Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms
Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.
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10.08.2026
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.
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08.08.2026
Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling
White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independenceDonald Trump is attempting once again to oust US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over a
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07.08.2026
Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche appears to clear last hurdle for confirmation
Bill Cassidy, Republican who had been seen as a decisive holdout, announced that he is prepared to back BlancheUS politics live – latest updatesBill Cassidy, the US Republican senator seen as the deci
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07.08.2026
Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
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07.08.2026
Trump unbound: the making of an imperial presidency – podcast
Donald Trump’s second term is unlike his first. The politicians who challenged him are gone. The lawyers who once pushed back now choose their battles. What remains is an imperial president with almos
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07.08.2026
Trump again rebukes Jeanine Pirro over reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ case
President attacks ‘terrible mistake’ of US attorney, who said in court filing damage stemmed from botched renovationDonald Trump has doubled down on his criticism of Jeanine Pirro after the US attorne
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07.08.2026
Trump signs executive orders in effort to limit US birthright citizenship and target so-called ‘birth tourists’– live
Pair of orders come month after supreme court struck down administration’s earlier attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship enshrined in US constitutionSign up for the Breaking News US
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07.08.2026
Why did Trump attack Jeanine Pirro over US reflecting pool ‘vandalism’?
US president's hand-picked DC attorney in firing line after dropping charges for vandalism of Washington landmark.
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04.08.2026
US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.
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04.08.2026
Trump slams Chevron CEO, demands immediate reduction in US fuel prices
Trump claims Chevron's success stems from his policies, calling for urgent reductions in US fuel prices for consumers.
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03.08.2026
Trump pledges to pursue ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid Blanche standoff
The US president said he would push ahead with the controversial fund if his attorney general pick is not approved.
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01.08.2026
Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him: Why it matters
The claimed tribute to Trump forms part of Morocco's larger ambitions in the disputed Western Sahara.
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31.07.2026
‘The show must go on’: Trump returns to rescheduled White House press gala
US president makes jokes, mocks opponents at correspondents' dinner that was halted by a shooting in April.
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25.07.2026
‘Extremely disappointing’: US trade partners respond to Trump’s new tariffs
Countries question Trump administration's latest round of tariffs, which relate to forced labour claims.
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24.07.2026
Carney says he and Trump have agreed to ‘intensify’ trade negotiations
Relations between Canada and its largest trading partner have been tested by Trump's repeated jibes, threats and tariffs
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22.07.2026
Trump’s new 50 percent Canada tariffs: What products are affected and why?
US leader imposes new sweeping tariffs on Canada, straining already tense ties with its second-largest trading partner.
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21.07.2026
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
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18.07.2026
Trump’s new election push, explained
US President Donald Trump used a primetime White House address to revive claims about the 2020 election.
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17.07.2026
Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms
The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.
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bbc.co.uk
17.07.2026