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Donald Trump has insisted the conflict with Iran is “very complete, pretty much,” while reiterating his claim that Tehran was preparing to strike the US within days. In an interview on Monday, Trump shared his assessment of where the fighting…
Maren Morris has shared a blunt message for people who supported President Donald Trump — and she didn’t soften her words. The country singer has been outspoken about her views on Trump for years, and she appeared to revisit those…
Judd Apatow says the Trump administration has made it far tougher for comedians to do political satire for one key reason: reality is already outpacing parody. The 58-year-old filmmaker has become one of Hollywood’s best-known comedy voices, behind crowd-pleasers such…
Donald Trump was exempt from being drafted in the Vietnam War due to a ‘common’ medical condition that appeared to have cured itself. Talk of potential military service has resurfaced in recent weeks as tensions have risen amid the conflict…
Across the globe, consumers are bracing for rising fuel costs, steeper grocery bills, and higher household expenses as markets react to a sharp slowdown in economic activity following a week of fighting involving Iran—an escalation that has reportedly disrupted shipping…
Donald Trump’s well-known handshake routine has drawn fresh attention online after footage appeared to show him encountering unexpected resistance from Paraguay’s president, Santiago Peña. Trump has developed a reputation for greeting fellow leaders with an extended, forceful hand clasp that…
Jesse Jackson’s funeral brought together leading figures from US politics, including former presidents, to honour the influential civil rights campaigner. However, his son Jesse Jackson Jr has since criticised Barack Obama and Joe Biden, arguing they turned the service into…
After only seven days, the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran has already racked up a huge bill for American taxpayers. Fighting broke out after US and Israeli strikes hit sites in Tehran on February 28, triggering fresh instability…
Fox News has come under intense criticism online and has since apologized to viewers and to Donald Trump after airing the wrong video while discussing U.S. Troops connected to the Iran conflict. Fox & Friends sparked anger from many Americans…
President Donald Trump has been given a fresh approval rating a little over a year into his second term. A new Fox News poll asked voters for their views on Trump’s presidency so far, including his approach to immigration, foreign…
Donald Trump has criticized UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over how the British government has responded to the US-led conflict involving Iran. US and Israeli forces have launched multiple rounds of strikes on Iran after talks over the country’s…
Iran is facing the prospect of ‘complete destruction and certain death’ as the US-Israeli offensive escalates in the wake of a week of severe damage across the country, Donald Trump has warned. In a combative post on TruthSocial, the president…
Iran has issued an apology for missile strikes on nearby Arab states and set out a pledge for how it will handle any future attacks, after Donald Trump warned the country to “surrender or die”. Strikes by US and Israeli…
Joe Biden’s remarks at Jesse Jackson’s funeral included an unexpected moment after the former president told the congregation he’s “a hell of a lot smarter than most of you”. Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, and Kamala Harris were among…
As the “major combat operation” against Iran enters its second week, the possibility of US troops being sent into ground fighting appears to be rising, with “Operation Epic Fury” threatening to spill further across the region. After years of costly,…
Barack Obama appeared to take a subtle swipe at Donald Trump while delivering a eulogy at Jesse Jackson’s funeral on Friday (March 6). Jackson, who was mentored by Martin Luther King Jr and later ran twice for US president, died…