Donald Trump News Live: Putin suggests United Arab Emirates as possible location for meeting with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin has identified the United Arab Emirates as a potential location for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a report in AP. Speaking from Moscow, Putin suggested the Gulf nation as a possible venue for the talks.

Intel's stock shares fell on Thursday after President Donald Trump called for the immediate resignation of the company's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, in a post on his Truth Social platform, as per a report in AP. In the post, Trump stated the CEO is "highly CONFLICTED" and that his resignation is the only solution. The President's demand followed a letter from Senator Tom Cotton to Intel Chairman Frank Yeary, which expressed concerns about the CEO's investments and professional ties.

President Donald Trump's policies promoting increased drilling and mining are sharpening a debate within Alaska Native communities over the use of land they consider sacred, as per a report in AP. In areas like Bethel, along the Kuskokwim River, some community members support resource development as a means to create jobs and achieve economic self-sufficiency. However, others argue that these policies show a "lack of respect" for their culture and threaten generational subsistence traditions, such as salmon harvesting, which are vital for their cultural and physical survival.

Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. David A. Kessler has endorsed a policy proposal from presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to combat ultraprocessed foods and has outlined a potential legal strategy to regulate the food industry, The New York Times says in a report. This development presents a direct challenge to President Donald Trump, testing his administration's willingness to pursue public health regulations that could conflict with its generally deregulatory agenda and business interests.

The Kremlin announced on Thursday that a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been agreed upon and will take place in the coming days, according to a report in AP. Russian foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov stated that both sides are currently working on the details of the meeting. The announcement comes amid findings that support for continuing the war is waning among Ukrainians, who are reportedly more eager for a settlement.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated his claim that late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel would be the 'next' to be canceled, the New York Post said in a report. This statement is predicated on Trump's false assertion that Stephen Colbert's program has already been canceled. Factual reports confirm that 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' has not been canceled and continues to air on CBS, making the premise of the President's claim inaccurate.

A public dispute has emerged between the creators of the show "South Park" and the Trump administration after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) used images from the adult cartoon for recruitment efforts, as per a report in The Hill. The show, which has been critical of President Donald Trump in its new season, responded to the use of its imagery with a vulgar message directed at the federal agency.

President Donald Trump asserted that Howard Stern's SiriusXM show "went down" following the host's endorsement of Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election, the New York Post said in a report. Trump made the comments inside the Oval Office while fielding questions from reporters after being briefed on what the report described as uncertainty surrounding Stern and his show.

Teamsters President Sean O'Brien stated that Senator Bernie Sanders has ceased communication with him following O'Brien's speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention, the New York Post said in a report. O'Brien's appearance at the convention, where he spoke in support of then-nominee and current President Donald Trump, was a significant political move for the labor union. The subsequent halt in communication from Sanders, a prominent progressive and historical ally of labor movements, indicates a political rift following the Teamsters leadership's engagement with the Republican party.

News Corp CEO Robert Thomson has publicly called for the White House to crack down on artificial intelligence companies for what he described as the theft of copyrighted material, according to a report in the New York Post. In his statement, Thomson warned that AI firms are swiping content to train their systems and specifically highlighted that President Donald Trump's best-selling book, 'The Art of the Deal,' had been 'ripped off' as part of this practice.

Actor Dean Cain announced he has "joined up" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a show of support for President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, the New York Post says in a report. Cain stated his motivation was to "help secure the safety of all Americans" by actively participating with first responders. While Cain used the term "joined up," this is understood to refer to participation in a symbolic or public outreach capacity rather than becoming a sworn federal officer.

During a Tuesday interview on "CBS Mornings Plus," Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina was asked how, as a devout Christian, he could support President Donald Trump, the New York Post says in a report. The question focused on the reconciliation of the senator's religious beliefs with his political allegiance to the current president.

