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Trade negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed late Friday, prompting President Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and Prime Minister Carney to promise dollar-for-dollar retaliation. A leaked recording reportedly captures Vice President Vance mocking Carney, while both sides trade blame over last-minute demands.
President Donald Trump has chosen White House policy adviser Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to a source familiar with the matter. Overton, a doctor and current deputy director of the White House domestic policy council, would require Senate confirmation to take over an agency that has seen significant staff departures and ongoing public health challenges.
Fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect at midnight Saturday after last-minute talks broke down. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations and vowed to match the tariffs 'dollar-for-dollar,' while Washington blamed Canada for the collapse.
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. over the next year, with the first group of 20 expected to arrive Thursday. Liberian officials describe the move as humanitarian, while the U.S. provides support for the program.
The United States has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Israel defends the strikes citing alleged Turkish deployment plans. Syria and Turkey deny the claims, and tensions between the regional rivals continue to rise.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed calls for a wartime presidential election, saying it would split the country. The remarks, his first since former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov proposed a vote, also addressed a Starlink dispute with the Trump administration and Ukraine's missile shortages.
President Donald Trump has instructed aides to arrange a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this autumn, possibly during the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November, according to The Wall Street Journal. South Korean and U.S. diplomats held talks reaffirming close coordination on the North's nuclear issue, though neither side's readout mentioned denuclearization, amid concerns about Trump's approach.
Sen. Jon Ossoff escalated his feud with President Trump, calling him a 'draft-dodging, crook president' and accusing him of mishandling the war in Iran. The White House hit back with personal insults, while experts suggest the attacks are a distraction from policy criticism.
Natalie Harp, President Trump's executive assistant, has become an indispensable yet controversial figure in the White House, known as the 'human printer' for carrying a portable printer and controlling information to the president. Her intense devotion, including jumping into an SUV trunk and writing gushing letters, has sparked scrutiny and debate, with some calling it unhealthy and others defending her loyalty.
President Donald Trump’s public acknowledgment of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal and his order to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea have sparked concerns about alliance cohesion and denuclearization commitments. Analysts warn that transactional diplomacy and a perceived shift in US policy could undermine regional stability and play into China’s preferences.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, barring them from the US and its financial system. The ICC called the move a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, while Japan expressed regret and other nations voiced concern.
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke by phone ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with negotiations described as 'intense and delicate.' The talks cover about $20bn in imports, with disputes over auto tariffs and US content requirements remaining unresolved.
A Washington Post report suggests President Trump and Vice President Vance have different priorities on Iran, though the White House denies any divide. Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Department officials reaffirm a hard-line stance, including possible military force.
Israel's fresh strike on a northern Syrian air base sparked a rare public rift with Washington's special envoy, Tom Barrack, who called the earlier attack an 'unnecessary escalation'. Israel's defence minister rejected his claims, but the incident has exposed tensions over Syria's new government and Turkey's role.
The White House and CNN are at odds after a reporter's question about President Trump's relationship with aide Natalie Harp drew sharp rebuke. The incident has spotlighted Harp's role and past writings, triggering reactions from both sides of the political aisle.
Hurricane Lala killed one person and left more than 117,000 without power in Hawaii, with crews working to restore electricity and reopen roads. As recovery gets underway, Tropical Storm Moke threatens additional flooding, prompting officials to warn of hazardous conditions.
The United States and Canada failed to reach a trade deal, leading to the imposition of 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods. Canada announced matching retaliatory tariffs effective September 8, escalating tensions between the longtime allies.
A White House report accusing over 40 countries of helping China evade US tariffs has put Southeast Asian exporters under scrutiny, with analysts warning it may blur legitimate supply-chain diversification. The report also designates Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan as 'Tier III' states, potentially complicating diplomatic ties.
Following press secretary Karoline Leavitt's resignation, anonymous White House staff describe the intense pressure on women to maintain a 'MAGA perfect' beauty standard, involving daily blowouts, gym time, and Botox. Critics and supporters offer contrasting views on whether President Trump's expectations are unreasonable or a professional standard.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, citing their personal rapport and Pyongyang's 57 nuclear weapons. The announcement follows his decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, drawing mixed reactions from Seoul, Pyongyang, and US lawmakers.