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Donald Trump has never been known for holding back his opinions about political figures, and Keir Starmer has been on the receiving end of that more than once. On Monday, June 22, 2026, Starmer announced he will resign as Britain’s…
Donald Trump sparked confusion with a Father’s Day weekend post after referring to a blonde woman in a photo as his “great daughter.” On Saturday, June 20, 2026, as many Americans were preparing for Father’s Day, the President shared a…
A dead duckling was reportedly discovered in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool over the weekend as the fallout from Donald Trump’s recently completed renovation continued to grow. The incident comes amid mounting criticism of the $14 million-plus makeover of the…
Donald Trump has weighed in after speculation intensified over whether Keir Starmer could step down as Britain’s prime minister. Rumors have gathered pace over the past few days, with claims that Starmer is under mounting pressure from within his own…
Bill Maher has made it clear he’s no admirer of the newly opened Obama Presidential Center, comparing it to something “an alien built in Dubai”. The remarks came just as the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago’s Jackson Park…
Donald Trump has said damage to the Reflecting Pool by the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC could mean the landmark has to be drained while repairs are carried out. The pool was recently the subject of a multimillion-dollar refurbishment ahead…
Donald Trump has repeated his remarks about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she “begged” him for a photo during this week’s G7 summit in France. The dispute between the two leaders escalated after Meloni publicly rejected the allegation…
Donald Trump has pointed to what he described as ‘vandalism’ as the reason behind damage at the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The administration spent more than $14 million on the overhaul, which resurfaced the pool in a vivid…
Donald Trump has presented a newly designated Air Force One aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, introducing a Boeing 747-8 that the United States accepted as a gift from the government of Qatar and is using as a temporary bridge until…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has pushed back after Donald Trump said she ‘begged’ to have her picture taken with him. The dispute erupted after Trump described a photo moment with Meloni at this week’s G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France,…
A widely used ‘ice’ vape flavour may be linked to harmful hidden effects, according to new research, with scientists saying these additives “should be considered for regulation”. E-cigarette use remains widespread in the US. The latest federal data suggest about…
Donald Trump drew attention online after making a self-deprecating joke during a White House Medal of Honor ceremony and appearing to fumble briefly with one recipient’s medal clasp. The remarks came during a ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026, honoring…
New polling on Donald Trump’s second stint in the White House suggests his standing with voters has weakened significantly. Trump, who previously served from January 2017 until January 2021, returned to office in January 2025. Since re-entering the Oval Office,…
Donald Trump has issued a fresh update on efforts to secure an agreement between the US and Iran, as a fragile ceasefire and interim memorandum of understanding continue to hold the region together after weeks of conflict. But his latest…
A hot mic moment involving French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit appeared to capture a brief exchange about Donald Trump, offering a glimpse into how the leaders are navigating a tense diplomatic moment…
JD Vance has shared his reaction to appearing on The View, admitting the experience was not as combative as he had prepared for. The vice president appeared on the ABC daytime show on June 16, seated between Joy Behar and…