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3 days ago

Johnny, what do you make of the #tRump_Administration?

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1 week ago

Trump names Zuckerberg, Ellison, Huang, Brin, Su to science advisory council President Donald Trump has appointed 13 high-profile tech executives, including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Oracle's Larry Ellison, Google's Sergey Brin, and AMD's Lisa Su, to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The council, co-chaired by AI czar David Sacks and Michael Kratsios, will advise on AI policy and focus on the impact of emerging technologies on the American workforce, signaling closer alignment between the administration and major tech firms.

Trump names Zuckerberg, Ellison, Huang, Brin, Su to science advisory council #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 week ago

Prosecutors examined if Trump showed classified map on private plane A 2023 Justice Department memo reveals federal prosecutors investigated whether then-President Donald Trump displayed a classified map to passengers, including his now-chief of staff Susie Wiles, aboard a private flight in June 2022. The memo stated the documents pertained to Trump's business interests, establishing a potential motive. The felony case was abandoned after Trump's 2024 election win, with the DOJ citing legal opinions against indicting sitting presidents.

Prosecutors examined if Trump showed classified map on private plane #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 week ago

Trump accepts Democratic deal to reopen most of Homeland Security, ending airport chaos President Trump reversed course and accepted a Democratic offer to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE enforcement operations, to end airport security delays caused by the shutdown. The deal funds TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard employees who had been working without pay. The agreement allows Republicans to pursue ICE funding separately through a budget reconciliation package requiring only 50 Senate votes.

Trump accepts Democratic deal to reopen most of Homeland Security, ending airport chaos #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 week ago

Trump says Iran offered US a 'present' in conflict negotiations President Donald Trump announced that Iran has offered the United States a 'very big present' related to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz as a show of good faith in negotiations to end the 25-day conflict. He described it as a 'significant prize' and claimed the US has achieved 'regime change' in Iran. Iranian officials have denied that the two sides are talking.

Trump says Iran offered US a 'present' in conflict negotiations #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 week ago

Trump claims Iran agrees to never have nuclear weapons President Trump declared that a 'regime change' has occurred in Iran and that the country has agreed it will never possess a nuclear weapon. He stated the US is talking to the 'right people' in Iran, who want a deal, and claimed Iran made a major energy concession. The Pentagon is preparing to send 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.

Trump claims Iran agrees to never have nuclear weapons #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 week ago

Trump delays Iran nuclear-plant strikes for five days amid claimed talks President Donald Trump said he is delaying strikes on Iran's nuclear plants for five days, citing “productive” talks aimed at ending hostilities. Iranian officials disputed that talks with the White House occurred, accusing the delay of market manipulation and buying time.

Trump delays Iran nuclear-plant strikes for five days amid claimed talks #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 week ago

Trump votes by mail in Florida election while pushing to restrict it President Donald Trump cast a mail ballot in a Florida special election from his Mar-a-Lago estate. He is simultaneously urging Congress to pass the SAVE Act, which would bar universal mail ballots and limit mail voting to specific groups like those with disabilities or military commitments. The White House dismissed his ballot use as a 'non-story'.

Trump votes by mail in Florida election while pushing to restrict it #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 week ago

Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump set a 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping or face new US airstrikes targeting its energy infrastructure. He later said the Iranians were engaging in constructive talks, justifying a five-day pause in the threatened attacks, a claim Iran denied. The crucial oil transit route has been effectively closed, halting nearly all tanker traffic.

Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 week ago

President Trump said a deal with Iran could be reached in five days or sooner. The US stock market jumped on Monday following Trump's statement, with the S&P 500 rising 1.4%. Iran, however, refuted holding any talks with Washington.

President Trump said a deal with Iran could be reached in five days or sooner. #TrumpAdministration #News

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2 weeks ago

NextEra Energy Gets Green Light to Build 10 GW Natural Gas Power Plants NextEra Energy has received approval to develop up to 10 GW of natural gas power generation to meet rising demand in America, supported by the U.S.-Japan trade deal.

NextEra Energy Gets Green Light to Build 10 GW Natural Gas Power Plants #United_States #Natural_Gas #Trump_administration #NextEra_Energy #Juno_Beach

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2 weeks ago

Concerns Rise Over New 60-Day Waiver of the Jones Act by Trump Administration The American Waterways Operators voice strong objections to the 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, citing threats to national security and supply chain support.

Concerns Rise Over New 60-Day Waiver of the Jones Act by Trump Administration #United_States #Arlington #Trump_administration #American_Waterways #Jones_Act

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3 weeks ago

President Trump said Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he is not ready to make a deal on March 14, 2026. On March 14, 2026, US President Donald Trump stated Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire to end the war, but he is not ready to make a deal because the terms are not good enough. He agreed that a commitment from Iran to completely abandon any nuclear ambitions would be part of a potential deal.

President Trump said Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he is not ready to make a deal on March 14, 2026. #TrumpAdministration #News

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3 weeks ago

President Trump said the war with Iran will end only when he feels it in his bones, admitting no timeline. President Donald Trump stated the conflict with Iran will conclude only "when I feel it in my bones," an admission his administration has no real timeline. He claimed the US economy would bounce back fast when the war ends and that Iran was "about to surrender" but lacked a clear leader to announce it.

President Trump said the war with Iran will end only when he feels it in his bones, admitting no timeline. #TrumpAdministration #News

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3 weeks ago

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to comment on reports of a US airstrike hitting an Iranian school. #TrumpAdministration #News

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3 weeks ago

The US issued a 30-day waiver on March 12 allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea. The US Treasury Department issued a temporary license on March 12, 2026, authorizing the delivery of Russian crude and petroleum products already loaded on vessels. The measure, valid through April 11, is a narrowly tailored step to stabilize global energy markets roiled by the war with Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated it would not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government.