The administration of President Donald Trump has initiated measures to end union protections for federal workers, with the Department of Veterans Affairs being the first agency to start terminating its union contracts, The New York Times says in a report. This initial action impacts more than 400,000 employees at the VA. The move represents a significant implementation of the administration's policy to reduce the influence of federal employee unions.

Leaked draft reports indicate the Trump administration is planning to downplay or remove criticism of human rights abuses in El Salvador, Israel, and Russia from official documents, according to a report in The Washington Post. The proposed changes to the State Department's annual human rights reports would reportedly eliminate or soften accounts of issues such as prisoner abuse, government corruption, and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in these countries. The information comes from draft versions of these congressionally mandated reports, which are used to inform U.S. foreign policy and aid decisions.

US President Donald Trump's renewed threat to impose tariffs on drug imports "within the next week or so" has caused shares in European pharmaceutical companies to drop to a four-month low, according to a report in The Guardian. The stated goal of the potential levies is to pressure companies into moving production to the United States. Following the president's statement, Europe’s Stoxx Health Care index slid by 2.8% on Wednesday, reaching its lowest level since mid-April.

The Trump administration has confirmed it will allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to hire as many as 450 people to staff the National Weather Service, according to a report in AP. This decision grants an exemption to a federal hiring freeze and comes after deep cuts raised concerns about dangerous understaffing. The new hires are intended to fill critical positions, including meteorologists, hydrologists, and electronics technicians.

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his plan to impose a 100% tariff on imported computer chips and semiconductors, a move expected to increase the cost of electronics, cars, and appliances. Speaking from the Oval Office during a meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Trump stated that the tariff would be approximately 100% but added, "if you’re building in the United States of America, there’s no charge."

American adults are split on whether President Donald Trump's support for Israel has been excessive, according to a report in The Hill. A new Economist/YouGov poll released on Tuesday found that 36 percent of U.S. adults believe the president's backing of Israel has gone too far. Conversely, 32 percent of respondents stated that the level of support for Israel from the commander-in-chief is "just about right."

The conservative watchdog group Consumers’ Research has urged the Trump administration to investigate satellite television provider DISH over its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, The Daily Wire says in a report. In a letter sent to the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday, the group alleges that DISH has "entrenched discriminatory practices." Consumers' Research is requesting a federal probe, arguing the company's DEI promotions may violate policies associated with President Donald Trump.

The University of California, Los Angeles announced that the Trump administration has frozen $584 million in research funds, according to a report in The Hill. This action follows a federal investigation into antisemitism at the university that was launched earlier this year. UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk stated that the extramural award funding is currently "suspended and at risk."

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 'secondary' sanctions on Russia, potentially including 100 percent tariffs on its energy trading partners, The Hill said in a report. Experts have raised concerns that such a broad measure could damage U.S. trade relationships. As an alternative, they have suggested a plan that would link any tariffs directly to the amount of money countries pay to Russia for its energy resources, aiming to limit Moscow's revenue while protecting U.S. trade.

President Donald Trump criticized CBS host Gayle King on his Truth Social platform, calling her 'no talent' and stating her 'career is over,' as per a report in the New York Post. In his post, Trump cited a report from the newspaper regarding what it described as King's 'murky' future at the network. He also asserted that King 'should have stayed with her belief in TRUMP' and lacked the 'courage' to do so.

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly told the Department of Justice that she never witnessed President Donald Trump engage in any concerning behavior, according to a report in the New York Post. The report notes that the statement from Maxwell, a key figure in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, means she provided no information to investigators that could be damaging to Trump's reputation in connection with her and Epstein's activities.

Under a push for government modernization endorsed by President Donald Trump, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is finalizing the transition to all-electronic payments, phasing out paper checks for the less than 1% of beneficiaries still receiving them, according to a report in New York Post. This move completes a multi-decade effort, including a 2013 Treasury rule that mandated electronic payments for all new recipients. The change is aimed at increasing efficiency, as electronic transfers cost 15 cents each compared to 50 cents for paper checks. The SSA provides alternatives like the Direct Express debit card for individuals without traditional bank accounts.

