As tensions between Iran and Israel threaten to destabilize the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped in with a renewed push for diplomacy and de-escalation. With both sides facing mounting international pressure, Washington's role is once again under the spotlight. This episode examines Trump's intervention, the evolving Iran-Israel conflict, and the geopolitical stakes for the region and beyond.

U.S. President Donald Trump Steps In To End Hostilities Between Iran And Israel 

US President Donald Trump has once again signaled a hardline stance on Iran, stating that if a deal is not reached, the United States will act “one way or another.” The remarks come amid ongoing tensions and fragile negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and regional conflicts, raising fresh concerns about escalation in the US-Iran confrontation.


US-Iran War | Trump: If We Don't Have a Deal, We Will Do it One Way or the Other

Reports suggest that US President Donald Trump could challenge or bypass UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s proposed Chagos Islands handover plan. The development adds a new dimension to the long-standing geopolitical dispute over the strategically important archipelago. The issue continues to involve complex negotiations between the UK, US, and Mauritius, with concerns over military access and regional security in the Indian Ocean.


Donald Trump Could Bypass Starmer's Chagos Handover Plan

US President Donald Trump has reportedly called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him not to carry out retaliation amid rising tensions in the Israel–Iran conflict. The call comes as missile exchanges and regional escalations continue to raise fears of a broader war.


Breaking: Trump Calls Netanyahu To Tell Him 'Not to Retaliate'

Amid stalled talks and renewed attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump reportedly sent his two of his envoys to consult nuclear experts. Iran and the US has not been able to strike a deal despite sharing several proposals. Iran has said that the “ball is in Trump's court” and Tehran will only agree to the proposal if US agrees to release the frozen Iranian assets.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/are-you-from-india-trump-s-dig-at-indian-journalist-s-triggers-racism-debate-video-1780722105294">'Are you from India?': Trump's dig at Indian journalist triggers racism debate</a>&nbsp;<h2>Is Trump consulting nuclear experts?</h2>According to Axios report, Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, travelled to the national lab in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on Thursday for consultations with a team of technical experts who could play a role in nuclear negotiations with Iran, Axios reported. The White House is trying to reach a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to end the war and has pressed on a nuclear deal as well, with Trump pressing Iran cannot have any nuclear weapon of enriched uranium.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shares-ai-video-of-himself-riding-bike-in-india-lion-in-jungle-what-is-it-about-everybody-loves-donald-trump-song-viral-1780793994217">Trump shares AI-video of himself riding bike in India, lion in jungle</a>&nbsp;However, Tehran in its previous proposals said that it would want gurantees of peace from the US first, before getting into any kind of nuclear negotiations. Iran's doubt stems from the fact that the US has attacked Tehran more than once amid ongoing nuclear talks. The report cited US officials and regional sources involved in the mediation as saying that Washington was still at odds with Tehran on several details of the MOU. "This meeting in Oak Ridge doesn't mean that a deal is going to happen, but it is a sign that the negotiations are in a very serious phase and that there is a good chance to get it done, and we want to be prepared," a US official quoted in the report said. The officials, in the report, claimed that a team of roughly 100 experts was recently established to participate in nuclear negotiations.

Amid efforts to end the conflict with Iran, the Trump administration reportedly sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to consult nuclear experts. The move signals serious negotiations as Washington and Tehran work toward a potential framework for nuclear talks.

Amid stalled talks and renewed attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump reportedly sent his two of his envoys to consult nuclear experts. Iran and the US has not been able to strike a deal despite sharing several proposals. Iran has said that the “ball is in Trump's court” and Tehran will only agree to the proposal if US agrees to release the frozen Iranian assets. Also Read: 'Are you from India?': Trump's dig at Indian journalist triggers racism debate Is Trump consulting nuclear experts? According to Axios report, Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, travelled to the national lab in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on Thursday for consultations with a team of technical experts who could play a role in nuclear negotiations with Iran, Axios reported. The White House is trying to reach a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to end the war and has pressed on a nuclear deal as well, with Trump pressing Iran cannot have any nuclear weapon of enriched uranium. Also Read: Trump shares AI-video of himself riding bike in India, lion in jungle However, Tehran in its previous proposals said that it would want gurantees of peace from the US first, before getting into any kind of nuclear negotiations. Iran's doubt stems from the fact that the US has attacked Tehran more than once amid ongoing nuclear talks. The report cited US officials and regional sources involved in the mediation as saying that Washington was still at odds with Tehran on several details of the MOU. "This meeting in Oak Ridge doesn't mean that a deal is going to happen, but it is a sign that the negotiations are in a very serious phase and that there is a good chance to get it done, and we want to be prepared," a US official quoted in the report said. The officials, in the report, claimed that a team of roughly 100 experts was recently established to participate in nuclear negotiations.

Amid efforts to end the conflict with Iran, the Trump administration reportedly sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to consult nuclear experts. The move signals serious negotiations as Washington and Tehran work toward a potential framework for nuclear talks.

Trump secretly consulting nuclear experts amid renewed Iran attacks? What report claims

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the Trump administration are considering a possible government stake at the artificial intelligence start-up, reported CNBC. Earlier reports have surfaced that White House has held preliminary discussions with major AI companies about the potential for the government to buy some shares in their firms. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump stated that his administration is exploring concepts where pieces of these companies could be given to the federal government to establish a "partnership with the American public."The report comes as the AI giants SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are planning for an IPO. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has discussed the idea of selling equity to the government at the start of Trump's second term. It had also sought a US government loan to build chip factories ​in the US. Earlier this week, Altman met with a range of lawmakers and officials in Washington about regulation and the latest developments in AI.&nbsp;“There are concepts where pieces could be given to the American public, where the American public essentially becomes a partner,” said US President Donald Trump to the reporter.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tova-noel-denies-orange-figure-jeffrey-epstein-jail-footage-1780741329354">Who is Tova Noel? Former Epstein guard denies being orange figure seen on staircase</a>As part of the deal, OpenAI will donate equity to the US government to seed something like the “Public Wealth Fund”. Open AI said that the government c could “invest in diversified, long-term assets” and would enable citizens to participate in the “upside” of AI growth.&nbsp;The decision could have implications both domestically and globally. As the government could effectively become a partner of the companies, this means the government would need to keep the AI companies' stock price high to fund public programs. Further, we could see softening of regulations to break up tech monopolies or enforce data privacy rules. It could also be a hedge against public backlash for job loss and resource allocation.Sen Bernie Sanders proposed that the US government take a 50 per cent ownership stake in the AI companies. If the government becomes the majority stakeholder, focus might shift to national security and defence. It would force the government to look away from profit; countries like Russia and China would perceive this as an extension of the US military.&nbsp;As news in Washington circulated, whether the government should take an ownership stake in individual AI companies, tech and chip stocks saw a bloodbath. Tech stocks plummeted on Friday, as the NASDAQ was down by 4.2 per cent on Friday, and the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index dropped over 10 per cent. Brodcom was down by 13 per cent, NVIDIA was down 6.2 per cent on Friday, falling below the $5 trillion market cap threshold, and Meta declined 5.5 per cent along with other companies like Marvell Technology, Micron Technology, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices.&nbsp;

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring a potential government stake in OpenAI and other AI firms, raising questions about regulation, public ownership and the future of the artificial intelligence industry.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the Trump administration are considering a possible government stake at the artificial intelligence start-up, reported CNBC. Earlier reports have surfaced that White House has held preliminary discussions with major AI companies about the potential for the government to buy some shares in their firms. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump stated that his administration is exploring concepts where pieces of these companies could be given to the federal government to establish a "partnership with the American public." The report comes as the AI giants SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are planning for an IPO. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has discussed the idea of selling equity to the government at the start of Trump's second term. It had also sought a US government loan to build chip factories in the US. Earlier this week, Altman met with a range of lawmakers and officials in Washington about regulation and the latest developments in AI. “There are concepts where pieces could be given to the American public, where the American public essentially becomes a partner,” said US President Donald Trump to the reporter. Also Read: Who is Tova Noel? Former Epstein guard denies being orange figure seen on staircase As part of the deal, OpenAI will donate equity to the US government to seed something like the “Public Wealth Fund”. Open AI said that the government c could “invest in diversified, long-term assets” and would enable citizens to participate in the “upside” of AI growth. The decision could have implications both domestically and globally. As the government could effectively become a partner of the companies, this means the government would need to keep the AI companies' stock price high to fund public programs. Further, we could see softening of regulations to break up tech monopolies or enforce data privacy rules. It could also be a hedge against public backlash for job loss and resource allocation. Sen Bernie Sanders proposed that the US government take a 50 per cent ownership stake in the AI companies. If the government becomes the majority stakeholder, focus might shift to national security and defence. It would force the government to look away from profit; countries like Russia and China would perceive this as an extension of the US military. As news in Washington circulated, whether the government should take an ownership stake in individual AI companies, tech and chip stocks saw a bloodbath. Tech stocks plummeted on Friday, as the NASDAQ was down by 4.2 per cent on Friday, and the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index dropped over 10 per cent. Brodcom was down by 13 per cent, NVIDIA was down 6.2 per cent on Friday, falling below the $5 trillion market cap threshold, and Meta declined 5.5 per cent along with other companies like Marvell Technology, Micron Technology, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices.

