Trump's White House
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‘Maybe we like a dictator’: Trump defends his federal crackdown on cities
During a rambling appearance in the Oval Office, the US president complained he was not getting credit for clamping down on crime and immigration, and praised North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.
- Danny Kemp
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- Opinion
- Jerome Powell
The Fed chief’s wise words are wasted on Trump
Jerome Powell’s highly nuanced speech highlighted the Trump-inspired uncertainties in the US economy even as Trump ramped up his efforts to gain control of the US central bank. Trump doesn’t do nuance.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- Opinion
Trump says he’s worried about getting into heaven. He should be
Trump’s newest painting of himself is a perfect metaphor for the president who sets fires and leaves destruction in his wake.
- Maureen Dowd
Trump ran on a promise of revenge. He’s making good on it
The actions have alarmed critics who fear Donald Trump is wielding the authority of his office to intimidate opponents and consolidate power in a way unprecedented in the US.
- Nicholas Riccardi
- Opinion
- Donald Trump
Sucking up to Trump is now the diplomatic norm. But does it work?
Displays of deference by world leaders towards Donald Trump look so worshipful and self-belittling, they resemble courtiers tip-toeing around a mad monarch.
- Nick Bryant
- Letters
- Letters
Political apathy a blight on humanity
Readers despair at the continued Israeli attack on Palestinian citizens.
- Opinion
- Foreign relations
White House? Looks like Albanese’s in Trump’s doghouse
Only three G20 nations have yet to secure a meeting with Trump: Brazil, Mexico - and Australia. It’s getting embarrassing for Anthony Albanese.
- George Brandis
Trump renews sanctions threat as Russia says no Putin-Zelensky meeting planned
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called for the Russian president to meet him, saying it is the only way to negotiate an end to the war.
- Dasha Litvinova
Trump was never inappropriate with anybody, Ghislaine Maxwell tells investigators
The imprisoned 63-year-old former British socialite also said she did not witness any sexual abuse by Epstein, and was not aware of any “client list”.
- Luc Cohen, Andrew Goudsward and Jack Queen
Ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton’s home, office raided by FBI
The searches are likely to elicit fresh alarm that the Trump administration is using its law enforcement powers to go after the US president’s foes.
- Eric Tucker