World
"This is the final battle": Trump publishes a new announcement paid by taxpayers
The White House defends the commercial as a public service message, while some legislators and organizations question the use of public funds for it
Advertisement
Topic
Trump
Politics
Trump had dinner with the founder of Anthropic at the White House in the middle of concerns about the risks of the IA
The President of the United States invited Dario Amodi on Sunday to try to bring together positions on the future of technology and technology laboratory, which was vetted by the Pentagon
Politics
As midterms approach, does GOP have a Trump problem?
The US midterm elections are just five weeks away - and while the US President is not on the ballot, his influence is top of mind for Republicans. Donald Trump's approval ratings have been hitting record lows in recent weeks, and in a sign of the party's concern it has started pouring campaign funding into many seats once considered safe, and some candidates have even changed their tune on one of the election's biggest issues: The US's war in Iran.
Business
UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.
Business
Trump announces plan for $15 billion steel plant, would be largest in U.S. history
Trump's announcement with Mesabi Metallics comes as Americans' souring views of the economy are poised to shape the upcoming midterm election.
Politics
Trump Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, accused of plotting to overthrow the Government of Romania
The US diplomatic representative in Athens threatened the Greek energy minister by suggesting that they had interfered in Romanian politics and could do so in more countries, according to 'The Wall Street Journal'.
Politics
Trump heads to GOP strongholds Alabama and Oklahoma to campaign for midterms
President Donald Trump vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground races in the final sprint to November's midterm elections. Instead, he will begin October by stumping in Alabama and Oklahoma, two of the most Republican states in the nation. France 24's Fraser Jackson takes a closer look.
Politics
Trump granting asylum to Afrikaners is 'race-based policy', South African FM claims
In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Washington's plan to take in up to 17,500 more White South Africans was "a race-based policy", dismissing the "so-called genocide" of Afrikaners as "fake news".
Advertisement
World
Oil prices surge after Trump rejects Iran’s plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises more than 3 percent to top $107 a barrel as Washington dismisses Tehran's proposal to end war.
Business
Trump ‘very seriously’ considering diesel export ban as global supply crunch worsens
Analysts warn an export ban could backfire, pushing up global diesel prices and potentially triggering higher U.S. gasoline prices as refiners adjust.
World
Trump-Xi summit: What wasn't said might matter the most
The most revealing thing about the summit in Washington may be what the two leaders did not say - and what we still don't know.
Business
US, China list goods recommended for tariff cuts following Trump-Xi summit
Washington and Beijing announce details of agreement to reduce tariffs on $60bn of trade.
Business
Trump-Xi summit analysis: 'Tangible outcomes' needed for U.S.-China truce to hold
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C., last week and signaled plans to meet two more times this year.
World
Anthropic CEO Amodei to have dinner with Trump at White House
Private dinner will be the first one-on-one meeting between the two men, according to reports.
Business
Oil prices off highs after reports Saudi pipeline ramping back up
The Saudis shutdown the pipeline earlier this month after it sustained damage in a drone strike launched form Iraq.
Politics
Trump expects Iran talks next week after rejecting seven-day truce proposal
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he expected talks with Iran to resume next week, despite rejecting Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day truce followed by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump raised the possibility of renewed air strikes on Iran but also said he anticipated further negotiations.
Advertisement
Business
Taxpayer-funded Trump ads draw bipartisan scrutiny ahead of midterms
TV ads featuring Trump are expanding nationally, prompting bipartisan questions over whether they comply with restrictions on taxpayer-funded publicity.
Politics
Why has Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal?
The US president has reportedly threatened to resume strikes on Iran.
Business
Anthropic CEO Amodei set to meet with Trump after missing state dinner
As top tech CEOs rubbed elbows at President Trump's glitzy dinner for Chinese President Xi on Thursday, Anthropic's CEO was noticeably absent.
World
‘Better deal’: What’s behind Trump’s rejection of Iran’s truce offer?
Experts say Trump sees economic sanctions as key to extracting more concessions but he risks losing leverage.