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring a potential government stake in OpenAI and other AI firms, raising questions about regulation, public ownership and the future of the artificial intelligence industry.

Trump administration explores potential government stake in OpenAI

US President Donald Trump has left open the possibility of talks with Taiwan’s President, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic signaling amid rising US-China tensions. The remarks come as Taiwan remains a key flashpoint in Indo-Pacific geopolitics, with Beijing strongly opposing any official contact between Washington and Taipei.


Trump Leaves Open Possibility of Talks With Taiwan President 

US President Donald Trump claimed on Friday (June 6) that he is “moving very fast” with the Iran war, and pressed that Iran still has "21, 22 percent" of its missiles left. Once again, The US president compared the timeline of the Iran war that has now entered its third month to that of Vietnam war. He acknowledged that Iran still has war-fighting capacity. Despite initial timeline of four to six weeks, the Iran war is now nearing 100 days. Iran and the US has not been able to reach an agreement to end the war despite sharing several proposals.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rubio-clarifies-stupid-people-remark-on-wion-s-racism-question-says-trump-loves-india-amid-hellhole-comments-1779682553637">Rubio clarifies 'stupid people' remark on WION's racism question, says 'Trump loves India' amid 'hellhole' comments</a>&nbsp;“I’m moving very fast. I’m into three months, you know. Vietnam lasted 19 years. I’m into my third month,” Trump said in an interview with NBC News. “It’s a very hard thing for them. They’ve had great independence, they’ve dealt with very weak and ineffective leadership on behalf of the United States and other countries, frankly," he added. In the same NBC interview, Trump said that the US has “totally destroyed their military." “Most of the drone factories have been knocked out, most of the launching pads have been knocked out, and most of the missile manufacturing areas have been knocked out. But they still have capacity. They have some missiles, they have some drones,” he said. “I would say percentagewise, maybe 21%-22% of their missiles. It’s a lot of missiles, but it’s not what it was when we first attacked.” However, in May, Trump had claimed that Iran's missile stockpile is higher than 18 percent. In June 2025, after hitting Iran's nuclear sites, Trump had claimed that their war capacity is completely destroyed and the sites are “obliterated.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-four-weeks-to-war-is-very-complete-to-not-won-enough-trump-contradicts-himself-about-endgame-of-iran-war-khamenei-dead-netanyahu-israel-1773117026231">From 'four weeks' to 'war is very complete' to 'not won enough': Trump contradicts himself about endgame of Iran war</a><h2>What we know about Iran US war and peace talks?</h2>The United States military on June 5 said that it attacked radar sites on Iran's southern coast. US Central Command said that its forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, then attacked Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in the city of Goruk and on Qeshm Island. Meanwhile, Iran's military said that it had fired "warning missiles" at two US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman -- a claim promptly denied by the US military. Additionally, Iran claims talks have hit an impasse. According to Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the “ball is in Trump's court” and it is for him to take the first step to break the current deadlock. He said that Iran and the United States could move towards a possible agreement if Washington agrees to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Speaking to CNN, Rezaei warned that if the United States resumes strikes, it would “enter into a dark corridor."

US President Donald Trump said he is “moving very fast” to end the Iran war nearly three months after strikes began, while warning Tehran still retains around 21-22% of its missile arsenal. His remarks came amid fresh Iranian drone and missile activity and stalled efforts to secure a deal.

US President Donald Trump claimed on Friday (June 6) that he is “moving very fast” with the Iran war, and pressed that Iran still has "21, 22 percent" of its missiles left. Once again, The US president compared the timeline of the Iran war that has now entered its third month to that of Vietnam war. He acknowledged that Iran still has war-fighting capacity. Despite initial timeline of four to six weeks, the Iran war is now nearing 100 days. Iran and the US has not been able to reach an agreement to end the war despite sharing several proposals. Also Read: Rubio clarifies 'stupid people' remark on WION's racism question, says 'Trump loves India' amid 'hellhole' comments “I’m moving very fast. I’m into three months, you know. Vietnam lasted 19 years. I’m into my third month,” Trump said in an interview with NBC News. “It’s a very hard thing for them. They’ve had great independence, they’ve dealt with very weak and ineffective leadership on behalf of the United States and other countries, frankly," he added. In the same NBC interview, Trump said that the US has “totally destroyed their military." “Most of the drone factories have been knocked out, most of the launching pads have been knocked out, and most of the missile manufacturing areas have been knocked out. But they still have capacity. They have some missiles, they have some drones,” he said. “I would say percentagewise, maybe 21%-22% of their missiles. It’s a lot of missiles, but it’s not what it was when we first attacked.” However, in May, Trump had claimed that Iran's missile stockpile is higher than 18 percent. In June 2025, after hitting Iran's nuclear sites, Trump had claimed that their war capacity is completely destroyed and the sites are “obliterated.” Also Read: From 'four weeks' to 'war is very complete' to 'not won enough': Trump contradicts himself about endgame of Iran war What we know about Iran US war and peace talks? The United States military on June 5 said that it attacked radar sites on Iran's southern coast. US Central Command said that its forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, then attacked Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in the city of Goruk and on Qeshm Island. Meanwhile, Iran's military said that it had fired "warning missiles" at two US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman -- a claim promptly denied by the US military. Additionally, Iran claims talks have hit an impasse. According to Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the “ball is in Trump's court” and it is for him to take the first step to break the current deadlock. He said that Iran and the United States could move towards a possible agreement if Washington agrees to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Speaking to CNN, Rezaei warned that if the United States resumes strikes, it would “enter into a dark corridor."

US President Donald Trump said he is “moving very fast” to end the Iran war nearly three months after strikes began, while warning Tehran still retains around 21-22% of its missile arsenal. His remarks came amid fresh Iranian drone and missile activity and stalled efforts to secure a deal.

'They still have capacity': Trump makes BIG claim on Iran's missile arsenal as talks hit impasse, insists he's 'moving very fast'

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 05) endorsed potential staff reductions across the nation's intelligence apparatus, defending his decision to appoint loyalist Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence despite criticism over his lack of intelligence experience.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he would support job cuts under Pulte's leadership.&nbsp;"If he cut, I wouldn't mind that," Trump said, arguing that staffing levels within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence had been "way too high for way too long."&nbsp;Pulte, who currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, was selected earlier this week to temporarily replace Tulsi Gabbard as the country's top intelligence official. The role oversees the operations of 18 US intelligence agencies.&nbsp;In a separate interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump reiterated his desire to shrink the intelligence bureaucracy.&nbsp;"I'd like to see it smaller. I think there are a lot of people in there that shouldn't be there," Trump said, claiming that some employees were holdovers from the administrations of former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama.&nbsp;The controversy comes as the administration continues a broader effort to reshape the federal workforce.&nbsp;On Wednesday, Trump signed an executive order making it easier to dismiss thousands of senior federal employees. The directive, issued jointly by the White House and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), removes job protections for roughly 8,000 high-ranking officials involved in developing or influencing public policy.&nbsp;Many of the positions affected carry salaries approaching $200,000 annually.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vance-blames-british-student-s-killing-on-migrant-invasion-as-uk-denounces-interference-in-our-democracy-1780694723595">Vance blames British student's killing on migrant 'invasion' as UK denounces 'interference in our democracy'</a><h2>Workforce overhaul continues</h2>The latest move reflects Trump's long-running push to remove or discipline career officials he believes have obstructed his policy agenda.&nbsp;Government figures show that more than 348,000 federal employees, representing over 11 per cent of the workforce, have left government service since October 2024.&nbsp;The restructuring effort has continued even after billionaire Elon Musk stepped away last year from his role overseeing initiatives aimed at reducing government spending and payroll costs.&nbsp;Earlier in Trump's presidency, the administration also launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting programme co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence has drawn scrutiny because he will oversee 18 US intelligence agencies despite having no prior intelligence experience.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 05) endorsed potential staff reductions across the nation's intelligence apparatus, defending his decision to appoint loyalist Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence despite criticism over his lack of intelligence experience. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he would support job cuts under Pulte's leadership. "If he cut, I wouldn't mind that," Trump said, arguing that staffing levels within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence had been "way too high for way too long." Pulte, who currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, was selected earlier this week to temporarily replace Tulsi Gabbard as the country's top intelligence official. The role oversees the operations of 18 US intelligence agencies. In a separate interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump reiterated his desire to shrink the intelligence bureaucracy. "I'd like to see it smaller. I think there are a lot of people in there that shouldn't be there," Trump said, claiming that some employees were holdovers from the administrations of former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. The controversy comes as the administration continues a broader effort to reshape the federal workforce. On Wednesday, Trump signed an executive order making it easier to dismiss thousands of senior federal employees. The directive, issued jointly by the White House and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), removes job protections for roughly 8,000 high-ranking officials involved in developing or influencing public policy. Many of the positions affected carry salaries approaching $200,000 annually. Also Read: Vance blames British student's killing on migrant 'invasion' as UK denounces 'interference in our democracy' Workforce overhaul continues The latest move reflects Trump's long-running push to remove or discipline career officials he believes have obstructed his policy agenda. Government figures show that more than 348,000 federal employees, representing over 11 per cent of the workforce, have left government service since October 2024. The restructuring effort has continued even after billionaire Elon Musk stepped away last year from his role overseeing initiatives aimed at reducing government spending and payroll costs. Earlier in Trump's presidency, the administration also launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting programme co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence has drawn scrutiny because he will oversee 18 US intelligence agencies despite having no prior intelligence experience.

