US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jul 11) said that the United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine to defend against Russia. This comes as Kyiv witnesses a recent escalation in Moscow’s drone and missile attacks. Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv had received positive “signals” from the Trump administration about new weapons supplies following a telephone conversation between the two leaders.&nbsp;“We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100%,” Trump said in an interview with NBC. “So what we’re doing is, the weapons that are going out are going to NATO, and then NATO is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for those weapons.”&nbsp;Last week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that some of the US-made weapons that Ukraine is seeking are deployed with NATO allies in Europe, which could be transferred to Ukraine. He added that European nations could then buy replacements from the US.&nbsp;“It’s a lot faster to move something, for example, from Germany to Ukraine than it is to order it from a (US) factory and get it there,” Rubio told reporters during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathering in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur.&nbsp;As Ukraine is seeking US-made Patriot air defence systems to counter Russian ballistic and cruise missiles, the Trump administration has given conflicting signals about its willingness to provide more essential military aid to Ukraine to defend against Russia’s invasion, which has entered its fourth year.&nbsp;Earlier, the US president said that he would keep sending he would keep sending weapons to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia after pausing some weapons shipments.&nbsp;Rubio said that the US is encouraging NATO allies “to provide those weapons, systems, the defensive systems that Ukraine seeks … since they have them in their stocks, and then we can enter into financial agreements with them, with us, where they can purchase the replacements.”&nbsp;Zelensky said on Thursday that Ukraine has asked other nations to supply an additional 10 Patriot systems and missiles. He added that Germany is ready to provide two systems, and Norway has agreed to deliver one.

Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv had received positive “signals” from the Trump administration about new weapons supplies following a telephone conversation between the two leaders.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jul 11) said that the United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine to defend against Russia. This comes as Kyiv witnesses a recent escalation in Moscow’s drone and missile attacks. Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv had received positive “signals” from the Trump administration about new weapons supplies following a telephone conversation between the two leaders. “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100%,” Trump said in an interview with NBC. “So what we’re doing is, the weapons that are going out are going to NATO, and then NATO is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for those weapons.” Last week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that some of the US-made weapons that Ukraine is seeking are deployed with NATO allies in Europe, which could be transferred to Ukraine. He added that European nations could then buy replacements from the US. “It’s a lot faster to move something, for example, from Germany to Ukraine than it is to order it from a (US) factory and get it there,” Rubio told reporters during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathering in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur. As Ukraine is seeking US-made Patriot air defence systems to counter Russian ballistic and cruise missiles, the Trump administration has given conflicting signals about its willingness to provide more essential military aid to Ukraine to defend against Russia’s invasion, which has entered its fourth year. Earlier, the US president said that he would keep sending he would keep sending weapons to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia after pausing some weapons shipments. Rubio said that the US is encouraging NATO allies “to provide those weapons, systems, the defensive systems that Ukraine seeks … since they have them in their stocks, and then we can enter into financial agreements with them, with us, where they can purchase the replacements.” Zelensky said on Thursday that Ukraine has asked other nations to supply an additional 10 Patriot systems and missiles. He added that Germany is ready to provide two systems, and Norway has agreed to deliver one.

Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv had received positive “signals” from the Trump administration about new weapons supplies following a telephone conversation between the two leaders.

NATO buying weapons for Ukraine? Trump says US will sell arms to European allies to aid Kyiv amid Russia war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday (July 10) that Kiev had received positive "signals" from the United States administration about new weapons supplies after his telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. He said Ukraine received “a timetable and details of weapons supplies,” as reported by news agency Reuters. According to Zelensky, Germany and Norway have committed to finance three more Patriot defense systems for Ukraine, with Berlin covering two and Oslo one. Speaking to the press in Rome at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Zelensky assured that he will swap out his country's ambassador in Washington and reiterated Ukraine's willingness for peace negotiations "in any format."&nbsp;Zelensky said he was considering Ukraine’s defence minister, Rustem Umerov, for the job. The Ukrainian president said the new ambassador’s top job will be to boost Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s aggression. When asked about sanctions, Zelensky said that he counts on the US leadership to implement “tough” measures to disrupt Russia’s ability to continue attacks.<h2>Starmer, Macron set out latest plans to help Ukraine</h2>Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron called for more pressure in the shape of new sanctions against Moscow to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine. The two leaders, chairing from the UK a video-conference meeting of the self-styled "coalition of the willing", also reported preparations for a post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission for Ukraine were in place.&nbsp;"We should shift our work for preparing for peace, making it happen by forcing Putin to the table... this coordinated pressure will make a difference," said Starmer. Macron, urging allies to "up the pressure on Russia", added "we quite obviously need something new to up the pressure on Russia".&nbsp;Something that would "alter the pressure on the Russian economy" was what was needed, he added. The two leaders were addressing a British army base in Northwood, northwest London, which is used by NATO as a command center.

US has sent positive signals on military aid says Zelensky after call with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday (July 10) that Kiev had received positive "signals" from the United States administration about new weapons supplies after his telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. He said Ukraine received “a timetable and details of weapons supplies,” as reported by news agency Reuters. According to Zelensky, Germany and Norway have committed to finance three more Patriot defense systems for Ukraine, with Berlin covering two and Oslo one. Speaking to the press in Rome at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Zelensky assured that he will swap out his country's ambassador in Washington and reiterated Ukraine's willingness for peace negotiations "in any format." Zelensky said he was considering Ukraine’s defence minister, Rustem Umerov, for the job. The Ukrainian president said the new ambassador’s top job will be to boost Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s aggression. When asked about sanctions, Zelensky said that he counts on the US leadership to implement “tough” measures to disrupt Russia’s ability to continue attacks. Starmer, Macron set out latest plans to help Ukraine Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron called for more pressure in the shape of new sanctions against Moscow to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine. The two leaders, chairing from the UK a video-conference meeting of the self-styled "coalition of the willing", also reported preparations for a post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission for Ukraine were in place. "We should shift our work for preparing for peace, making it happen by forcing Putin to the table... this coordinated pressure will make a difference," said Starmer. Macron, urging allies to "up the pressure on Russia", added "we quite obviously need something new to up the pressure on Russia". Something that would "alter the pressure on the Russian economy" was what was needed, he added. The two leaders were addressing a British army base in Northwood, northwest London, which is used by NATO as a command center.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference

'US has sent positive 'signals' on military aid', says Zelensky after call with Trump

As talks aimed at securing a Gaza ceasefire enter their third day in Doha, two different timelines are being presented by US President Donald Trump and Qatar, one of the key mediators in the process. President Trump, speaking during a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he believed both Hamas and Israel “want to have that ceasefire,” and added he was “hopeful for it very quickly.”However, Qatar’s spokesman said, “I don’t think that I can give any timeline at the moment, but I can say right now that we will need time for this,” ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said during a news conference in Doha.<h2>Whose timeline holds up?</h2>Al-Ansari explained that the talks had not formally begun yet. “What is happening right now is that both delegations are in Doha. We are speaking with them separately on a framework for the talks. So talks have not begun, as of yet, but we are talking to both sides over that framework,” he said. Despite Trump’s optimism, the Qatari spokesman’s comments suggest that key issues still need to be settled before negotiations can fully begin.<h2>The goal: 60-day ceasefire and hostages deal</h2>The current proposal on the table includes a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, along with the release of 10 living hostages and the remains of 18 others. Negotiators from both sides, along with Qatari and Egyptian mediators, have been in Doha since Sunday.The White House has said that its envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to travel to Doha as early as Tuesday to help move the talks forward. “We have an opportunity to finally get a peace deal – I am hopeful for it very quickly,” Witkoff said at the beginning of Trump’s meeting with Netanyahu.Ahead of his White House dinner with Trump, Netanyahu also met separately with Witkoff and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the terms of a potential deal. Trump is said to be pushing hard for a breakthrough in Gaza, and reportedly wants to finalise an agreement with Netanyahu directly.<h2>US also planning nuclear talks with Iran</h2>In a related development, Trump confirmed the US is preparing for a meeting with Iranian officials “in the next week or so” to discuss a potential nuclear deal. Witkoff has been in discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about holding the meeting in Oslo. If it goes ahead, it would be the first direct contact between the US and Iran since their 12-day war with Israel ended earlier this year. “I hope the war with Iran is over. I think they want to meet and make peace,” Trump said.

Despite Trump’s optimism, the Qatari spokesman’s comments suggest that key issues still need to be settled before negotiations can fully begin.

As talks aimed at securing a Gaza ceasefire enter their third day in Doha, two different timelines are being presented by US President Donald Trump and Qatar, one of the key mediators in the process. President Trump, speaking during a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he believed both Hamas and Israel “want to have that ceasefire,” and added he was “hopeful for it very quickly.” However, Qatar’s spokesman said, “I don’t think that I can give any timeline at the moment, but I can say right now that we will need time for this,” ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said during a news conference in Doha. Whose timeline holds up? Al-Ansari explained that the talks had not formally begun yet. “What is happening right now is that both delegations are in Doha. We are speaking with them separately on a framework for the talks. So talks have not begun, as of yet, but we are talking to both sides over that framework,” he said. Despite Trump’s optimism, the Qatari spokesman’s comments suggest that key issues still need to be settled before negotiations can fully begin. The goal: 60-day ceasefire and hostages deal The current proposal on the table includes a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, along with the release of 10 living hostages and the remains of 18 others. Negotiators from both sides, along with Qatari and Egyptian mediators, have been in Doha since Sunday. The White House has said that its envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to travel to Doha as early as Tuesday to help move the talks forward. “We have an opportunity to finally get a peace deal – I am hopeful for it very quickly,” Witkoff said at the beginning of Trump’s meeting with Netanyahu. Ahead of his White House dinner with Trump, Netanyahu also met separately with Witkoff and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the terms of a potential deal. Trump is said to be pushing hard for a breakthrough in Gaza, and reportedly wants to finalise an agreement with Netanyahu directly. US also planning nuclear talks with Iran In a related development, Trump confirmed the US is preparing for a meeting with Iranian officials “in the next week or so” to discuss a potential nuclear deal. Witkoff has been in discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about holding the meeting in Oslo. If it goes ahead, it would be the first direct contact between the US and Iran since their 12-day war with Israel ended earlier this year. “I hope the war with Iran is over. I think they want to meet and make peace,” Trump said.

Despite Trump’s optimism, the Qatari spokesman’s comments suggest that key issues still need to be settled before negotiations can fully begin.

'Talks have not begun yet': Qatar says Gaza talks need time, but Trump promises peace ‘very quickly’: Whose timeline holds up?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Monday US President Donald Trump, who expressed hope for a "deal this week" between Israel and Hamas that sees hostages released from the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday evening in Doha, aiming to broker a ceasefire and reach an agreement on the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.&nbsp;Trump said Sunday there was a "good chance" of reaching an agreement.&nbsp;"We've gotten a lot of the hostages out, but pertaining to the remaining hostages, quite a few of them will be coming out," he told journalists.&nbsp;Netanyahu, speaking before boarding his flight to Washington on Sunday, said his meeting with Trump could "definitely help advance this" deal.&nbsp;The US president is pushing for a truce in the Gaza Strip, plunged into a humanitarian crisis after nearly two years of war.&nbsp;Netanyahu said he dispatched the team to Doha with "clear instructions" to reach an agreement "under the conditions that we have agreed to."&nbsp;He previously said Hamas's response to a draft US-backed ceasefire proposal, conveyed through Qatari and Egyptian mediators, contained "unacceptable" demands.&nbsp;<h2>‘Important mission’</h2> Two Palestinian sources close to the discussions told AFP the proposal included a 60-day truce, during which Hamas would release 10 living hostages and several bodies in exchange for Palestinians detained by Israel.&nbsp;However, they said, the group was also demanding certain conditions for Israel's withdrawal, guarantees against a resumption of fighting during negotiations, and the return of the UN-led aid distribution system.&nbsp;Netanyahu has an "important mission" in Washington, "advancing a deal to bring all our hostages home," said Israeli President Isaac Herzog after meeting him Sunday.&nbsp;Trump is not scheduled to meet the Israeli premier until 6:30 pm (2230 GMT) Monday, the White House said, without the usual presence of journalists.&nbsp;Of the 251 hostages taken by Palestinian militants during the 2023 attack, 49 are still being held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead.&nbsp;Since Hamas's October 2023 attack sparked the massive Israeli offensive in Gaza, mediators have brokered two temporary halts in the fighting. They have seen hostages freed in exchange for some of the thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.&nbsp;Recent efforts to broker a new truce have repeatedly failed, with the primary point of contention being Israel's rejection of Hamas's demand for a lasting ceasefire.&nbsp;<h2>‘Enough blood’</h2> In Gaza, the territory's civil defense agency reported 26 people killed by Israeli forces on Sunday, 10 of them in a strike in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood.&nbsp;"We are losing young people, families and children every day, and this must stop now," Sheikh Radwan resident Osama al-Hanawi told AFP.&nbsp;"Enough blood has been shed."&nbsp;Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties in accessing many areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defense agency.Contacted by AFP, the Israeli military said it could not comment on specific strikes without precise coordinates.&nbsp;<h2>Hundreds killed seeking aid</h2> The war has created dire humanitarian conditions for the more than two million people in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;A US- and Israel-backed group, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), took the lead in food distribution in the territory in late May, when Israel partially lifted a more than two-month blockade on aid deliveries.&nbsp;But its operations have had a chaotic rollout, with repeated reports of aid seekers killed near its facilities while awaiting rations.&nbsp;UN agencies and major aid groups have refused to cooperate with the GHF over concerns it was designed to cater to Israeli military objectives.&nbsp;The UN human rights office said last week that more than 500 people have been killed waiting to access food from GHF distribution points.&nbsp;The Gaza health ministry on Sunday placed that toll even higher, at 751 killed.Hamas's October 2023 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures.&nbsp;Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed at least 57,418 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. The United Nations considers the figures reliable.

Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday evening in Doha, aiming to broker a ceasefire and reach an agreement on the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Monday US President Donald Trump, who expressed hope for a "deal this week" between Israel and Hamas that sees hostages released from the Gaza Strip. Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday evening in Doha, aiming to broker a ceasefire and reach an agreement on the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Trump said Sunday there was a "good chance" of reaching an agreement. "We've gotten a lot of the hostages out, but pertaining to the remaining hostages, quite a few of them will be coming out," he told journalists. Netanyahu, speaking before boarding his flight to Washington on Sunday, said his meeting with Trump could "definitely help advance this" deal. The US president is pushing for a truce in the Gaza Strip, plunged into a humanitarian crisis after nearly two years of war. Netanyahu said he dispatched the team to Doha with "clear instructions" to reach an agreement "under the conditions that we have agreed to." He previously said Hamas's response to a draft US-backed ceasefire proposal, conveyed through Qatari and Egyptian mediators, contained "unacceptable" demands. ‘Important mission’ Two Palestinian sources close to the discussions told AFP the proposal included a 60-day truce, during which Hamas would release 10 living hostages and several bodies in exchange for Palestinians detained by Israel. However, they said, the group was also demanding certain conditions for Israel's withdrawal, guarantees against a resumption of fighting during negotiations, and the return of the UN-led aid distribution system. Netanyahu has an "important mission" in Washington, "advancing a deal to bring all our hostages home," said Israeli President Isaac Herzog after meeting him Sunday. Trump is not scheduled to meet the Israeli premier until 6:30 pm (2230 GMT) Monday, the White House said, without the usual presence of journalists. Of the 251 hostages taken by Palestinian militants during the 2023 attack, 49 are still being held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. Since Hamas's October 2023 attack sparked the massive Israeli offensive in Gaza, mediators have brokered two temporary halts in the fighting. They have seen hostages freed in exchange for some of the thousands of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. Recent efforts to broker a new truce have repeatedly failed, with the primary point of contention being Israel's rejection of Hamas's demand for a lasting ceasefire. ‘Enough blood’ In Gaza, the territory's civil defense agency reported 26 people killed by Israeli forces on Sunday, 10 of them in a strike in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. "We are losing young people, families and children every day, and this must stop now," Sheikh Radwan resident Osama al-Hanawi told AFP. "Enough blood has been shed." Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties in accessing many areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defense agency. Contacted by AFP, the Israeli military said it could not comment on specific strikes without precise coordinates. Hundreds killed seeking aid The war has created dire humanitarian conditions for the more than two million people in the Gaza Strip. A US- and Israel-backed group, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), took the lead in food distribution in the territory in late May, when Israel partially lifted a more than two-month blockade on aid deliveries. But its operations have had a chaotic rollout, with repeated reports of aid seekers killed near its facilities while awaiting rations. UN agencies and major aid groups have refused to cooperate with the GHF over concerns it was designed to cater to Israeli military objectives. The UN human rights office said last week that more than 500 people have been killed waiting to access food from GHF distribution points. The Gaza health ministry on Sunday placed that toll even higher, at 751 killed. Hamas's October 2023 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures. Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed at least 57,418 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. The United Nations considers the figures reliable.

Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday evening in Doha, aiming to broker a ceasefire and reach an agreement on the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Trump hopeful for Israel-Hamas deal ‘this week’ ahead of meeting with Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has once again suggested that Patriot air defence systems could be supplied to Ukraine, as Russian missile strikes on cities continue to escalate.

US President Donald Trump has once again suggested that Patriot air defence systems could be supplied to Ukraine, as Russian missile strikes on cities continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters on Saturday (5 July), Trump said, “They’re going to need something because they’re being hit pretty hard”, referring to the intensifying aerial assault from Russian forces.

