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Trump says anybody who disagrees with him will never be Fed Chair, calls for lower interest rates

President Donald Trump urged that his next Federal Reserve chairman should lower interest rates when markets perform well, warning that "anybody that disagrees with me will never be the Fed Chairman."

Judge blocks Trump move to cut Homeland Security funds over sanctuary policies

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting Homeland Security grants to sanctuary states, ordering funding restored and calling the reductions arbitrary, unlawful and politically motivated by court ruling.

US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago

US Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, upholding a lower court order and dealing a rare setback to his immigration enforcement agenda.

Trump in the Epstein files: Five key takeaways from the latest release

Newly released Epstein investigation files offer fragmented but notable details on Donald Trump’s past association with the financier, including travel records, subpoenas and unverified claims flagged or dismissed by investigators.

Donald Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the '90s, according to prosecutor email

Among those were at least four flights on which Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell was also aboard.

Rs 2.7 lakh cash and free flight: Donald Trump’s Christmas offer to illegal migrants to leave US

The incentive is three times higher than the $1,000 payment announced in May. Officials said the move is designed to encourage faster departures while reducing the cost of arrests, detention and forced deportations.

US delays announcement of China chip tariffs until 2027

The United States will move to impose new tariffs on semiconductor chips imported from China from June 23, 2027, ending the current zero-duty regime, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said.

‘Anyone who attacks my wife can eat sh*t’: JD Vance condemns racist attacks on Usha, targets Fuentes and Psaki

While stressing that racism must be opposed in all forms and that people should be judged by their actions rather than ethnicity, Vance argued that fringe figures were not the most serious concern.

Nuclear-capable and ‘100 times more powerful’: Big claims and hard questions over ‘Trump-class’ warships

According to Trump, the ships would be equipped to carry hypersonic and “extremely lethal” weapons and serve as flagships of the US Navy. They are also expected to be armed with a nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile.

'Eight planes were shot down': Trump again claims he ‘solved 8 wars’ including India-Pakistan, despite New Delhi’s firm denial

Trump went further to dramatise the situation, claiming that “eight planes were shot down” and that the conflict was rapidly escalating before it was brought under control.

From defeat at India’s hands to Asim Munir’s power grab to Afghanistan blowback: How Pakistan unravelled in 2025

Yearender 2025: Pakistan drifted further away from civilian supremacy, economic stability and regional credibility, even as its powerful military tightened its grip over the state.

'Quit protecting the rich': US Justice dept handling of Epstein file release sparks backlash

The Justice Department released thousands of documents on Friday related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender who committed suicide in 2019

Trump pulls 30 envoys in ‘America First’ push, critics say it weakens US abroad

The recalled diplomats were encouraged to find new roles in the State Department

Is Washington’s blockade aimed at controlling Venezuela’s oil?

US forces targeting Venezuelan oil tankers have raised questions about President Donald Trump’s motives, with critics debating whether the campaign aims at drug trafficking, regime change, or control of oil resources.

Trump says Epstein file releases risk ruining reputations of innocent acquaintances

President Donald Trump criticized the Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files, warning that photos of people who “innocently met” Epstein, including Bill Clinton, risk damaging reputations unfairly.

Trump announces new class of heavily armed warships named after himself

President Donald Trump unveiled a new class of heavily armed “Trump-class” warships, promising advanced weaponry, nuclear-capable missiles, and the largest battleships in US history to strengthen America’s naval dominance.

Trump administration pauses all offshore wind projects citing national security risks

The Trump administration has paused leases for all US offshore wind projects under construction, citing national security concerns, drawing criticism from Democrats and industry warnings over jobs, energy costs and investment uncertainty.

Is Trump escalating pressure on Venezuela with oil tanker crackdown?

President Trump convened top security officials as the U.S. Coast Guard targets Venezuelan oil tankers in the Caribbean. The campaign aims to pressure Maduro, prompting diplomatic tensions and Russian evacuations.

Trump administration recalls dozens of Biden-era ambassadors in sweeping diplomatic reshuffle

The Trump administration is recalling dozens of Biden-era ambassadors, mainly career diplomats, by mid-January in a sweeping reshuffle. Critics warn it undermines US credibility and prioritises political loyalty over experience.

Indian H-1B holders stranded after US cancels interviews: What has caused the ‘biggest mess’ in visa renewals this winter

Visa interviews scheduled between December 15 and December 26 were abruptly cancelled across multiple US missions in India. Many applicants later discovered that their rescheduled appointments had been pushed to mid-2026, with some cases reportedly moved as far as 2027.

India-New Zealand sign free trade deal: What India conceded, what it safeguarded, and how it fits New Delhi’s trade strategy | Explained

India has been seeking partners that offer market access without direct competition and provide long-term diversification opportunities. From India’s standpoint, the deal with New Zealand fits squarely into this strategy.