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Trump Mocks Rep. Ilhan Omar With McDonald’s Drive-Thru Image

Donald Trump: Mocks Ilhan Omar ‘McDonald’s Drive-Thru Image’

November 14, 2025 8:11 pm

President Donald Trump and White House lampoon Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar after she said she wasn’t worried about deportation or losing citizenship.

President Donald Trump and the White House drew attention this week after appearing to mock Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., using a campaign-era photo of Trump posing as a McDonald’s worker. The image, shared on X, shows Trump smiling and waving from a drive-thru window.

The post followed the resurfacing of an interview in which Omar stated she had no fear of deportation or losing her U.S. citizenship. In the clip, aired on The Dean Obeidallah Show, Omar said, …

China Warns U.S. After Trump Threatens Nigeria Intervention

November 4, 2025 11:10 am

China has voiced a strong rebuke of the United States’ recent threat of military action in Nigeria, urging Washington to respect sovereignty and avoid using religion or human-rights arguments as justification for force.

U.S. President Donald Trump, citing what he described as widespread killing of Christians in Nigeria, announced that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare for “possible action” if the Nigerian government did not act swiftly. He wrote that the United States might go into the country “guns-a-blazing” and would stop all U.S. aid if violence persisted.

In response, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, speaking at a …

Donald Trump Denies Knowing Binance Founder He Pardoned

November 3, 2025 10:24 am

US President Donald Trump has claimed he does not know who Changpeng Zhao, the cryptocurrency billionaire and founder of Binance, is, even though he granted him a presidential pardon last month.

The comment came during an interview on CBS News’ 60 Minutes broadcast on Sunday, where Trump was asked why he pardoned Zhao despite prosecutors warning that the businessman’s actions had caused “significant harm to US national security.”

‘’Okay, are you ready? I don’t know who he is,” Trump said. “I have no idea who he is. I was told he was a victim of a witch hunt by …

Akpabio Denies Mocking Trump Over Military Threat Claim

November 3, 2025 5:59 am

Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has firmly denied allegations that he mocked US President Donald Trump over remarks attributed to the American leader concerning possible military action in Nigeria.

In a statement released through his media adviser, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio dismissed the viral post circulating online as “fabricated, malicious, and reckless.” The claim, shared by a popular social media platform, alleged that Akpabio had made disparaging comments about Trump’s warning — a story his office insists is entirely false.

Eyiboh said the publication was “a deliberate attempt to sow misunderstanding and diplomatic friction” between Abuja and Washington, stressing that …

Trump’s ASEAN Trip Leaves Region Wary On Trade Future

October 27, 2025 1:52 pm

US President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to Southeast Asia after attending the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, but his shifting trade policies have left lingering uncertainty across the region.

Trump’s most high-profile engagement at the summit was overseeing a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. On the economic front, he announced reciprocal trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, along with framework agreements — precursors to full trade deals — with Thailand and Vietnam.

Under the agreements, the four countries accepted US tariff rates of 19–20% and pledged to cut non-tariff barriers on American goods. Cambodia and Thailand …

China’s Growth Falters As New US Trade Rift Deepens

October 21, 2025 5:23 am

China’s economic engine cooled more sharply than expected in the third quarter, as a rekindled trade rift with the United States clouded one of the few bright spots in the global economy.

According to data released on Monday, the world’s second-largest economy expanded by 4.8% in the three months ending September, compared with the same period in 2024 — its slowest pace in a year. The decline comes just as Beijing tightened controls on exports of rare earth minerals, materials vital to global electronics manufacturing, drawing a swift and pointed response from Washington.

President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff …

Trump Approves Hamas for Gaza Internal Security Operations

October 13, 2025 7:57 am

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly stated that Hamas was granted a temporary “green light” to conduct internal security operations within the Gaza Strip, saying the group “wants to stop the problems” and “we gave them approval for a period of time.” His comments came amid reports that the group is acting as a police force in Gaza following a ceasefire last week.

Trump made the remarks while aboard Air Force One, when asked about reports that Hamas had begun instituting itself as a policing authority and clashing with rivals. “They do want to stop the problems, and they’ve been …

John Bolton Federal Indictment Expected Imminently

October 11, 2025 12:06 pm

John Bolton, the former national security adviser and outspoken critic of Donald Trump, is poised to be federally charged as early as next week, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland would bring the case, based on a probe into the handling of classified documents.

The impending indictment marks a significant escalation in the Justice Department’s actions against Trump critics. Bolton, if charged, would join former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James as the third high-profile opponent of the former president to face federal legal action …

Trump Federal Layoffs Begin As $28B In State Aid Is Frozen

October 11, 2025 8:53 am

President Donald Trump has directed the withholding of at least $28 billion in infrastructure funds initially designated for states such as New York, California, and Illinois. At the same time, his administration has begun issuing layoff notices to more than 4,200 federal employees across multiple agencies. The moves come amid a protracted government shutdown and escalating tensions between Republicans and Democrats

In a court filing, the Justice Department disclosed that over 1,400 employees at the Treasury Department and at least 1,100 workers at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had received layoff notices. Other affected agencies include Commerce, …

Trump Threatens Tariff Surge As China Restricts Rare Earths

October 10, 2025 2:57 pm

President Donald Trump on Friday said there appears to be “no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during his upcoming trip to South Korea, while threatening a “massive increase” in tariffs after China moved to tighten export controls on rare earth elements. Trump made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform.

Trump accused China of attempting to “hold the global economy hostage” after Beijing expanded controls over rare earth exports, materials critical for industries ranging from electronics to defense.

He said one of the Policies that they are calculating at the moment was a massive …

White House Delays Federal Layoffs Amid Political Backlash

October 8, 2025 8:41 am

The White House has slowed its timeline for mass federal layoffs, signaling a cautious shift in strategy as political concerns mount. Initially poised to issue Reductions in Force notices immediately following the government shutdown, officials now plan to hold off, hoping the looming threat will still pressure Democrats into negotiations.

Administration aides acknowledge the delicate optics of pushing workers out while claiming a political high ground. “We do not want to appear gleeful about people losing their jobs,” one official said, highlighting the balancing act between signaling resolve and managing public perception.

President Donald Trump had framed the shutdown as …

Trump Backs Away From Talks As US Shutdown Drags On

October 7, 2025 5:50 am

US President Donald Trump appeared to offer an opening for negotiations with Democrats over healthcare subsidies to end the ongoing government shutdown — before quickly reversing his position.

The shutdown, now in its seventh day, stems from a bitter dispute over healthcare policy and federal funding. Trump blamed Democrats for the stalemate, saying in a post on Truth Social that they must first allow the government to reopen before any “substantive” discussions can begin.

“I am happy to work with the Democrats on their Failed Healthcare Policies, or anything else, but first they must allow our Government to re-open. In …