What are Patriot missiles? Trump may send Ukraine the US’s ‘100% effective’ shield

US President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax cut and spending bill has been passed in both the House and the Senate. As part of its provisions, it is expected to bring sweeping changes to the government's Medicaid healthcare program, which covers about 71 million low-income people in the United States. The earlier policies, from the Biden and Obama administrations, aimed at easier access to healthcare for millions.&nbsp;According to the Congressional Budget Office estimates, nearly 12 million more people to be without insurance by 2034 after Trump signs the legislation due to reductions in federal support for Medicaid and Affordable Care Act. This would undermine the finances of hospitals, nursing homes, and community health centres, as they will need to absorb more costs of treating uninsured people. Some may cut on services and employees, while some may even shut down.&nbsp;Here are key healthcare provisions under the bill:&nbsp;<h3>Mandatory work</h3>&nbsp;Currently, Medicaid enrollees are not subject to work requirements. Under the new bill, Medicaid enrollees would have to work, do community engagement activities or attend school for a minimum of 80 hours to qualify for the programme. They will have to regularly file paperwork, ensuring they are meeting the new requirements, which are set to start in January 2027. This would end coverage of millions of people who do not meet the new standards.&nbsp;<h3>More frequent checks for eligibility</h3>&nbsp;The states will be required to conduct a check to see if people still qualify for Medicaid twice a year instead of once. This would affect about 20 million people who got enrolled through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expansion, which includes those making around $21,600 a year or less in 2025. The new bill would also prevent people from being eligible to sign up for Medicaid in more than one state at the same time.&nbsp;<h3>Stricter rules for states</h3>&nbsp;Money raised for the Medicaid programme was often raised from taxes imposed on hospitals and healthcare providers until now. The new bill would restrict how much money states can collect from these taxes. It would also impose stricter rules about which services can be taxed and how the money is distributed across providers. This could make it harder for states to get extra federal money, which may lead to funding cuts, especially in rural areas. Although the bill includes a $50 billion fund for rural hospitals.&nbsp;<h3>Immigrants rules</h3>&nbsp;Mediciad is currently eligible for some immigrants who are legally in the US after a five-year wait. However, under the new bill, refugees, some abused spouses and children, and people granted asylum will not be eligible.&nbsp;<h3>Cost-sharing requirements</h3>&nbsp;Currently, Medicaid gives states an option to charge nominal co-payments for people with incomes over 150 per cent of the federal poverty level. The new bill would mandate co-pays for people earning more than 100% of the federal poverty level, which would reach up to $35 per medical service, with some exemptions including emergency and preventive care.

According to the Congressional Budget Office estimates, nearly 12 million more people to be without insurance by 2034 after Trump signs the legislation due to reductions in federal support for Medicaid and Affordable Care Act. 

US President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax cut and spending bill has been passed in both the House and the Senate. As part of its provisions, it is expected to bring sweeping changes to the government's Medicaid healthcare program, which covers about 71 million low-income people in the United States. The earlier policies, from the Biden and Obama administrations, aimed at easier access to healthcare for millions. According to the Congressional Budget Office estimates, nearly 12 million more people to be without insurance by 2034 after Trump signs the legislation due to reductions in federal support for Medicaid and Affordable Care Act. This would undermine the finances of hospitals, nursing homes, and community health centres, as they will need to absorb more costs of treating uninsured people. Some may cut on services and employees, while some may even shut down. Here are key healthcare provisions under the bill: Mandatory work Currently, Medicaid enrollees are not subject to work requirements. Under the new bill, Medicaid enrollees would have to work, do community engagement activities or attend school for a minimum of 80 hours to qualify for the programme. They will have to regularly file paperwork, ensuring they are meeting the new requirements, which are set to start in January 2027. This would end coverage of millions of people who do not meet the new standards. More frequent checks for eligibility The states will be required to conduct a check to see if people still qualify for Medicaid twice a year instead of once. This would affect about 20 million people who got enrolled through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expansion, which includes those making around $21,600 a year or less in 2025. The new bill would also prevent people from being eligible to sign up for Medicaid in more than one state at the same time. Stricter rules for states Money raised for the Medicaid programme was often raised from taxes imposed on hospitals and healthcare providers until now. The new bill would restrict how much money states can collect from these taxes. It would also impose stricter rules about which services can be taxed and how the money is distributed across providers. This could make it harder for states to get extra federal money, which may lead to funding cuts, especially in rural areas. Although the bill includes a $50 billion fund for rural hospitals. Immigrants rules Mediciad is currently eligible for some immigrants who are legally in the US after a five-year wait. However, under the new bill, refugees, some abused spouses and children, and people granted asylum will not be eligible. Cost-sharing requirements Currently, Medicaid gives states an option to charge nominal co-payments for people with incomes over 150 per cent of the federal poverty level. The new bill would mandate co-pays for people earning more than 100% of the federal poverty level, which would reach up to $35 per medical service, with some exemptions including emergency and preventive care.

According to the Congressional Budget Office estimates, nearly 12 million more people to be without insurance by 2034 after Trump signs the legislation due to reductions in federal support for Medicaid and Affordable Care Act.&nbsp;

Will Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put 12 million people at risk of losing Medicaid? Here’s what you need to know

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Friday.&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Friday (July 4) said that a decision by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on a “final proposal” for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza will become clear in the next 24 hours&nbsp;Click on the headlines for more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-trump-speak-on-phone-discuss-escalating-russian-strikes-supply-of-air-defence-1751638033395">Zelensky, Trump discuss Russian strikes, ‘opportunities’ in air defence in phone call</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250704/image-1751638817079.jpg?rect=(272,0,1280,960)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Zelensky, Trump discuss Russian strikes, ‘opportunities’ in air defence in phone call"></figure>&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Friday, and the two leaders discussed the Russian strikes on Ukraine and the supply of air defence to Kyiv. The Presidential Office head in Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, said, “A very important and meaningful conversation between the presidents. All the details—coming soon.” Yermak called the conversation “important and productive.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-close-to-finalising-ceasefire-in-gaza-trump-says-decision-on-peace-proposal-by-hamas-likely-in-24-hrs-1751627196633">Israel-Hamas close to finalising ceasefire in Gaza? Trump says decision on peace proposal by Hamas likely in 24 hrs</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250704/image-1751627652504.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Israel-Hamas close to finalising ceasefire in Gaza? Trump says decision on peace proposal by Hamas likely in 24 hrs"></figure>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Friday (July 4) said that a decision by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on a “final proposal” for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza will become clear in the next 24 hours, reported Reuters. On being asked by the press whether Israel had accepted the conditions required to finalise a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas, Trump said, “We’ll see what happens, we are going to know over the next 24 hours.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-russia-using-chemical-weapons-in-ukraine-dutch-defence-minister-alleges-widespread-use-of-banned-munitions-1751625925536">Is Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine? 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Dutch and German intelligence agencies on Friday (Jul 4) alleged that they have gathered evidence on the use of banned weapons, including dropping a choking agent from drones to drive soldiers out of trenches so they can be shot.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-russian-oil-executive-mysteriously-found-dead-after-falling-from-window-1751640250326">Top Russian oil executive mysteriously found dead after falling from window</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250704/image-1751640283090.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Top Russian oil executive mysteriously found dead after falling from window"></figure>&nbsp;Andrey Badalov, Vice President of Transneft, has died after allegedly falling from a window at his residence in a Moscow suburb in an apparent suicide case, state media reported on Friday (Jul 4). The company confirmed the death of the 62-year-old, but did not mention the circumstances. Law enforcement officials told the state-run TASS news agency that Badalov’s body was discovered at the bottom of a residential building on Rublyovskoye highway.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-donald-trump-s-big-beautiful-bill-will-skyrocket-national-debt-in-us-as-claimed-by-elon-musk-1751587948414">'AMERICA IS GOING BANKRUPT': How Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' will skyrocket national debt in US - as claimed by Elon Musk</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250704/image-1751590530638.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'AMERICA IS GOING BANKRUPT': How Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' will skyrocket national debt in US - as claimed by Elon Musk"></figure>&nbsp;United States President Donald Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has been passed by the US House. Even as Trump celebrates the victory at a rally called ‘America250’ at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the bill has been accused of raising the national debt ceiling in United States. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the bill could add $2.4 to $3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. Trump's former ‘buddy’ Elon Musk has also warned about it and said, “This spending bill contains the largest increase in the debt ceiling in US history! It is the Debt Slavery Bill.” He also said, "America is going bankrupt extremely quickly, but everyone seems to be whistling past the graveyard."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/another-law-student-alleges-molestation-by-kolkata-gangrape-accused-monojit-mishra-1751631332489">Another law student alleges molestation by Kolkata gangrape accused Monojit Mishra</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250704/image-1751633479353.jpg?zoom=0.9&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Another law student alleges molestation by Kolkata gangrape accused Monojit Mishra"></figure>&nbsp;Another student of the law college has come out with allegations of molestation against Monojit Mishra, the main accused in last month’s gang rape case at South Calcutta Law College. The student, who is in her second year of a law degree, told a TV channel that college alumnus Monojit Mishra, who is referred to as ‘Mango dada’ in his influence groups, molested and threatened her two years ago.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-bomb-lady-the-woman-who-made-bunker-buster-bombs-possible-used-by-us-to-strike-iran-s-nuclear-facilities-1751639661770">The Bomb Lady: Woman who made 'Bunker Buster' bombs possible—Used by US to strike Iran's nuclear facilities</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250704/image-1751640534711.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="The Bomb Lady: Woman who made 'Bunker Buster' bombs possible—Used by US to strike Iran's nuclear facilities"></figure>&nbsp;As the United States dropped 14 bunker buster bombs deployed on the 'B-2 stealth bombers' on Iran's nuclear facilities during the 12-day Israel-Iran war, a former Vietnam War refugee Anh Duong looked at the weapon's technical details as she sensed a familiarity.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/microsoft-exits-pakistan-after-25-years-countrys-ex-president-warns-of-economic-fallout-1751629748089">Microsoft exits Pakistan after 25 years, country's ex-president warns of economic fallout</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250704/image-1751631174006.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Microsoft exits Pakistan after 25 years, country's ex-president warns of economic fallout"></figure>&nbsp;Global tech firm Microsoft has ceased operations in Pakistan after 25 years, according to its founding country head. Jawwad Rehman, who launched Microsoft in the country in 2000, revealed the closure on LinkedIn, writing, “Today, I learned that Microsoft is officially closing its operations in Pakistan. The last few remaining employees were formally informed and just like that, an era ends...” The company has not made any formal public statement on the matter.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/metro-in-dino-movie-review-anurag-basu-s-modern-love-story-breaks-the-clutter-konkona-sen-sharma-pankaj-tripathi-shine-1751628428920">Metro…In Dino movie review: Anurag Basu’s modern love story breaks the clutter, Konkona Sen Sharma -Pankaj Tripathi shine</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250704/image-1751629625322.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Metro…In Dino movie review: Anurag Basu’s modern love story breaks the clutter, Konkona Sen Sharma -Pankaj Tripathi shine"></figure>&nbsp;The heart has been craving for a good old love story amid heavy actioners that Bollywood has been churning out for some time now. Amid the clutter of Pan-India gruesome bloodied action thrillers and sappy family dramas that the viewers have been fed the past few years, Anurag Basu's Metro...In Dino manages to break the clutter with a fresh take on the oldest emotion in the universe -Love.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/loudmouth-carlsen-humbled-after-loss-to-presumably-weaker-gukesh-in-grand-chess-tour-1751626539348">Loudmouth Carlsen humbled after loss to 'presumably weaker' Gukesh in Grand Chess Tour</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250704/image-1751626907095.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Loudmouth Carlsen humbled after loss to 'presumably weaker' Gukesh in Grand Chess Tour"></figure>&nbsp;Magnus Carlsen was left embarrassed at SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia 2025 in the Grand Chess Tour after losing to reigning world champion and Indian chess star D. Gukesh. Carlsen, who had an infamous incident with Gukesh recently at Norway Chess, had questioned the world champion's abilities in rapid and blitz format and had said in a chat with organisers: “Gukesh hasn’t done anything to indicate that he’s going to do well in such a tournament.” Carlsen's statement, however, proven wrong as Gukesh beat Carlsen in round 6 of the rapid format and now leads the points table with 10 points from five wins in a row.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Friday. US President Donald Trump on Friday (July 4) said that a decision by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on a “final proposal” for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza will become clear in the next 24 hours Click on the headlines for more Zelensky, Trump discuss Russian strikes, ‘opportunities’ in air defence in phone call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Friday, and the two leaders discussed the Russian strikes on Ukraine and the supply of air defence to Kyiv. The Presidential Office head in Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, said, “A very important and meaningful conversation between the presidents. All the details—coming soon.” Yermak called the conversation “important and productive.” Israel-Hamas close to finalising ceasefire in Gaza? Trump says decision on peace proposal by Hamas likely in 24 hrs US President Donald Trump on Friday (July 4) said that a decision by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on a “final proposal” for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza will become clear in the next 24 hours, reported Reuters. On being asked by the press whether Israel had accepted the conditions required to finalise a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas, Trump said, “We’ll see what happens, we are going to know over the next 24 hours.” Is Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine? Dutch defence minister alleges ‘widespread’ use of banned munitions Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans has called for intensified sanctions against Russia, claiming “widespread” use of chemical weapons by Moscow in Ukraine. Dutch and German intelligence agencies on Friday (Jul 4) alleged that they have gathered evidence on the use of banned weapons, including dropping a choking agent from drones to drive soldiers out of trenches so they can be shot. Top Russian oil executive mysteriously found dead after falling from window Andrey Badalov, Vice President of Transneft, has died after allegedly falling from a window at his residence in a Moscow suburb in an apparent suicide case, state media reported on Friday (Jul 4). The company confirmed the death of the 62-year-old, but did not mention the circumstances. Law enforcement officials told the state-run TASS news agency that Badalov’s body was discovered at the bottom of a residential building on Rublyovskoye highway. 'AMERICA IS GOING BANKRUPT': How Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' will skyrocket national debt in US - as claimed by Elon Musk United States President Donald Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has been passed by the US House. Even as Trump celebrates the victory at a rally called ‘America250’ at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the bill has been accused of raising the national debt ceiling in United States. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the bill could add $2.4 to $3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. Trump's former ‘buddy’ Elon Musk has also warned about it and said, “This spending bill contains the largest increase in the debt ceiling in US history! It is the Debt Slavery Bill.” He also said, "America is going bankrupt extremely quickly, but everyone seems to be whistling past the graveyard." Another law student alleges molestation by Kolkata gangrape accused Monojit Mishra Another student of the law college has come out with allegations of molestation against Monojit Mishra, the main accused in last month’s gang rape case at South Calcutta Law College. The student, who is in her second year of a law degree, told a TV channel that college alumnus Monojit Mishra, who is referred to as ‘Mango dada’ in his influence groups, molested and threatened her two years ago. The Bomb Lady: Woman who made 'Bunker Buster' bombs possible—Used by US to strike Iran's nuclear facilities As the United States dropped 14 bunker buster bombs deployed on the 'B-2 stealth bombers' on Iran's nuclear facilities during the 12-day Israel-Iran war, a former Vietnam War refugee Anh Duong looked at the weapon's technical details as she sensed a familiarity. Microsoft exits Pakistan after 25 years, country's ex-president warns of economic fallout Global tech firm Microsoft has ceased operations in Pakistan after 25 years, according to its founding country head. Jawwad Rehman, who launched Microsoft in the country in 2000, revealed the closure on LinkedIn, writing, “Today, I learned that Microsoft is officially closing its operations in Pakistan. The last few remaining employees were formally informed and just like that, an era ends...” The company has not made any formal public statement on the matter. Metro…In Dino movie review: Anurag Basu’s modern love story breaks the clutter, Konkona Sen Sharma -Pankaj Tripathi shine The heart has been craving for a good old love story amid heavy actioners that Bollywood has been churning out for some time now. Amid the clutter of Pan-India gruesome bloodied action thrillers and sappy family dramas that the viewers have been fed the past few years, Anurag Basu's Metro...In Dino manages to break the clutter with a fresh take on the oldest emotion in the universe -Love. Loudmouth Carlsen humbled after loss to 'presumably weaker' Gukesh in Grand Chess Tour Magnus Carlsen was left embarrassed at SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia 2025 in the Grand Chess Tour after losing to reigning world champion and Indian chess star D. Gukesh. Carlsen, who had an infamous incident with Gukesh recently at Norway Chess, had questioned the world champion's abilities in rapid and blitz format and had said in a chat with organisers: “Gukesh hasn’t done anything to indicate that he’s going to do well in such a tournament.” Carlsen's statement, however, proven wrong as Gukesh beat Carlsen in round 6 of the rapid format and now leads the points table with 10 points from five wins in a row.

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For a country like India situated in a volatile neighbourhood and facing complex military challenges, the Russia-Ukraine war provides valuable insights into modern warfare, from logistics and air defence to the role of domestic defence production. 

For a country like India situated in a volatile neighbourhood and facing complex military challenges, the Russia-Ukraine war provides valuable insights into modern warfare, from logistics and air defence to the role of domestic defence production.&nbsp;

5 war strategy lessons India can learn from the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The decision, taken quietly in June by the Pentagon’s policy chief Elbridge Colby, also covers 155mm artillery shells, Stinger missiles.

The decision, taken quietly in June by the Pentagon’s policy chief Elbridge Colby, also covers 155mm artillery shells, Stinger missiles.

5 advanced US weapons now out of reach for Ukraine: A strategic advantage for Russia?

