US President. Donald Trump

Brazil Arrests Bolsonaro Over Alleged Escape Plot, Court Says

Brazil Arrests Bolsonaro Over Alleged Escape Plot, Court Says

November 25, 2025 6:14 pm

Brazil’s political tensions deepen as Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro is detained for allegedly tampering with his ankle monitor amid fears of an escape.

Brazil’s political turmoil sharpened on Saturday November 23, 2025, after former President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody over allegations that he attempted to tamper with his electronic ankle monitor in preparation for an escape from house arrest. The move comes just days before he was scheduled to begin a lengthy prison sentence for orchestrating an attempted coup following his 2022 election defeat.

Federal Police officers detained Bolsonaro at his Brasília residence after authorities said he used a

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Venezuela’s Nobel Laureate Urges Trump To Halt Maduro’s War

Venezuela’s Nobel Laureate: Urges Trump To Halt Maduro’s War

October 25, 2025 3:28 am

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela’s 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, appeals to U.S. President Trump for stronger action against Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, recently awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to intensify efforts to end what she described as President Nicolás Maduro’s “war” on Venezuela.

In an interview with on Wednesday October 22, 2025, Machado accused Maduro of running a “criminal narco-terrorism structure” and urged Washington to do more to dismantle his regime. “We need the help of the President of the United States to stop this war, because

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Trump Warns Colombian President Petro After Explosive Remarks

Trump: Warns Colombian President Petro After Hurting Remarks

October 23, 2025 7:14 pm

Tensions rise as President Donald Trump halts aid to Colombia and threatens “serious action” after Gustavo Petro’s controversial comments on U.S. policy.

President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday October 23, 2025, after remarks by the South American leader were widely interpreted in Washington as hostile toward the United States.

In an interview with Univision, Petro suggested that “humanity has a first off-ramp, and it is to change Trump,” adding that “if not, get rid of Trump.” The Colombian president later claimed his statement was taken out of context, insisting he was referring …

FIFA President Tells Trump: ‘Football Is Bigger Than Any Leader’

FIFA President Tells Trump: ‘Football Is Bigger Than Any Leader’

October 17, 2025 2:08 pm

FIFA President, Victor Montagliani rebuffs President Trump’s threats to shift 2026 World Cup matches, insisting venue decisions rest solely with football’s global governing body.

FIFA has pushed back against President Donald Trump’s threats to move 2026 World Cup matches between U.S. host cities, saying the tournament’s venues are not under presidential control.

In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly suggested that games could be relocated from certain cities, particularly those led by Democrats such as New York and Los Angeles. He claimed the moves would be justified on safety grounds and said FIFA President Gianni Infantino would support his decision.

But …

MIT Rejects Trump Administration’s Offer Of Federal Funding

MIT Rejects Trump Administration’s Offer Of Federal Funding

October 12, 2025 6:04 am

MIT, the first U.S. university to reject a federal funding proposal from President Donald Trump’s administration that ties research grants to compliance with a conservative policy agenda.

In a letter to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), President Sally Kornbluth said the university “cannot accept conditions that undermine freedom of inquiry or compromise our independence as an academic institution.” She added that the White House proposal “includes principles with which we disagree, including those that would restrict freedom of expression.”

The Trump administration sent the proposal to nine universities in early October 2025. It would require …

Democrats Lead Call For Trump’s Removal After Military Remarks

Democrats Call For Trump’s Impeachment After Military Remarks

October 10, 2025 6:07 pm

Democrats’ calls to invoke the 25th Amendment intensified after President Trump suggests deploying troops in U.S. cities as “training grounds.”

President Donald Trump is facing renewed calls for removal from office under the 25th Amendment after suggesting that American cities could be used as “training grounds” for the U.S. military.

During an unprecedented meeting with senior military leaders in Virginia this week, Trump reportedly urged the use of active-duty troops in cities like Chicago to confront violent crime. His remarks sparked outrage among Democrats, veterans, and former defense officials, who accused the president of promoting “authoritarian and un-American” ideas.