Trump wants new intelligence chief to start firing employees

A US federal judge on Friday invalidated a series of immigration restrictions introduced by President Donald Trump's administration following the fatal shooting of National Guard personnel by an Afghan immigrant last year. District Judge John McConnell ruled that measures affecting the processing of asylum requests, work authorisations, green card applications and citizenship petitions from nationals of 39 countries spanning Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East violated the law.&nbsp;The restrictions were put in place after an Afghan man who had migrated to the United States following the Taliban's return to power in Kabul shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington on November 26, 2025. One of the soldiers was killed in the attack.&nbsp;In a strongly worded 135-page ruling, McConnell said the policies adopted by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had left large numbers of immigrants trapped in prolonged uncertainty.&nbsp;The restrictive policies enacted by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) "threw the lives of countless immigrants living in the United States into indeterminate legal limbo," McConnell wrote in the ruling.&nbsp;He further stated that "USCIS's hold on adjudications cannot be attributed to anything that these individuals did wrong; rather, it arises solely by the happenstance of their birth."The judge also criticised the government's justification for the restrictions, saying USCIS relied on "pretextual concerns of 'national security' that mask anti-immigrant sentiments."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-ball-is-in-trump-s-court-iran-says-negotiations-hit-impasse-over-24-billion-in-frozen-assets-1780687450368">'The ball is in Trump's court': Iran says negotiations hit impasse over $24 billion in frozen assets</a>&nbsp;"The Court is reminded of a line often repeated in discussions around immigration policy: If people wish to immigrate to the United States, they ought to 'follow the law' and 'do things the right way,'" the judge said.<h2>Trump administration expected to appeal</h2>&nbsp;Responding on X, James Percival, general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, suggested that the judgment reflected ideological bias.&nbsp;"It is sabotage dressed in legal clothing. It goes like this: (1) the admin is racist, (2) therefore a policy I don’t like is motivated by race, (3) therefore it is invalid," Percival wrote.Trump campaigned for the White House on a pledge to deport millions of undocumented migrants. Following the National Guard shooting, he also said he intended to "permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries."&nbsp;Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was charged with opening fire on the guardsmen just a few blocks from the White House, had been part of a CIA-backed "partner force" fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan.

The restrictions were enacted after an Afghan immigrant opened fire on two National Guard soldiers in Washington in November 2025, leaving one dead and prompting renewed immigration scrutiny.

A US federal judge on Friday invalidated a series of immigration restrictions introduced by President Donald Trump's administration following the fatal shooting of National Guard personnel by an Afghan immigrant last year. District Judge John McConnell ruled that measures affecting the processing of asylum requests, work authorisations, green card applications and citizenship petitions from nationals of 39 countries spanning Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East violated the law. The restrictions were put in place after an Afghan man who had migrated to the United States following the Taliban's return to power in Kabul shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington on November 26, 2025. One of the soldiers was killed in the attack. In a strongly worded 135-page ruling, McConnell said the policies adopted by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had left large numbers of immigrants trapped in prolonged uncertainty. The restrictive policies enacted by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) "threw the lives of countless immigrants living in the United States into indeterminate legal limbo," McConnell wrote in the ruling. He further stated that "USCIS's hold on adjudications cannot be attributed to anything that these individuals did wrong; rather, it arises solely by the happenstance of their birth." The judge also criticised the government's justification for the restrictions, saying USCIS relied on "pretextual concerns of 'national security' that mask anti-immigrant sentiments." Also Read: 'The ball is in Trump's court': Iran says negotiations hit impasse over $24 billion in frozen assets "The Court is reminded of a line often repeated in discussions around immigration policy: If people wish to immigrate to the United States, they ought to 'follow the law' and 'do things the right way,'" the judge said. Trump administration expected to appeal Responding on X, James Percival, general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, suggested that the judgment reflected ideological bias. "It is sabotage dressed in legal clothing. It goes like this: (1) the admin is racist, (2) therefore a policy I don’t like is motivated by race, (3) therefore it is invalid," Percival wrote. Trump campaigned for the White House on a pledge to deport millions of undocumented migrants. Following the National Guard shooting, he also said he intended to "permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries." Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was charged with opening fire on the guardsmen just a few blocks from the White House, had been part of a CIA-backed "partner force" fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan.

The restrictions were enacted after an Afghan immigrant opened fire on two National Guard soldiers in Washington in November 2025, leaving one dead and prompting renewed immigration scrutiny.

Federal judge strikes down Trump administration's immigration curbs targeting 39 countries

President Donald Trump has announced a new construction project connecting the National Mall to the Potomac River, adding to a growing list of changes reshaping Washington, D.C. The announcement comes as new polling analysis shows Trump's approval rating at a historic low, while his prolific activity on Truth Social continues to draw attention. Here's a closer look at the project, the polls and the politics surrounding the president.


Trump Plans Promenade Named After Himself Amid Net Approval Rating Hitting All-Time Low

#Gravitas Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev says Moscow and Washington are moving ahead with plans to continue designing a proposed underwater tunnel connecting Russia's far east with Alaska.  A move that could not just connect the U.S. and Russia but also Asia and North America by land.


Russia-US Could Bring Asia-North America Closer Than Ever Through Bering Strait Deal 

A former Trump administration advisor is expected to admit to the mishandling of classified information, according to reports. The development adds to ongoing legal and political scrutiny surrounding the handling of sensitive government documents in the United States.


Ex-Trump Advisor To Admit 'Mishandling' Secrets

US President Donald Trump said Washington does not need a deal with Iran to obtain enriched uranium, claiming the US could access it whenever it wants. His remarks come amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and continuing diplomatic uncertainty between Washington and Tehran. Trump also signaled he was not interested in meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader unless a broader agreement is reached.


US-Iran War: Trump Says He Does Not Need Deal With Iran to Get Enriched Uranium

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a grand nationwide celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary. The event is expected to feature large-scale military displays, parades, and public festivities across the country. The announcement has sparked both support and debate as preparations begin for one of the biggest commemorations in US history.


Trump Plans a Grand Spectacle for Nations 250th Anniversary

The Kennedy Centre on Thursday ordered to remove all references to the US President Donald Trump by June 12, 2026, following a federal court ruling that found the renaming of the monument illegal. The memo issued by the Kennedy Centre states that all staff must immediately change email signatures, letterhead and other documents “to reflect the name as ‘The John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts,’ or ‘Kennedy Centre.’”This includes email signatures, letterhead, voicemails, press releases, digital websites and official documents. The deadline for the renaming is June 12, according to The New York Times.The sweeping directive comes less than a week after US District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled on May 29 that the organic statute establishing the landmark dictates it is meant to honour "President Kennedy alone". It said that since Congress originally named the building in 1964, only Congress holds the authority to rename it. “We are complying with the court’s order while evaluating all legal options to preserve this revitalisation and recognise President Trump’s leadership,” &nbsp;said Roma Daravi, vice president of public relations of the Kennedy Centre.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/new-york-manhole-mystery-viral-videos-nypd-investigation-1780579054894">New York Police probes bizarre sightings of people emerging from manholes at night</a>The White House announced in December that the Kennedy Centre's board voted "unanimously" to rename the cultural centre of the Trump-Kennedy Centre, something Trump had long desired for his legacy. The board, which Trump stacked with sycophants such as fired former Attorney General Pam Bondi, &nbsp;had voted in December 2025 to formally alter the venue's title to "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Centre for the Performing Arts."This triggered a swift lawsuit from Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio, a member of the centre's board. After the judgment, Trump was frustrated with the outcome and posted on social media that he would abandon his pursuit of a Kennedy Centre redesign and transfer the oversight of the centre back to Congress if he did not maintain control over decision-making. However, the Department of Justice added that it will continue to help President Trump's ability to restore the centre to its original glory.&nbsp;

The Kennedy Centre has been ordered to remove all references to Donald Trump by June 12 after a federal court ruled the renaming of the landmark was unlawful.

The Kennedy Centre on Thursday ordered to remove all references to the US President Donald Trump by June 12, 2026, following a federal court ruling that found the renaming of the monument illegal. The memo issued by the Kennedy Centre states that all staff must immediately change email signatures, letterhead and other documents “to reflect the name as ‘The John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts,’ or ‘Kennedy Centre.’” This includes email signatures, letterhead, voicemails, press releases, digital websites and official documents. The deadline for the renaming is June 12, according to The New York Times. The sweeping directive comes less than a week after US District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled on May 29 that the organic statute establishing the landmark dictates it is meant to honour "President Kennedy alone". It said that since Congress originally named the building in 1964, only Congress holds the authority to rename it. “We are complying with the court’s order while evaluating all legal options to preserve this revitalisation and recognise President Trump’s leadership,” said Roma Daravi, vice president of public relations of the Kennedy Centre. Also Read: New York Police probes bizarre sightings of people emerging from manholes at night The White House announced in December that the Kennedy Centre's board voted "unanimously" to rename the cultural centre of the Trump-Kennedy Centre, something Trump had long desired for his legacy. The board, which Trump stacked with sycophants such as fired former Attorney General Pam Bondi, had voted in December 2025 to formally alter the venue's title to "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Centre for the Performing Arts." This triggered a swift lawsuit from Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio, a member of the centre's board. After the judgment, Trump was frustrated with the outcome and posted on social media that he would abandon his pursuit of a Kennedy Centre redesign and transfer the oversight of the centre back to Congress if he did not maintain control over decision-making. However, the Department of Justice added that it will continue to help President Trump's ability to restore the centre to its original glory.

