Sunday, 30 March 2025

Trump stated in an NBC News interview that he is 'not joking' about seeking a third presidential term and suggested there were 'methods' to achieve this, despite the 22nd Amendment constitutionally prohibiting a president from being elected to more than two terms.

Trump told NBC News he is 'very angry' and 'pissed off' at Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ceasefire negotiations, suggesting he is 'running out of patience' with the Russian leader. Trump also threatened to impose secondary tariffs on nations that purchase Russian oil if Russia obstructs peace negotiations.

Trump said he 'couldn't care less' if foreign automakers raise prices in response to his planned tariffs, reasoning that higher prices could push consumers toward U.S.-made vehicles. This represents a significant shift in his public messaging on tariff consequences.

Trump signed an executive order on Washington, D.C. that the White House said would make the capital 'safe, beautiful' through stepped-up arrests of undocumented immigrants, as Republicans exert greater control over the city.

The White House Correspondents' Association cancelled the scheduled performance of comedian Amber Ruffin at its annual dinner, saying the event's 'focus is not on the politics of division.' Ruffin is known for critical commentary on Trump.

A senior FDA official resigned citing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'misinformation and lies,' marking a rare public admonition from the biotech sector regarding RFK Jr.'s influence over health policy in the Trump administration.

Trump administration cuts to counter-terrorism programs are undermining efforts to combat far-right extremism and curtail antisemitism, according to national security experts who warn the cuts contradict Trump's stated goals.

More than 30 nations have publicly criticized a Trump administration proposal that could allow seabed mining to begin by 2027, drawing global diplomatic rebuke over environmental and economic concerns.

USAID funding cuts implemented by the Trump administration have hindered the U.S. response to a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, while China, Russia and other nations have deployed emergency response teams more quickly.

National security adviser Mike Waltz defended his accidental disclosure of classified Ukraine war plans to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg through a Signal chat group, with the Atlantic editor rejecting his explanation as implausible.