Illinois …

President Trump: ‘No Reason To Be Good Except To Reach Heaven’

President Trump: Morality Is Deeply Rooted In Divine Judgement

October 10, 2025 6:04 am

President Donald Trump launches a national prayer campaign, saying faith and religion are essential for America’s moral strength and “being a good country.”

President Donald Trump said there is “no reason to be good” except to prove one’s faith to God and reach Heaven, as he unveiled a new nationwide prayer initiative aimed at strengthening religious life in the United States.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the President announced “America Prays” — a program encouraging citizens to dedicate one hour each day to prayer in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. He described the initiative as …

Donald Trump's Shutdown Hits Day Nine As Pay Dispute Deepen

Donald Trump’s Shutdown Hits Day Nine, Pay Dispute Deepens

October 9, 2025 7:51 pm

Donald Trump’s White House memo suggests furloughed workers may lose back pay as shutdown drags on, deepening financial strain across U.S. government agencies.

U.S. government shutdown entered its ninth day on Thursday October 9, 2025, with growing uncertainty over pay for hundreds of thousands of federal employees and contractors.

A draft memo circulating within the White House suggests that furloughed workers may not receive back pay for the days they have been forced off the job, breaking decades of precedent. The document argues that employees should only be compensated for “time actually worked” during the shutdown.

The proposal marks a …

Trump Calls All Chicago ‘War Zone’ As Court Blocks Troop Move

Trump Calls All Chicago ‘War Zone’ As Court Blocks Troop Move

October 8, 2025 12:49 am

Trump has created great tension by authorizing ICE and troop deployment to Chicago despite state opposition, while a Judge halts similar action in Portland.

 The Trump administration has ignited a fierce national debate over the use of military force on American soil after branding Chicago a “war zone” and sending National Guard troops to the city against the will of local leaders.

President Donald Trump late Saturday October 4, 2025, authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard soldiers to Chicago, the United

United States’ third-largest city, in what he described as a necessary step to curb violent crime. The move …

U.S. Supreme Court Backs Trump on Ending Migrant Protections

US Supreme Court Backs Trump On Ending Migrant Protections

October 7, 2025 11:24 am

US Supreme Court ruling allows the Trump administration to end deportation protections for 300,000 Venezuelans under the Temporary Protected Status program.

U.S. Supreme Court on Friday October 3, 2025, allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to move ahead with plans to end deportation protections for roughly 300,000 Venezuelans, marking the second time this year the US Justice system have sided with the White House on the issue.

In a brief order, the court’s conservative majority permitted the administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan migrants, a humanitarian program shielding people from deportation to countries facing crises such as war …

Donald Trump Administration To Deport 700 Unaccompanied Children

Trump’s Administration To Deport 700 Unaccompanied Children

October 5, 2025 9:06 am

Trump administration’s plan to deport Guatemalan minors, has been criticized as violation of U.S. child welfare obligations and endangers vulnerable children.

President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to deport nearly 700 Guatemalan children who crossed into the United States without their parents, according to a letter from Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon that has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates.

Wyden said whistleblowers within the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) — the federal agency responsible for unaccompanied migrant children — revealed plans to remove minors who lack legal guardians or active asylum cases. In his letter to Angie Salazar, …

Trump Urges Microsoft To Fire Lisa Monaco Over Security Fears

Trump Urges Microsoft To Fire Lisa Monaco Over Security Fears

September 29, 2025 5:47 am

Trump claims Lisa Monaco is a “national security threat” due to her past roles in former US President Joe Biden and former President Barak Obama’s Democratic administrations.

US President Donald Trump has called on Microsoft to dismiss Lisa Monaco, the company’s President of Global Affairs, alleging she poses a threat to national security because of her previous roles in Democratic administrations.

The demand, issued on Trump’s Truth Social platform on September 27, is the latest in a series of attacks targeting officials who were involved in investigations into his conduct while in office.

Monaco, a veteran of two administrations, served …

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