The Kennedy Centre has been ordered to remove all references to Donald Trump by June 12 after a federal court ruled the renaming of the landmark was unlawful.

In a blow to Trump's ambition Kennedy Center ordered to remove Trump's name by June 12

US President Donald Trump has announced $700 million in support for coal-related projects, marking a renewed push to expand reliance on one of the most polluting fossil fuels. The move has triggered renewed debate over why the US is turning further towards coal despite global climate concerns.<h2>Trump doubles down on coal push</h2>The funding will be deployed to keep more than a dozen coal plants running across ten US states and support 42 coal mines. The plan also includes building two new coal plants and developing a coal export terminal.&nbsp;The initiative will be executed using the Defence Production Act, a Cold War-era law passed in 1950 that allows the US president emergency authority over domestic industries.&nbsp;"Today, we're taking historic action to bring down the price of energy and the cost of living for all Americans, with the power of clean, beautiful coal," Trump said.&nbsp;The announcement comes as Trump continues to roll back environmental regulations and dismisses human-induced climate change as "a hoax". Coal remains the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel and a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-rejects-truce-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon-kill-eight-a-day-after-ceasefire-announcement-1780616954076">Lebanon ceasefire unravels as Hezbollah rejects truce; Israeli strikes kill eight a day after announcement</a><h2>Why the US is pushing coal again</h2>The administration has justified the move by pointing to rising electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centre expansion and electric vehicles. Officials argue that renewable energy sources such as wind and solar cannot provide consistent, round-the-clock baseload power required for growing digital infrastructure.&nbsp;Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have said that maintaining coal plants is necessary to prevent future power shortages and ensure grid reliability. The Department of Energy has already issued emergency orders to keep ageing coal units operational despite planned retirements.&nbsp;The White House has also warned that electricity demand is rising faster than grid expansion, raising the risk of blackouts by 2030 if dependable power sources are reduced.<h2>National security angle</h2>The administration has further framed coal expansion as a national security issue. By invoking the Defence Production Act, officials argue that the United States must reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, particularly those linked to China in the renewable energy sector.&nbsp;The policy is being positioned as part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic energy independence and secure critical infrastructure for emerging technologies.&nbsp;Trump has previously withdrawn the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement twice. The first exit was announced in 2017, while the second followed an executive order after his return to office in 2025.

Trump, who has dismissed human-induced climate change as “a hoax,” has also withdrawn the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement twice, once during his first term and again during his second term.

US President Donald Trump has announced $700 million in support for coal-related projects, marking a renewed push to expand reliance on one of the most polluting fossil fuels. The move has triggered renewed debate over why the US is turning further towards coal despite global climate concerns. Trump doubles down on coal push The funding will be deployed to keep more than a dozen coal plants running across ten US states and support 42 coal mines. The plan also includes building two new coal plants and developing a coal export terminal. The initiative will be executed using the Defence Production Act, a Cold War-era law passed in 1950 that allows the US president emergency authority over domestic industries. "Today, we're taking historic action to bring down the price of energy and the cost of living for all Americans, with the power of clean, beautiful coal," Trump said. The announcement comes as Trump continues to roll back environmental regulations and dismisses human-induced climate change as "a hoax". Coal remains the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel and a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Also Read: Lebanon ceasefire unravels as Hezbollah rejects truce; Israeli strikes kill eight a day after announcement Why the US is pushing coal again The administration has justified the move by pointing to rising electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centre expansion and electric vehicles. Officials argue that renewable energy sources such as wind and solar cannot provide consistent, round-the-clock baseload power required for growing digital infrastructure. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have said that maintaining coal plants is necessary to prevent future power shortages and ensure grid reliability. The Department of Energy has already issued emergency orders to keep ageing coal units operational despite planned retirements. The White House has also warned that electricity demand is rising faster than grid expansion, raising the risk of blackouts by 2030 if dependable power sources are reduced. National security angle The administration has further framed coal expansion as a national security issue. By invoking the Defence Production Act, officials argue that the United States must reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, particularly those linked to China in the renewable energy sector. The policy is being positioned as part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic energy independence and secure critical infrastructure for emerging technologies. Trump has previously withdrawn the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement twice. The first exit was announced in 2017, while the second followed an executive order after his return to office in 2025.

Trump, who has dismissed human-induced climate change as “a hoax,” has also withdrawn the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement twice, once during his first term and again during his second term.

Wion Decodes: Trump announces $700 mn support for coal projects; why the US president is pushing the most polluting fossil fuel

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jun 5) hinted that breakthroughs in the Iran conflict may be on the horizon but warned that killing American troops would be the red line that could restart the war. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, the POTUS also said he was open to meeting Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, while noting that he was not Iran's Supreme Leader's "favourite person".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-strikes-again-attacks-another-journalist-with-bizarre-comment-hatred-in-her-eyes-1780554898613">Trump strikes again, attacks another journalist with bizarre comment: 'Hatred in her eyes'</a><h2>Trump's new goal ending 10 wars</h2>"A lot of people would say that I've ended eight wars and soon to be a ninth," Trump told reporters, adding that he hoped he can round up the number to 10 with Iran war. "I hope that works out to, you know, frankly, it's probably, and there's another one also that could be 10."He once again claimed that Iran's military had been wiped out. "There's no Navy. There's no Air Force. We've wiped them out." He added that the US has knocked out Tehran's anti-aircraft, air force, "just about everything you can knock out".The POTUS claimed that "almost all" of Iran's generals have been "wiped out"."They had to get new generals. And then after that, they didn't get more new generals," he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/born-a-loser-still-a-loser-iran-mocks-trump-in-viral-ai-video-as-tehran-suspends-us-iran-talks-over-israel-s-lebanon-strikes-1780388120827">'Born a loser, still a loser': Iran mocks Trump in viral AI video as Tehran suspends US-Iran talks over Israel's Lebanon strikes</a><h2>Will the US restart the war with Iran?</h2>Alarmingly, Trump said that the US could restart the war with Iran. However, he insisted that this would happen if Tehran kills US troops. "Well, it would be a good reason. I'd be honest with you. Yeah, if they kill U.S. troops, I think I would do that very quickly," he said.<h2>Trump open to meeting Mojtaba</h2>The US president also said that he was willing to meet Iran's Supreme Leader. However, he insisted that he would meet only if Washington and Tehran struck a deal. Trump said that he was open to the meeting despite differences. "I'd be honoured to meet him."Despite the repeated verbal attacks on Mojtaba by his administration, Trump claimed that if a meeting happens, he would be "respectful". However, he noted that "I'm not his favourite person," presumably because the US wiped out Mojtaba's family in its strikes since February 28. "But with that being said, he's probably a professional in some circles," Trump added. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Donald Trump says he sees a possible breakthrough in the Iran conflict and is even open to meeting Iran's leader. But the US president also issued a stark warning, saying any killing of American troops could trigger a rapid return to war.

Scroll down for Trump's latest comments on Iran.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jun 5) hinted that breakthroughs in the Iran conflict may be on the horizon but warned that killing American troops would be the red line that could restart the war. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, the POTUS also said he was open to meeting Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, while noting that he was not Iran's Supreme Leader's "favourite person". Also read | Trump strikes again, attacks another journalist with bizarre comment: 'Hatred in her eyes' Trump's new goal ending 10 wars "A lot of people would say that I've ended eight wars and soon to be a ninth," Trump told reporters, adding that he hoped he can round up the number to 10 with Iran war. "I hope that works out to, you know, frankly, it's probably, and there's another one also that could be 10." He once again claimed that Iran's military had been wiped out. "There's no Navy. There's no Air Force. We've wiped them out." He added that the US has knocked out Tehran's anti-aircraft, air force, "just about everything you can knock out". The POTUS claimed that "almost all" of Iran's generals have been "wiped out". "They had to get new generals. And then after that, they didn't get more new generals," he said. Also read | 'Born a loser, still a loser': Iran mocks Trump in viral AI video as Tehran suspends US-Iran talks over Israel's Lebanon strikes Will the US restart the war with Iran? Alarmingly, Trump said that the US could restart the war with Iran. However, he insisted that this would happen if Tehran kills US troops. "Well, it would be a good reason. I'd be honest with you. Yeah, if they kill U.S. troops, I think I would do that very quickly," he said. Trump open to meeting Mojtaba The US president also said that he was willing to meet Iran's Supreme Leader. However, he insisted that he would meet only if Washington and Tehran struck a deal. Trump said that he was open to the meeting despite differences. "I'd be honoured to meet him." Despite the repeated verbal attacks on Mojtaba by his administration, Trump claimed that if a meeting happens, he would be "respectful". However, he noted that "I'm not his favourite person," presumably because the US wiped out Mojtaba's family in its strikes since February 28. "But with that being said, he's probably a professional in some circles," Trump added. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Donald Trump says he sees a possible breakthrough in the Iran conflict and is even open to meeting Iran's leader. But the US president also issued a stark warning, saying any killing of American troops could trigger a rapid return to war.Scroll down for Trump's latest comments on Iran.