US President Donald Trump has talked about deportation of tech giant Elon Musk and New York's Democratic mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani in the recent days. Trump said he will look into the possibility of deportation or denaturalisation. While he had a fallout with his former ‘buddy' Musk over ‘big and beautiful’ tax and spending bill, he targeted Mamdani after New York Democratic Primary and called him ‘100% Communist Lunatic." Many from Trump’s team and his supporters have spoken about deportation, but is it really possible as per the laws of the United States? Here's what we know:<h2>Can Elon Musk be deported?</h2>Elon Musk, originally from South Africa, became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2002 after first coming to the U.S. on a student visa in the 1990s. Prior to that, he was a citizen of Canada. Accusations that Musk was in the U.S. illegally during the early stages of his career have circulated, including a 2005 email in which Musk reportedly said he applied to Stanford University simply because he otherwise had "no legal right to stay in the country." Musk never enrolled and instead started his first company, Zip2.Steve Bannon, Trump’s former advisor, has claimed Musk entered the US illegally and called for his deportation. He also suggested Musk’s alleged drug use warrants suspension of his security clearances. Musk has denied claims he was in the US illegally, calling his status at the time ‘a legal grey area’.&nbsp;However, denaturalizing a US citizen—specially one who has held citizenship for over two decades—is extremely rare. So, only if Trump and his team can prove that Musk entered US fraudulently - can there be a case for denaturalisation. The question here is whether or not Musk lied to the US government during the process of becoming a citizen. The process of denaturalisation is also lenthy. It would begin with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sending such a case to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ then files a revocation of naturalization actions (for civil denaturalisation cases) or criminal charges (for criminal denaturalisation cases) in federal court. A defendant can either defend themselves or renounce US citizenship. If the person is stripped of their citizenship, their status returns to that he or she had prior to becoming a citizen. In case their immigration status is unlawful, they can be deported immediately.<h2>Can Zohran Mamdani be deported?</h2>Republicans have called for Zohran Mamdani's deportation after he won the New York Democratic Primary. During an interview with Fox News, Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about Republican Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee, who has called for denaturalisation proceedings against Mamdani, partly based on rap lyrics Mamdani allegedly wrote in 2017 referencing "terrorism." Leavitt responded, “Well, I’ll let the president speak to that. I have not seen those claims, but surely, if they are true, it’s something that should be investigated.” Meanwhile, other Republicans have made racist remark against Mamdani and have asked him to leave the US with Representative Brandon Gill telling the mayoral candidate to “go back to the Third World” after seeing him eat with his hands.&nbsp;However, Mamdani deportation is more of a political call as there is no legal basis. Zohran Mamdani obtained citizenship in 2018, he enjoys the same constitutional protections as any other citizen, whether natural-born or naturalized. Deportation laws primarily apply to non-citizens such as permanent residents or undocumented immigrants. Once citizenship is granted, it is very difficult to reverse unless there are extraordinary circumstances. Mamdani has not been accused of any crimes or fraudulent behaviour related to his naturalisation that would justify stripping him of his citizenship. Here too, similar to Musk, the only process is denaturalisation, but there is no evidence that Mamdani lied or committed fraud during their naturalisation, or was involved in criminal activity prior to becoming a citizen that was concealed, or engaged in actions such as supporting terrorism or violent overthrow of the government. Even if there would have been one, the government must prove its case convincingly in federal court.<h2>Trump vs Musk</h2>Musk and Trump renewed their fight - this time about the EV subsidy in the United States of America. The war of words broke out after the Tesla boss posted non-stop about Trump's ‘big beautiful bill’, stating that a new ‘America Party’ will be launched if the bill is passed. In response, Trump said that he would have to return to South Africa if he didn't get EV subsidies in the US. Later, while he was on his way to Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz, a reporter asked Donald Trump whether Musk would be deported after he criticised Trump’s tax spending bill. He said, “I don’t know. We’ll have to take a look.” He also jokingly mentioned that he may deploy the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to investigate the Tesla CEO saying, “DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon.” He added, "We'll have to take a look. We might have to put DOGE on Elon. You know what DOGE is? The monster that might have to go back and eat Elon. Wouldn’t that be terrible? He gets a lot of subsidies,” said Donald Trump.<h2>Trump vs Mamdani&nbsp;</h2>Trump said during a Tuesday press conference at a detention center in Florida referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz” that if Mamdani prevents ICE agents from conducting their operations to deport people, then "we’ll have to arrest him." He also mentioned false claims that Mamdani entered the country illegally. On a question of Mamdani's possible deportation, Trump said, “We’re going to be watching that very carefully, and a lot of people are saying he’s here illegally. We’re going to look at everything.” In a sharp response, Mamdani, who has won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, has said that he will not accept this "intimidation." In a statement on X, Mamdani said that he was threatened by the US president not because he broke any law but because he refuses to let ICE "terrorise the city."&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump said he will look into the possibility of deportation or denaturalisation of tech giant Elon Musk and New York's Democratic mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani. But can they really be deported legally?

US President Donald Trump has talked about deportation of tech giant Elon Musk and New York's Democratic mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani in the recent days. Trump said he will look into the possibility of deportation or denaturalisation. While he had a fallout with his former ‘buddy' Musk over ‘big and beautiful’ tax and spending bill, he targeted Mamdani after New York Democratic Primary and called him ‘100% Communist Lunatic." Many from Trump’s team and his supporters have spoken about deportation, but is it really possible as per the laws of the United States? Here's what we know: Can Elon Musk be deported? Elon Musk, originally from South Africa, became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2002 after first coming to the U.S. on a student visa in the 1990s. Prior to that, he was a citizen of Canada. Accusations that Musk was in the U.S. illegally during the early stages of his career have circulated, including a 2005 email in which Musk reportedly said he applied to Stanford University simply because he otherwise had "no legal right to stay in the country." Musk never enrolled and instead started his first company, Zip2. Steve Bannon, Trump’s former advisor, has claimed Musk entered the US illegally and called for his deportation. He also suggested Musk’s alleged drug use warrants suspension of his security clearances. Musk has denied claims he was in the US illegally, calling his status at the time ‘a legal grey area’. However, denaturalizing a US citizen—specially one who has held citizenship for over two decades—is extremely rare. So, only if Trump and his team can prove that Musk entered US fraudulently - can there be a case for denaturalisation. The question here is whether or not Musk lied to the US government during the process of becoming a citizen. The process of denaturalisation is also lenthy. It would begin with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sending such a case to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ then files a revocation of naturalization actions (for civil denaturalisation cases) or criminal charges (for criminal denaturalisation cases) in federal court. A defendant can either defend themselves or renounce US citizenship. If the person is stripped of their citizenship, their status returns to that he or she had prior to becoming a citizen. In case their immigration status is unlawful, they can be deported immediately. Can Zohran Mamdani be deported? Republicans have called for Zohran Mamdani's deportation after he won the New York Democratic Primary. During an interview with Fox News, Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about Republican Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee, who has called for denaturalisation proceedings against Mamdani, partly based on rap lyrics Mamdani allegedly wrote in 2017 referencing "terrorism." Leavitt responded, “Well, I’ll let the president speak to that. I have not seen those claims, but surely, if they are true, it’s something that should be investigated.” Meanwhile, other Republicans have made racist remark against Mamdani and have asked him to leave the US with Representative Brandon Gill telling the mayoral candidate to “go back to the Third World” after seeing him eat with his hands. However, Mamdani deportation is more of a political call as there is no legal basis. Zohran Mamdani obtained citizenship in 2018, he enjoys the same constitutional protections as any other citizen, whether natural-born or naturalized. Deportation laws primarily apply to non-citizens such as permanent residents or undocumented immigrants. Once citizenship is granted, it is very difficult to reverse unless there are extraordinary circumstances. Mamdani has not been accused of any crimes or fraudulent behaviour related to his naturalisation that would justify stripping him of his citizenship. Here too, similar to Musk, the only process is denaturalisation, but there is no evidence that Mamdani lied or committed fraud during their naturalisation, or was involved in criminal activity prior to becoming a citizen that was concealed, or engaged in actions such as supporting terrorism or violent overthrow of the government. Even if there would have been one, the government must prove its case convincingly in federal court. Trump vs Musk Musk and Trump renewed their fight - this time about the EV subsidy in the United States of America. The war of words broke out after the Tesla boss posted non-stop about Trump's ‘big beautiful bill’, stating that a new ‘America Party’ will be launched if the bill is passed. In response, Trump said that he would have to return to South Africa if he didn't get EV subsidies in the US. Later, while he was on his way to Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz, a reporter asked Donald Trump whether Musk would be deported after he criticised Trump’s tax spending bill. He said, “I don’t know. We’ll have to take a look.” He also jokingly mentioned that he may deploy the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to investigate the Tesla CEO saying, “DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon.” He added, "We'll have to take a look. We might have to put DOGE on Elon. You know what DOGE is? The monster that might have to go back and eat Elon. Wouldn’t that be terrible? He gets a lot of subsidies,” said Donald Trump. Trump vs Mamdani Trump said during a Tuesday press conference at a detention center in Florida referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz” that if Mamdani prevents ICE agents from conducting their operations to deport people, then "we’ll have to arrest him." He also mentioned false claims that Mamdani entered the country illegally. On a question of Mamdani's possible deportation, Trump said, “We’re going to be watching that very carefully, and a lot of people are saying he’s here illegally. We’re going to look at everything.” In a sharp response, Mamdani, who has won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, has said that he will not accept this "intimidation." In a statement on X, Mamdani said that he was threatened by the US president not because he broke any law but because he refuses to let ICE "terrorise the city."

US President Donald Trump said he will look into the possibility of deportation or denaturalisation of tech giant Elon Musk and New York's Democratic mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani. But can they really be deported legally?

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After seven weeks of rigorous trial, controversial music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been found not guilty of charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (July 2) called for the elimination of the Hamas terror group in his first public remarks since US President Donald Trump said that Israel has agreed to a 60-day truce in Gaza, calling it the "final deal" for Hamas.&nbsp;Click on the headlines for more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-found-not-guilty-for-sex-trafficking-racketeering-1751467134618">Sean Diddy Combs found NOT GUILTY for sex trafficking, racketeering</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250702/image-1751467203208.jfif?rect=(0,21,558,418)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Sean Diddy Combs found NOT GUILTY for sex trafficking, racketeering"></figure>&nbsp;After seven-weeks of rigorous trial, controversial music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been found not guilty of charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. He has, however, been convicted of a US federal prostitution felony on Wednesday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-there-will-be-no-hamas-it-s-over-netanyahu-vows-to-eliminate-terror-group-in-postwar-gaza-1751467634456">'There will be no Hamas, IT'S OVER': Netanyahu vows to eliminate terror group in postwar Gaza</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250702/image-1751468011373.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'There will be no Hamas, IT'S OVER': Netanyahu vows to eliminate terror group in postwar Gaza"></figure>&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (July 2) called for the elimination of the Hamas terror group in his first public remarks since US President Donald Trump said that Israel has agreed to a 60-day truce in Gaza, calling it the "final deal" for Hamas.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-defends-his-big-beautiful-bill-says-it-will-bring-growth-to-us-economy-1751464077344">Trump defends his ‘big, beautiful’ bill, says it will bring ‘growth’ to US economy</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250702/image-1751464823917.jpg?rect=(0,79,1247,935)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump defends his ‘big, beautiful’ bill, says it will bring ‘growth’ to US economy"></figure>&nbsp;President Donald Trump strongly defended his ‘big, beautiful’ bill after it barely passed in the Senate, in a post on his social media Truth Social and emphasised that the bill will bring “growth” to the US, even though it is estimated that the bill would grow the national deficit by $3.3 trillion through 2034, according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-will-save-new-york-city-from-communist-lunatic-zohran-mamdani-1751463152643">Trump says he will ‘save New York City’ from ‘Communist Lunatic’ Zohran Mamdani</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250702/image-1751463378977.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Trump says he will ‘save New York City’ from ‘Communist Lunatic’ Zohran Mamdani"></figure>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jul 2) said that he will not let “Communist Lunatic” Indian-origin mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani destroy New York, assuring that he will save the city. This comes amid the tussle between the two after Trump warned of arresting Mamdani, to which the Democrat responded by saying that he will not accept this “intimidation”. Mamdani said that he refuses to let ICE “terrorise the city” and also slammed New York’s incumbent mayor, Eric Adams.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-iran-linked-terrorist-cell-apprehended-in-syria-claims-israeli-military-1751463469884">‘Iran-linked terrorist cell’ apprehended in Syria claims Israeli Military</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250702/image-1751467000245.jpg?zoom=0.9&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="&quot;Iran-linked terrorist cell&quot; apprehended in Syria claims Israeli Military"></figure>&nbsp;The Israeli Military on Wednesday said that it had apprehended members of a terrorist cell in southern Syria. Since the overthrow of Syria's longtime ruler, Bashar al-Assad, Israel has carried out hundreds of military and air strikes on military sites. The Syrian state TV said three were arrested, linked to Iran by the Israeli Troops. Israel's arch-foe against which it had fought an unprecedented 12-day war last month.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-explosion-kills-assistant-commissioner-4-others-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-s-bajaur-1751458792881">Pakistan: Explosion kills assistant commissioner, 4 others in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250702/image-1751460510638.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Pakistan: Explosion kills assistant commissioner, 4 others in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur"></figure>&nbsp;An explosion in Pakistan’s Bajau District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday (Jul 3) has killed five people, including Assistant Commissioner Naogai. Eleven people were injured in the incident. The roadside bomb targeted a vehicle carrying Assistant Commissioner Faisal Sultan and his security team, according to district police chief Waqas Rafique, reports AP. Several of the wounded are in critical condition.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-precision-guided-bombs-missiles-trump-halts-some-weapons-transfers-to-ukraine-amid-raging-russia-war-but-why-1751460625139">'Precision-guided bombs, missiles': Trump halts some weapons transfers to Ukraine amid raging Russia war. But why?</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250702/image-1751461069419.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Precision-guided bombs, missiles': Trump halts some weapons transfers to Ukraine amid raging Russia war. But why?"></figure>&nbsp;Just days after US President Donald Trump said that he is considering sending additional Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, the White House halted the delivery of some air defence interceptors and precision-guided bombs and missiles to Ukraine, as the Pentagon cited that US weapons stocks were going too low.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/first-batch-of-amarnath-yatris-reach-anantnag-s-pahalgam-and-baltal-base-camps-in-kashmir-yatra-to-start-tomorrow-1751457949159">Amarnath Yatra set to begin tomorrow, Yatris reach Anantnag’s Pahalgam and Baltal base camps in Kashmir</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250702/image-1751458225501.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Amarnath Yatra set to begin tomorrow, Yatris reach Anantnag’s Pahalgam and Baltal base camps in Kashmir"></figure>&nbsp;The first batch of Amarnath Yatris that left from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar early morning today has reached both the base camps in Anantnag’s Pahalgam area and Ganderbal’s Baltal area. Notably, around 5892 Yatris reached Kashmir.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/enforce-complete-digital-blackout-cine-workers-association-urges-pm-modi-amid-pakistani-stars-social-media-handles-restoration-1751464613486">Enforce complete digital blackout: Cine Workers Association urges PM Modi amid Pakistani stars’ social media handles restoration</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250702/image-1751465089447.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Enforce complete digital blackout: Cine Workers Association urges PM Modi amid Pakistani stars’ social media handles restoration"></figure>&nbsp;The All Indian Cine Workers Association has raised objections to the reappearance of social media accounts of Pakistani actors in India. The AICWA has written a formal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising concerns about the new move. The letter comes a day after Instagram accounts of several popular Pakistani actors were visible to Indian fans.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2025-day-3-scores-july-2-updates-results-highlights-sabalenka-alcaraz-1751460496663">Wimbledon 2025 LIVE updates-Day 3 scores and Results: Aryna Sabalenka cruises through</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250702/image-1751460744195.jpg?rect=(0,36,440,329)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Wimbledon 2025 LIVE updates-Day 3 scores and Results: Aryna Sabalenka cruises through"></figure>&nbsp;After several stars suffered shock first round exits from the All England Club, including second seed Coco Gauff, third seed Jessica Pegula and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen, Top seed Aryna Sabalenka was pushed hard by Bouzkova in Wednesday's (July 2) opening match on Centre Court as her Czech opponent matched fire with fire in a bruising encounter.&nbsp;

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After seven weeks of rigorous trial, controversial music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been found not guilty of charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (July 2) called for the elimination of the Hamas terror group in his first public remarks since US President Donald Trump said that Israel has agreed to a 60-day truce in Gaza, calling it the "final deal" for Hamas. Click on the headlines for more Sean Diddy Combs found NOT GUILTY for sex trafficking, racketeering After seven-weeks of rigorous trial, controversial music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been found not guilty of charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. He has, however, been convicted of a US federal prostitution felony on Wednesday. 'There will be no Hamas, IT'S OVER': Netanyahu vows to eliminate terror group in postwar Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (July 2) called for the elimination of the Hamas terror group in his first public remarks since US President Donald Trump said that Israel has agreed to a 60-day truce in Gaza, calling it the "final deal" for Hamas. Trump defends his ‘big, beautiful’ bill, says it will bring ‘growth’ to US economy President Donald Trump strongly defended his ‘big, beautiful’ bill after it barely passed in the Senate, in a post on his social media Truth Social and emphasised that the bill will bring “growth” to the US, even though it is estimated that the bill would grow the national deficit by $3.3 trillion through 2034, according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office. Trump says he will ‘save New York City’ from ‘Communist Lunatic’ Zohran Mamdani US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jul 2) said that he will not let “Communist Lunatic” Indian-origin mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani destroy New York, assuring that he will save the city. This comes amid the tussle between the two after Trump warned of arresting Mamdani, to which the Democrat responded by saying that he will not accept this “intimidation”. Mamdani said that he refuses to let ICE “terrorise the city” and also slammed New York’s incumbent mayor, Eric Adams. ‘Iran-linked terrorist cell’ apprehended in Syria claims Israeli Military The Israeli Military on Wednesday said that it had apprehended members of a terrorist cell in southern Syria. Since the overthrow of Syria's longtime ruler, Bashar al-Assad, Israel has carried out hundreds of military and air strikes on military sites. The Syrian state TV said three were arrested, linked to Iran by the Israeli Troops. Israel's arch-foe against which it had fought an unprecedented 12-day war last month. Pakistan: Explosion kills assistant commissioner, 4 others in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur An explosion in Pakistan’s Bajau District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday (Jul 3) has killed five people, including Assistant Commissioner Naogai. Eleven people were injured in the incident. The roadside bomb targeted a vehicle carrying Assistant Commissioner Faisal Sultan and his security team, according to district police chief Waqas Rafique, reports AP. Several of the wounded are in critical condition. 'Precision-guided bombs, missiles': Trump halts some weapons transfers to Ukraine amid raging Russia war. But why? Just days after US President Donald Trump said that he is considering sending additional Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, the White House halted the delivery of some air defence interceptors and precision-guided bombs and missiles to Ukraine, as the Pentagon cited that US weapons stocks were going too low. Amarnath Yatra set to begin tomorrow, Yatris reach Anantnag’s Pahalgam and Baltal base camps in Kashmir The first batch of Amarnath Yatris that left from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar early morning today has reached both the base camps in Anantnag’s Pahalgam area and Ganderbal’s Baltal area. Notably, around 5892 Yatris reached Kashmir. Enforce complete digital blackout: Cine Workers Association urges PM Modi amid Pakistani stars’ social media handles restoration The All Indian Cine Workers Association has raised objections to the reappearance of social media accounts of Pakistani actors in India. The AICWA has written a formal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising concerns about the new move. The letter comes a day after Instagram accounts of several popular Pakistani actors were visible to Indian fans. Wimbledon 2025 LIVE updates-Day 3 scores and Results: Aryna Sabalenka cruises through After several stars suffered shock first round exits from the All England Club, including second seed Coco Gauff, third seed Jessica Pegula and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen, Top seed Aryna Sabalenka was pushed hard by Bouzkova in Wednesday's (July 2) opening match on Centre Court as her Czech opponent matched fire with fire in a bruising encounter.

