Donald Trump news
Read verified news on BetaVoices covering Donald Trump, with reporting, context, and related developments.
Oil drops as Iran sends updated proposal, but Trump says offer falls short
Crude prices retreated after Pakistani officials said mediators received Tehran’s latest proposal, while the White House argued a War Powers deadline no longer applies
Cole Allen waives detention fight for now in Trump assassination-attempt case
The 31-year-old California man remains jailed as prosecutors allege he traveled to Washington with guns and knives before trying to reach the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
King Charles’ U.S. visit tests whether pageantry can ease alliance strains
The king and Queen Camilla moved from Washington ceremonies to New York, with Virginia events next, as officials look for signs that royal soft power can steady a tense U.S.-U.K. relationship
Trump says U.S. is reviewing troop cuts in Germany
The president said a decision could come soon after Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Washington’s handling of the Iran war
Warsh’s Fed chair nomination advances to full Senate
The Senate Banking Committee backed President Trump’s pick on a 13-11 party-line vote, setting up a confirmation fight as Jerome Powell’s term as chair nears its end
King Charles marks U.S. visit with WWII-era gift and Congress speech
The British monarch and Queen Camilla joined President Trump and first lady Melania Trump for a ceremonial Washington visit focused on the U.S.-U.K. alliance
Comey indicted over ‘8647’ Instagram post about Trump
Prosecutors allege the former FBI director knowingly threatened the president; Comey denies wrongdoing and is expected to argue the post was protected speech
Prosecutors cite hotel-room selfies in bid to keep Trump assassination suspect jailed
A new government filing says Cole Tomas Allen posed with weapons before the 25 April attack at the White House Correspondents’ dinner. He has pleaded not guilty
Trump and Iran trade new warnings as shipping standoff drags on
The White House defended its blockade as leverage while Tehran signaled possible retaliation through another key energy shipping route
Trump-Powell feud nears its end after years of public clashes
As Jerome Powell prepares to step down and Kevin Warsh awaits confirmation, the fight over rates, renovation costs and Fed independence remains central to the handover