Trump says he'd be 'honoured' to meet Mojtaba Khamenei, warns war could restart if Iran kills American troops

More than a dozen Republican lawmakers broke ranks with their party leadership and President Donald Trump to side with Democrats in backing a major bill that provides billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine while imposing new sanctions on Russia.&nbsp;The House of Representatives voted 226 to 195 to pass the legislation, which introduces stricter oil and gas sanctions on Russia.&nbsp;House Speaker Mike Johnson had urged Republican members to oppose the bill, arguing in a closed-door meeting on Wednesday that they should allow Trump space to continue negotiations with Russia.&nbsp;However, 18 Republicans, along with one independent who frequently aligns with the party, ultimately supported the legislation. The vote is being seen as a direct challenge to Trump’s approach toward the Russia-Ukraine war and highlights growing divisions within the Republican Party over continued support for Kyiv. While some lawmakers argue that the United States should reduce its involvement in the conflict, others back continued assistance to Ukraine.&nbsp;The development comes as Trump expressed support for the idea of direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin following Zelensky’s proposal for face-to-face negotiations, while stressing that both sides would need to make concessions.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/potential-for-hostilities-us-issues-fresh-security-alert-for-citizens-across-14-middle-east-countries-1780612661120">'Potential for hostilities': US issues fresh security alert for citizens across 14 Middle East countries</a>&nbsp;"I'm glad that they're maybe talking about meeting. I think we had a lot to do with it," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "I think it would be great if they met. They should -- get it done."&nbsp;Trump, who has faced criticism for his contrasting approach toward the two leaders, including a past confrontation with Zelensky in the Oval Office and a separate invitation to Putin for a summit in Alaska, had previously pledged to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office.&nbsp;He has continued to push both sides toward negotiations, although much of his recent focus has been on the Iran conflict involving the United States and Israel, which escalated earlier this year.&nbsp;"They're going to both make compromises, I suggested those compromises, and you know, we've had a lot to do with it," Trump said, without providing further details.

The bill was supported by 18 Republicans, marking a rebuke of Trump’s position on Russia’s war in Ukraine and exposing divisions within the GOP.

More than a dozen Republican lawmakers broke ranks with their party leadership and President Donald Trump to side with Democrats in backing a major bill that provides billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine while imposing new sanctions on Russia. The House of Representatives voted 226 to 195 to pass the legislation, which introduces stricter oil and gas sanctions on Russia. House Speaker Mike Johnson had urged Republican members to oppose the bill, arguing in a closed-door meeting on Wednesday that they should allow Trump space to continue negotiations with Russia. However, 18 Republicans, along with one independent who frequently aligns with the party, ultimately supported the legislation. The vote is being seen as a direct challenge to Trump’s approach toward the Russia-Ukraine war and highlights growing divisions within the Republican Party over continued support for Kyiv. While some lawmakers argue that the United States should reduce its involvement in the conflict, others back continued assistance to Ukraine. The development comes as Trump expressed support for the idea of direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin following Zelensky’s proposal for face-to-face negotiations, while stressing that both sides would need to make concessions. Also Read: 'Potential for hostilities': US issues fresh security alert for citizens across 14 Middle East countries "I'm glad that they're maybe talking about meeting. I think we had a lot to do with it," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "I think it would be great if they met. They should -- get it done." Trump, who has faced criticism for his contrasting approach toward the two leaders, including a past confrontation with Zelensky in the Oval Office and a separate invitation to Putin for a summit in Alaska, had previously pledged to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office. He has continued to push both sides toward negotiations, although much of his recent focus has been on the Iran conflict involving the United States and Israel, which escalated earlier this year. "They're going to both make compromises, I suggested those compromises, and you know, we've had a lot to do with it," Trump said, without providing further details.

The bill was supported by 18 Republicans, marking a rebuke of Trump’s position on Russia’s war in Ukraine and exposing divisions within the GOP.

US House approves Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions in setback to Trump

Iran is reportedly demanding the release of billions of dollars in frozen assets as part of the first phase of ongoing negotiations with the United States, according to diplomatic sources. The issue has become a major sticking point in talks aimed at de-escalating tensions and shaping a potential agreement. The request highlights Iran’s push for immediate economic relief alongside broader geopolitical negotiations amid rising US-Iran tensions.


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US President Donald Trump has warned of possible military action if American troops are killed amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused the US and Israel of trying to sow division among Iranians following recent confrontations. The sharp remarks come as fears grow over further escalation involving Iran, Israel, and US forces in the region.


Trump Warns of War if US Troops Killed; Khamenei Says US, Israel Aim to Sow Division Among Iranians

President Donald Trump on Thursday slammed a vote in the House of Representatives to end the war in Iran and order the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war, and said “unpatriotic” move disrupted negotiations with Tehran.&nbsp;“Yesterday, in a meaningless vote, the House voted, 4 bad Republicans and all of the Dumocrats, to limit my War Powers, right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Who would do such an unpatriotic thing. They know where the negotiations stand,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.Besides slamming the Democrats and alleging that they suffered from Trump Derangement Syndrome, the president targeted the four Republicans who also voted and called them “grandstanders”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nations-already-finding-alternatives-to-strait-of-hormuz-says-netanyahu-1780517696062">‘Nations reliant on oil imports via Hormuz already finding alternatives to strait,’ says Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;“The Democrats are fuelled by Trump Derangement Syndrome. They would rather have our Country fail than give me another, of many, victories. The four Republicans, that’s a whole other story - They’re GRANDSTANDERS! They should be ashamed of themselves. MAGA!!! President DJT,” Trump wrote in the post.On Wednesday, the US House inflicted a political blow to Trump, and voted for the first time to end the war in Iran.&nbsp;The 215-208 vote, which was mostly symbolic, highlights the unease with the conflict in the Middle East amid an impasse in peace negotiations with Tehran.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-longer-conducting-sustained-strikes-in-iran-because-epic-fury-is-over-rubio-1780511095074">‘No longer conducting sustained strikes in Iran, because Epic Fury is over’: Rubio</a>&nbsp;Strikes have continued in the region despite the White House’s assertion to lawmakers that hostilities have ended.&nbsp;Four Republicans joined hands with Democrats to support a resolution asserting the legislative branch’s war authority and blocking further hostilities in the region.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-central-bank-says-inflation-at-world-war-ii-levels-eco-pain-deepening-for-iranians-1780432873791">Iran’s central bank says inflation at World War II levels; eco pain deepening for Iranians</a>&nbsp;The GOP lawmakers who defected from their party were Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania.&nbsp;Earlier, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson had strongly backed the president’s military campaign in Iran.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-fire-hotel-owner-drove-past-ablaze-building-did-not-stop-to-assist-in-rescue-efforts-1780572512205">Delhi fire: Hotel owner drove past ablaze building, did not stop to assist in rescue efforts</a>&nbsp;“He’s trying to prevent the largest sponsor of state terrorism from having a nuclear weapon,” he said referring to Trump.&nbsp;“The first responsibility of the commander-in-chief is to keep the country safe. He has done that. He’s demonstrated it every day,” Johnson added.

President Trump slammed the Democrats, saying they suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome, and targeted the four Republicans calling them “grandstanders”. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania voted with Democrats.

President Donald Trump on Thursday slammed a vote in the House of Representatives to end the war in Iran and order the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war, and said “unpatriotic” move disrupted negotiations with Tehran. “Yesterday, in a meaningless vote, the House voted, 4 bad Republicans and all of the Dumocrats, to limit my War Powers, right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Who would do such an unpatriotic thing. They know where the negotiations stand,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. Besides slamming the Democrats and alleging that they suffered from Trump Derangement Syndrome, the president targeted the four Republicans who also voted and called them “grandstanders”. Also Read: ‘Nations reliant on oil imports via Hormuz already finding alternatives to strait,’ says Netanyahu “The Democrats are fuelled by Trump Derangement Syndrome. They would rather have our Country fail than give me another, of many, victories. The four Republicans, that’s a whole other story - They’re GRANDSTANDERS! They should be ashamed of themselves. MAGA!!! President DJT,” Trump wrote in the post. On Wednesday, the US House inflicted a political blow to Trump, and voted for the first time to end the war in Iran. The 215-208 vote, which was mostly symbolic, highlights the unease with the conflict in the Middle East amid an impasse in peace negotiations with Tehran. Also Read: ‘No longer conducting sustained strikes in Iran, because Epic Fury is over’: Rubio Strikes have continued in the region despite the White House’s assertion to lawmakers that hostilities have ended. Four Republicans joined hands with Democrats to support a resolution asserting the legislative branch’s war authority and blocking further hostilities in the region. Also Read: Iran’s central bank says inflation at World War II levels; eco pain deepening for Iranians The GOP lawmakers who defected from their party were Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. Earlier, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson had strongly backed the president’s military campaign in Iran. Also Read: Delhi fire: Hotel owner drove past ablaze building, did not stop to assist in rescue efforts “He’s trying to prevent the largest sponsor of state terrorism from having a nuclear weapon,” he said referring to Trump. “The first responsibility of the commander-in-chief is to keep the country safe. He has done that. He’s demonstrated it every day,” Johnson added.

