PRESIDENT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

May 21 2026POLITICS

Trump Moves to Regulate AI with New Executive Order

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity early this week, according to sources close to the administration. The directive would set up a voluntary system that requires AI developers to share their models with federal officials 90 d

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Trump’s War Talk and the Cost of Luxury

President Trump has long claimed that his wealth and business experience give him a special ability to help ordinary Americans. Recently, however, he has said that the economic pain people feel from his war with Iran will not change his approach. In a brief interview, he answered that the figh

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Future: A Call for Self‑Determination

President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Air Force One Outburst Sparks Online Fury

President Trump launched a fiery attack from the cockpit of Air Force One, targeting Senate staffer Robert Karem after an alleged mishap during a defense hearing. The president posted a scathing message on Truth Social, calling Karem an “idiot” and demanding he be fired for supposedly embarrassing S

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Politics today: Why do some leaders go along with obvious untruths?

Trump’s inner circle didn’t just approve his biggest claims—they repeated them in public regardless of facts. Recent analysis points to a pattern where leading figures adjust reality to match the president’s version. One example is a top adviser’s claim this month that credit card spending is at rec

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May 14 2026POLITICS

China’s Role in Ending the Iran Conflict

Trump is set to meet Xi Jinping this week, hoping Beijing will help end the costly war in Iran. The president expects China to push Tehran back to negotiations, but Beijing may have other priorities. China buys a lot of Iranian oil and has strong ties with the Middle East. It wants the Strait of Ho

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s China Trip: Balancing Trade, Security, and Politics

President Trump’s upcoming visit to China is shaping up to be more than just a routine diplomatic stop. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan recently emphasized that Trump’s focus will be squarely on decisions that benefit the U. S. , from trade policies to national security concerns. Jordan, a strong T

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Why Iran’s Nuclear Stance Matters More Than Gas Prices Right Now

President Trump recently made clear that Iran getting a nuclear weapon tops his list of concerns—even if it means Americans spend more at the pump. When asked if tougher rules on Iran could hurt wallets amid rising costs, he flat-out said, “Not even a little bit. ” His focus stays locked on preventi

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Trump Rejects Iran Offer, Oil Prices Rise

Trump quickly shot down Iran’s reply to a U. S. peace plan, saying it was “totally unacceptable. ” The president posted the comment on Truth Social and gave no extra explanation. Iran’s response called for an end to fighting everywhere, especially in Lebanon where Israel battles Hezbollah figh

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May 11 2026BUSINESS

Trump Media’s crypto gamble: Big losses, small wins

Trump Media & Technology Group just posted a $405. 9 million loss for the first three months of 2026. Almost all of it came from paper losses on crypto holdings. The company owns 9, 542 bitcoins bought at an average price of $108, 519 each. Bitcoin is now trading well below that price, dragging the

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