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Trump Signs Congo, Rwanda to Deal for Peace, Rare Earths

Agreement includes US access to the region's critical mineral reserves

(Newser) - President Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal in Washington on Thursday aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo and opening the region's critical mineral reserves to the US government and American companies. "...

Trump Changes Architects for White House Ballroom

President disagreed with his first hire on the size of the White House addition

(Newser) - President Trump has hired a new architect to oversee the design of the White House ballroom in place of James McCrery, who reportedly has disagreed with his client on the size and scale of the project. Shalom Baranes Associates, a Washington, DC-based firm, will take over, CBS News reports, while...

Trump Eyes Aussie Retirement Model as a Possible Fix for US

Administration is looking 'very seriously' at superannuation system

(Newser) - Looking overseas for fresh ideas, President Trump says his team is studying Australia's retirement savings program as a possible model for revamping how Americans prepare for their later years. Trump said Australia's "superannuation" system—requiring employers to contribute 12% of an employee's income to a retirement...

Macron Reportedly Warns US Might 'Betray' Ukraine

German newspaper prints quotes from phone call among European leaders

(Newser) - A German newspaper says it obtained notes from a call this week among European leaders, and it suggests those leaders spoke in blunt language about the US peace strategy for Ukraine:
  • French President Emmanuel Macron: "There is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine on territory without clarity
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Fisherman's Family Accuses US of 'Extra-Judicial Killings'

Colombian family files human rights complaint

(Newser) - The family of a Colombian fisherman killed in a military strike at sea has filed a human rights complaint against the United States. In a complaint filed with the Washington, DC-based Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the family says Alejandro Carranza Medina, a 42-year-old killed in an alleged anti-narcotics operation...

White House Puts Trump's Name on US Institute of Peace

Fight over control of the think tank remains ongoing

(Newser) - The Trump administration has renamed the US Institute of Peace after President Trump and has planted the president's name on the organization's headquarters despite an ongoing fight over the institute's control, the AP reports. It's the latest twist in a seesaw court battle over who controls...

Trump Ramps Up Attacks on Somali Immigrants in Minnesota

President also escalates criticism of Ilhan Omar, drawing backlash

(Newser) - President Trump once again railed against Somali immigrants in Minnesota Wednesday, saying they've turned the state into a "hellhole," reports NBC News . "The Somalians should be out of here," he said during a news conference. "They've destroyed our country. And all they do...

Trump Wants to Roll Back Biden-Era Fuel Efficiency Rules

Automakers would have a lower target for 2031 model year

(Newser) - President Trump has announced a plan to scale back fuel efficiency standards set during the Biden administration, arguing that the move will lower costs for American consumers. The Transportation Department's proposal, which must still go through a formal rulemaking process, would reduce the required average fuel economy for cars...

Trump Pardons Texas Democrat Accused of Bribery

Pardon applies to both Henry and Imelda Cuellar, who maintain their innocence

(Newser) - President Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case on Wednesday, citing what he called a "weaponized" justice system, per the AP . Trump, who has argued that his own legal troubles were a partisan witch hunt, said on social media...

Trump: Cost of Living Concerns Are 'Fake'

President downplays concerns, claims inflation rate is 'very good'

(Newser) - President Trump dismissed concerns about the cost of living on Tuesday, calling the affordability issue a "con job." "They just say the word. It doesn't mean anything to anybody. They just say it—affordability," Trump said, per the New York Times , accusing Democrats of inventing...

Trump: National Guard Will Be Sent to New Orleans

President does not give details on numbers or exact timeline

(Newser) - President Trump said Tuesday that National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans and bring another federal surge to the city that is already awaiting a separate immigration crackdown dubbed "Swamp Sweep" that is expected to begin this week, the AP reports. Trump did not say how many...

Administration to Crack Down on Somali Immigrants in Minnesota: Source

Source says targeted operation could impact hundreds

(Newser) - Federal authorities are preparing a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the US, according to a person familiar with the planning who spoke to the AP . The move comes as President Trump again on Tuesday escalated rhetoric about Minnesota's...

Trump Says He's Rebuilding Dulles Airport

President appeared sleepy during last cabinet meeting of the year

(Newser) - President Trump said Tuesday that his administration will embark on a reconstruction of Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia. "We're also going to rebuild Dulles airport because it's not a good airport," Trump said during a meeting of his cabinet members at the White House. "...

Trump Lashes Out at Somali Immigrants

'Your country stinks,' he says

(Newser) - President Trump lashed out at Somali immigrants on Tuesday, labeling them "garbage" and claiming they bring nothing but complaints to the United States. The comments, made at the end of a White House cabinet meeting, marked an escalation in Trump's harsh rhetoric toward immigrants, the New York Times...

Time Person of the Year May Not Be a Person at All

Betting markets predict artificial intelligence will beat all human contenders for the honor

(Newser) - Artificial intelligence is emerging as the frontrunner for Time magazine's Person of the Year, according to bettors on Polymarket , who see AI as having a better shot than any human candidate, including President Trump, who Axios notes took the honor last year . AI had a 46% chance of being...

Maduro Is Changing Up Where He Sleeps at Night

Venezuelan leader ramps up personal security as threats from Trump intensify

(Newser) - As threats from the US grow more intense , Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been projecting a nonchalant, what-me-worry? persona in public. It's a much different story in private, reports the New York Times . The story, based on interviews with multiple insiders, ticks off two examples:
  • "Maduro has tried
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Former Honduras Leader Freed After Trump Pardon

Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez released from 45-year sentence tied to drug trafficking

(Newser) - Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez, sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in helping drug traffickers move hundreds of tons of cocaine to the United States, was released from prison following a pardon from President Trump, Hernandez's wife announced Tuesday. The US Bureau of...

Gas Prices Haven't Been This Low Since 2021

Average price dips below $3 a gallon, with 18 states under $2.75

(Newser) - Average US gas prices have slipped below $3 a gallon for the first time in four and a half years, offering some relief to drivers, reports CNN . AAA reports the national average for regular gas was $2.998 on Tuesday, just under Monday's $3.001, a first since May...

After DC Shooting, Noem Demands Total Travel Ban

After Afghan migrant allegedly kills National Guard member, homeland security chief issues warning

(Newser) - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is urging a sweeping "full travel ban" on nations she claims are sending "killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies" to the United States. Noem announced her recommendation after she said she met with President Trump, posting on X that the country is being exploited...

Tennessee Special Election Likely to Be Surprisingly Close

GOP 'spending millions of dollars to hold a seat that Donald Trump just won by 22 points'

(Newser) - A Tennessee congressional seat that President Trump and Republicans have previously won with ease became the unlikely epicenter of the fight for Congress on Monday, as House Speaker Mike Johnson headlined rallies and former Vice President Al Gore and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez exhorted a virtual audience to help Democrats mount...

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