President Trump slammed the Democrats, saying they suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome, and targeted the four Republicans calling them “grandstanders”. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania voted with Democrats.

Trump slams Democrats, ‘bad’ Republicans for ‘unpatriotic’ US House vote to end Iran war

US President Donald Trump privately told aides that he does not intend to resume a full-scale war with Iran unless Tehran kill US troops. This comes following the recent skirmishes between the US and Iran, which led to friction and conflicting messaging in the US-Iran talks. Trump further added that he is prepared to absorb weeks or months of smaller strikes in order to avoid returning to a full-scale war, reported the Wall Street Journal. The US House of Representatives has passed a symbolic measure directing US President Trump to end the conflict.&nbsp;"In that part of the world, ceasefire is when you're shooting in a more moderate manner," said Trump, altering the definition of ceasefire. Asked about the tit-for-tat exchange, he said, "It takes two to tango. We hit them very hard on something else, and so they were responding." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also described the strikes as reactive in nature.&nbsp;"They are happening in response to an Iranian action. If they don't shoot at those ships, we don't shoot, but we have to respond," said Rubio. A US official told the Wall Street Journal that repeated exchanges were still increasing pressure on the US-Iran talks. According to the Journal, despite Trump repeatedly claiming a deal is close to reality, it seems far-fetched. As Trump rejected a proposal last Friday, telling aides that Iran needs to make concessions up front in order to receive any benefits. While Iran has also taken a different position, there can be no nuclear discussion without unfreezing of its assets or providing some financial benefit. Tehran also want an end to the Israel-Hezbollah war as a prerequisite to the deal.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-ipo-fast-track-indexing-explained-1780403655647">What is Fast-Track Indexing? How SpaceX's IPO could force billions into unprofitable AI giant</a>According to a senior US official, the minimal contour of any prospective deal- “the U.S. ends the war by reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the blockade, Iran pledges to dispose of its highly enriched uranium without specifying when or how, and there is no Iranian commitment to suspend enrichment for a set period.” However, this will likely fall short of Trump's stated goal. According to analysts, Trump does seem stuck in a quicksand-like scenario. In a New York Post interview, he said he is in no hurry to make a deal, even as he claimed one is almost closed. He claimed that he does not care about the mid-term as the mid-term approaches, while his approval rating is lowest in his second term."The Iranians are demonstrating that they are willing to endure pain and thus haven't capitulated. That leaves the president in a bad situation," said Steven Cook, a senior fellow for the Middle East at the Council on Foreign Relations, to the Wall Street Journal. The Iran war seems to have worked like the quagmire of Vietnam; the US can't fall back, and at the same time, it's too costly to continue.&nbsp;

Donald Trump reportedly told aides he does not want to resume a full-scale war with Iran unless US troops are killed. The ongoing exchanges are increasing pressure on stalled US-Iran negotiations.

US President Donald Trump privately told aides that he does not intend to resume a full-scale war with Iran unless Tehran kill US troops. This comes following the recent skirmishes between the US and Iran, which led to friction and conflicting messaging in the US-Iran talks. Trump further added that he is prepared to absorb weeks or months of smaller strikes in order to avoid returning to a full-scale war, reported the Wall Street Journal. The US House of Representatives has passed a symbolic measure directing US President Trump to end the conflict. "In that part of the world, ceasefire is when you're shooting in a more moderate manner," said Trump, altering the definition of ceasefire. Asked about the tit-for-tat exchange, he said, "It takes two to tango. We hit them very hard on something else, and so they were responding." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also described the strikes as reactive in nature. "They are happening in response to an Iranian action. If they don't shoot at those ships, we don't shoot, but we have to respond," said Rubio. A US official told the Wall Street Journal that repeated exchanges were still increasing pressure on the US-Iran talks. According to the Journal, despite Trump repeatedly claiming a deal is close to reality, it seems far-fetched. As Trump rejected a proposal last Friday, telling aides that Iran needs to make concessions up front in order to receive any benefits. While Iran has also taken a different position, there can be no nuclear discussion without unfreezing of its assets or providing some financial benefit. Tehran also want an end to the Israel-Hezbollah war as a prerequisite to the deal. Also Read: What is Fast-Track Indexing? How SpaceX's IPO could force billions into unprofitable AI giant According to a senior US official, the minimal contour of any prospective deal- “the U.S. ends the war by reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the blockade, Iran pledges to dispose of its highly enriched uranium without specifying when or how, and there is no Iranian commitment to suspend enrichment for a set period.” However, this will likely fall short of Trump's stated goal. According to analysts, Trump does seem stuck in a quicksand-like scenario. In a New York Post interview, he said he is in no hurry to make a deal, even as he claimed one is almost closed. He claimed that he does not care about the mid-term as the mid-term approaches, while his approval rating is lowest in his second term. "The Iranians are demonstrating that they are willing to endure pain and thus haven't capitulated. That leaves the president in a bad situation," said Steven Cook, a senior fellow for the Middle East at the Council on Foreign Relations, to the Wall Street Journal. The Iran war seems to have worked like the quagmire of Vietnam; the US can't fall back, and at the same time, it's too costly to continue.

Donald Trump reportedly told aides he does not want to resume a full-scale war with Iran unless US troops are killed. The ongoing exchanges are increasing pressure on stalled US-Iran negotiations.

'Ceasefire' is 'moderate shooting'- Trump says he won't resume full scale war if Tehran does not kill US troops

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected to oppose proposals requiring AI developers to secure US government approval before making new AI models publicly available, according to a company statement released on Wednesday. The move is part of OpenAI's wider push to shape the regulation of future technology. During his visit to Washington this week, Altman will also urge Congress to increase funding for artificial intelligence testing at the US Department of Commerce. The department currently collaborates with firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic to evaluate the capabilities and risks of their AI systems. OpenAI said it wants the federal government to expand these testing efforts and bring in additional experts in areas including cybersecurity, biological threats and national security to strengthen oversight and safety assessments.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-was-anthony-scott-searles-harris-all-we-know-about-bakersfield-bank-hostage-suspect-1780544751122">Who was Anthony Scott Searles-Harris? All we know about Bakersfield bank hostage suspect</a><h3>OpenAI and Anthropic's US IPO</h3>Altman's visit to Washington collides with a crucial period for the company and the industry as OpenAI is preparing to quietly register for an initial public offering. In the other development, OpenAI's competitor Anthropic, which makes Claude, confidentially registered for a US IPO on Monday. The requirements of the federal government might hurt the profits of industry if they slow down the introduction of new models or prompt the companies to change how their products work to solve security concerns. Altman is expected to hold talks with several lawmakers on Wednesday, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican representing Louisiana, according to the Speaker’s office. The White House under President Donald Trump did not immediately respond to requests seeking comment on whether any meetings had been scheduled.

The requirements of the federal government might hurt the profits of industry if they slow down the introduction of new models or prompt the companies to change how their products work to solve security concerns.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected to oppose proposals requiring AI developers to secure US government approval before making new AI models publicly available, according to a company statement released on Wednesday. The move is part of OpenAI's wider push to shape the regulation of future technology. During his visit to Washington this week, Altman will also urge Congress to increase funding for artificial intelligence testing at the US Department of Commerce. The department currently collaborates with firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic to evaluate the capabilities and risks of their AI systems. OpenAI said it wants the federal government to expand these testing efforts and bring in additional experts in areas including cybersecurity, biological threats and national security to strengthen oversight and safety assessments. Also read: Who was Anthony Scott Searles-Harris? All we know about Bakersfield bank hostage suspect OpenAI and Anthropic's US IPO Altman's visit to Washington collides with a crucial period for the company and the industry as OpenAI is preparing to quietly register for an initial public offering. In the other development, OpenAI's competitor Anthropic, which makes Claude, confidentially registered for a US IPO on Monday. The requirements of the federal government might hurt the profits of industry if they slow down the introduction of new models or prompt the companies to change how their products work to solve security concerns. Altman is expected to hold talks with several lawmakers on Wednesday, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican representing Louisiana, according to the Speaker’s office. The White House under President Donald Trump did not immediately respond to requests seeking comment on whether any meetings had been scheduled.

The requirements of the federal government might hurt the profits of industry if they slow down the introduction of new models or prompt the companies to change how their products work to solve security concerns.

