Washington, May 1 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Friday highlighted strong economic indicators and reiterated his “America first” approach, citing record employment, stock market gains, and domestic investment. “The stock market is hitting record numbers. We have more people working in the USA today than we’ve ever had working,” Trump told reporters at the White House.He said economic growth was being driven by tax cuts and deregulation. “We have the largest tax cuts in the his…
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Washington, May 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at overhauling federal contracting practices by shifting towards fixed-price agreements, a move the administration says will reduce waste and curb cost overruns.White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf said many government contracts currently operate under a “cost plus” system.“Many federal contracts currently operate on a cost plus basis… leads to cost overruns, and costs the federal government a lot of mo…
Washington, May 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump approved a presidential permit for a major transborder pipeline project, signalling a renewed emphasis on energy infrastructure and North American supply integration.White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf described the project as “a transborder pipeline similar to the old Keystone XL pipeline.”“It will significantly expand our ability to move oil and gas around North America,” he said.Trump contrasted the approval with previous policy d…
Washington, May 1 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he believes the ceasefire with Iran “pauses” a 60-day clock on congressional authorization for war.Hegseth made the remarks when asked by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine at a congressional hearing on Thursday about whether the Trump administration would seek authorization from Congress for the war with Iran on the 60-day mark of the war as required by law, Xinhua news agency reported.”Ultimately, I would defer to the White House a…
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 30 (IANS) The White House is asking other countries to join a US-led international coalition aimed at enabling ships to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, American media has reported. The so-called “Maritime Freedom Construct” (MFC) was spelt out in an internal State Department cable sent to US embassies on Tuesday, urging US diplomats to press foreign governments into signing up, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report on Wednesday (local time).The MFC would be a joint e…
Moscow, April 30 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone call, discussing the recent shooting at the White House press dinner, the situation in Iran and the Ukraine crisis, the Kremlin said.Putin strongly condemned the assassination attempt against Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, stressing in particular the unacceptability of any form of politically motivated violence, said Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov on Wednesday…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) The White House state dinner for King Charles III and Queen Camilla was as much a display of influence as it was of diplomacy, bringing together a cross-section of political power, corporate leadership and cultural figures — all set against a carefully curated menu and decor designed to underscore the US-UK “Special Relationship.”Hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, the evening’s guest list reflected the breadth of American power stru…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) At a formal and ornate ceremony at the White House on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump and King Charles III underscored that the US-UK alliance remains central amid rising global tensions.The evening began with familiar pageantry. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walked into the East Room alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla to applause. It was a carefully staged image of continuity — two leaders tied by history, now confronting a shifting geopolitical la…
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…