US President Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, three months after the original event was cancelled following an assassination attempt. Speaking before journalists, lawmakers, and senior officials, Trump reflected on the attack, joked about running for another term, and once again criticized the media and his political opponents.

During his speech, Trump held up a "Trump 2028" cap, joked about seeking a third and even fourth term despite constitutional limits, and mocked what he described as "Trump Derangement Syndrome." The event was held under heightened security with Secret Service, National Guard, and police presence around the venue.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown continues to generate intense debate across the United States and beyond. The administration's aggressive enforcement measures have triggered legal challenges, political opposition, and concerns from businesses facing workforce disruptions. Supporters argue the policies strengthen border security and immigration enforcement, while critics warn of economic, social, and humanitarian consequences. As court battles unfold and political tensions rise, the immigration debate remains at the center of national attention.

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In 2026, President Trump faced two major threats: a fatal armed perimeter breach at Mar-a-Lago in February and a lobby shooting at the April White House Correspondents' Dinner. He remained unharmed in both incidents.


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During the 2026 Correspondents' Dinner, a gunman fired shots at a security checkpoint. President Trump was a safe distance away inside the main ballroom and was swiftly evacuated. The shooter was arrested.

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President Donald Trump has urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, citing economic pressures amid rising oil prices. Crude prices have surged as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, threatening global energy supply and pushing markets higher. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial chokepoint for oil shipments, and ongoing geopolitical tensions have heightened fears of prolonged disruption.

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The world markets have been on a rollercoaster since Donald Trump took office on January 20. Countries and corporations have been reeling from the tariff turmoil since then. But the very idea that Trump touted as his primary objective, 'To make America rich again,' is under scrutiny from economists, politicians, and the latest economic data. The US economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 &mdash; the first decline in three years. Businesses rush to import goods ahead of sweeping new tariffs, which Trump believes have nothing to do with the GDP decline.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">US economy shrinks as imports soar<o:p></o:p></h2>
Imports surged 41.3 per cent, the biggest jump since the pandemic-era third quarter of 2020. This front-loading, driven by uncertainty, overwhelmed modest export gains and a rebound in inventories. The data comes after the goods trade deficit hit an all-time high in March, forcing economists to sharply revise their growth estimates.<o:p></o:p>
Consumer spending, which accounts for over two-thirds of the economy, slowed in the previous quarter. Households have pulled purchases forward and are saving amid rising uncertainty.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, core inflation also accelerated &mdash; the core personal consumption expenditures index rose, keeping pressure on the Federal Reserve as it weighs further rate cuts later this year. Final sales to private domestic purchasers grew a solid 3.0 per cent, but economists caution that this measure has been distorted by tariff effects. The contraction in GDP has triggered sharp political and market reactions. All major Wall Street indices fell, and treasury yields climbed.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>President Trump blamed the slowdown on Biden-era policies but defended his trade approach, calling the surge in investment a sign of economic strength.<o:p></o:p>
Donald Trump, US President, said, "Core GDP (gross domestic product), and this is, you know, you probably saw some numbers today. And I have to start off by saying, that's [Joe] Biden. That's not Trump, because we came in on January. These are quarterly numbers. And we came in, and I was very against everything that Biden was doing in terms of the economy, destroying our country in so many ways, not only at the border."<o:p></o:p>
Economists warn that while the contraction may not mark the start of a recession, the combination of trade disruption and policy uncertainty has significantly raised the risk.<o:p></o:p>

Business & Economy: The US economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 — the first decline in three years. This comes as businesses rush to import goods ahead of sweeping new tariffs.

The world markets have been on a rollercoaster since Donald Trump took office on January 20. Countries and corporations have been reeling from the tariff turmoil since then. But the very idea that Trump touted as his primary objective, 'To make America rich again,' is under scrutiny from economists, politicians, and the latest economic data. The US economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 — the first decline in three years. Businesses rush to import goods ahead of sweeping new tariffs, which Trump believes have nothing to do with the GDP decline. US economy shrinks as imports soar Imports surged 41.3 per cent, the biggest jump since the pandemic-era third quarter of 2020. This front-loading, driven by uncertainty, overwhelmed modest export gains and a rebound in inventories. The data comes after the goods trade deficit hit an all-time high in March, forcing economists to sharply revise their growth estimates. Consumer spending, which accounts for over two-thirds of the economy, slowed in the previous quarter. Households have pulled purchases forward and are saving amid rising uncertainty. Meanwhile, core inflation also accelerated — the core personal consumption expenditures index rose, keeping pressure on the Federal Reserve as it weighs further rate cuts later this year. Final sales to private domestic purchasers grew a solid 3.0 per cent, but economists caution that this measure has been distorted by tariff effects. The contraction in GDP has triggered sharp political and market reactions. All major Wall Street indices fell, and treasury yields climbed. President Trump blamed the slowdown on Biden-era policies but defended his trade approach, calling the surge in investment a sign of economic strength. Donald Trump, US President, said, "Core GDP (gross domestic product), and this is, you know, you probably saw some numbers today. And I have to start off by saying, that's [Joe] Biden. That's not Trump, because we came in on January. These are quarterly numbers. And we came in, and I was very against everything that Biden was doing in terms of the economy, destroying our country in so many ways, not only at the border." Economists warn that while the contraction may not mark the start of a recession, the combination of trade disruption and policy uncertainty has significantly raised the risk.