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President Donald Trump strongly defended his ‘big, beautiful’ bill after it barely passed in the Senate, in a post on his social media Truth Social and emphasised that the bill will bring “growth” to the US, even though it is estimated that the bill would grow the national deficit by $3.3 trillion through 2034, according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office. Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax and spending cut bill passed the Senate on Tuesday. Senators voted 51-50 to pass the bill after Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, as three Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky, defied Trump to oppose the legislation. The package, which now goes to the House, combines $4.5 trillion in tax cuts with $1.2 trillion in spending cuts.&nbsp;The “One Big Beautiful Bill” includes the entirety of the president’s legislative agenda in a single package. Trump personally lobbied lawmakers to quickly move the legislation through Congress.“It’s a great bill. There is something for everyone,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday. “And I think it’s going to go very nicely in the House. Actually, I think it will be easier in the House than it was in the Senate.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Our Country will make a fortune this year,’ says Trump</h2>&nbsp;Defending his bill, Trump said in a post, “Nobody wants to talk about GROWTH, which will be the primary reason that the Big, Beautiful Bill will be one of the most successful pieces of legislation ever passed. THIS GROWTH has already begun at levels never seen before. Trillions of Dollars are now being invested into the USA, more than ever before. Likewise, hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Tariffs are filling up the coffers of Treasury. The Tariff money has already arrived and is setting new records! We are growing our way out of the Sleepy Joe Biden MESS that he and the Democrats left us, and it is happening much faster than anyone thought possible. Our Country will make a fortune this year, more than any of our competitors, but only if the Big, Beautiful Bill is PASSED!”&nbsp;

“As they say, Trump’s been right about everything, and this is the easiest of them all to predict. Republicans, don’t let the Radical Left Democrats push you around. We’ve got all the cards, and we are going to use them. Last year America was a “DEAD” Nation, with no hope for the future, and now it’s the “HOTTEST NATION IN THE WORLD!” MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” he added.&nbsp;A recent Pew Research survey found that 49% of Americans oppose the bill, while 29% support it and 21% aren’t sure.Trump then came up with another post on Truth Social, where he spoke highly of the bill.<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

Trump Truth Social post

<h2>House to vote on bill this week</h2>&nbsp;The House is expected to vote on the bill this week, but success is not guaranteed. Only a few Republicans can vote “no” in the House for the bill to pass in the face of united Democratic opposition. Speaker Mike Johnson said the House “will work quickly” to pass the bill by July 4.&nbsp;House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to quell an internal revolt over the changes made by the Senate in the bill that goes back to the House, where Johnson has said the Senate “went a little further than many of us would have preferred” in its changes, particularly to Medicaid, which provides healthcare to low-income and disabled Americans.

Senators voted 51-50 to pass the bill after Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, as three Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky, defied Trump to oppose the legislation.

President Donald Trump strongly defended his ‘big, beautiful’ bill after it barely passed in the Senate, in a post on his social media Truth Social and emphasised that the bill will bring “growth” to the US, even though it is estimated that the bill would grow the national deficit by $3.3 trillion through 2034, according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office. Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax and spending cut bill passed the Senate on Tuesday. Senators voted 51-50 to pass the bill after Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, as three Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky, defied Trump to oppose the legislation. The package, which now goes to the House, combines $4.5 trillion in tax cuts with $1.2 trillion in spending cuts. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” includes the entirety of the president’s legislative agenda in a single package. Trump personally lobbied lawmakers to quickly move the legislation through Congress. “It’s a great bill. There is something for everyone,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday. “And I think it’s going to go very nicely in the House. Actually, I think it will be easier in the House than it was in the Senate.” ‘Our Country will make a fortune this year,’ says Trump Defending his bill, Trump said in a post, “Nobody wants to talk about GROWTH, which will be the primary reason that the Big, Beautiful Bill will be one of the most successful pieces of legislation ever passed. THIS GROWTH has already begun at levels never seen before. Trillions of Dollars are now being invested into the USA, more than ever before. Likewise, hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Tariffs are filling up the coffers of Treasury. The Tariff money has already arrived and is setting new records! We are growing our way out of the Sleepy Joe Biden MESS that he and the Democrats left us, and it is happening much faster than anyone thought possible. Our Country will make a fortune this year, more than any of our competitors, but only if the Big, Beautiful Bill is PASSED!”

Senators voted 51-50 to pass the bill after Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, as three Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky, defied Trump to oppose the legislation.

Trump defends his ‘big, beautiful’ bill, says it will bring ‘growth’ to US economy

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jul 2) said that he will not let “Communist Lunatic” Indian-origin mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani destroy New York, assuring that he will save the city. This comes amid the tussle between the two after Trump warned of arresting Mamdani, to which the Democrat responded by saying that he will not accept this “intimidation”. Mamdani said that he refuses to let ICE “terrorise the city” and also slammed New York’s incumbent mayor, Eric Adams.&nbsp;In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote on Wednesday, “As President of the United States, I’m not going to let this Communist Lunatic destroy New York.” He added, “Rest assured, I hold all the levers, and have all the cards. I’ll save New York City, and make it ‘Hot’ and ‘Great’ again, just like I did with the Good Ol’ USA!”&nbsp;Following Trump’s threats, posted on X that Trump threatened him, “Not because I have broken any law but because I will refuse to let ICE terrorize our city.” He added, “His statements don’t just represent an attack on our democracy but an attempt to send a message to every New Yorker who refuses to hide in the shadows: if you speak up, they will come for you. We will not accept this intimidation.”&nbsp;“That Trump included praise for Eric Adams in his authoritarian threats is unsurprising, but highlights the urgency of bringing an end to this Mayor's time in City Hall. At the very moment when MAGA Republicans are attempting to destroy the social safety net, kick millions of New Yorkers off of healthcare and enrich their billionaire donors at the expense of working families, it is a scandal that Eric Adams echoes this President's division, distraction and hate,” he said.&nbsp;In a press conference on Tuesday, the US president said that if Mamdani prevents ICE agents from conducting their operations to deport people, then “we’ll have to arrest him.” He also mentioned false claims that Mamdani entered the country illegally. On a question of Mamdani's possible deportation, Trump said, “We’re going to be watching that very carefully, and a lot of people are saying he’s here illegally. We’re going to look at everything.”

In a press conference on Tuesday, the US president said that if Mamdani prevents ICE agents from conducting their operations to deport people, then “we’ll have to arrest him.” He also mentioned false claims that Mamdani entered the country illegally.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jul 2) said that he will not let “Communist Lunatic” Indian-origin mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani destroy New York, assuring that he will save the city. This comes amid the tussle between the two after Trump warned of arresting Mamdani, to which the Democrat responded by saying that he will not accept this “intimidation”. Mamdani said that he refuses to let ICE “terrorise the city” and also slammed New York’s incumbent mayor, Eric Adams. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote on Wednesday, “As President of the United States, I’m not going to let this Communist Lunatic destroy New York.” He added, “Rest assured, I hold all the levers, and have all the cards. I’ll save New York City, and make it ‘Hot’ and ‘Great’ again, just like I did with the Good Ol’ USA!” Following Trump’s threats, posted on X that Trump threatened him, “Not because I have broken any law but because I will refuse to let ICE terrorize our city.” He added, “His statements don’t just represent an attack on our democracy but an attempt to send a message to every New Yorker who refuses to hide in the shadows: if you speak up, they will come for you. We will not accept this intimidation.” “That Trump included praise for Eric Adams in his authoritarian threats is unsurprising, but highlights the urgency of bringing an end to this Mayor's time in City Hall. At the very moment when MAGA Republicans are attempting to destroy the social safety net, kick millions of New Yorkers off of healthcare and enrich their billionaire donors at the expense of working families, it is a scandal that Eric Adams echoes this President's division, distraction and hate,” he said. In a press conference on Tuesday, the US president said that if Mamdani prevents ICE agents from conducting their operations to deport people, then “we’ll have to arrest him.” He also mentioned false claims that Mamdani entered the country illegally. On a question of Mamdani's possible deportation, Trump said, “We’re going to be watching that very carefully, and a lot of people are saying he’s here illegally. We’re going to look at everything.”

In a press conference on Tuesday, the US president said that if Mamdani prevents ICE agents from conducting their operations to deport people, then “we’ll have to arrest him.” He also mentioned false claims that Mamdani entered the country illegally.

Trump says he will ‘save New York City’ from ‘Communist Lunatic’ Zohran Mamdani

A video of US President Donald Trump using expletives against former President Joe Biden has gone viral. Trump during his tour of new detention centre 'Alligator Alcatraz' in the Florida Everglades claimed that Biden wanted him in this detention centre. Speaking alongside Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Trump called Biden a "son of a bitch." This comes after Trump used the ‘F-word’ in front of reporters while talking about Iran and Is&nbsp;"Hey, Biden wanted me in here," Trump said as Kristi Noem and DeSantis, who laughed beside him. "He wanted me. It didn't work out, but he wanted me in here," Trump said again. Subsequently, Trump could clearly be heard saying, "That son of a bitch," under his breath live on television. Joking about the alligators, Trump also said, “A lot of bodyguards and a lot of cops in the form of alligators — you don’t have to pay them so much. I wouldn’t want to run through the Everglades for long. It’ll keep people where they’re supposed to be.” Trump and Noem also spoke about prosecuting CNN over their recent reporting about an app that would track the movements of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">From the White House to ICE detention: Trump says, &quot;Biden wanted me in here, that son of a b*tch.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/Kf05mBoJMC">pic.twitter.com/Kf05mBoJMC</a>&mdash; Thalvox (@Thalvox) <a href="https://twitter.com/Thalvox/status/1940084214751535358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump uses F-word</h2>Ahead of boarding Air Force One to attend the NATO Summit in the Netherlands, Trump angrily said, when asked about violation of ceasefire by Israel and Iran, "The two countries have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the fuck they're doing, do you understand that?" Trump on June 24 declared that a ceasefire had been agreed between Israel and Iran and war had stopped, but both countries violated it soon after Trump's announcement and fired missiles at each other. This was a major upset for Trump, who angrily warned Israel against bombing Iran and lost his cool in front of reporters.

Last Week the POTUS had left the White House for the NATO summit at The Hague and had uttered the F-word while slamming Israel and Iran for violating the ceasefire. Now he has abused Joe Biden.

A video of US President Donald Trump using expletives against former President Joe Biden has gone viral. Trump during his tour of new detention centre 'Alligator Alcatraz' in the Florida Everglades claimed that Biden wanted him in this detention centre. Speaking alongside Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Trump called Biden a "son of a bitch." This comes after Trump used the ‘F-word’ in front of reporters while talking about Iran and Is "Hey, Biden wanted me in here," Trump said as Kristi Noem and DeSantis, who laughed beside him. "He wanted me. It didn't work out, but he wanted me in here," Trump said again. Subsequently, Trump could clearly be heard saying, "That son of a bitch," under his breath live on television. Joking about the alligators, Trump also said, “A lot of bodyguards and a lot of cops in the form of alligators — you don’t have to pay them so much. I wouldn’t want to run through the Everglades for long. It’ll keep people where they’re supposed to be.” Trump and Noem also spoke about prosecuting CNN over their recent reporting about an app that would track the movements of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

Last Week the POTUS had left the White House for the NATO summit at The Hague and had uttered the F-word while slamming Israel and Iran for violating the ceasefire. Now he has abused Joe Biden.

Trump calls Joe Biden 'son of a b****' days after uttering 'F-word' for ceasefire violation by Iran-Israel - WATCH

United States President Donald Trump is promoting a new line of fragrances for men and women that bear his name and image. The fragrance named  'Victory 45-47' joins long list of products that has been promoted by Trump in his second term as US president 

United States President Donald Trump is promoting a new line of fragrances for men and women that bear his name and image. The fragrance named &nbsp;'Victory 45-47' joins long list of products that has been promoted by Trump in his second term as US president&nbsp;

Trump launches 'Victory 45-47' fragrances with gold statue of him: He also sells sneakers, Bibles and gold phone - FULL LIST here

Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Zohran Mamdani, the new Democratic frontrunner in New York City’s mayoral race, calling him a “communist nutjob” and warning New Yorkers that they would be “crazy” to elect him.Speaking ahead of a visit to a Florida immigration detention facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”, Trump was asked about Mamdani’s controversial remarks on the anti-Zionist slogan “globalise the intifada”.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doge-to-investigate-dogefather-trump-says-doge-monster-should-eat-musk-amid-row-over-one-big-beautiful-bill-1751373603423">DOGE to investigate 'Dogefather'? Trump says 'DOGE monster should eat Musk' amid row over 'One Big Beautiful Bill'</a>“Frankly, I’ve heard he’s a total nut job. We will have a communist in for the first time, really a pure, true communist. He wants to operate the grocery stores. The department stores. What about the people who are there? I think it’s crazy,” Trump said on Tuesday.<h2>Mamdani refuses to ‘police’ free speech</h2>The slogan in question is often used to express support for Palestinian resistance, but it has drawn criticism from Jewish groups who believe it could encourage violence. Mamdani told NBC’s Meet the Press that while the phrase was not language he would personally use, he said, “I don’t believe the role of the mayor is to police speech.” This refusal to denounce the slogan sparked Trump’s reaction.Mamdani, a 33-year-old Ugandan-born Muslim and son of filmmaker Mira Nair, caused a political earthquake last week when he defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary. His win electrified progressives and drew thousands of younger voters through a campaign centred on high rent, inequality, and public services.But his past criticism of Israel and support for wealth redistribution have made him a target for Republicans, and especially for Trump. “I think he’s terrible. He’s a communist,” Trump said. He added, “And I think I’m gonna have a lot of fun watching him, because he has to come right through this building to get his money.”

Speaking ahead of a visit to a Florida immigration detention facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”, Trump was asked about Mamdani’s controversial remarks on the anti-Zionist slogan “globalise the intifada”.

Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Zohran Mamdani, the new Democratic frontrunner in New York City’s mayoral race, calling him a “communist nutjob” and warning New Yorkers that they would be “crazy” to elect him. Speaking ahead of a visit to a Florida immigration detention facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”, Trump was asked about Mamdani’s controversial remarks on the anti-Zionist slogan “globalise the intifada”. Also read: DOGE to investigate 'Dogefather'? Trump says 'DOGE monster should eat Musk' amid row over 'One Big Beautiful Bill' “Frankly, I’ve heard he’s a total nut job. We will have a communist in for the first time, really a pure, true communist. He wants to operate the grocery stores. The department stores. What about the people who are there? I think it’s crazy,” Trump said on Tuesday. Mamdani refuses to ‘police’ free speech The slogan in question is often used to express support for Palestinian resistance, but it has drawn criticism from Jewish groups who believe it could encourage violence. Mamdani told NBC’s Meet the Press that while the phrase was not language he would personally use, he said, “I don’t believe the role of the mayor is to police speech.” This refusal to denounce the slogan sparked Trump’s reaction. Mamdani, a 33-year-old Ugandan-born Muslim and son of filmmaker Mira Nair, caused a political earthquake last week when he defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary. His win electrified progressives and drew thousands of younger voters through a campaign centred on high rent, inequality, and public services. But his past criticism of Israel and support for wealth redistribution have made him a target for Republicans, and especially for Trump. “I think he’s terrible. He’s a communist,” Trump said. He added, “And I think I’m gonna have a lot of fun watching him, because he has to come right through this building to get his money.”

Speaking ahead of a visit to a Florida immigration detention facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”, Trump was asked about Mamdani’s controversial remarks on the anti-Zionist slogan “globalise the intifada”.