OpenAI CEO seeks expanded AI testing, rejects pre-release government approval rules

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jun 3) launched a verbal attack on another female journalist, commenting that she "never smiles" and that she had "hatred in her eyes". The US President made the bizarre comments while taking questions from the press during an Oval Office media briefing. The comments came as Trump was taking questions from reporters in the Oval Office about his administration's now-defunct "anti-weaponisation" fund, which he described as "a beautiful thing."<h2>A distraction tactic</h2>As the discussion continued, Trump shifted his focus to CNN and Collins, one of the network's most prominent White House correspondents. "But with a corrupt reporter standing right there, never smiles," Trump said while pointing towards Collins. "You never see a young, beautiful woman who never smiles. I never see a smile on her face. I see her standing there with hatred in her eyes."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/born-a-loser-still-a-loser-iran-mocks-trump-in-viral-ai-video-as-tehran-suspends-us-iran-talks-over-israel-s-lebanon-strikes-1780388120827">'Born a loser, still a loser': Iran mocks Trump in viral AI video as Tehran suspends US-Iran talks over Israel's Lebanon strikes</a>The US president went on to claim that Collins' alleged hostility stemmed from his administration's policies."She has hatred because we have borders, because we have a strong military, because we cut our taxes, because we do things that everybody wanted, and then we win our election in a massive landslide," Trump said.The exchange did not end there. Minutes later, as questions returned to the anti-weaponisation fund, Trump again criticised CNN and The New York Times, accusing the media organisations of mistreating people connected to his administration. When Collins attempted to interject, Trump cut her off, telling her to "be quiet."He then referenced her background, saying: "You used to be a conservative. She was a conservative from Alabama. Can you believe it?"Trump also took aim at CNN's ownership, suggesting recent corporate changes would do little to alter the network's coverage. "It has new ownership, so maybe it'll straighten it out. I doubt it. But it's so hard to straighten garbage out," he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-defends-trump-s-quiet-piggy-insult-calls-criticism-deliberate-deception-to-wage-war-on-president-1763625900001">White House jumps to defend Trump’s 'quiet piggy' insult, says 'you have to be able to take it'</a><h2>CNN defends its reporter</h2>CNN later defended its correspondent. In a statement, the publication said, "Kaitlan Collins is an exceptional journalist, reporting every day from the White House and the field with real depth and tenacity.""She skillfully brings that reporting to the anchor chair and CNN platforms every day, which audiences around the world know they can trust."Trump has repeatedly clashed with Collins over the years and has frequently singled her out during press briefings. Earlier this year, he questioned why she never smiled during his appearances, while in December he called her "stupid and nasty" during another exchange at the White House.The latest remarks also fit a broader pattern of Trump publicly attacking journalists whose reporting he disagrees with. In recent months, he has directed personal insults at several female reporters, including comments about their appearance, going so far as to call a journalist "piggy" and questioning their professionalism during public events and media interactions.

Donald Trump has once again clashed with a female journalist. During an Oval Office briefing, the US president attacked the journalist's appearance and demeanour, claiming she "never smiles" and has "hatred in her eyes," before telling her to “be quiet.”

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jun 3) launched a verbal attack on another female journalist, commenting that she "never smiles" and that she had "hatred in her eyes". The US President made the bizarre comments while taking questions from the press during an Oval Office media briefing. The comments came as Trump was taking questions from reporters in the Oval Office about his administration's now-defunct "anti-weaponisation" fund, which he described as "a beautiful thing." A distraction tactic As the discussion continued, Trump shifted his focus to CNN and Collins, one of the network's most prominent White House correspondents. "But with a corrupt reporter standing right there, never smiles," Trump said while pointing towards Collins. "You never see a young, beautiful woman who never smiles. I never see a smile on her face. I see her standing there with hatred in her eyes." Also read | 'Born a loser, still a loser': Iran mocks Trump in viral AI video as Tehran suspends US-Iran talks over Israel's Lebanon strikes The US president went on to claim that Collins' alleged hostility stemmed from his administration's policies. "She has hatred because we have borders, because we have a strong military, because we cut our taxes, because we do things that everybody wanted, and then we win our election in a massive landslide," Trump said. The exchange did not end there. Minutes later, as questions returned to the anti-weaponisation fund, Trump again criticised CNN and The New York Times, accusing the media organisations of mistreating people connected to his administration. When Collins attempted to interject, Trump cut her off, telling her to "be quiet." He then referenced her background, saying: "You used to be a conservative. She was a conservative from Alabama. Can you believe it?" Trump also took aim at CNN's ownership, suggesting recent corporate changes would do little to alter the network's coverage. "It has new ownership, so maybe it'll straighten it out. I doubt it. But it's so hard to straighten garbage out," he said. Also read | White House jumps to defend Trump’s 'quiet piggy' insult, says 'you have to be able to take it' CNN defends its reporter CNN later defended its correspondent. In a statement, the publication said, "Kaitlan Collins is an exceptional journalist, reporting every day from the White House and the field with real depth and tenacity." "She skillfully brings that reporting to the anchor chair and CNN platforms every day, which audiences around the world know they can trust." Trump has repeatedly clashed with Collins over the years and has frequently singled her out during press briefings. Earlier this year, he questioned why she never smiled during his appearances, while in December he called her "stupid and nasty" during another exchange at the White House. The latest remarks also fit a broader pattern of Trump publicly attacking journalists whose reporting he disagrees with. In recent months, he has directed personal insults at several female reporters, including comments about their appearance, going so far as to call a journalist "piggy" and questioning their professionalism during public events and media interactions.

Donald Trump has once again clashed with a female journalist. During an Oval Office briefing, the US president attacked the journalist's appearance and demeanour, claiming she "never smiles" and has "hatred in her eyes," before telling her to “be quiet.”

Trump strikes again, attacks another journalist with bizarre comment: 'Hatred in her eyes'

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce nearly $700 million in new federal support to bolster coal-fired power and coal exports. After Bloomberg first reported the development, the White House confirmed it and is expected to come on Thursday. Coal production has been declining in the country for nearly 20 years, but now the Trump administration is trying to revive the electricity source. He will use Cold War-era wartime authority under the Defense Prevention Act to dole out support for the waning coal industry. He will reportedly give $425 million to 13 existing coal plants, $75 million for an export terminal in California, and $185 million in grant funding to build two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia and restart a plant in Maryland.&nbsp;It comes a day before World Environment Day on June 5. Coal is a major contributor to pollution, and global efforts are underway to reduce dependency on it as a fuel. However, the Trump administration is a supporter and argues that it is an important source of reliable power. Trump even calls it &nbsp;“clean” and “beautiful.” In fact, he has made reviving and protecting the American coal industry a central pillar of his "energy dominance" agenda in his second term. He claims that it provides a reliable "baseload" power that the electric grid desperately needs and is crucial to protect national security.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-order-making-easier-to-fire-8-000-senior-federal-employees-1780528495794">Trump signs executive order making easier to fire 8,000 senior federal employees</a><h2>Trump's push to promote coal production</h2>Under Trump, the US Energy Department has issued emergency orders pushing coal plants to continue producing power beyond planned closing dates. More federal land for coal leasing has been opened in North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. The President has directed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to enter into agreements to purchase electricity from coal plants for military operations. Environmentalists have slammed Trump's moves, saying the government is using taxpayer money to keep the country reliant on fossil fuels that are known to drive climate change.&nbsp;“Propping up coal billionaires with taxpayer money is one more way for the Trump administration to put polluters first and put the rest of us at risk. The best thing for the air, the climate and our utility bills is to let these plants retire peacefully," Kit Kennedy, managing director for power at the Natural Resources Defence Council, told Financial Post. The announcement is expected to come at 3 pm on Thursday.

 Donald Trump will give $700 million in federal support to empower coal power in the US. The announcement will be made under the  Defense Prevention Act on Thursday. His administration has been criticised for increasing global warming by promoting coal.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce nearly $700 million in new federal support to bolster coal-fired power and coal exports. After Bloomberg first reported the development, the White House confirmed it and is expected to come on Thursday. Coal production has been declining in the country for nearly 20 years, but now the Trump administration is trying to revive the electricity source. He will use Cold War-era wartime authority under the Defense Prevention Act to dole out support for the waning coal industry. He will reportedly give $425 million to 13 existing coal plants, $75 million for an export terminal in California, and $185 million in grant funding to build two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia and restart a plant in Maryland. It comes a day before World Environment Day on June 5. Coal is a major contributor to pollution, and global efforts are underway to reduce dependency on it as a fuel. However, the Trump administration is a supporter and argues that it is an important source of reliable power. Trump even calls it “clean” and “beautiful.” In fact, he has made reviving and protecting the American coal industry a central pillar of his "energy dominance" agenda in his second term. He claims that it provides a reliable "baseload" power that the electric grid desperately needs and is crucial to protect national security. Also Read: Trump signs executive order making easier to fire 8,000 senior federal employees Trump's push to promote coal production Under Trump, the US Energy Department has issued emergency orders pushing coal plants to continue producing power beyond planned closing dates. More federal land for coal leasing has been opened in North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. The President has directed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to enter into agreements to purchase electricity from coal plants for military operations. Environmentalists have slammed Trump's moves, saying the government is using taxpayer money to keep the country reliant on fossil fuels that are known to drive climate change. “Propping up coal billionaires with taxpayer money is one more way for the Trump administration to put polluters first and put the rest of us at risk. The best thing for the air, the climate and our utility bills is to let these plants retire peacefully," Kit Kennedy, managing director for power at the Natural Resources Defence Council, told Financial Post. The announcement is expected to come at 3 pm on Thursday.

