US president Donald Trump

Writing before the 2026 midterm elections, Paul Krugman argued that a Republican defeat could increase Donald Trump's incentive to take risky actions, including over Iran and Ukraine.

Porfel Manongsong Oct 20, 2026

Donald Trump attributed unrest in France to immigration, said he had warned Emmanuel Macron to close the borders and predicted Paris would soon become a Muslim city.

Aiza Moraña Oct 20, 2026

More than 3,000 No Kings rallies took place across the United States, focusing on voter participation, early voting and preparations for the 2026 midterm elections.

Porfel Manongsong Oct 19, 2026

Mary Trump argues that Donald Trump projects traits he cannot accept in himself, linking his attacks on opponents to family history and an inability to acknowledge weakness.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 18, 2026

Donald Trump claimed six ambulances travel with him but would not be used for sick supporters at a rally, prompting criticism and a rebuttal from cardiologist Jonathan Reiner

Anna Katrina Sevilla Oct 16, 2026

Clinical psychologist John Paul Garrison questioned Donald Trump's jaw movement and rally behaviour, while stressing that his remarks were observations from video footage, not a psychological evaluation.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 13, 2026

President Donald Trump has given conflicting accounts about a proposed livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution, prompting criticism from politicians, Catholic leaders, survivors and Vice-President JD Vance.

Jim Yango Fantonial Oct 12, 2026

Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, that he could say "the stupidest things" and still be applauded, before defending his remarks as common sense.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 12, 2026

Menswear writer Derek Guy suggested Donald Trump appeared to be wearing a Jos. A. Bank suit advertised as helping minimise body odour, prompting online jokes and criticism.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 11, 2026

Donald Trump joked that his Tennessee rally supporters would applaud him regardless of what he said, as polls showed declining approval and enthusiasm among some of his 2024 voters.

Chelsie Napiza Oct 11, 2026

A Texas businessman who backed Donald Trump says the administration's immigration crackdown has slowed construction, reduced the labour force and undermined Republican support in the Rio Grande Valley.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 08, 2026

The DNC is suing the Trump administration over more than $12 million in taxpayer-funded advertisements that it alleges promote Trump and violate federal restrictions on government propaganda.

Marty Vergel Baes Oct 08, 2026

Donald Trump's right hand and signature attracted online scrutiny after he presented an executive order at a Nebraska rally, while officials attributed discolouration to frequent handshakes.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 07, 2026

Geriatric neurologist Germaine Odenheimer said medication and reduced political restraints might help explain Donald Trump's behaviour, while stressing that no diagnosis had been established.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 06, 2026

Donald Trump defended the economic costs of the Iran war at a Nebraska rally, saying the destruction of Los Angeles or San Diego would be a small price to pay for security.

Marie Joy Toledo Oct 06, 2026

Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi argues that foodborne illness outbreaks linked to lettuce, jalapeños and sprouts have become an unlikely Democratic campaign issue ahead of the US midterms.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 05, 2026

Donald Trump defended ICE and criticised migrants and Democrats after a reporter asked whether immigration enforcement was contributing to higher beef-processing prices in Kansas.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 01, 2026

Trump features in a US government-funded television advert aired during NFL broadcasts, prompting criticism over its campaign-style rhetoric and the use of taxpayer money before the midterm elections

Anna Katrina Sevilla Sep 28, 2026

Nobel laureate Paul Krugman renewed his criticism of Donald Trump after the president's UN speech, arguing that his remarks reflected troubling behaviour and could have dangerous political consequences.

Clarizza Potoy Sep 24, 2026

Donald Trump is weighing military action, further economic pressure or negotiations with Iran, as Tehran sends conditions through Qatar and a possible meeting with President Pezeshkian remains unconfirmed.

Aiza Moraña Sep 20, 2026

Viral images allegedly showing Donald Trump kissing White House aide Natalie Harp have no verified source and contain visual irregularities consistent with possible AI generation or digital manipulation.

Aiza Moraña Sep 15, 2026

Supreme Court keeps 2026 US mail voting under existing state rules, blocking Trump-era USPS ballot standards while legal questions move back to lower courts.

Penuel Joseph Ares Sep 15, 2026

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's pro-independence leaders are due to meet in Cardiff to sign a declaration urging Westminster to facilitate votes on their constitutional futures.

Aiza Moraña Sep 13, 2026

Financial disclosures reveal Donald Trump gifted £33,200 to executive assistant Natalie Harp and other aides, continuing his tradition of holiday generosity within the White House.

Aiza Moraña Sep 09, 2026

US President Donald Trump shared a map on Truth Social depicting US imagery over parts of Canada, Greenland, and Mexico, sparking criticism and rejection from New Mexico officials over 'New America' imagery.

Aiza Moraña Sep 07, 2026

Donald Trump's proposed Space Force uniform concept has been criticised online for resembling sci-fi villain costumes, drawing comparisons to Star Wars and authoritarian regimes

Anna Katrina Sevilla Sep 07, 2026

The US-Venezuela £74bn energy deal faces backlash, with critics labelling it modern colonialism. The agreement grants US control over major oilfields, sparking geopolitical and domestic controversy.

Aiza Moraña Sep 02, 2026

A whistleblower warns that a USPS barcode rule could prevent millions of mail-in ballots from being delivered during the midterms, citing a 'zero-percent failure policy' as a major risk.

Aiza Moraña Sep 01, 2026

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown criticises Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America', highlighting Canadian opposition and the historical significance of the original name.

Joycelyn Uy Aug 28, 2026

The Kennedy Center in Washington risks demolition if a federal judge blocks renovation plans involving renaming parts of the venue to honour Donald Trump, amid a legal battle over funding.

Aiza Moraña Aug 25, 2026