‘Communist nutjob’: Trump slams NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani over anti-Zionist slogan remarks

The Senate has passed US President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful" tax and spending bill after holding more than 24 hours of negotiations. Notably, the vote was 50-50, and Vice President JD Vance was there in the chamber to cast the tie-breaking vote, making it 51-50. Now, both chambers will need to agree on a final version before it goes to Trump to be signed into law.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vote-on-trump-s-big-beautiful-bill-underway-vote-a-rama-becomes-longest-in-senate-history-what-is-vote-a-rama-explained-1751381241892">Vote on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ underway: ‘Vote-a-rama’ becomes longest in Senate history - What is Vote-a-rama? | Explained</a><h2>Big tax cuts for wealthy Americans</h2>The bill would extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, with the largest benefits going to high-income households. According to the Tax Policy Centre, households earning $460,000 or more would get over a third of the total tax cuts. More than half the cuts would go to those earning at least $217,000 annually. The average tax cut per household would be around $2,600 by 2026.<h2>Higher child tax credit for families</h2>The child tax credit would increase from $2,000 to $2,200 per child, providing some relief to families. This is less generous than the $2,500 credit proposed in the House version.<h2>Tip income would no longer be taxed</h2>The bill proposes a tax exemption for tipped workers, ending the current rule requiring tips over $20 to be reported and taxed. This would benefit millions of service industry employees across the country.<h2>Boost for petrol car makers</h2>Electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, currently up to $7,500, would end on 30 September under the Senate version. This move could lower demand for EVs and give traditional petrol and diesel car makers a competitive edge.<h2>Cuts to Medicaid and food stamps</h2>The bill proposes major reductions in social safety net programmes:• $930 billion in cuts to Medicaid over a decade, with new work requirements for adults under 65 starting in 2026.• $68.6 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).These cuts would impact millions of low-income Americans. As of March, more than 71 million people were enrolled in Medicaid, while over 42 million received SNAP benefits in 2023.<h2>EV makers, including Elon Musk, oppose the bill</h2>Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticised the bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” in a post on X. He warned that the loss of EV credits would lead to job losses and “immense strategic harm”.<h2>Debt concerns divide conservatives</h2>Some fiscal conservatives are also unhappy, warning about the bill’s impact on national debt. The CBO estimates that the Senate version would increase US debt by $3.3 trillion from 2025 to 2034. The House version would raise it by $2.4 trillion over the same period. The US national debt currently exceeds $36 trillion, more than 122% of GDP.If the Senate passes its version, a joint committee will draft a compromise version to be voted on again by both chambers. If passed, the bill will go to President Trump, who is expected to sign it into law.

On Saturday, senators voted 51 to 49 to begin debate on the 940-page proposal. Two Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the motion. With 53 seats, Republicans control the Senate, while Democrats hold 47.

The Senate has passed US President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful" tax and spending bill after holding more than 24 hours of negotiations. Notably, the vote was 50-50, and Vice President JD Vance was there in the chamber to cast the tie-breaking vote, making it 51-50. Now, both chambers will need to agree on a final version before it goes to Trump to be signed into law. Also read: Vote on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ underway: ‘Vote-a-rama’ becomes longest in Senate history - What is Vote-a-rama? | Explained Big tax cuts for wealthy Americans The bill would extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, with the largest benefits going to high-income households. According to the Tax Policy Centre, households earning $460,000 or more would get over a third of the total tax cuts. More than half the cuts would go to those earning at least $217,000 annually. The average tax cut per household would be around $2,600 by 2026. Higher child tax credit for families The child tax credit would increase from $2,000 to $2,200 per child, providing some relief to families. This is less generous than the $2,500 credit proposed in the House version. Tip income would no longer be taxed The bill proposes a tax exemption for tipped workers, ending the current rule requiring tips over $20 to be reported and taxed. This would benefit millions of service industry employees across the country. Boost for petrol car makers Electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, currently up to $7,500, would end on 30 September under the Senate version. This move could lower demand for EVs and give traditional petrol and diesel car makers a competitive edge. Cuts to Medicaid and food stamps The bill proposes major reductions in social safety net programmes: • $930 billion in cuts to Medicaid over a decade, with new work requirements for adults under 65 starting in 2026. • $68.6 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). These cuts would impact millions of low-income Americans. As of March, more than 71 million people were enrolled in Medicaid, while over 42 million received SNAP benefits in 2023. EV makers, including Elon Musk, oppose the bill Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticised the bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” in a post on X. He warned that the loss of EV credits would lead to job losses and “immense strategic harm”. Debt concerns divide conservatives Some fiscal conservatives are also unhappy, warning about the bill’s impact on national debt. The CBO estimates that the Senate version would increase US debt by $3.3 trillion from 2025 to 2034. The House version would raise it by $2.4 trillion over the same period. The US national debt currently exceeds $36 trillion, more than 122% of GDP. If the Senate passes its version, a joint committee will draft a compromise version to be voted on again by both chambers. If passed, the bill will go to President Trump, who is expected to sign it into law.

On Saturday, senators voted 51 to 49 to begin debate on the 940-page proposal. Two Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the motion. With 53 seats, Republicans control the Senate, while Democrats hold 47.

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The Republican-led US Senate approved Donald Trump's flagship spending bill Tuesday after a marathon voting session on the deeply unpopular package, set to slash social welfare programs and add an eye-watering $3 trillion to the national debt.Here’s what the Senate version of the bill includes.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-2-billion-gone-up-in-smoke-the-most-expensive-plane-crash-in-history-was-caused-by-humidity-1751135142161">'$2 billion gone up in smoke': The most EXPENSIVE plane crash in history was caused by humidity</a><h2>Tax cuts extended and expanded</h2>The bill would make permanent the individual tax cuts from Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which are set to expire this year. It would also increase the standard deduction to $32,000 for couples and $16,000 for individuals.Families with children would see a modest increase in the child tax credit, up to $2,200 per child, adjusted for inflation. However, only those with valid Social Security numbers would qualify, excluding many non-citizen parents.<h2>New tax breaks for workers and seniors</h2>The legislation includes several new deductions:• No taxes on tips in eligible professions like food service and beauty care.• No taxes on overtime pay, with restrictions.• No taxes on car loan interest (up to $10,000) for those buying US-made vehicles.• Extra $6,000 deduction for seniors over 65.<h2>Major cuts to social safety nets</h2>The bill would cut Medicaid funding and add work requirements. It limits how states collect extra federal funds through provider taxes. A new $25 billion rural hospital bailout fund is introduced to ease the effects of those cuts, starting in 2028. For SNAP (food stamps), the plan caps future expansion and pushes more costs to states. Starting in 2027, the federal government would only pay 25% of administrative costs, down from 50%.<h2>$170 billion for border security and immigration crackdown</h2>According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill sets aside nearly $170 billion for immigration enforcement:• $46 billion for completing Trump’s border wall and maritime barriers.• $70 billion for new detention centres and deportation transport.• Additional funds for expanding immigration courts and border agents.<h2>Repeal of student loan forgiveness and climate change funding</h2>The bill would cancel Biden’s student loan relief program, saving an estimated $320 billion over 10 years.It also slashes major parts of Biden’s climate law:• Ends the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit.• Phases out clean energy incentives.• Accelerates fossil fuel production by forcing new drilling leases and easing coal regulations.<h2>More for the military, but less for education</h2>The bill includes $158 billion for defence spending, with:• $25B for defence supply chains.• $34B for Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defence system.• $329B for shipbuilding and space technology.Universities face higher taxes under a new tiered endowment tax:• Up to 8% for schools with endowments over $2 million per student.<h2>Newborn savings accounts and education tax credits</h2>Each newborn would receive a $1,000 “Trump Account”, with families allowed to contribute up to $5,000 per year until the child turns 31. The bill also creates $4 billion in yearly tax credits for people who donate to organisations supporting private school and homeschooling scholarships.<h2>Other major provisions</h2>• Raises the debt ceiling by $5 trillion to prevent a default later this year.• Orders the sale of some federal lands (excluding national parks) to build housing.• Renews the FCC’s authority to auction wireless spectrum, potentially raising $85 billion.

Backed by President Donald Trump, the bill features sweeping tax cuts, strict immigration measures, and deep changes to federal spending.

The Republican-led US Senate approved Donald Trump's flagship spending bill Tuesday after a marathon voting session on the deeply unpopular package, set to slash social welfare programs and add an eye-watering $3 trillion to the national debt. Here’s what the Senate version of the bill includes. Also read: '$2 billion gone up in smoke': The most EXPENSIVE plane crash in history was caused by humidity Tax cuts extended and expanded The bill would make permanent the individual tax cuts from Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which are set to expire this year. It would also increase the standard deduction to $32,000 for couples and $16,000 for individuals. Families with children would see a modest increase in the child tax credit, up to $2,200 per child, adjusted for inflation. However, only those with valid Social Security numbers would qualify, excluding many non-citizen parents. New tax breaks for workers and seniors The legislation includes several new deductions: • No taxes on tips in eligible professions like food service and beauty care. • No taxes on overtime pay, with restrictions. • No taxes on car loan interest (up to $10,000) for those buying US-made vehicles. • Extra $6,000 deduction for seniors over 65. Major cuts to social safety nets The bill would cut Medicaid funding and add work requirements. It limits how states collect extra federal funds through provider taxes. A new $25 billion rural hospital bailout fund is introduced to ease the effects of those cuts, starting in 2028. For SNAP (food stamps), the plan caps future expansion and pushes more costs to states. Starting in 2027, the federal government would only pay 25% of administrative costs, down from 50%. $170 billion for border security and immigration crackdown According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill sets aside nearly $170 billion for immigration enforcement: • $46 billion for completing Trump’s border wall and maritime barriers. • $70 billion for new detention centres and deportation transport. • Additional funds for expanding immigration courts and border agents. Repeal of student loan forgiveness and climate change funding The bill would cancel Biden’s student loan relief program, saving an estimated $320 billion over 10 years. It also slashes major parts of Biden’s climate law: • Ends the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. • Phases out clean energy incentives. • Accelerates fossil fuel production by forcing new drilling leases and easing coal regulations. More for the military, but less for education The bill includes $158 billion for defence spending, with: • $25B for defence supply chains. • $34B for Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defence system. • $329B for shipbuilding and space technology. Universities face higher taxes under a new tiered endowment tax: • Up to 8% for schools with endowments over $2 million per student. Newborn savings accounts and education tax credits Each newborn would receive a $1,000 “Trump Account”, with families allowed to contribute up to $5,000 per year until the child turns 31. The bill also creates $4 billion in yearly tax credits for people who donate to organisations supporting private school and homeschooling scholarships. Other major provisions • Raises the debt ceiling by $5 trillion to prevent a default later this year. • Orders the sale of some federal lands (excluding national parks) to build housing. • Renews the FCC’s authority to auction wireless spectrum, potentially raising $85 billion.

Backed by President Donald Trump, the bill features sweeping tax cuts, strict immigration measures, and deep changes to federal spending.

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US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill will be going on the Senate floor today (Saturday) afternoon for debate and vote. While of course majority of Republicans will be backing the president in his "Big Beautiful Bill", some have come out publicly to declare that they will be voting against it.The bill that proposed to reduce spending aid on Medicaid, food stamps and other programs, has been in controversy for a long time now as it has been opposed and called out by many, including Trump's own "buddy" Elon Musk.<h2>List of Republicans opposing the bill</h2><h3>Rep David Valadao (R-CA)</h3>Rep Valadao, the California Republican has publicly opposed to support any bill that cuts Medicaid or threatens healthcare access in his Central Valley district, where nearly two-thirds of constituents rely on Medicaid.<h3>Senator Ron Johnson</h3>Johnson stressed that he refused the bill due to its insufficient spending cuts and significant contribution to the federal deficit, estimated at $2.3-$4 trillion over a decade by the Congressional Budget Office.<h3>Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)</h3>Senator Tillis has objected to Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" due to the Medicaid cuts, which could affect vulnerable constituents, and the abrupt phaseout of clean energy tax credits, which he stressed risks economic disruption.Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thune lauded the bill, saying that it would be a "wonderful celebration for our country." He said that it is "evolving", adding that Trump was optimistic about it.The 940-page bill was released shortly before midnight on Friday. The timing of senators to cast their procedural vote is uncertain yet.After the Senate, the bill would need to return to the House for a final round of votes before it reaches US president's desk.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-after-making-peace-abroad-trump-turns-focus-to-next-big-agenda-what-is-one-big-beautiful-bill-1750777288546">Also read: 'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION': After making 'peace abroad,' Trump turns focus to NEXT BIG agenda: What is One Big Beautiful Bill?</a>

The bill that proposed to reduce spending aid on Medicaid, food stamps and other programs, has been in controversy for a long time now as it has been opposed and called out by many, including Trump's own "buddy" Elon Musk.

US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill will be going on the Senate floor today (Saturday) afternoon for debate and vote. While of course majority of Republicans will be backing the president in his "Big Beautiful Bill", some have come out publicly to declare that they will be voting against it. The bill that proposed to reduce spending aid on Medicaid, food stamps and other programs, has been in controversy for a long time now as it has been opposed and called out by many, including Trump's own "buddy" Elon Musk. List of Republicans opposing the bill Rep David Valadao (R-CA) Rep Valadao, the California Republican has publicly opposed to support any bill that cuts Medicaid or threatens healthcare access in his Central Valley district, where nearly two-thirds of constituents rely on Medicaid. Senator Ron Johnson Johnson stressed that he refused the bill due to its insufficient spending cuts and significant contribution to the federal deficit, estimated at $2.3-$4 trillion over a decade by the Congressional Budget Office. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) Senator Tillis has objected to Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" due to the Medicaid cuts, which could affect vulnerable constituents, and the abrupt phaseout of clean energy tax credits, which he stressed risks economic disruption. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thune lauded the bill, saying that it would be a "wonderful celebration for our country." He said that it is "evolving", adding that Trump was optimistic about it. The 940-page bill was released shortly before midnight on Friday. The timing of senators to cast their procedural vote is uncertain yet. After the Senate, the bill would need to return to the House for a final round of votes before it reaches US president's desk. Also read: 'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION': After making 'peace abroad,' Trump turns focus to NEXT BIG agenda: What is One Big Beautiful Bill?

The bill that proposed to reduce spending aid on Medicaid, food stamps and other programs, has been in controversy for a long time now as it has been opposed and called out by many, including Trump's own "buddy" Elon Musk.

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Iran’s foreign minister has ruled out an immediate return to negotiations with the United States, following recent American airstrikes on key nuclear facilities during the 12-day war with Israel, CBS News reported on Monday (June 30).<h2>No return to talks after US strikes, says Araghchi</h2>Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking in his first interview with an American media outlet since the June strikes, said Iran would not rush back to the negotiating table.“I don’t think negotiations will restart as quickly as that,” he told CBS News, responding to President Donald Trump’s claim that talks could resume within a week.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-s-in-trump-s-one-big-beautiful-bill-tax-cuts-border-wall-and-major-spending-changes-all-you-need-to-know-1751293293009">What’s in Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? Tax cuts, border wall, and major spending changes | All you need to know</a>“We will have to first ensure that America will not revert to targeting us in a military attack during the negotiations,” Araghchi added. However, he noted, “The doors of diplomacy will never slam shut.”<h2>Nuclear programme is now ‘a matter of national pride’</h2>Asked whether Iran would halt uranium enrichment, Araghchi rejected the idea, saying it had become part of the country’s identity. “Our peaceful nuclear program has turned into a matter of national pride and glory,” he said. “We have also gone through 12 days of imposed war; therefore, people will not easily back down from enrichment,” he added.The United States had targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan in its June air campaign. While US officials claimed the sites had been “completely and totally obliterated,” Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told CBS News that Iran retained the capacity to resume enrichment “within months”.<h2>Iran says enrichment can quickly resume</h2>Araghchi insisted that bombings could not destroy Iran’s nuclear know-how. “One cannot obliterate the technology and science for enrichment through bombings,” he said. “If there is this will on our part – and the will exists – we will be able to expeditiously repair the damages and make up for the lost time,” he added.<h2>US warns of more strikes if enrichment continues</h2>President Trump has warned of additional military action if Iran resumes enrichment activities. But Araghchi said Iran was ready for further conflict.“We showed and proved during this 12-day imposed war that we have the ability to defend ourselves,” he said. “And we will continue to do so should any aggression be launched against us,” he added.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking in his first interview with an American media outlet since the June strikes, said Iran would not rush back to the negotiating table.

Iran’s foreign minister has ruled out an immediate return to negotiations with the United States, following recent American airstrikes on key nuclear facilities during the 12-day war with Israel, CBS News reported on Monday (June 30). No return to talks after US strikes, says Araghchi Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking in his first interview with an American media outlet since the June strikes, said Iran would not rush back to the negotiating table. “I don’t think negotiations will restart as quickly as that,” he told CBS News, responding to President Donald Trump’s claim that talks could resume within a week. Also read: What’s in Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? Tax cuts, border wall, and major spending changes | All you need to know “We will have to first ensure that America will not revert to targeting us in a military attack during the negotiations,” Araghchi added. However, he noted, “The doors of diplomacy will never slam shut.” Nuclear programme is now ‘a matter of national pride’ Asked whether Iran would halt uranium enrichment, Araghchi rejected the idea, saying it had become part of the country’s identity. “Our peaceful nuclear program has turned into a matter of national pride and glory,” he said. “We have also gone through 12 days of imposed war; therefore, people will not easily back down from enrichment,” he added. The United States had targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan in its June air campaign. While US officials claimed the sites had been “completely and totally obliterated,” Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told CBS News that Iran retained the capacity to resume enrichment “within months”. Iran says enrichment can quickly resume Araghchi insisted that bombings could not destroy Iran’s nuclear know-how. “One cannot obliterate the technology and science for enrichment through bombings,” he said. “If there is this will on our part – and the will exists – we will be able to expeditiously repair the damages and make up for the lost time,” he added. US warns of more strikes if enrichment continues President Trump has warned of additional military action if Iran resumes enrichment activities. But Araghchi said Iran was ready for further conflict. “We showed and proved during this 12-day imposed war that we have the ability to defend ourselves,” he said. “And we will continue to do so should any aggression be launched against us,” he added.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking in his first interview with an American media outlet since the June strikes, said Iran would not rush back to the negotiating table.

'Don’t think negotiations will restart': Iran says nuclear talks with US won’t resume ‘quickly’ after deadly airstrikes

Donald Trump's aides are once again at risk of their communication getting leaked. An Iran-linked cyberattack group, which previously hacked US President Trump's 2024 campaign, has threatened to release a trove of emails stolen from his associates. The Trump associates at risk from this impending leak include White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, porn star-turned-Trump antagonist Stormy Daniels, and the POTUS' advisor Roger Stone and his lawyer Lindsey Halligan. The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100&nbsp;GB) of emails which they have stolen.<h2>What's in the emails?</h2>As per a Reuters report, the news agency was in communication with the hackers 'Robert'. While Robert did not disclose the exact content of the emails, they raised the possibility of selling the material.<h2>FBI launches investigation</h2>The hack has been slammed as "an unconscionable cyber-attack" by US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Meanwhile, the White House and the FBI shared a statement from FBI Director Kash Patel, who vowed that "Anyone associated with any kind of breach of national security will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law".Labelling the cyberattack "Digital propaganda", cyberdefence agency CISA in a post on X said that the targets of the hack were "no coincidence". It added that “This is a calculated smear campaign meant to damage President Trump and discredit honourable public servants who serve our country with distinction.”