&nbsp;Donald Trump will give $700 million in federal support to empower coal power in the US. The announcement will be made under the &nbsp;Defense Prevention Act on Thursday. His administration has been criticised for increasing global warming by promoting coal.

Donald Trump to give $700mn of taxpayer money to boost 'beautiful' coal on eve of World Environment Day

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 04) signed an executive order that makes it easier to remove thousands of senior federal employees from their positions, marking the latest step in his administration's effort to reshape the federal workforce.&nbsp;The order, issued by the White House and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), removes employment protections for around 8,000 high-ranking government officials who play a role in shaping or influencing public policy. Many of the affected employees earn salaries of up to nearly $200,000 annually.&nbsp;Administration officials said the move is intended to ensure that government employees are willing to implement the president's policy agenda and comply with directives issued by the administration.&nbsp;“You can have any political views, but if you allow those views to basically interfere with your willingness to actually carry out lawful orders and policy directives with the administration, then this provides a mechanism obviously for people in those agencies to be able to be removed effectively at will,” Scott Kupor, director of the OPM, said during a briefing ahead of the announcement.&nbsp;The latest executive order signals the Trump administration's continued effort to reduce and restructure the federal workforce.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-denies-targeting-kuwait-airport-blames-us-made-patriot-system-for-damage-1780524896697">Iran denies targeting Kuwait airport; blames US-made Patriot system for damage</a>&nbsp;According to government data, around 348,000 employees, more than 11 per cent of the federal workforce, have left government service since October 2024.&nbsp;The latest measure underscores Trump's long-standing push to discipline or remove career officials whom he believes are obstructing his administration's objectives. The initiative has continued even after billionaire Elon Musk stepped down last year from his role overseeing efforts to cut government spending and payroll costs.&nbsp;Earlier in Trump's presidency, the administration launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a high-profile initiative co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.&nbsp;The programme was tasked with reviewing federal operations, reducing regulations and identifying areas for spending cuts across government agencies.&nbsp;Officials associated with the initiative claimed it generated billions of dollars in savings through measures such as hiring freezes, the cancellation of federal contracts, the suspension of improper payments to foreign entities and the elimination of several federal grant programmes.

Earlier in the presidency, the Trump administration launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to streamline federal operations, reduce regulations and cut government spending.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 04) signed an executive order that makes it easier to remove thousands of senior federal employees from their positions, marking the latest step in his administration's effort to reshape the federal workforce. The order, issued by the White House and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), removes employment protections for around 8,000 high-ranking government officials who play a role in shaping or influencing public policy. Many of the affected employees earn salaries of up to nearly $200,000 annually. Administration officials said the move is intended to ensure that government employees are willing to implement the president's policy agenda and comply with directives issued by the administration. “You can have any political views, but if you allow those views to basically interfere with your willingness to actually carry out lawful orders and policy directives with the administration, then this provides a mechanism obviously for people in those agencies to be able to be removed effectively at will,” Scott Kupor, director of the OPM, said during a briefing ahead of the announcement. The latest executive order signals the Trump administration's continued effort to reduce and restructure the federal workforce. Also Read: Iran denies targeting Kuwait airport; blames US-made Patriot system for damage According to government data, around 348,000 employees, more than 11 per cent of the federal workforce, have left government service since October 2024. The latest measure underscores Trump's long-standing push to discipline or remove career officials whom he believes are obstructing his administration's objectives. The initiative has continued even after billionaire Elon Musk stepped down last year from his role overseeing efforts to cut government spending and payroll costs. Earlier in Trump's presidency, the administration launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a high-profile initiative co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The programme was tasked with reviewing federal operations, reducing regulations and identifying areas for spending cuts across government agencies. Officials associated with the initiative claimed it generated billions of dollars in savings through measures such as hiring freezes, the cancellation of federal contracts, the suspension of improper payments to foreign entities and the elimination of several federal grant programmes.

Earlier in the presidency, the Trump administration launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to streamline federal operations, reduce regulations and cut government spending.

Trump signs executive order making easier to fire 8,000 senior federal employees

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that countries reliant on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are already developing alternative supply routes as disruption to the strategic waterway continues amid the conflict with Iran.&nbsp;Netanyahu told CNBC in an interview that the impact of reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could be eased through alternative channels. “That’s what’s happening now. Not, it’s going to happen, it’s already happening now,” the Israeli PM said.&nbsp;Roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz before the conflict began. Iran blocked the strait and triggered a supplies disruption, leading to higher fuel and energy prices across the world in a bid to build pressure for stopping strikes against it and its allies, like Hezbollah in Lebanon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-longer-conducting-sustained-strikes-in-iran-because-epic-fury-is-over-rubio-1780511095074">‘No longer conducting sustained strikes in Iran, because Epic Fury is over’: Rubio</a><h2>‘Reverse blockade a stroke of genius, highly effective’: Netanyahu</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Israeli leader also praised US President Donald Trump for what he described as a “reverse blockade” targeting Iranian ports linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Calling the move “highly effective”, Netanyahu said it had been “a stroke of genius”.&nbsp;Netanyahu further revealed that he speaks with Trump “once every two days”, and said that the two leaders “have common goals ... we want to achieve them”.&nbsp;When questioned about the endgame for the conflict, Netanyahu said it remained “an open question on how the war should end”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-respects-me-and-i-respect-him-says-netanyahu-after-f-ing-crazy-phone-call-rebuke-1780502823440">Trump ‘respects’ me, and I ‘respect’ him, says Netanyahu after ‘f***ing crazy’ phone call rebuke</a>&nbsp;Netanyahu also described Trump as the “greatest friend to Israel”, citing a series of pro-Israel measures taken during Trump’s first term, including recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and brokering normalisation agreements between Israel and several Arab states.&nbsp;<h2>Ghalibaf vows ‘decisive’ response to any attack</h2>&nbsp;Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Tehran would meet any attack with a strong response, local media reported Wednesday, after its Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-central-bank-says-inflation-at-world-war-ii-levels-eco-pain-deepening-for-iranians-1780432873791">Iran’s central bank says inflation at World War II levels; eco pain deepening for Iranians</a>&nbsp;“Today, the Iranian nation, in its battle with America and the Zionist regime, showed that the era of free-of-charge Iran threats is over and that any aggression will be met with a decisive, regrettable, and proportionate response,” Ghalibaf said, according to local news agency ISNA.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump for the reverse blockade targeting Iranian ports linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Netanyahu called the US naval blockade highly effective and a stroke of genius.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that countries reliant on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are already developing alternative supply routes as disruption to the strategic waterway continues amid the conflict with Iran. Netanyahu told CNBC in an interview that the impact of reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could be eased through alternative channels. “That’s what’s happening now. Not, it’s going to happen, it’s already happening now,” the Israeli PM said. Roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz before the conflict began. Iran blocked the strait and triggered a supplies disruption, leading to higher fuel and energy prices across the world in a bid to build pressure for stopping strikes against it and its allies, like Hezbollah in Lebanon. Also Read: ‘No longer conducting sustained strikes in Iran, because Epic Fury is over’: Rubio ‘Reverse blockade a stroke of genius, highly effective’: Netanyahu The Israeli leader also praised US President Donald Trump for what he described as a “reverse blockade” targeting Iranian ports linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Calling the move “highly effective”, Netanyahu said it had been “a stroke of genius”. Netanyahu further revealed that he speaks with Trump “once every two days”, and said that the two leaders “have common goals ... we want to achieve them”. When questioned about the endgame for the conflict, Netanyahu said it remained “an open question on how the war should end”. Also Read: Trump ‘respects’ me, and I ‘respect’ him, says Netanyahu after ‘f***ing crazy’ phone call rebuke Netanyahu also described Trump as the “greatest friend to Israel”, citing a series of pro-Israel measures taken during Trump’s first term, including recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and brokering normalisation agreements between Israel and several Arab states. Ghalibaf vows ‘decisive’ response to any attack Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Tehran would meet any attack with a strong response, local media reported Wednesday, after its Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes. Also Read: Iran’s central bank says inflation at World War II levels; eco pain deepening for Iranians “Today, the Iranian nation, in its battle with America and the Zionist regime, showed that the era of free-of-charge Iran threats is over and that any aggression will be met with a decisive, regrettable, and proportionate response,” Ghalibaf said, according to local news agency ISNA.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump for the reverse blockade targeting Iranian ports linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Netanyahu called the US naval blockade highly effective and a stroke of genius.

‘Nations reliant on oil imports via Hormuz already finding alternatives to strait,’ says Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has reportedly admitted to calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” during a tense phone call, highlighting growing strains in their political relationship. The remark has sparked fresh debate over US-Israel ties amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and differing strategic approaches to the region’s security challenges.


Trump Admits to Calling Netanyahu 'Crazy' in Tense Call

Donald Trump is increasingly taking sides in elections far beyond America's borders. From endorsing Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella to backing Armenia's Nikol Pashinyan and supporting Hungary's Viktor Orban, Trump's interventions are raising questions about foreign influence in democratic processes. Is this simply political solidarity among ideological allies or does it cross into foreign interference? This explainer examines Trump's growing global endorsement playbook and its impact on elections worldwide.


From South America To Europe: Trump's Growing Habit Of Backing Foreign Leaders Before Elections

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