Tag: White House

Friday, June 21st 2019 - 09:52 UTC
Trump pulls back from a Friday retaliation attack on Iran for the downing of a US drone

United States President Donald Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing a US surveillance drone but pulled back from launching them on Thursday night after a day of escalating tensions.
Wednesday, June 19th 2019 - 08:37 UTC
Trump announces resumption of trade talks with China ahead of G20 summit in Japan

United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping and that the two leaders’ teams would restart trade talks after a long lull in order to prepare for a meeting at the Group of 20 summit later this month.
Monday, June 17th 2019 - 09:15 UTC
Brazil scraps visas for tourists from US, Canada, Japan and Australia

Effective June 17, tourists from the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia will no longer need a visa to visit Brazil. Travellers with a valid passport will be able to explore Brazil for up to 90 days, with the possibility of extending their stay to up to 180 days (though expect a visit to the Federal Police to get the extension approved).
Friday, June 14th 2019 - 08:47 UTC
Another fierce loyalist of Trump steps down: White House spokeswoman Sanders

White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, a fierce loyalist of President Donald Trump who channelled his combativeness toward the news media, will leave her job at month’s end for a possible political future in her home state of Arkansas, Trump said on Thursday.
Friday, June 7th 2019 - 08:42 UTC
Mexican soldiers blocking migrants as they cross the border from Guatemala

Mexican soldiers, armed police and migration officials blocked hundreds of migrants after they crossed the border from Guatemala in a caravan into southern Mexico, and detained dozens of them, a witness from a migrant aid group and an official said.
Friday, May 10th 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Trump called Trudeau and offers support for Canadians sentenced to death in China

US President Donald Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday and offered his support for Canadian citizens detained in China, the White House said. Four Canadians have been detained in China, two of whom have been sentenced to death over drug smuggling accusations.
Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Trump spoke to Macri to strongly support Argentina's economic reforms

US President Donald Trump spoke with Argentina's leader Mauricio Macri on Wednesday and voiced support for the country's economic reforms, the White House said in a statement.
Wednesday, April 24th 2019 - 09:12 UTC
Trump and Twitter's co-founder meet at the White House to protect ”the health of the public conversation

US President Donald Trump has met Twitter's co-founder Jack Dorsey at the White House to discuss social media. In a statement, Twitter said the pair spoke about “protecting the health of the public conversation” ahead of the US 2020 general election.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2019 - 09:07 UTC
Mueller report: Congress “can't impeach me” says Donald Trump

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Congress “can't impeach” him over the findings of the Mueller report into Russian election meddling and his alleged attempts to hamper the investigation.
Friday, April 5th 2019 - 08:52 UTC
Ex Republican presidential hopeful, Trump’s candidate for the Fed

United States President Donald Trump has confirmed he recommended former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board. Mr Trump told reporters at the White House Mr Cain is undergoing background checks to join America's central bank.