Washington, July 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump defended the use of legal measures to identify government officials who leak classified or sensitive information, saying his administration was targeting “leakers” rather than journalists and arguing that national security concerns can justify compelling reporters to reveal confidential sources.The remarks came after Trump was asked about reports that the Justice Department had withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists in connectio…
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Washington, July 25 (IANS) The White House on Friday (local time) reaffirmed that President Donald Trump expects Saudi Arabia to normalise relations with Israel and join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader understanding surrounding a proposed civil nuclear agreement with the kingdom, underscoring that the administration sees the issue as central to its Middle East strategy.Speaking to reporters outside the White House ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Deputy White House Chief…
Washington, July 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump on announced that four privately funded advanced reactors had reached critical milestones under an administration-backed programme aimed at accelerating nuclear innovation.Speaking at the White House alongside senior administration officials and executives from four nuclear technology companies, Trump said the achievement marked the beginning of a new era for the US nuclear industry after decades of decline.”America is building again. America is …
Washington, July 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House in September, signalling plans for another high-level engagement between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies amid strategic competition over trade, technology and security.Trump made the disclosure while hosting the 2025 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, mentioning the upcoming visit as he showed players…
Ottawa, July 24 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that his government will do “whatever it takes” to defend national interests in response to recent US tariff threats, local media reported.Carney made the remarks on Thursday at a meeting of provincial and territorial leaders in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, stressing that Canada will protect and support its workers, farmers, businesses and families amid trade pressure from Washington, Xinhua news agency reported.”We are in a…
Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is losing patience with Senate Republicans over delays in advancing his election integrity legislation, the White House said on Thursday, urging lawmakers to send the measure to his desk before the August recess.Speaking at the daily White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump wants the Senate to act quickly after the House approved budget legislation containing key provisions of the SAVE America Act.”The president spoke …
Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will approve a civil nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel, the White House said Thursday.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a news conference that the proposed agreement would bar Saudi Arabia from enriching nuclear material and would cover only non-military uses. She said negotiations remained underway.”The civil nuclear deal, there…
Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is expected to raise concerns over China’s alleged acquisition of American artificial intelligence technology when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, the White House indicated on Thursday, underscoring Washington’s determination to maintain its lead in the global AI race. Speaking at the daily White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said protecting US technological leadership would be a priority in any future…
Washington, July 23 (IANS) The White House on Thursday said President Donald Trump’s tax policies have triggered stronger investment, higher employment and record tax refunds, arguing that the administration’s Working Families Tax Cuts continue to drive economic growth more than a year after becoming law. Speaking at the daily White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the legislation as a key pillar of Trump’s economic agenda and credited it with boosting American workers,…
Washington, July 22 (IANS) Republicans and Democrats clashed sharply on Capitol Hill over the future of the Smithsonian Institution, with lawmakers accusing each other of attempting to rewrite American history during a combative hearing that underscored the widening US culture war during the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. During a Congressional hearing of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiencies, Republican lawmakers asserted the ide…