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<h2>Who is the hacker group 'Robert'?</h2>The hackers who operate under the pseudonym Robert materialised in the final months of the 2024 presidential campaign. At the time, they claimed to have breached the emails of a few of trump allies, including Wiles. They then distributed the emails to journalists.As per Reuters, it managed to authenticate some emails, including one which appeared to be a financial agreement between Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, who is now Trump's health secretary. Other material released at the time included a discussion of settlement negotiations between Trump and Daniels.In September 2024, the US Justice Department, in an indictment, alleged that the Robert hacking operation was run by Iran's Revolutionary Guards. But this information is yet to be confirmed or denied by "Robert".&nbsp;

 The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100 GB) of emails which they have stolen.

Donald Trump's aides are once again at risk of their communication getting leaked. An Iran-linked cyberattack group, which previously hacked US President Trump's 2024 campaign, has threatened to release a trove of emails stolen from his associates. The Trump associates at risk from this impending leak include White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, porn star-turned-Trump antagonist Stormy Daniels, and the POTUS' advisor Roger Stone and his lawyer Lindsey Halligan. The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100 GB) of emails which they have stolen. What's in the emails? As per a Reuters report, the news agency was in communication with the hackers 'Robert'. While Robert did not disclose the exact content of the emails, they raised the possibility of selling the material. FBI launches investigation The hack has been slammed as "an unconscionable cyber-attack" by US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Meanwhile, the White House and the FBI shared a statement from FBI Director Kash Patel, who vowed that "Anyone associated with any kind of breach of national security will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law". Labelling the cyberattack "Digital propaganda", cyberdefence agency CISA in a post on X said that the targets of the hack were "no coincidence". It added that “This is a calculated smear campaign meant to damage President Trump and discredit honourable public servants who serve our country with distinction.”

&nbsp;The hacker, who goes by the pseudonym 'Robert', claims to have roughly 100 gigabytes (100&nbsp;GB) of emails which they have stolen.

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Donald Trump ranted against former US president Barack Obama after Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) compared the former's Israel-Iran negotiations to Obama's Iran agreement. Now he is being mocked on social media for his outburst and the "noise" he is known to make about everything. On Monday morning, Trump took to Truth Social to proclaim loudly that comparing him with Obama is almost criminal. Trump wrote, "Tell phony Democrat Senator Chris Coons that I am not offering Iran ANYTHING, unlike Obama, who paid them $Billions under the stupid 'road to a Nuclear Weapon JCPOA (which would now be expired!), nor am I even talking to them since we totally OBLITERATED their Nuclear Facilities."&nbsp;Notably, Coons suggested that the Trump administration is considering entering into deal with Iran similar to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) struck by former President Obama. He was discussing on Fox News the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Coons suggested that the Trump administration is mulling a $30 billion deal with Iran that would allow for the development of civilian nuclear facilities.&nbsp;<h2>What did Coons say about Trump and Iran?</h2>&nbsp;“I’ll just note that President Trump, by press accounts, is now moving towards negotiation and offering Iran a deal that looks somewhat similar to the Iran deal that was offered by Obama, tens of billions of dollars of incentives and reduced sanctions in exchange for abandoning their nuclear program,” Coons said in his Sunday interview. Trump went berserk over the suggestion and called Coons a "SleazeBag". "Never heard of this ridiculous idea,” the president wrote late Friday on Truth Social.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-political-suicide-split-govt-better-musk-continues-tirade-against-trump-s-big-beautiful-bill-here-s-what-he-says-now-1751270025759">Musk continues tirade against Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Here's what he says now</a><h2>Social media mocks Trump</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump's tirades and the habit of shouting about everything he does in the world are making him a subject of mockery on the internet. His repeated use of the word "OBLITERATED" especially came under fire. A user wrote on X, "Who in the world taught them this word 'OBLITERATED'?"&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-envoy-continues-communication-with-iran-white-house-1751337889365/embed&nbsp;Another user cited how Trump was wrong about everything he claims to have done. "Trump barking again: 'We obliterated Iran's nuclear facilities.' Reality check: You obliterated nothing but your own credibility. Iran never begged you, and never will. You were never open for diplomacy — only for Israel's script... The harsh truth? You weren't feared — just ignored. History will remember your threats as noise, not strategy."&nbsp;Another user called Trump an "utter clown" for making noise about his role in the Iran-Israel crisis. One person couldn't believe that the president of a country broke protocol to toot his own horn even before officials could confirm that anything had happened. "He violated a military standard by immediately suggesting success without waiting for intelligence level confirmation. He is truly unhinged." &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump has become the subject of mockery on social media for shouting at the top of his lungs about everything he does. Trump is angry and irritated after he was compared to Barack Obama by Senator Chris Coons.

Donald Trump ranted against former US president Barack Obama after Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) compared the former's Israel-Iran negotiations to Obama's Iran agreement. Now he is being mocked on social media for his outburst and the "noise" he is known to make about everything. On Monday morning, Trump took to Truth Social to proclaim loudly that comparing him with Obama is almost criminal. Trump wrote, "Tell phony Democrat Senator Chris Coons that I am not offering Iran ANYTHING, unlike Obama, who paid them $Billions under the stupid 'road to a Nuclear Weapon JCPOA (which would now be expired!), nor am I even talking to them since we totally OBLITERATED their Nuclear Facilities." Notably, Coons suggested that the Trump administration is considering entering into deal with Iran similar to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) struck by former President Obama. He was discussing on Fox News the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Coons suggested that the Trump administration is mulling a $30 billion deal with Iran that would allow for the development of civilian nuclear facilities. What did Coons say about Trump and Iran? “I’ll just note that President Trump, by press accounts, is now moving towards negotiation and offering Iran a deal that looks somewhat similar to the Iran deal that was offered by Obama, tens of billions of dollars of incentives and reduced sanctions in exchange for abandoning their nuclear program,” Coons said in his Sunday interview. Trump went berserk over the suggestion and called Coons a "SleazeBag". "Never heard of this ridiculous idea,” the president wrote late Friday on Truth Social. Also Read: Musk continues tirade against Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Here's what he says now Social media mocks Trump Meanwhile, Trump's tirades and the habit of shouting about everything he does in the world are making him a subject of mockery on the internet. His repeated use of the word "OBLITERATED" especially came under fire. A user wrote on X, "Who in the world taught them this word 'OBLITERATED'?" https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-envoy-continues-communication-with-iran-white-house-1751337889365/embed Another user cited how Trump was wrong about everything he claims to have done. "Trump barking again: 'We obliterated Iran's nuclear facilities.' Reality check: You obliterated nothing but your own credibility. Iran never begged you, and never will. You were never open for diplomacy — only for Israel's script... The harsh truth? You weren't feared — just ignored. History will remember your threats as noise, not strategy." Another user called Trump an "utter clown" for making noise about his role in the Iran-Israel crisis. One person couldn't believe that the president of a country broke protocol to toot his own horn even before officials could confirm that anything had happened. "He violated a military standard by immediately suggesting success without waiting for intelligence level confirmation. He is truly unhinged."

US President Donald Trump has become the subject of mockery on social media for shouting at the top of his lungs about everything he does. Trump is angry and irritated after he was compared to Barack Obama by Senator Chris Coons.

'Who in the world taught them this word OBLITERATED?' Netizens mock Trump for his rant against Obama

On Monday (June 30), White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US President Donald Trump's trade team is finalising the agreement with India and that the details will be out soon. This comes a week after Trump sealed a deal with China and said some ‘very big’ is in the pipeline with India. &nbsp; Leavitt in response to the news agency ANI's question, when asked about the US President's last week announcement that the trade deal with India is close and this could happen anytime soon said, “Yes, the President said that last week (that the US and India are very close to a trade deal), and it remains true. I just spoke to our Secretary of Commerce about it. He was in the Oval Office with the President. They are finalising these agreements, and you'll hear from the President and his trade team very soon when it comes to India.”

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She also emphasised, “India remains a very strategic ally in the Asia Pacific and the President has a very good relationship with Prime Minister Modi &amp; he will continue to have that.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-thinks-zohran-mamdani-will-completely-crush-new-york-city-here-s-why-1751317675048">Trump thinks Zohran Mamdani 'will completely crush New York City', here's why</a> &nbsp; On June 26, Trump while announcing a deal with China said, “We just signed a trade deal with China. We're not going to make deals with everybody. But we're having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India, a very big one. We're going to open up India. In the China deal, we're starting to open up China. Things that never really could have happened, and the relationship with every country has been very good.” &nbsp; The mention of the deal with India comes ahead of the July 9 deadline. Trump has earlier assured Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Lutnick, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are working overtime, making deals with other countries.

On Monday (June 30), White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US President Donald Trump's trade team is finalising the agreement with India and that the details will be out soon. 

On Monday (June 30), White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US President Donald Trump's trade team is finalising the agreement with India and that the details will be out soon. This comes a week after Trump sealed a deal with China and said some ‘very big’ is in the pipeline with India. Leavitt in response to the news agency ANI's question, when asked about the US President's last week announcement that the trade deal with India is close and this could happen anytime soon said, “Yes, the President said that last week (that the US and India are very close to a trade deal), and it remains true. I just spoke to our Secretary of Commerce about it. He was in the Oval Office with the President. They are finalising these agreements, and you'll hear from the President and his trade team very soon when it comes to India.”

On Monday (June 30), White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US President Donald Trump's trade team is finalising the agreement with India and that the details will be out soon.&nbsp;

'Will hear from President Trump and his team very soon...': White House confirms US-India trade deal in final stages

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the reporters during the briefing on Monday (June 30). Speaking about Trump's effect on the economy, Karoline said, “This is a president who was a businessman first and he knows what he's doing. He has a proven economic formula that worked in his first term and it's working again.”

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social. He said, “Jerome “Too Late” Powell, and his entire Board, should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this to happen to the United States. They have one of the easiest, yet most prestigious, jobs in America, and they have FAILED — And continue to do so. If they were doing their job properly, our Country would be saving Trillions of Dollars in Interest Cost. The Board just sits there and watches, so they are equally to blame. We should be paying 1% Interest, or better!”&nbsp;On being asked about what is the President's confidence level in getting 218 votes in the house by the end of this week in order for him to sign it on Friday, Karoline replied by saying, "Well, we are very well aware, the President is very well aware that this needs to not only pass out of the senate, but it needs to go back to the House and we need the full weight of the Republican conference to get behind the bill. And we expect them to and we are confident that they will. The President has been working hand-in-hand with Senate Majority Leader Thune and also our House Republican leader — or the Speaker of the House, I’m sorry — Mike Johnson. Both of whom will be at the White House today to meet with the president yet again. I believe they were here this morning actually.”&nbsp;“1.4 million illegals will be off of Medicaid if Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill passes,” she further added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during the press briefing on Monday (June 30) also confirmed that President Donald Trump will going to the opening of Alligator Alcatraz in Florida on Tuesday (July 1).

Jerome you are as usual too late Trumps message to Fed chair Powell

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the reporters during the briefing on Monday (June 30). Speaking about Trump's effect on the economy, Karoline said, “This is a president who was a businessman first and he knows what he's doing. He has a proven economic formula that worked in his first term and it's working again.”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during the press briefing on Monday also confirmed that President Donald Trump will going to the opening of Alligator Alcatraz in Florida on Tuesday (July 1)

'Jerome, you are as usual too late...': Trump's message to Fed chair Powell

Harvard University is facing the threat of a complete loss of federal funding after a Trump administration task force found it failed to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination. The investigation concluded the Ivy League institution breached civil rights laws, putting its federal funding in jeopardy unless it makes immediate changes.<h2>Antisemitic harassment allowed to “fester,” says federal probe</h2>A letter sent to Harvard on Monday by a federal task force accused the university of being a “willful participant in anti-Semitic harassment of Jewish students, faculty, and staff.” The investigators said campus officials failed to address growing concerns over antisemitism, allowing it to thrive in Cambridge.The findings mean Harvard has violated federal civil rights laws that require universities to protect students from discrimination based on race or national origin. According to the Associated Press, the letter warned that “failure to institute adequate changes immediately will result in the loss of all federal financial resources.”<h2>Harvard already lost $2.6 billion in federal funds</h2>Even before the release of the investigation, the Trump administration had already cut off more than $2.6 billion in federal funding to Harvard. The funding freeze followed Harvard’s rejection of Trump’s demands for widespread reforms in university hiring practices, governance, and admissions policies.<h2>Foreign students ban deepens conflict</h2>Tensions escalated further when Trump moved to ban Harvard from enrolling international students, revoking the university’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. As a result, new foreign students were blocked from joining Harvard, and existing ones faced either transferring or losing their legal immigration status.Trump defended the move by arguing that foreign enrolment was keeping American students out of top schools. “I think they should have a cap of maybe around 15%, not 31%,” he said. “We have people who want to go to Harvard and other schools, but they can’t get in because we have foreign students there.”<h2>Harvard fights back in court</h2>In response, Harvard filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling the ban on foreign students unconstitutional and politically motivated. The university accused the administration of using student visa powers as retaliation for refusing to follow its political demands.<h2>Settlement talks underway</h2>Earlier this month, Trump suggested that Harvard may be softening its stance and entering negotiations with his administration. “They have acted extremely appropriately during these negotiations, and appear to be committed to doing what is right,” he wrote on Truth Social.He also hinted that a deal could soon be reached. “If a settlement is made on the basis that is currently being discussed, it will be ‘mindbogglingly’ HISTORIC, and very good for our Country,”&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;posted.

A letter sent to Harvard on Monday by a federal task force accused the university of being a “willful participant in anti-Semitic harassment of Jewish students, faculty, and staff.” 

Harvard University is facing the threat of a complete loss of federal funding after a Trump administration task force found it failed to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination. The investigation concluded the Ivy League institution breached civil rights laws, putting its federal funding in jeopardy unless it makes immediate changes. Antisemitic harassment allowed to “fester,” says federal probe A letter sent to Harvard on Monday by a federal task force accused the university of being a “willful participant in anti-Semitic harassment of Jewish students, faculty, and staff.” The investigators said campus officials failed to address growing concerns over antisemitism, allowing it to thrive in Cambridge. The findings mean Harvard has violated federal civil rights laws that require universities to protect students from discrimination based on race or national origin. According to the Associated Press, the letter warned that “failure to institute adequate changes immediately will result in the loss of all federal financial resources.” Harvard already lost $2.6 billion in federal funds Even before the release of the investigation, the Trump administration had already cut off more than $2.6 billion in federal funding to Harvard. The funding freeze followed Harvard’s rejection of Trump’s demands for widespread reforms in university hiring practices, governance, and admissions policies. Foreign students ban deepens conflict Tensions escalated further when Trump moved to ban Harvard from enrolling international students, revoking the university’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. As a result, new foreign students were blocked from joining Harvard, and existing ones faced either transferring or losing their legal immigration status. Trump defended the move by arguing that foreign enrolment was keeping American students out of top schools. “I think they should have a cap of maybe around 15%, not 31%,” he said. “We have people who want to go to Harvard and other schools, but they can’t get in because we have foreign students there.” Harvard fights back in court In response, Harvard filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling the ban on foreign students unconstitutional and politically motivated. The university accused the administration of using student visa powers as retaliation for refusing to follow its political demands. Settlement talks underway Earlier this month, Trump suggested that Harvard may be softening its stance and entering negotiations with his administration. “They have acted extremely appropriately during these negotiations, and appear to be committed to doing what is right,” he wrote on Truth Social. He also hinted that a deal could soon be reached. “If a settlement is made on the basis that is currently being discussed, it will be ‘mindbogglingly’ HISTORIC, and very good for our Country,” Trump posted.

A letter sent to Harvard on Monday by a federal task force accused the university of being a “willful participant in anti-Semitic harassment of Jewish students, faculty, and staff.”&nbsp;

'Willful participant in anti-Semitic harassment': Harvard at risk of losing ALL federal funds after Trump admin accuses it of antisemitism

Donald Trump has warned he would pull federal funding from New York City if mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani “doesn’t behave himself”. In an interview aired on Sunday, the former president said he would block money from reaching the city if Mamdani wins and refuses to “do the right thing”.Mamdani, a democratic socialist, recently won the Democratic nomination for New York mayor, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo in a major political upset.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-tillis-is-a-talker-complainer-trump-lashes-out-at-gop-senator-over-one-big-beautiful-bill-and-he-quits-politics-1751223380444">'Tillis is a talker, complainer': Trump lashes out at GOP senator over ‘one big beautiful bill’, and he quits politics</a><h2>Trump slams Mamdani as “a pure communist”</h2>Speaking to Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, Trump called Mamdani’s win “inconceivable” and described him as “a pure communist”. “If he does get in, I’m going to be president, and he’s going to have to do the right thing, or they’re not getting any money. He’s got to do the right thing or they’re not getting any money,” Trump said. Last year, New York’s comptroller reported that more than $100 billion in federal money flows to the city through various programs and agencies.<h2>Mamdani says he’s not a communist but wants to tax billionaires</h2>In response, Mamdani said plainly, “No, I am not,” when asked if he was a communist during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press. He said Trump’s attacks are aimed at distracting voters, “He will talk about how I look, how I sound, where I’m from, who I am – ultimately because he wants to distract from what I’m fighting for.”The 32-year-old lawmaker has proposed increasing taxes on wealthy homeowners and shifting the burden away from middle- and working-class areas.“I don’t think that we should have billionaires. It is so much money in a moment of such inequality… What we need more of is equality across our city,” he said.Mamdani pointed to Martin Luther King Jr’s message on wealth distribution as part of his political vision, “Call it democracy or call it democratic socialism. There has to be a better distribution of wealth for all of God’s children in this country.” He added that his plan isn’t based on race but on economic fairness. “It’s more of an assessment of what neighbourhoods are being undertaxed versus overtaxed. It’s to ensure we have an equal playing field,” he said.<h2>Trump reacts to Mamdani’s radical proposals</h2>When asked about Mamdani’s opposition to Trump’s immigration policies and his call to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York, Trump said the mayoral hopeful would “be very unsuccessful” and labelled him “a radical left lunatic”.