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US President Donald Trump will visit the Middle East next month on a three-country tour, his spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday. The White House confirmed that President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on a trip starting on May 13. &ldquo;He will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 until May 16,&rdquo; Leavitt told a White House press briefing.
&ldquo;He will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on May 13 until May 16,&rdquo; she said. She did not list Israel among the countries Trump will visit.
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Leavitt added that Trump will travel to Rome for Pope Francis&rsquo;s funeral over the weekend, departing on Friday and returning on Saturday, which will be the first foreign trip of his second presidency.
Earlier, in March, Trump said his trip to Saudi Arabia would be to seal an agreement to invest upwards of $1 trillion in the US economy, including purchases of military equipment. He suggested similar agreements would be signed in Qatar and the UAE
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&ldquo;Tremendous jobs will be created in those two or three days,&rdquo; Trump said. The president did not elaborate on the specifics of the deals.
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World: Earlier, in March, Trump said his trip to Saudi Arabia would be to seal an agreement to invest upwards of $1 trillion in the US economy, including purchases of military equipment.

US President Donald Trump will visit the Middle East next month on a three-country tour, his spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday. The White House confirmed that President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on a trip starting on May 13. “He will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 until May 16,” Leavitt told a White House press briefing. “He will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on May 13 until May 16,” she said. She did not list Israel among the countries Trump will visit. Also read: Terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam, 27 killed, several injured; PM Modi says perpetrators ‘will not be spared’ Leavitt added that Trump will travel to Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral over the weekend, departing on Friday and returning on Saturday, which will be the first foreign trip of his second presidency. Earlier, in March, Trump said his trip to Saudi Arabia would be to seal an agreement to invest upwards of $1 trillion in the US economy, including purchases of military equipment. He suggested similar agreements would be signed in Qatar and the UAE Also Read | IMF slashes global growth forecast citing tariff war, lowers India’s FY26 outlook to 6.2% “Tremendous jobs will be created in those two or three days,” Trump said. The president did not elaborate on the specifics of the deals. Other topics likely to be discussed include Russia's three-year-old war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza, one source said. "I have a very good relationship with the Middle East. It could be next month, maybe a little bit later," he told reporters at the White House earlier this month, responding to a request to comment on an Axios article that said Trump planned to make a visit to Saudi Arabia. Also Read | 'Most popular leader': JD Vance praises PM Modi, says 'President Trump wants India to grow

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President Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500 NASCAR race in Florida. The president saluted the iconic race as a celebration of American culture. Watch in for more details!

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As the countdown begins for the US Presidential race, trouble is mounting for Donald Trump. Maine's top official had removed Trump from 2024 primary ballot. Trump calls election official a 'biased decision maker.'

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The forewoman of the Georgia grand jury that investigated former President Donald Trump and allies for election interference in the 2020 presidential race said jurors urged a prosecutor to charge multiple people with a range of crimes.

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Allen Weisselberg, a former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization was sentenced Tuesday to five months in prison by a Manhattan court after pleading guilty to multiple tax crimes concerning the former president's real estate company.

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Just two days before Thanksgiving, US former president Donald Trump was planning to have a private, uneventful dinner with an old friend: Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. Trump's team has claimed that the rapper Ye tricked him by bringing a well-known white supremacist to Mar-a-Lago.

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French President Emmanuel Macron could face possible legal problems. After the country's financial prosecutor opened an investigation into suspected illegal financing of electoral campaigns in 2017 and 2022. Watch full video to know more.

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Watch journalist Ray Locker assessment on why Trump's legal troubles are mounting? The former president of the United States has a number of legal issues looming over him as he launches his recently declared campaign for presidency once again in 2024.

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Democrats from US House of Representatives have unearthed information that may attract allegations that former US president Donald Trump profited from state visits during his presidency. It has reportedly been found that foreign dignitaries including from Saudi Arabia and China, spent about USD 750,000 on their stay in Trump-owned Waldorf Astoria. This may renew scrutiny about whether Trump profited from his time in the Oval Office.

The documents have been obtained from Trump's longtime accounting firm Mazars USA. The information was obtained by a subpoena. The documents even have Hotel ledgers and receipts.

House Oversight and Reform Committee chairwoman Carolyn Maloney said that documents "sharply call into question the extent to which President Trump was guided by his personal financial interest while in office rather than the best interests of the American people."

