Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran “wants to make a deal so badly” after recent American military strikes, while claiming Tehran’s military infrastructure had been largely destroyed and insisting the country would not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.Speaking at the annual White House Congressional Picnic, Trump mixed campaign-style political remarks with updates on the economy, foreign policy and his administration’s legislative agenda, repeatedly r…
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Washington, May 13 (IANS) First Lady Melania Trump highlighted a series of foster care reforms launched by the Trump administration 180 days after President Donald Trump signed the “Fostering the Future” executive order.The White House said the initiative aims to improve housing, education and career support for young people leaving foster care. Several federal agencies are involved in the effort.Among the key steps was the creation of a new “Fostering the Future Fund”. The White House s…
Washington, May 7 (IANS) First Lady Melania Trump honoured military mothers at the White House ahead of Mother’s Day, praising their sacrifices during what she described as “a time of military conflict for America.”Speaking at a White House event attended by military families on Wednesday (local time), administration officials and service members, Melania Trump paid tribute to mothers of troops serving overseas and those who lost children in uniform.“I often think about the brave people …
New York, May 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that he will remove tariffs on Scottish whisky to celebrate the connection between the United States and Britain as King Charles III winds up his four-day visit to the United States.”In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom … I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Whiskey and Bourbon, two very important Industries within Sc…
Washington, April 30 (IANS) First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a state visit that combined formal diplomacy with a technology-driven educational program, the White House said.“The visit by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the 250th anniversary of our nation transcends ceremony. It symbolises our modern society’s enduring commitment to freedom and human potential,” the First Lady said in a statement on Thursday.Trump led a cross-cultu…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) The Trump administration is moving to challenge ABC’s station licenses, according to an order published by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), signalling an escalation in tensions following late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s recent controversial remarks about First Lady Melania Trump. “Disney’s ABC is hereby directed to file license renewals for all of their licensed TV stations within 30 days — in other words, by May 28, 2026,” the order said on Tuesday (local …
Washington, April 29 (IANS) The exchange of gifts between President Donald Trump and King Charles III at the White House was steeped in history, symbolism and carefully curated diplomacy, reflecting centuries of evolving ties between the United States and the United Kingdom.At the centre of the exchange was a document that traced the origins of that relationship to a fragile moment in the 18th century.Trump presented the King with a custom facsimile of a June 2, 1785 letter written by John Adams…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) On a bright morning at the White House, President Donald Trump stood beneath fluttering American and British flags and welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla with a mix of ceremony, nostalgia and personal recollection — a carefully staged moment that sought to frame a centuries-old relationship as both enduring and evolving.“What a beautiful British day this is,” Trump began, setting a tone that blended warmth with theatrical flair. Calling it “a tremendo…
Washington, April 27 (IANS) The White House on Monday blamed political rhetoric and what it called “systemic demonisation” of Donald Trump for the latest attempted assassination against him, warning that such language is fuelling violence. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner reflected a broader pattern of hostility directed at the president and his supporters.“This political violence stems from a systemic demonisati…
Washington, April 27 (IANS) Prominent television hosts and journalists have pushed back against online claims that the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting was staged. They have called such assertions “disturbing” and reflective of a wider erosion of trust in the United States.MS NOW host Eugene Daniels said he was alarmed by conspiracy theories circulating after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night.“One thing that I’m disturbed by as we woke up this morni…