Trump, Russia and Modi

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Trump Says Modi Has Committed to Stop Russian Oil Purchases
Sign up here.US President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to halt purchases of Russian oil, signaling a possible resolution to an issue at the center of the diplomatic and trade rift between Washington and New Delhi.

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Trump: India's Modi pledges purchase of Russian oil to end
Trump: India will stop buying Russian oil
"Struck deal at cost of country's honour": Congress slams PM Modi as "weak" after Trump says India to stop purchase of Russian oil
Congress launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "weak" PM after US President Donald Trump said that India had assured him of stopping the purchase of oil from R...

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'PM Modi frightened of Trump': Rahul Gandhi after US president claims India will stop buying Russian oil
Will India Ditch Russian Oil For The US? Donald Trump’s Explosive Claim Triggers Geopolitical Buzz
This revelation comes amid America’s mounting tariff pressures and Russia’s crucial role as India’s top oil supplier.

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‘That’s a big step’: Trump says PM Modi ‘assured’ him India won’t purchase Russian oil
Brent crude futures up 1% after Trump says India promised to stop buying Russian oil

Trump, federal and shutdown

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Embattled federal workers not fooled by Trump's shutdown excuse
Federal workers are unbowed in their resistance to Donald Trump even as Trump has devoted his second term to making their lives miserable. Senator Andy Kim tells Jen Psaki that federal workers he has talked to tell him that Donald Trump's attempt to use the federal government shutdown as an excuse to fire more federal workers is plainly false because they've lived through Trump gunning for them since his second term began.

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Judge blocks Trump admin from laying off federal workers during government shutdown
Judge orders Trump administration to pause shutdown layoffs
US Judge Blocks Trump's Plan to Lay off Thousands of Government Workers
U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco said she agreed with two unions that the administration is unlawfully using the lapse in government funding to carry out its agenda of downsizing th...

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California judge halts Trump’s mass layoffs of federal workers amid government shutdown
Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
Judge Temporarily Blocks the Trump Administration From Firing Workers During the Government Shutdown
The unions said the firings were an abuse of power designed to punish workers and pressure Congress.

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Government shutdown updates: Judge blocks mass firings of government workers
Democrats Say They Won't Be Intimidated by Trump's Threats as the Shutdown Enters a Third Week

‘Scary for the White House’: New poll shows major setback yet again for Trump

The latest Morning Consult results revealed that Trump’s approval rating is in the negatives in all key battleground states for the first time since he returned to the White House. Trump won all seven states during his 2024 election victory against former Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump, MAGA Slam Judge Kendra Briggs Over Sentences in ‘Big Balls’ Attack

President Trump and Elon Musk have reacted with fury after two 15-year-olds who assaulted DOGE staffer Edward Coristine, better known as ‘Big Balls,’ were spared jail time on Wednesday.

What we know about White House plans for an 'Arc de Trump'

The so-called Arc de Trump would commemorate the country's 250th anniversary next year and is reportedly being privately funded by Trump's supporters. A real estate developer by trade, Trump teased plans last week with renderings for the structure being laid out during an Oval Office meeting.

Trump tells CNN Israeli forces could resume fighting in Gaza ‘as soon as I say the word’ if Hamas won’t uphold ceasefire deal

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would consider allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas refuses to uphold its end of the ceasefire deal,

As Trump’s Federal Hiring Freeze Expires, He Puts New Restrictions in Place

The terms of the new order indicate that federal agencies will be hiring only with the approval of his political appointees.

After Targeting Boats at Sea, Trump Suggests Land Strikes in Venezuela May Be Next

After touting the success of recent military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean that killed dozens, President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday he is considering land strikes in Venezuela or elsewhere as a way of further targeting alleged shipments of illegal drugs.

Trump administration revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech

The Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by U.S. officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month.

Judge extends orders barring Trump from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

Federal judge extends orders barring Trump from sending National Guard troops to Portland, including some from California.

Trump administration withholds $40M from California over trucker English proficiency rules

California faces $40 million federal funding cut for refusing to enforce English proficiency rules for truck drivers after fatal crash involving illegal immigrant.

Trump hosts major tech companies and business titans as he raises money for White House ballroom

President Trump has sought to raise $200 million for a new White House ballroom — and has tapped these megacompanies and wealthy individuals for donations.
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