by his wife and children -- is sworn in as the new US secretary of defense by Vice-President JD Vance (L)

Trump Victory Rally In Vegas Caps Whirlwind Week

US President Donald Trump will hold a rally at a casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, wrapping up a tumultuous week that saw him double down on promises to reshape American politics and culture.
Trump has favoured oil and gas over wind power

US Falling Behind On Wind Power, Think Tank Warns

The United States is falling behind the European Union in the rollout of wind power and risks being overtaken by China, a think tank said Thursday, days after Trump announced a crackdown on new wind projects.
A wind turbine is seen in front of the lignite-fuelled Schkopau power plant south of Halle, Germany

Solar Power Surpasses Coal In EU For First Time

Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc's power sector, according to a report released Thursday.
US President Donald Trump during his election campaign said that immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country"

Trump Halts Refugee Arrivals In Crackdown

President Donald Trump has halted arrivals of refugees already cleared to enter the United States, according to a memo seen Wednesday, as he quickly pursues a sweeping crackdown on migration.
US President is the 'elephant in the room' for some particpants at this year's World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos

Trump: The Name On Everyone's Lips At Davos

Surrounded by snowy mountain peaks in the Swiss Alps, the world's rich and powerful rub shoulders at Davos, with only one man dominating their chats: US President Donald Trump.
Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at the Commander-in-Chief inaugural ball

Trump Takes US Reins With Flurry Of Executive Orders

US President Donald Trump begins his first full day in office Tuesday, riding a wave of executive orders signed just hours after his inauguration on everything from immigration to the environment and culture wars.

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