Speaking to Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, Trump called Mamdani’s win “inconceivable” and described him as “a pure communist”.

Donald Trump has warned he would pull federal funding from New York City if mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani “doesn’t behave himself”. In an interview aired on Sunday, the former president said he would block money from reaching the city if Mamdani wins and refuses to “do the right thing”. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, recently won the Democratic nomination for New York mayor, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo in a major political upset. Also read: 'Tillis is a talker, complainer': Trump lashes out at GOP senator over ‘one big beautiful bill’, and he quits politics Trump slams Mamdani as “a pure communist” Speaking to Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, Trump called Mamdani’s win “inconceivable” and described him as “a pure communist”. “If he does get in, I’m going to be president, and he’s going to have to do the right thing, or they’re not getting any money. He’s got to do the right thing or they’re not getting any money,” Trump said. Last year, New York’s comptroller reported that more than $100 billion in federal money flows to the city through various programs and agencies. Mamdani says he’s not a communist but wants to tax billionaires In response, Mamdani said plainly, “No, I am not,” when asked if he was a communist during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press. He said Trump’s attacks are aimed at distracting voters, “He will talk about how I look, how I sound, where I’m from, who I am – ultimately because he wants to distract from what I’m fighting for.” The 32-year-old lawmaker has proposed increasing taxes on wealthy homeowners and shifting the burden away from middle- and working-class areas. “I don’t think that we should have billionaires. It is so much money in a moment of such inequality… What we need more of is equality across our city,” he said. Mamdani pointed to Martin Luther King Jr’s message on wealth distribution as part of his political vision, “Call it democracy or call it democratic socialism. There has to be a better distribution of wealth for all of God’s children in this country.” He added that his plan isn’t based on race but on economic fairness. “It’s more of an assessment of what neighbourhoods are being undertaxed versus overtaxed. It’s to ensure we have an equal playing field,” he said. Trump reacts to Mamdani’s radical proposals When asked about Mamdani’s opposition to Trump’s immigration policies and his call to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York, Trump said the mayoral hopeful would “be very unsuccessful” and labelled him “a radical left lunatic”.

Speaking to Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, Trump called Mamdani’s win “inconceivable” and described him as “a pure communist”.

'They’re not getting any money': Trump threatens to choke NYC funds if Zohran Mamdani ‘do the right thing’

In June 2025, Iran’s Shi’ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, issued a fatwa declaring US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as 'enemies of God'. According to Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency, Shirazi urged Muslims to unite against leaders he said posed a threat to the Islamic Republic’s religious authority. He stated that any person or government endangering Iran’s Supreme Leader or top clerics, referred to as Marja, should be treated as a 'mohared', or one who wages war against God. This incident has reignited global debate over the power and peril of fatwas.&nbsp;<h2>What Is a Fatwa?</h2>A fatwa is a formal legal opinion or interpretation issued by an Islamic scholar on a point of Islamic law (Sharia). It is not a law in itself but a non-binding opinion meant to guide Muslims on religious or ethical matters not explicitly covered in the Qur’an or Hadith.Fatwas can deal with topics such as fasting, medical ethics, finance, or voting. However, when fatwas target individuals or groups, particularly on grounds of blasphemy or apostasy, they can become highly volatile.&nbsp;<h2>Who Can Issue a Fatwa?</h2>Only a qualified jurist or mufti with extensive training in Islamic jurisprudence can issue a fatwa. In Sunni Islam, fatwas are decentralised and can differ based on the scholar or region. In Shi’a Islam, particularly in Iran, high-ranking clerics known as Marja have the authority to issue fatwas with potentially binding influence. In countries like Iran, where religion and state are closely intertwined, fatwas have the force of law.&nbsp;<h2>Notable Cases: Salman Rushdie and Naguib Mahfouz</h2>Perhaps the most infamous fatwa was issued in 1989 by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Iran’s Supreme Leader, who called for the execution of author Salman Rushdie over alleged blasphemy in The Satanic Verses. The fatwa led to multiple deaths, violent attacks, and, over 30 years later, Rushdie’s near-fatal stabbing in New York in 2022, when he lost his eye.&nbsp;Another case involved Egyptian Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz, who was stabbed in 1994 by an extremist acting on a fatwa from Omar Abdel-Rahman, a Sunni militant cleric. The attacker later admitted he had never read Mahfouz’s work but acted solely on the cleric’s decree, according to Reuters.&nbsp;<h2>Who carries out Death Fatwas, and can they be revoked?</h2>Such fatwas are not enforced by governments but are often acted upon by indoctrinated militants, sleeper cells, or individuals who believe they are fulfilling a religious duty. These actors may be radicalised through sermons, social media, or religious literature. Even fatwas issued from prison have incited violence, according to Reuters. Fatwas are rarely rescinded. Without an official withdrawal, they remain in force indefinitely. As seen in Rushdie’s case, even decades-old fatwas can inspire violence long after their issuance.&nbsp;<h2>Everyday Fatwas</h2>Despite their notoriety, most fatwas concern routine matters, dietary rules, fasting exemptions, or the permissibility of modern technologies. However, fatwas calling for violence continue to present a dangerous intersection of religion and politics.&nbsp;

A fatwa is a formal legal opinion or interpretation issued by an Islamic scholar on a point of Islamic law (Sharia)

In June 2025, Iran’s Shi’ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, issued a fatwa declaring US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as 'enemies of God'. According to Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency, Shirazi urged Muslims to unite against leaders he said posed a threat to the Islamic Republic’s religious authority. He stated that any person or government endangering Iran’s Supreme Leader or top clerics, referred to as Marja, should be treated as a 'mohared', or one who wages war against God. This incident has reignited global debate over the power and peril of fatwas. What Is a Fatwa? A fatwa is a formal legal opinion or interpretation issued by an Islamic scholar on a point of Islamic law (Sharia). It is not a law in itself but a non-binding opinion meant to guide Muslims on religious or ethical matters not explicitly covered in the Qur’an or Hadith. Fatwas can deal with topics such as fasting, medical ethics, finance, or voting. However, when fatwas target individuals or groups, particularly on grounds of blasphemy or apostasy, they can become highly volatile. Who Can Issue a Fatwa? Only a qualified jurist or mufti with extensive training in Islamic jurisprudence can issue a fatwa. In Sunni Islam, fatwas are decentralised and can differ based on the scholar or region. In Shi’a Islam, particularly in Iran, high-ranking clerics known as Marja have the authority to issue fatwas with potentially binding influence. In countries like Iran, where religion and state are closely intertwined, fatwas have the force of law. Notable Cases: Salman Rushdie and Naguib Mahfouz Perhaps the most infamous fatwa was issued in 1989 by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Iran’s Supreme Leader, who called for the execution of author Salman Rushdie over alleged blasphemy in The Satanic Verses. The fatwa led to multiple deaths, violent attacks, and, over 30 years later, Rushdie’s near-fatal stabbing in New York in 2022, when he lost his eye. Another case involved Egyptian Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz, who was stabbed in 1994 by an extremist acting on a fatwa from Omar Abdel-Rahman, a Sunni militant cleric. The attacker later admitted he had never read Mahfouz’s work but acted solely on the cleric’s decree, according to Reuters. Who carries out Death Fatwas, and can they be revoked? Such fatwas are not enforced by governments but are often acted upon by indoctrinated militants, sleeper cells, or individuals who believe they are fulfilling a religious duty. These actors may be radicalised through sermons, social media, or religious literature. Even fatwas issued from prison have incited violence, according to Reuters. Fatwas are rarely rescinded. Without an official withdrawal, they remain in force indefinitely. As seen in Rushdie’s case, even decades-old fatwas can inspire violence long after their issuance. Everyday Fatwas Despite their notoriety, most fatwas concern routine matters, dietary rules, fasting exemptions, or the permissibility of modern technologies. However, fatwas calling for violence continue to present a dangerous intersection of religion and politics.

A fatwa is a formal legal opinion or interpretation issued by an Islamic scholar on a point of Islamic law (Sharia)

What is a Fatwa? Everything you need to know about the Islamic religious decree

Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor in New York City, said on Sunday that billionaires contribute to inequality and hence he doesn’t believe they should exist. Mamdani, who claims to be a democratic socialist, was asked whether billionaires should have a right to exist during ‘Meet the Press’ show on NBC News, and he said, “I don’t think that we should have billionaires because, frankly, it is so much money in a moment of such inequality, and ultimately, what we need more of is equality across our city and across our state and across our country.”&nbsp; “And I look forward to working with everyone, including billionaires, to make a city that is fair for all of them,” he added.&nbsp;Mamdani’s remarks come at a time when some wealthy people in New York City were reportedly annoyed after it became clear that he would be the presumptive nominee.&nbsp;<h2>‘His policies would be disastrous for NYC,’ says billionaire&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Bill Ackman, a billionaire hedge fund manager who has backed President Donald Trump in the past, has pledged to use his money to bankroll a challenger to Mamdani in the general election.&nbsp;“[Mamdani’s] policies would be disastrous for NYC. Socialism has no place in the economic capital of our country. The ability for NYC to offer services for the poor and needy, let alone the average New Yorker, is entirely dependent on NYC being a business-friendly environment and a place where wealthy residents are willing to spend 183 days and assume the associated tax burden,” Ackman wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;“Importantly, there are hundreds of millions of dollars of capital available to back a competitor to Mamdani that can be put together overnight (believe me, I am in the text strings and the WhatsApp groups) so that a great alternative candidate won’t spend any time raising funds. So, if the right candidate would raise his or her hand tomorrow, the funds will pour in,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>Mamdani shares plan of raising taxes on the wealthiest</h2>&nbsp;Mamdani also shared his plan of raising taxes on the wealthiest people living in the Big Apple, as he told the moderator Kristen Welker, “Ultimately, the reason I want to increase these taxes on the top 1%, the most profitable corporations, is to increase quality of life for everyone, including those who are going to be taxed.”&nbsp;Mamdani has also faced critics—including President Donald Trump—who call him a communist.&nbsp;“I am not” a communist, Mamdani said in response to a question about Trump’s comments.&nbsp;“I have already had to start to get used to, get used to the fact that the president will talk about how I look, how I sound, where I’m from, who I am, ultimately, because he wants to distract from what I’m fighting for, and I’m fighting for the very working people that he ran a campaign to empower, that he has since then betrayed,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>Trump threatens to pull federal funding from New York City</h2>&nbsp;In a separate interview on Fox News that was taped Friday, Trump again spoke about Mamdani, issuing a threat to pull federal funding from New York City if the next mayor doesn’t “do the right thing.”&nbsp;“But let’s say this: If he does get in, I’m going to be president, and he’s going to have to do the right thing or they’re not getting any money, he’s got to do the right thing,” the president told Maria Bartiromo of Fox News.&nbsp;“It was the focus on the fact that we live in the most expensive city in the United States of America. It’s also the wealthiest city in the wealthiest country in the history of the world, and yet 1 in 4 New Yorkers are living in poverty, and the rest are seemingly trapped in a state of anxiety,” Mamdani said.

Bill Ackman, a billionaire who has backed President Donald Trump in the past, has pledged to use his money to bankroll a challenger to Mamdani in the general election. “[Mamdani’s] policies would be disastrous for NYC. Socialism has no place in the economic capital of our country. 

Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor in New York City, said on Sunday that billionaires contribute to inequality and hence he doesn’t believe they should exist. Mamdani, who claims to be a democratic socialist, was asked whether billionaires should have a right to exist during ‘Meet the Press’ show on NBC News, and he said, “I don’t think that we should have billionaires because, frankly, it is so much money in a moment of such inequality, and ultimately, what we need more of is equality across our city and across our state and across our country.” “And I look forward to working with everyone, including billionaires, to make a city that is fair for all of them,” he added. Mamdani’s remarks come at a time when some wealthy people in New York City were reportedly annoyed after it became clear that he would be the presumptive nominee. ‘His policies would be disastrous for NYC,’ says billionaire Bill Ackman, a billionaire hedge fund manager who has backed President Donald Trump in the past, has pledged to use his money to bankroll a challenger to Mamdani in the general election. “[Mamdani’s] policies would be disastrous for NYC. Socialism has no place in the economic capital of our country. The ability for NYC to offer services for the poor and needy, let alone the average New Yorker, is entirely dependent on NYC being a business-friendly environment and a place where wealthy residents are willing to spend 183 days and assume the associated tax burden,” Ackman wrote in a post on X. “Importantly, there are hundreds of millions of dollars of capital available to back a competitor to Mamdani that can be put together overnight (believe me, I am in the text strings and the WhatsApp groups) so that a great alternative candidate won’t spend any time raising funds. So, if the right candidate would raise his or her hand tomorrow, the funds will pour in,” he added. Mamdani shares plan of raising taxes on the wealthiest Mamdani also shared his plan of raising taxes on the wealthiest people living in the Big Apple, as he told the moderator Kristen Welker, “Ultimately, the reason I want to increase these taxes on the top 1%, the most profitable corporations, is to increase quality of life for everyone, including those who are going to be taxed.” Mamdani has also faced critics—including President Donald Trump—who call him a communist. “I am not” a communist, Mamdani said in response to a question about Trump’s comments. “I have already had to start to get used to, get used to the fact that the president will talk about how I look, how I sound, where I’m from, who I am, ultimately, because he wants to distract from what I’m fighting for, and I’m fighting for the very working people that he ran a campaign to empower, that he has since then betrayed,” he added. Trump threatens to pull federal funding from New York City In a separate interview on Fox News that was taped Friday, Trump again spoke about Mamdani, issuing a threat to pull federal funding from New York City if the next mayor doesn’t “do the right thing.” “But let’s say this: If he does get in, I’m going to be president, and he’s going to have to do the right thing or they’re not getting any money, he’s got to do the right thing,” the president told Maria Bartiromo of Fox News. “It was the focus on the fact that we live in the most expensive city in the United States of America. It’s also the wealthiest city in the wealthiest country in the history of the world, and yet 1 in 4 New Yorkers are living in poverty, and the rest are seemingly trapped in a state of anxiety,” Mamdani said.

Bill Ackman, a billionaire who has backed President Donald Trump in the past, has pledged to use his money to bankroll a challenger to Mamdani in the general election. “[Mamdani’s] policies would be disastrous for NYC. Socialism has no place in the economic capital of our country.&nbsp;

‘I don’t think we should have billionaires,’ says Zohran Mamdani, triggers controversy

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis has announced he will not seek re-election, just hours after being targeted by former US President Donald Trump for voting against the controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill”.The announcement came on Sunday, moments after Trump took to Truth Social to criticise Tillis for joining Democrats and two other Republican senators in opposing the massive spending package.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hear-what-s-in-this-monstrosity-democrats-stall-trump-s-940-page-one-big-beautiful-bill-by-forcing-it-to-be-read-aloud-in-senate-1751202608845">'Hear what’s in this monstrosity': Democrats stall Trump’s 940-page ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ by forcing it to be read aloud in Senate</a>“Thom Tillis has hurt the great people of North Carolina,” Trump posted. “Even on the catastrophic flooding, nothing was done to help until I took office. Then a MIRACLE took place! Tillis is a talker and complainer, NOT A DOER,” he added.<h2>Tillis calls it quits, says he’s had enough of ‘political theatre’</h2>Soon after Trump’s post, Tillis released a statement confirming that he will not contest the next election. “As many of my colleagues have noticed over the last year, and at times even joked about, I haven’t exactly been excited about running for another term,” he said.“That is true since the choice is between spending another six years navigating the political theatre and partisan gridlock in Washington or spending that time with the love of my life Susan, our two children, three beautiful grandchildren, and the rest of our extended family back home. It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election,” he added.Tillis’s decision follows his vote with Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson to block the bill’s progress. The measure passed narrowly, 51-49, with Vice President Kamala Harris not required to cast a tie-breaking vote.<h2>What is the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’?</h2>The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025”, or OBBB, is a sweeping legislative package championed by Trump. Spanning over 1,000 pages, it aims to fast-track several of the former president’s core campaign promises. The bill includes a mix of tax cuts, increased defence spending, and efforts to cut government waste, rolled into one massive proposal.<h2>What’s included in Trump’s flagship bill?</h2>The bill outlines five major policy shifts:• Permanent tax cuts: Locking in the tax reductions from Trump’s 2017 reforms.• New tax relief: Fresh cuts for overtime earnings, tips, and Social Security income. The White House claims those earning between $30,000 and $80,000 could see a 15% tax cut.• Military and border funding: A sharp boost in funding for defence and border security upgrades.• Government waste crackdown: A push to root out “waste, fraud and abuse” in federal spending.• Debt ceiling hike: Raising the borrowing cap to allow the government to continue paying its bills.

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis has announced he will not seek re-election, just hours after being targeted by former US President Donald Trump for voting against the controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill”.