The U.S. Treasury Department, under the Trump administration, has sanctioned Mexican musician Ricardo Hernández, known as “El Makabelico,” for allegedly laundering money for the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), AP said in a report. The Treasury Department, which labeled Hernández a “narco-rapper,” stated the sanction is part of a broader U.S. action targeting musicians whose work explores themes related to cartels.

The Department of Justice has charged Jacob Buckley of Pennsylvania for allegedly threatening to kill current President Donald Trump, Fox News said in a report. The alleged threat was reportedly made before Trump's first presidential inauguration, which occurred in January 2017.

The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday it is removing age limits for new applicants to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to boost hiring after receiving a significant increase in funding from Congress, according to a report in AP. The policy change is aimed at increasing the number of personnel available to find, arrest, detain, and remove people who are in the U.S. illegally. A DHS news release stated the waiver would allow "even more patriots" to qualify for service with the agency, which is a key part of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement strategy.

President Donald Trump is expected to celebrate Apple's commitment to increase its US investments by an additional $100 billion over the next four years, bringing the company's total planned domestic investment to $600 billion. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers described the announcement as a "win for our manufacturing industry" that will aid in reshoring critical component production and protect the nation's economic and national security.

The Trump administration has dismissed five of the seven members on the federal financial oversight board for Puerto Rico, according to a report in AP. A White House official stated the action was taken because the board "has been run inefficiently and ineffectively by its governing members for far too long and it’s time to restore common sense leadership." Of the five dismissed members, four are Democrats, and the group includes the board's chairman, Arthur Gonzalez.

President Donald Trump has stated that Japan will accept imports of Ford's F-150 pickup trucks, according to a report in Bloomberg. This announcement indicates a potential disagreement between the U.S. and Japan regarding the terms of a trade agreement that President Trump announced in the previous month. The differing understandings of the deal have become apparent following the President's remarks.

Thailand’s pledge to President Donald Trump for near-total market access for US goods includes key limitations to protect some of its domestic industries, according to a report in Bloomberg. A Thai government official has clarified that the Southeast Asian nation's commitment to a tariff deal with Washington is not absolute. The official laid out Thailand's terms, which involve maintaining protections for certain local industries, meaning some US imports will not be covered by the zero-tariff vow.

US President Donald Trump has stated that a potential reoccupation of the Gaza Strip by Israel would be 'up to Israel', according to a report in Al Jazeera. The statement addresses the question of Gaza's post-war governance and security, indicating that the current US administration would defer to the Israeli government on the decision.

The Trump administration has reversed the approval for the Lava Ridge Wind Project, a decision made by the former Biden administration, according to a report in Fox News. The reversal halts the development of what was planned to be one of the largest on-shore wind farms in the United States. Approval for the project was reportedly granted near the end of former President Joe Biden's term.

President Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson have criticized Democrats for what they describe as inaction regarding the transparency of the Jeffrey Epstein case during the previous administration, according to a report in Al Jazeera. This criticism comes as lawmakers seek the release of Epstein case files. The report fact-checks these claims, providing the historical context that Epstein's highly controversial 2008 non-prosecution agreement was made during the George W. Bush administration, though the lack of subsequent federal action has spanned multiple administrations.

Defense contractor Lockheed Martin is developing satellite-based weapons designed to intercept missiles in space, a project associated with President Donald Trump's 'Golden Dome' strategic defense initiative, according to a report in Fox News. The technology is part of a broader push for advanced missile defense capabilities. The 'Golden Dome' name is considered a political branding term for a comprehensive, layered missile defense system, rather than an official Pentagon program designation.

The Stanford Daily, Stanford University's independent student newspaper, has filed a lawsuit against officials in the Trump administration along with two of its anonymous writers, according to a report in The Hill. The suit alleges that student journalists on visas have engaged in "self-censorship" to avoid being targeted for deportation by immigration authorities. The legal action names officials within the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security over the alleged chilling effect on free speech.