US President Donald Trump

Trump extends coronavirus social distancing guidelines to April 30

Bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, US President Donald Trump has extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April, bowing to public-health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Trump decides against quarantine of New York region

US President Donald Trump decides against imposing a broad two-week lockdown on New York and its neighbors after a strong pushback from local political leaders and warnings of the panic it could spark.
Trump names Meadows as fourth chief of staff

US President Donald Trump announces he had chosen staunch ally Mark Meadows to be his new chief of staff -- the fourth person to hold the position since he took office.
Trump, Taliban political chief speak as Afghan violence rises

US President Donald Trump has made the surprise announcement that he'd had a "very good" talk with the Taliban political chief on the Afghan peace process, despite an eruption of violence marring a brief calm in the country.
Trump lands in western Indian city for start of two-day visit

US President Donald Trump lands in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Monday at the start of a visit during which the two sides will aim to reset relations that have been buffeted by a trade spat.
Not treated very well by India: Trump

As the Industry analysts were keeping a close watch on whether the trade disputes between the two world’s largest democracies would be resolved during US President Donald Trump’s visit to India on February 24 and 25, he has said he is “saving the big deal” with India for later..
Menon slams govt for silence on Middle East Peace Plan

Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon in the parliament criticises the government for “playing a silent role over Middle East Peace Plan by US President Donald Trump”.
Trump confirms killing of Yemen's AQAP chief

President Donald Trump confirms that the US had killed the leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula -- days after the jihadist group claimed responsibility for a mass shooting at a US naval base.
Trump uses State of Union to campaign; Pelosi rips up speech [VIDEO]

A bitter feud between US President Donald Trump and top Democrat Nancy Pelosi boiled over at his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, with Trump snubbing her outstretched hand and Pelosi ripping apart a copy of his remarks behind his back.
Trump to offer first detailed impeachment defense as pivotal week begins

After refusing to cooperate with the Democratic Party-led impeachment probe in the House of Representatives, President Donald Trump is set to offer his first comprehensive defense, before his trial begins in earnest in the Senate.
Democrats say Trump endangers security, Trump denies

Democratic US lawmakers leading the impeachment case against Republican President Donald Trump say the president must be removed from office to protect national security and preserve the country’s system of government.
Trump wishes Kim on birthday, NKorea says leaders’ relations not enough

North Korea receives birthday greetings to its leader Kim Jong Un from US President Donald Trump, but their personal relationship is not enough for a return to talks, according to a statement published by state news agency KCNA.
No US troops hurt in Iran strikes: Trump

US President Donald Trump says Iranian missile strikes on bases in Iraq had not harmed any US troops stationed there and damage was minimal, an outcome he said showed Tehran wanted to prevent an escalation into conflict.
Trump seeks rapid exoneration in Senate after impeachment

US President Donald Trump presses his Republican allies to exert rigid control of his Senate trial and ensure a swift exoneration, a day after he was impeached in a historic rebuke by the House of Representatives.
US likely to hit China over human rights despite trade talks

Congress is poised to hand President Donald Trump a second chance in less than a month to anger the Chinese government and attack its record on human rights as he tries to deliver a long-sought trade deal with Beijing.
White House declines to attend impeachment hearing

US President Donald Trump's attorney says that the White House will not participate in congressional hearings set for Wednesday that will consider passing impeachment articles against the president.
Trump strips away truth with hunky topless photo tweet

Days after causing alarm with an unscheduled trip to the hospital, President Donald Trump tweeted a photo-shopped image of himself as a rippling, bare-chested boxer.
White House officials to kick off big Trump impeachment week

Two top national security aides who listened to President Donald Trump’s call with Ukraine are preparing to testify in the impeachment hearings, launching a week of back-to-back sessions as Americans hear from those closest to the White House.
Trump threatens to withhold emergency aid from fire-hit California

US President Donald Trump has threatened once again to withhold federal aid from California after its Democratic governor criticized his environmental policies.
Trump claims impeachment is a 'lynching'

US President Donald Trump has likened the impeachment investigation against him to a "lynching," a racially charged word from the darkest days of America's slavery legacy.
Democrats subpoena WH for documents in Trump impeachment probe

US House Democrats subpoena the White House for documents they want to see as part of their impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump.
Whistleblower alleges Trump sought foreign meddling in 2020 election

A whistleblower report released by a congressional panel has said President Donald Trump used his office to solicit Ukraine's interference in the 2020 election to advance his personal political interests, risking US national security.
PM exchanges greetings with Trump

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina exchanges pleasantries with US President Donald J Trump in New York.
Trump says he does not want war after attack on Saudi oil facilities

US President Donald Trump says it looks like Iran was behind attacks on oil plants in Saudi Arabia but stresses he does not want to go to war, as the attacks sent oil prices soaring and raised fears of a new Middle East conflict.
Florida prepares for Hurricane Dorian’s impact

Florida’s governor urges residents to stock up on at least a week’s worth of food, water and medicine and to prepare to lose power and cellphone services for days after Hurricane Dorian makes landfall early next week.
Modi holds talk with Trump over phone

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump and tells him that “extreme rhetoric and incitement to anti-India violence by certain leaders in the region was not conducive to peace.”
‘New Trump rule targets poor, could cut legal immigration in half’

US President Donald Trump’s administration unveils a sweeping rule that some experts say could cut legal immigration in half by denying visas and permanent residency to hundreds of thousands of people for being too poor.
Trump drops US spy chief pick Ratcliffe and mulls a replacement

President Donald Trump drops his choice of John Ratcliffe to be US spy chief after questions arose about the congressman's lack of experience and possible exaggerations in his resume, marking the latest upheaval over a top national security post.
Trump plays down new apparent NKorea test

US President Donald Trump plays down what appeared to be North Korea’s third missile launch in just over week, saying they were short-range and “very standard” and would not affect his willingness to negotiate with Pyongyang.
‘Priya Saha’s allegation false and fabricated’

Terming the allegation made by Priya Saha to US President Donald Trump about Bangladesh as ‘false and fabricated,’ Kazi Reazul Hoque, former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), says she should be tried for spreading such falsehood.