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis has announced he will not seek re-election, just hours after being targeted by former US President Donald Trump for voting against the controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill”. The announcement came on Sunday, moments after Trump took to Truth Social to criticise Tillis for joining Democrats and two other Republican senators in opposing the massive spending package. Also read: 'Hear what’s in this monstrosity': Democrats stall Trump’s 940-page ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ by forcing it to be read aloud in Senate “Thom Tillis has hurt the great people of North Carolina,” Trump posted. “Even on the catastrophic flooding, nothing was done to help until I took office. Then a MIRACLE took place! Tillis is a talker and complainer, NOT A DOER,” he added. Tillis calls it quits, says he’s had enough of ‘political theatre’ Soon after Trump’s post, Tillis released a statement confirming that he will not contest the next election. “As many of my colleagues have noticed over the last year, and at times even joked about, I haven’t exactly been excited about running for another term,” he said. “That is true since the choice is between spending another six years navigating the political theatre and partisan gridlock in Washington or spending that time with the love of my life Susan, our two children, three beautiful grandchildren, and the rest of our extended family back home. It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election,” he added. Tillis’s decision follows his vote with Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson to block the bill’s progress. The measure passed narrowly, 51-49, with Vice President Kamala Harris not required to cast a tie-breaking vote. What is the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025”, or OBBB, is a sweeping legislative package championed by Trump. Spanning over 1,000 pages, it aims to fast-track several of the former president’s core campaign promises. The bill includes a mix of tax cuts, increased defence spending, and efforts to cut government waste, rolled into one massive proposal. What’s included in Trump’s flagship bill? The bill outlines five major policy shifts: • Permanent tax cuts: Locking in the tax reductions from Trump’s 2017 reforms. • New tax relief: Fresh cuts for overtime earnings, tips, and Social Security income. The White House claims those earning between $30,000 and $80,000 could see a 15% tax cut. • Military and border funding: A sharp boost in funding for defence and border security upgrades. • Government waste crackdown: A push to root out “waste, fraud and abuse” in federal spending. • Debt ceiling hike: Raising the borrowing cap to allow the government to continue paying its bills.

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis has announced he will not seek re-election, just hours after being targeted by former US President Donald Trump for voting against the controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill”.

'Tillis is a talker, complainer': Trump lashes out at GOP senator over ‘one big beautiful bill’, and he quits politics

Tension between the United States and Iran has increased to the highest point after decades following the order of President Donald Trump to strike the key nuclear facilities across the Middle Eastern country. Conflictss between these nations are not new. Iran has always remained one of the greatest adversaries of the US since the 1979 Islamic revolution, after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini threw pro-Western Mohammad Reza Pahlavi out of power in Tehran.Since then, the region has always remained heated, beginning with the conflicts on the issue of oil production to nuclear ambitions, Iran’s backing of proxies in the region, and US political interference. Trump was dragged into the recent war after Israel, considering Iran a nuclear threat, launched unprecedented strikes across the country, accusing Tehran of developing nuclear weapons.So, how has Iran always remained a target of the US? What is the real history behind this war? Was Iran a threat to the US or other nations else US begin war and always target Iran with the influence of colonial rulers (England) for its own selfish purpose?Let's delve into the timeline of the history of both nations' conflicts and know the facts:<h3>(1953) CIA-Backed Coup and Return of the Shah:</h3>Tensions between Iran and Western powers escalated when Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, elected in 1951, initiated steps to nationalise the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, an enterprise largely under British control since the early 20th century. This move to take control of Iran’s oil resources infuriated Britain, prompting it to seek American support. In response, the US Central Intelligence Agency collaborated with British intelligence to orchestrate a coup that ousted Mosaddegh and reinstated Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the previously exiled monarch, as shah.<h3>(1957) Civilian nuclear agreement – Atoms for Peace:</h3>Iran’s interest in developing nuclear energy began to take shape under the Shah’s leadership, with significant backing from the United States and its allies. In 1957, the two nations entered into a nuclear cooperation agreement under US President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s "Atoms for Peace" initiative. This agreement was aimed at promoting the peaceful use of nuclear technology. By the late 1960s, the US had supplied Iran with a nuclear research reactor and uranium fuel, laying the groundwork for Iran’s current nuclear programme and the global debates that followed.<h3>(1979) Islamic revolution:</h3>While relations between Tehran and Washington were increasing, people of Iran were agitating under the dictatorship of the shah, demanding the removal of Western influence in the nation. Revolutionary protests also began rocking the country in late 1978, which forced the shah to flee in January 1979. As a result, the exiled Islamic scholar Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned to power in Iran as the new Islamic Republic.<h3>(1980) Diplomatic break with the US:</h3>After the United States permitted the exiled Shah of Iran to receive cancer treatment, Iranian students stormed the American embassy in Tehran, taking 52 hostages and holding them for 444 days. In response, the US severed diplomatic relations and implemented economic sanctions. The former shah eventually died in exile.<h3>(1980–1988) US support for Iraq in war:</h3>When Saddam Hussein launched a military assault on Iran, aiming to weaken Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolutionary influence, the US aligned itself with Iraq. This decision escalated hostilities between Washington and Tehran. The brutal conflict continued until 1988, causing massive casualties on both sides, with Iraq even deploying chemical weapons against Iranian forces.<h3>(1984) Iran labelled terror sponsor:</h3>Amid increasing regional unrest, President Ronald Reagan designated Iran as a "state sponsor of terrorism" following deadly attacks in Lebanon, where US troops were stationed after Israel’s incursion. One of the deadliest assaults, on a US Marine barracks in Beirut, killed 241 American personnel. Washington attributed the attack to Hezbollah, a militant group with Iranian support. Despite this, Reagan’s administration later covertly negotiated with Iran for the release of hostages held by Hezbollah — a revelation that sparked the infamous Iran-Contra scandal.<h3>(1988) Civilian plane downed by US Navy:</h3>Amid escalating military tensions in the Persian Gulf, a US Navy warship mistakenly shot down Iran Air Flight 655 en route to Dubai on July 8, killing all 290 people aboard. Although the US called the incident an error, it neither issued a formal apology nor accepted full responsibility. However, it eventually compensated victims' families with a payment totalling $61.8 million.<h3>(1995) Sanction against Iran:</h3>US's sanctions against Iran escalated between 1995 and 1996 as then President Bill Clinton’s executive orders banned US companies from making any deal with Iran. Meanwhile, the Congress also passed a law penalising foreign entities from making any kind of investment in the country's energy sector or selling Iran advanced weapons. Meanwhile, the US also went for nuclear advancement and support of groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.<h3>(2002) Post-9/11 tensions:</h3>In the wake of the September 11 attacks, US President George W. Bush labelled Iran, Iraq, and North Korea as an “Axis of Evil” during his State of the Union speech. This declaration came despite Iran and the US having cooperated covertly at the time to combat mutual enemies, including the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. However, the relationship quickly deteriorated, and by late 2022, Iran was found to possess highly enriched uranium, prompting renewed international sanctions.<h3>(2013–2015) Iran’s Nuclear Agreement:</h3>Beginning in 2013, President Barack Obama initiated direct negotiations with Iran, which culminated in the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The deal, also signed by China, Russia, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, required Iran to restrict its nuclear enrichment to 3.67 per cent in return for sanction relief.<h3>(2018) US Exit from JCPOA:</h3>In 2018, President Donald Trump pulled the US out of the JCPOA, reinstating sanctions on Iran. The move was supported by Israel and criticised the agreement’s effectiveness. In response, Iran abandoned its nuclear restrictions under the deal and resumed uranium enrichment beyond agreed limits.<h3>(2019) The US designates Iran’s military institution as a terrorist org:</h3>The US designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the most powerful military institution of Iran, as a terrorist organisation. Following this, it has become the first time that the Americans assigned such a classification to a part of a foreign government.<h3>(2020) Assassination of Qassem Soleimani:</h3>In one of the most escalatory moves of Trump’s presidency, Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, head of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad. The assassination followed the US decision in 2019 to designate the Quds Force as a terrorist organisation. Iran retaliated with missile attacks targeting American bases in Iraq.<h3>(2025) Letter to Tehran and US attack:</h3>Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in March demanding new negotiations on a nuclear deal, giving deadlines of 60 days. During the negotiations, Khamenei rejected the proposal, viewing it as the US trying to dictate terms. The discussions had quietly begun in countries like Oman and Italy, with Muscat playing a mediating role. Former US President Donald Trump stated that his administration had come “very close” to reaching an agreement after several dialogue rounds, even cautioning Israel against military actions.Iran remained cautiously hopeful but firmly maintained its right to continue uranium enrichment, which remained a major point of contention. A day before the sixth round of US-Iran negotiations, Israel carried out airstrikes across Iranian territory.Shortly after, the US joined the Israeli assault, targeting three of Iran’s major nuclear sites, including Fordow and Natanz. This offensive included the first combat use of America’s most powerful "bunker-buster" bomb. In retaliation, Iran launched missile strikes on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which hosts US forces. Qatari officials later confirmed the missiles were intercepted and that the base had been evacuated ahead of the attack. &nbsp;

Conflicts between these nations are not new. Iran has always remained one of the greatest adversaries of the US since the 1979 Islamic revolution, after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini threw pro-Western Mohammad Reza Pahlavi out of power in Tehran.

Tension between the United States and Iran has increased to the highest point after decades following the order of President Donald Trump to strike the key nuclear facilities across the Middle Eastern country. Conflictss between these nations are not new. Iran has always remained one of the greatest adversaries of the US since the 1979 Islamic revolution, after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini threw pro-Western Mohammad Reza Pahlavi out of power in Tehran. Since then, the region has always remained heated, beginning with the conflicts on the issue of oil production to nuclear ambitions, Iran’s backing of proxies in the region, and US political interference. Trump was dragged into the recent war after Israel, considering Iran a nuclear threat, launched unprecedented strikes across the country, accusing Tehran of developing nuclear weapons. So, how has Iran always remained a target of the US? What is the real history behind this war? Was Iran a threat to the US or other nations else US begin war and always target Iran with the influence of colonial rulers (England) for its own selfish purpose? Let's delve into the timeline of the history of both nations' conflicts and know the facts: (1953) CIA-Backed Coup and Return of the Shah: Tensions between Iran and Western powers escalated when Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, elected in 1951, initiated steps to nationalise the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, an enterprise largely under British control since the early 20th century. This move to take control of Iran’s oil resources infuriated Britain, prompting it to seek American support. In response, the US Central Intelligence Agency collaborated with British intelligence to orchestrate a coup that ousted Mosaddegh and reinstated Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the previously exiled monarch, as shah. (1957) Civilian nuclear agreement – Atoms for Peace: Iran’s interest in developing nuclear energy began to take shape under the Shah’s leadership, with significant backing from the United States and its allies. In 1957, the two nations entered into a nuclear cooperation agreement under US President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s "Atoms for Peace" initiative. This agreement was aimed at promoting the peaceful use of nuclear technology. By the late 1960s, the US had supplied Iran with a nuclear research reactor and uranium fuel, laying the groundwork for Iran’s current nuclear programme and the global debates that followed. (1979) Islamic revolution: While relations between Tehran and Washington were increasing, people of Iran were agitating under the dictatorship of the shah, demanding the removal of Western influence in the nation. Revolutionary protests also began rocking the country in late 1978, which forced the shah to flee in January 1979. As a result, the exiled Islamic scholar Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned to power in Iran as the new Islamic Republic. (1980) Diplomatic break with the US: After the United States permitted the exiled Shah of Iran to receive cancer treatment, Iranian students stormed the American embassy in Tehran, taking 52 hostages and holding them for 444 days. In response, the US severed diplomatic relations and implemented economic sanctions. The former shah eventually died in exile. (1980–1988) US support for Iraq in war: When Saddam Hussein launched a military assault on Iran, aiming to weaken Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolutionary influence, the US aligned itself with Iraq. This decision escalated hostilities between Washington and Tehran. The brutal conflict continued until 1988, causing massive casualties on both sides, with Iraq even deploying chemical weapons against Iranian forces. (1984) Iran labelled terror sponsor: Amid increasing regional unrest, President Ronald Reagan designated Iran as a "state sponsor of terrorism" following deadly attacks in Lebanon, where US troops were stationed after Israel’s incursion. One of the deadliest assaults, on a US Marine barracks in Beirut, killed 241 American personnel. Washington attributed the attack to Hezbollah, a militant group with Iranian support. Despite this, Reagan’s administration later covertly negotiated with Iran for the release of hostages held by Hezbollah — a revelation that sparked the infamous Iran-Contra scandal. (1988) Civilian plane downed by US Navy: Amid escalating military tensions in the Persian Gulf, a US Navy warship mistakenly shot down Iran Air Flight 655 en route to Dubai on July 8, killing all 290 people aboard. Although the US called the incident an error, it neither issued a formal apology nor accepted full responsibility. However, it eventually compensated victims' families with a payment totalling $61.8 million. (1995) Sanction against Iran: US's sanctions against Iran escalated between 1995 and 1996 as then President Bill Clinton’s executive orders banned US companies from making any deal with Iran. Meanwhile, the Congress also passed a law penalising foreign entities from making any kind of investment in the country's energy sector or selling Iran advanced weapons. Meanwhile, the US also went for nuclear advancement and support of groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. (2002) Post-9/11 tensions: In the wake of the September 11 attacks, US President George W. Bush labelled Iran, Iraq, and North Korea as an “Axis of Evil” during his State of the Union speech. This declaration came despite Iran and the US having cooperated covertly at the time to combat mutual enemies, including the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. However, the relationship quickly deteriorated, and by late 2022, Iran was found to possess highly enriched uranium, prompting renewed international sanctions. (2013–2015) Iran’s Nuclear Agreement: Beginning in 2013, President Barack Obama initiated direct negotiations with Iran, which culminated in the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The deal, also signed by China, Russia, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, required Iran to restrict its nuclear enrichment to 3.67 per cent in return for sanction relief. (2018) US Exit from JCPOA: In 2018, President Donald Trump pulled the US out of the JCPOA, reinstating sanctions on Iran. The move was supported by Israel and criticised the agreement’s effectiveness. In response, Iran abandoned its nuclear restrictions under the deal and resumed uranium enrichment beyond agreed limits. (2019) The US designates Iran’s military institution as a terrorist org: The US designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the most powerful military institution of Iran, as a terrorist organisation. Following this, it has become the first time that the Americans assigned such a classification to a part of a foreign government. (2020) Assassination of Qassem Soleimani: In one of the most escalatory moves of Trump’s presidency, Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, head of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad. The assassination followed the US decision in 2019 to designate the Quds Force as a terrorist organisation. Iran retaliated with missile attacks targeting American bases in Iraq. (2025) Letter to Tehran and US attack: Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in March demanding new negotiations on a nuclear deal, giving deadlines of 60 days. During the negotiations, Khamenei rejected the proposal, viewing it as the US trying to dictate terms. The discussions had quietly begun in countries like Oman and Italy, with Muscat playing a mediating role. Former US President Donald Trump stated that his administration had come “very close” to reaching an agreement after several dialogue rounds, even cautioning Israel against military actions. Iran remained cautiously hopeful but firmly maintained its right to continue uranium enrichment, which remained a major point of contention. A day before the sixth round of US-Iran negotiations, Israel carried out airstrikes across Iranian territory. Shortly after, the US joined the Israeli assault, targeting three of Iran’s major nuclear sites, including Fordow and Natanz. This offensive included the first combat use of America’s most powerful "bunker-buster" bomb. In retaliation, Iran launched missile strikes on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which hosts US forces. Qatari officials later confirmed the missiles were intercepted and that the base had been evacuated ahead of the attack.

Conflicts between these nations are not new. Iran has always remained one of the greatest adversaries of the US since the 1979 Islamic revolution, after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini threw pro-Western Mohammad Reza Pahlavi out of power in Tehran.

EXPLAINED: Is Iran really a threat or a victim of US? Know history of 70 years of betrayals, coups and bombs

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 29) announced that a purchaser had been identified for social media app TikTok, which is on the brink of being banned in the United States because it is owned by a Chinese company, and vowed to reveal the buyer in two weeks.&nbsp;"We have a buyer for TikTok," US President Donald Trump was quoted saying in an interview on Fox's Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, adding that Chinese President Xi Jinping "will probably do it."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-pressure-on-the-aggressor-is-needed-zelensky-urges-us-support-after-russia-launches-biggest-aerial-attack-1751202156102">'Pressure on the aggressor is needed': Zelensky urges US support after Russia launches 'biggest aerial attack'</a>&nbsp;Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump said that he will grant TikTok another new 90-day reprieve to look for a non-Chinese buyer, the White House announced on Tuesday (Jun2 18), the third time he has deferred a threatened ban on the video-sharing app. A federal law mandating the sale or ban of TikTok on national security grounds was set to come into effect on the eve of Trump's inauguration in January.&nbsp;"President Trump will be issuing yet another Executive Order later this week to continue keeping TikTok operational. As he has stated numerous times, President Trump doesn't want TikTok to go dark," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a release. "This extension will be 90 days, during which the administration will be working to see this deal closed so the American people can continue to use TikTok knowing that their data is protected and secure."&nbsp;Trump, whose 2024 re-election campaign had been dependent on social media, previously stated he liked the video-sharing app. "I have a small warm place in my heart for TikTok," Trump told NBC News in an early May interview. "If it requires an extension, I'd be happy to extend it."

We have a buyer for TikTok says Trump withholds buyers name

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 29) announced that a purchaser had been identified for social media app TikTok, which is on the brink of being banned in the United States because it is owned by a Chinese company, and vowed to reveal the buyer in two weeks. "We have a buyer for TikTok," US President Donald Trump was quoted saying in an interview on Fox's Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, adding that Chinese President Xi Jinping "will probably do it." Also Read: 'Pressure on the aggressor is needed': Zelensky urges US support after Russia launches 'biggest aerial attack' Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump said that he will grant TikTok another new 90-day reprieve to look for a non-Chinese buyer, the White House announced on Tuesday (Jun2 18), the third time he has deferred a threatened ban on the video-sharing app. A federal law mandating the sale or ban of TikTok on national security grounds was set to come into effect on the eve of Trump's inauguration in January. "President Trump will be issuing yet another Executive Order later this week to continue keeping TikTok operational. As he has stated numerous times, President Trump doesn't want TikTok to go dark," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a release. "This extension will be 90 days, during which the administration will be working to see this deal closed so the American people can continue to use TikTok knowing that their data is protected and secure." Trump, whose 2024 re-election campaign had been dependent on social media, previously stated he liked the video-sharing app. "I have a small warm place in my heart for TikTok," Trump told NBC News in an early May interview. "If it requires an extension, I'd be happy to extend it."

The US president signed an executive order on June 19 to extend the deadline for TikTok's closure by another 90 days

'We have a buyer for TikTok', says Trump; withholds buyer’s name