Washington, May 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that Iran was eager to reach a deal with the United States but warned that Washington would continue to pressure Tehran because “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon”.Trump made the remarks on Friday at the White House during the swearing-in ceremony of new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, where he mixed economic messaging with comments on national security and America’s military posture.”We have the greatest military in the world,” the…
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Washington, May 22 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers have accused the US Justice Department of failing to protect some of America’s most sensitive government sites from the sale of mobile phone location data that could be exploited by China, Iran and other foreign adversaries using artificial intelligence tools.In a sharply worded letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Martin Heinrich and Representative Sara Jaco…
Washington, May 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio intensified pressure on Cuba, describing the island nation as a failed state and a continuing national security threat to the United States.Speaking separately in Florida and at the White House, both officials signalled a tougher posture towards Havana while also leaving open the possibility of a negotiated settlement.Trump, responding to questions about Cuba during an Oval Office event on deregulation, said t…
Washington, May 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Thursday strongly defended the construction of a new ballroom complex at the White House. Speaking during a White House event, Trump rejected suggestions that taxpayer money was being used to finance the ballroom itself.“I don’t need money for the ballroom,” Trump said. “I’m making a gift of the ballroom.”The President said the ballroom project, originally estimated at $200 million, had expanded in scale because of security and oper…
Washington, May 20 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday projected strong economic growth for the United States, claiming trillions of dollars in investments were flowing into the country as he predicted a manufacturing boom driven by foreign companies setting up plants across America. Trump told reporters at the White House that the US economy is entering an unprecedented period of expansion. “We have 18 trillion being spent, and no country has had anything like that,” he said.He point…
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…
Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the United States was “an hour away” from launching military action against Iran before regional partners urged him to pause, as he defended his administration’s hardline stance against Tehran acquiring a nuclear weapon.Speaking to reporters during a visit to the construction site of a new White House ballroom and security complex, Trump said Gulf allies had asked for additional time for diplomacy.“I was an hour away from maki…
Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump described the new White House ballroom project as a “drone-proof” military-grade structure designed to protect the presidential complex, saying it would become “one of the most beautiful buildings” in Washington.During an extensive walkthrough of the construction site with reporters, Trump said the ballroom was being funded by himself and private donors and would serve both ceremonial and national security purposes.“This is a gift to …
Washington, May 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a major expansion of his administration’s prescription drug discount platform, claiming Americans would now have access to hundreds of additional low-cost medicines through the government-backed website TrumpRX.gov.At a healthcare affordability event at the White House, Trump said the number of medicines available on the platform would increase nearly seven-fold, with more than 600 generic drugs being added in partnership …
Washington, May 19 (IANS) The Trump administration announced new travel restrictions and emergency measures after an American citizen tested positive for a strain of Ebola in Africa, even as officials stressed there were currently no cases inside the United States.The announcement came during a White House event where President Donald Trump was asked whether Americans should be concerned about the outbreak.“I’m concerned about everything,” Trump said. “It’s been confined right now to A…