The US issued a 30-day waiver on March 12 allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea. #TrumpAdministration #News

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3 weeks ago

President Trump says America makes a lot of money when oil prices rise due to US energy dominance. President Trump posted on social media Thursday that the US, as the world's largest oil producer, makes a lot of money when oil prices increase. He argued the war against Iran is worthwhile to stop nuclear weapons, even without the oil-driven riches. The post did not specify who 'we' refers to regarding the financial benefit.

President Trump says America makes a lot of money when oil prices rise due to US energy dominance. #TrumpAdministration #News

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3 weeks ago

The International Energy Agency pledged to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles on Wednesday. The IEA announced the largest emergency oil release in its history, totaling 400 million barrels. The US confirmed it will contribute 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next 120 days. This coordinated action aims to address soaring oil and gasoline prices.

The International Energy Agency pledged to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles on Wednesday. #TrumpAdministration #News

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3 weeks ago

The US military destroyed ten Iranian mine-laying naval vessels in a preemptive strike in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. President Donald Trump announced the US sank 10 inactive mine-laying ships in the Strait of Hormuz, based on intelligence that Iran was preparing to deploy mines. The strike aimed to prevent a blockade of the critical waterway, which carries roughly one-fifth of the world's crude oil. Trump warned of further actions against any vessels attempting to mine the strait.

The US military destroyed ten Iranian mine-laying naval vessels in a preemptive strike in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. #TrumpAdministration #News

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3 weeks ago

Oil prices plunged on Tuesday after President Trump announced the US will waive certain sanctions to reduce energy costs. President Donald Trump stated the waivers are intended to reduce oil prices and discussed the plan with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Brent crude fell 10% to $88.92 and Nymex Light Sweet dropped 10.2% to $85.08 in Asian trading. Asian stock markets gained as concerns about the conflict's economic impact eased.

Oil prices plunged on Tuesday after President Trump announced the US will waive certain sanctions to reduce energy costs. #TrumpAdministration #News

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4 weeks ago

The Trump White House opposes draft Commerce Department rules that would require US permits for global AI chip exports. A senior White House official stated President Trump opposes any AI chip export controls that mirror former President Biden's restrictions. The draft regulations from the Commerce Department, seen as overly restrictive, clash with Trump's position of using exports as a bargaining tool in bilateral talks.

The Trump White House opposes draft Commerce Department rules that would require US permits for global AI chip exports. #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 month ago

President Trump and major tech firms signed a voluntary pledge to offset AI data center electricity use to protect consumers from rising costs. At a White House event on Wednesday, President Trump and executives from Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle, and OpenAI signed the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge." The voluntary agreement commits the companies to build, bring, or buy their own power supply for new AI facilities and cover infrastructure upgrade costs. The administration stated this framework aims to shield residents from electricity price spikes driven by AI's energy demands.

President Trump and major tech firms signed a voluntary pledge to offset AI data center electricity use to protect consumers from rising costs. #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 month ago

President Trump denied Israel forced him into attacking Iran, contradicting his Secretary of State's remarks. President Donald Trump stated that Israel did not push him into launching military action against Iran, claiming instead that he 'might have forced their hand.' This directly contradicted Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had explicitly blamed Israel for drawing the US into the war. Trump made these comments during a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday.

President Trump denied Israel forced him into attacking Iran, contradicting his Secretary of State's remarks. #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 month ago

President Trump says the US Navy will escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if needed to protect supplies. #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 month ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US struck Iran pre-emptively to avoid higher American casualties. Secretary Rubio stated the US launched coordinated attacks with Israel because it feared an Israeli strike would trigger an Iranian attack on US forces. He emphasized the action was for self-defense and that regime change was not the objective. The US military has acknowledged six service members were killed in the conflict.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US struck Iran pre-emptively to avoid higher American casualties. #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 month ago

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the US did not start the war with Iran but is finishing it under President Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first remarks to reporters since US-Israeli military operations against Iran began on Saturday. He stated, 'We didn't start this war but under President Trump we're finishing it,' and rejected the idea that the conflict would be endless.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the US did not start the war with Iran but is finishing it under President Trump. #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 month ago

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie joined Democrats in opposing US strikes on Iran and will work to force a Congressional vote on war. Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky stated he opposes the war with Iran, calling it not 'America First' and rebuking unauthorized acts of war. He announced he will work with Democratic Representative Ro Khanna to force a Congressional vote on war with Iran when Congress reconvenes. Massie joined Democratic members of the Gang of Eight in opposing the recent US strikes on Iranian military targets.

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie joined Democrats in opposing US strikes on Iran and will work to force a Congressional vote on war. #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 month ago

Top Democrat Senator Jack Reed says Congress received no briefings ahead of US and Israeli strikes on Iran. US Senator Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, stated that Congress received no real briefings or intelligence before the military action. He criticized the Trump administration for failing to provide a rationale for the strikes and noted President Trump barely mentioned Iran in his State of the Union address.

Top Democrat Senator Jack Reed says Congress received no briefings ahead of US and Israeli strikes on Iran. #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 month ago

President Donald Trump announced the US has launched major combat operations in Iran, a move joined by Israel which attacked Tehran. #TrumpAdministration #News

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1 month ago

President Donald Trump announced the start of 'major combat operations' in Iran early Saturday. President Donald Trump declared the beginning of 'major combat operations' in Iran, capping weeks of unsuccessful diplomatic negotiations. The US military operations are being conducted alongside Israel, with strikes expanding to locations including Qom, Isfahan, Kermanshah, and Karaj.

President Donald Trump announced the start of 'major combat operations' in Iran early Saturday. #TrumpAdministration #News