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 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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marketwatch.com
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
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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
Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business
Exclusive: Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened to push plans for controversial $500m Trump Tower in Belgrade, which sparked protests and a criminal caseSerbia’s authoritarian ruler personally inter
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theguardian.com
15.10.2026
London’s gold market enjoys the Trump effect
The City’s dominance of physical trading in the metal is being reinforced by global instability
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ft.com
15.10.2026
The ‘adults in the room’ won’t save you
The hope that wise subordinates would curb the likes of Donald Trump was always a misunderstanding of politics
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ft.com
21.10.2026
Netanyahu pushes to resume strikes against Iran
Israeli military made plans for extensive operation earlier this month but held off as Donald Trump rules out an attack before US midterm elections
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ft.com
21.10.2026
Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy before travelling to Moscow
Trump envoy attempts to restart peace talks between Ukraine and Russia and is expected to ask for the release of a US hostage
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ft.com
20.10.2026
Alberta voters set to reject separation from Canada, early results show
Referendum in oil-rich western province had threatened new turmoil for Mark Carney amid stand-off with Donald Trump
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ft.com
20.10.2026