Maloney was quoted by CBS News&nbsp;

She wrote a letter to acting US archivist and said that the documents obtained by the committee show that governments of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, The UAE and even China spent large amount of money at the Trump International Hotel during the same time period when they were seeking to influence US foreign policy.

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For instance, the documents reportedly show that in 2017, when Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak had come to US. His delegation spent at least USD 259,724 for an eight-day stay at the hotel. Rate of one night's stay in the presidential suite was USD 10,000. The delegation also took "coffee breaks" worth USD 9229.

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Democrats from US House of Representatives have unearthed information that may attract allegations that former US president Donald Trump profited from state visits during his presidency.

Democrats from US House of Representatives have unearthed information that may attract allegations that former US president Donald Trump profited from state visits during his presidency. It has reportedly been found that foreign dignitaries including from Saudi Arabia and China, spent about USD 750,000 on their stay in Trump-owned Waldorf Astoria. This may renew scrutiny about whether Trump profited from his time in the Oval Office. The documents have been obtained from Trump's longtime accounting firm Mazars USA. The information was obtained by a subpoena. The documents even have Hotel ledgers and receipts. House Oversight and Reform Committee chairwoman Carolyn Maloney said that documents "sharply call into question the extent to which President Trump was guided by his personal financial interest while in office rather than the best interests of the American people." Maloney was quoted by CBS News She wrote a letter to acting US archivist and said that the documents obtained by the committee show that governments of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, The UAE and even China spent large amount of money at the Trump International Hotel during the same time period when they were seeking to influence US foreign policy. Also Read | Court filings show Trump handled 'classified' documents after leaving office For instance, the documents reportedly show that in 2017, when Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak had come to US. His delegation spent at least USD 259,724 for an eight-day stay at the hotel. Rate of one night's stay in the presidential suite was USD 10,000. The delegation also took "coffee breaks" worth USD 9229. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Rapper 50 Cent has stated who he’s voting for in the US elections 2020.&nbsp;

50 Cent&nbsp; support for President Donald&nbsp;Trump - The 45-year-old hip-hop mogul took to Instagram to offer his support for President Trump. This came after Vice President revealed his proposed tax plan that did not sit too well with the rapper.&nbsp;

He shared a picture of the tax plan from a news broadcast that displayed "top tax rates by state under [the] Biden tax plan."

Among the states mentioned was New York, which the broadcast said would be taxed at a rate of 58% while New York City would be taxed at 62%.

50 Cent reveals support&nbsp;for Trump:&nbsp;"WHAT THE F--K! (VOTE ForTRUMP) IM OUT. "F--K NEW YORK The KNICKS never win anyway. I don’t care Trump doesn’t like black people 62% are you out of ya f--king mind."

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His fans and followers then showed support for the statement while others pointed out that it would be applied to “rich people” only.&nbsp;

Later, he shared another post boasting about his wealth. He wrote, "I just remembered i’m bankrupt, so i’m looking for a gracious loan can anyone help a brother out. LOL," he wrote alongside a photo of himself smiling. He added two hashtags to represent the alcohol brands he owns: "#bransoncognac #lecheminduroi."

50 Cent is worth at least $110 million, according to Forbes in 2012.

Rapper 50 Cent has stated who he’s voting for in the US elections 2020. 50 Cent support for President Donald Trump - The 45-year-old hip-hop mogul took to Instagram to offer his support for President Trump.

Rapper 50 Cent has stated who he’s voting for in the US elections 2020. 50 Cent support for President Donald Trump - The 45-year-old hip-hop mogul took to Instagram to offer his support for President Trump. This came after Vice President revealed his proposed tax plan that did not sit too well with the rapper. He shared a picture of the tax plan from a news broadcast that displayed "top tax rates by state under [the] Biden tax plan." Among the states mentioned was New York, which the broadcast said would be taxed at a rate of 58% while New York City would be taxed at 62%. 50 Cent reveals support for Trump: "WHAT THE F--K! (VOTE ForTRUMP) IM OUT. "F--K NEW YORK The KNICKS never win anyway. I don’t care Trump doesn’t like black people 62% are you out of ya f--king mind." 👀WHAT THE F*CK! (VOTE ForTRUMP) IM OUT, 🏃‍♂️💨F*CK NEW YORK The KNICKS never win anyway. 🤷🏽‍♂️I don’t care Trump doesn’t like black people 62% are you out of ya fucking mind. 😤 pic.twitter.com/uZu02k2Dlz — 50cent (@50cent) October 19, 2020 × His fans and followers then showed support for the statement while others pointed out that it would be applied to “rich people” only. Later, he shared another post boasting about his wealth. He wrote, "I just remembered i’m bankrupt, so i’m looking for a gracious loan can anyone help a brother out. LOL," he wrote alongside a photo of himself smiling. He added two hashtags to represent the alcohol brands he owns: "#bransoncognac #lecheminduroi." 50 Cent is worth at least $110 million, according to Forbes in 2012.

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