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Donald Trump loves to turn international negotiations into transactions.

Trump loves a deal, but these two are not going to plan

Donald Trump is obsessed with the notion that he is the ultimate dealmaker. He may need to rethink that.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz

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House Democrats released a selection of photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, including some of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and the former Prince Andrew.

New photos from Epstein vault show Trump, Bannon, Gates and Woody Allen

Some of the photos obtained from the Epstein estate depicted sex toys and aids, while one contained a “Trump condom” purportedly on sale for $4.50.

  • Michael Koziol
President Donald Trump adopted a nonplussed tone in the aftermath of the defeat – a contrast to his comments in the lead-up.

A bunch of deep red Republicans just stood up to Trump. Here’s why it matters

In Indiana, the state Senate roundly rejected a push to redraw the electoral map to benefit Donald Trump. In the end, despite the president’s threats, the vote wasn’t even close.

  • Michael Koziol
Indiana's Republican-led Senate decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map that would have favoured their party, defying months of pressure from President Donald Trump.
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In rare rebuke for Trump, state Republicans reject redistricting push

Indiana's Republican-led Senate decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map that would have favoured their party, defying months of pressure from President Donald Trump.

The famous US war recruitment poster has a new twist.

Ludicrous list of new entry requirements might make US travel too hard

Tourist numbers to America were already declining, but the announcement of new entry demands for visitors couldn’t come at a worse time.

  • Anthony Dennis
US President Donald Trump and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Trump’s deception exposed as US giants sue

US companies are queuing up to sue the Trump administration as they shoot down one of Donald Trump’s key declarations about his trade war.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
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US President Donald Trump and his crypto tsar David Sacks.

Silicon Valley’s man in Trump’s inner circle is making himself and his friends a lot of money

David Sacks has occupied one of the most advantageous moonlighting roles in the US government, and it is benefiting himself and his friends

  • Cecilia Kang, Tripp Mickle, Ryan Mac, David Yaffe-Bellany and Theodore Schleifer
U.S. Navy Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley, left, and Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Dan Caine arrive at Capitol Hill to meet with senators on Thursday.

‘One of the most troubling things I’ve seen’: US lawmakers watch classified boat strike footage

The suspected drug boat was hit four times, not two. Democrats say the survivors posed no threat, while Republicans argued otherwise – though they agreed Pete Hegseth did not issue a “kill everybody” order.

  • Michael Koziol
The report concluded that Pete Hegseth violated Pentagon policy by using his personal device for official business, according to a source.

Hegseth under pressure after Pentagon watchdog finds he put troops at risk

Sources shared the findings of a report after the US defence secretary shared information about a military strike on a Signal group chat.

  • Lisa Mascaro and Ben Finley
US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, on Tuesday as War Secretary Pete Hegseth looks on.

‘Fog of war’ might excuse an admiral, but it won’t let Hegseth off the hook

Donald Trump’s version of the “war on terrorism” involves extrajudicial killings of suspected drug couriers in international waters – while pardoning a proven kingpin.

  • Michael Koziol

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