The Social Security Administration wants more babies signed up for ‘Trump accounts.’ But there’s still a catch.
Social Security is looking to reverse an initially slow uptake on Trump accounts
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marketwatch.com
21.10.2026
Trump taps Russia to boost global diesel supplies ahead of midterms. It may be ‘too little, too late,’ says strategist.
The Trump administration has enlisted Russia to help boost U.S. and global diesel supplies in an effort to lower prices for the fuel ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November.
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marketwatch.com
09.10.2026
Trump ramps up battle to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook. Her lawyers say there’s no basis to remove her.
Trump wants the committee to report on whether there are grounds for Cook’s removal from office. She hasn’t been charged with a crime.
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marketwatch.com
09.10.2026
The truth behind Donald Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in world history’
The US’s oil deal with Venezuela faces multiple legal and logistical problems, including questions about whether it can be implemented Donald Trump has long coveted the oilfields of other nations and
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theguardian.com
26.09.2026
Former US intelligence chief Avril Haines: ‘Trump trusts his gut more than the expertise’
The security expert on the chances of a Trump-Xi deal on Taiwan, her interactions with President Biden — and why a third world war is a ‘plausible scenario’
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ft.com
25.09.2026
AI looms large over Trump-Xi meeting amid deep distrust between US and China
Fears persist about Trump ‘sucking up’ to Xi on Taiwan, but few concrete outcomes anticipated from US meetingWhen Xi Jinping, China’s leader, touches down in Maryland on Wednesday, he will step out in
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theguardian.com
23.09.2026
Trump endorses diesel export ban. A decision is coming ‘fast, one way or the other.’
President Donald Trump says his administration is considering a ban on diesel exports, amid skyrocketing prices for the fuel.
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marketwatch.com
22.09.2026
Trump says data centers should generate their own electricity — but experts say only states can mandate that
The president’s statement comes as a voter backlash against the facilities intensifies ahead of the midterm elections.
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21.10.2026
Macron hits out at ‘stupid’ Trump remarks about riots in France
French president expresses anger after US and other rightwing leaders blame migrants for violence and looting
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ft.com
21.10.2026
Russia releases US citizen as Trump’s envoy visits
Steve Witkoff meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in fresh drive to end war in Ukraine
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ft.com
21.10.2026
The people of Serbia v the Trump family
Serbia’s authoritarian president personally intervened to remove the protection of a historic landmark – then came protests and prosecutions. Tom Burgis on the murky tale of Trump Tower BelgradeIn the
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theguardian.com
21.10.2026
Trump pledges to spend $400mn on Republican Party campaigns
US president’s announcement comes as candidates struggle with poor polls in race for control of Congress
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ft.com
20.10.2026
Trump to begin transforming historic golf course despite court order
Renovation of century-old East Potomac course is part of president’s effort to remodel Washington in his own image
Finance
ft.com
18.10.2026
Small business owners are doing OK – but will that help Trump overcome his low approval ratings?
Overall, economic sentiment for Trump is poor, but small businesses seem fairly confident, according to several surveysThere are 34m small businesses in the United States. They employ approximately ha
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theguardian.com
18.10.2026
The Trump administration has entered its utter shambles era
A disastrous five-day stint for the president’s new press secretary is just the latest sign of chaos in the White House
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ft.com
18.10.2026
Trump exempts Russia from further sanctions mandated by new law
US president gives Putin a reprieve on threatened energy measures after cutting deal with Moscow to release diesel
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ft.com
17.10.2026
Trump urges his new press secretary to ‘reconsider’ the role
President’s comments come after Katie Zacharia’s performance in her first news briefing was widely panned
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ft.com
16.10.2026
Trump has failed to listen to voters on inflation
People elect presidents to fix problems, not to diagnose their causes
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ft.com
16.10.2026
Trump weighs easing restrictions on Russian and Iranian ‘shadow fleet’
A White House desperate to lower fuel costs ahead of US midterm elections could allow blacklisted vessels back into global trade
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ft.com
15.10.2026
Donald Trump rules out live-streamed execution
US president overrules defence secretary Pete Hegseth after widespread backlash
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ft.com
15.10.2026