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Trump Ally Timothy Mellon Revealed as $130 Million Pentagon Donor
A $130 million donation to the Pentagon to help pay U.S. troops during the ongoing government shutdown has been traced to Timothy Mellon, an heir to one of America's wealthiest banking dynasties and a longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, The New York Times reported. The gift, announced by the president last week as an anonymous act of "patriotism," has raised serious questions about legality and precedent in federal spending. 
A $130 million donation to the Pentagon to help pay U.S. troops during the ongoing government shutdown has been traced to Timothy Mellon, an heir to one of America's wealthiest banking dynasties and a longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, The New York Times reported. The gift, announced by the president last week as an anonymous act of "patriotism," has raised serious questions about legality and precedent in federal spending. -
Social Security Announces 2.8% COLA Increase for 2026 as Seniors Warn Boost Still Trails Inflation
The Social Security Administration said Friday that benefits will rise by 2.8% in 2026, marking a modest boost for more than 70 million Americans - but one that many retirees say still falls short of covering rising living costs. 
The Social Security Administration said Friday that benefits will rise by 2.8% in 2026, marking a modest boost for more than 70 million Americans - but one that many retirees say still falls short of covering rising living costs. -
China’s State Oil Giants Halt Russian Imports After Trump Sanctions Hit Rosneft and Lukoil
China's four largest state-owned oil companies have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian crude after the Trump administration imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow's top energy firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, trade sources told Reuters on Thursday. 
China's four largest state-owned oil companies have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian crude after the Trump administration imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow's top energy firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, trade sources told Reuters on Thursday. -
Trump’s Anticipated Putin Meeting Collapses, White House Says ‘No Plans’ After Tense Diplomacy
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump has no plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "in the near future," despite earlier signals from both Washington and Moscow suggesting a high-level summit could take place in Budapest. 
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump has no plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "in the near future," despite earlier signals from both Washington and Moscow suggesting a high-level summit could take place in Budapest. -
Trump Says India Halved Russian Oil Imports, But New Delhi Disputes Claim as Trade Tensions Deepen
The White House said India has slashed its purchases of Russian oil by half, but officials and industry sources in New Delhi disputed the claim, underscoring renewed tension in U.S.-India trade relations and disagreement over energy policy amid President Donald Trump's efforts to isolate Moscow. 
The White House said India has slashed its purchases of Russian oil by half, but officials and industry sources in New Delhi disputed the claim, underscoring renewed tension in U.S.-India trade relations and disagreement over energy policy amid President Donald Trump's efforts to isolate Moscow. -
After Alaska Summit, Trump Reverses Stance on Ukraine Strikes Against Russian Energy Sites - Report
After months of diplomatic deadlock, President Donald Trump has authorized a new phase of military and intelligence cooperation with Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy following his failed Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to two sources familiar with the matter, Washington has begun sharing intelligence on targets deeper inside Russian territory, including energy infrastructure that had previously been off-limits. After months of diplomatic deadlock, President Donald Trump has authorized a new phase of military and intelligence cooperation with Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy following his failed Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to two sources familiar with the matter, Washington has begun sharing intelligence on targets deeper inside Russian territory, including energy infrastructure that had previously been off-limits. -
U.S. Revokes Six Foreigners’ Visas Over Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The U.S. Department of State has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals after they posted comments online criticizing or mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, deepening the Trump administration's campaign to police speech by foreign visitors in the United States. 
The U.S. Department of State has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals after they posted comments online criticizing or mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, deepening the Trump administration's campaign to police speech by foreign visitors in the United States. -
Trump Threatens 'Massive' Tariffs on China After Beijing Tightens Rare-Earth Export Controls
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose "massive" new tariffs on Chinese goods and suggested canceling a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, reigniting trade tensions between the world's two largest economies after Beijing moved to tighten control over rare-earth exports critical to global manufacturing. 
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose "massive" new tariffs on Chinese goods and suggested canceling a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, reigniting trade tensions between the world's two largest economies after Beijing moved to tighten control over rare-earth exports critical to global manufacturing. -
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Refinery and Shipping Firms for Aiding Iran’s Oil Exports
The United States on Thursday imposed sweeping sanctions on roughly 100 individuals, entities, and vessels accused of helping Iran sustain its oil and petrochemical trade, including a Chinese refinery and shipping terminal that Washington says have played key roles in Tehran's sanctions-evasion network. 
The United States on Thursday imposed sweeping sanctions on roughly 100 individuals, entities, and vessels accused of helping Iran sustain its oil and petrochemical trade, including a Chinese refinery and shipping terminal that Washington says have played key roles in Tehran's sanctions-evasion network. -
Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages Under Trump Plan as President Tells Israel to Halt Gaza Strikes
President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas had signaled readiness to release all Israeli hostages under his administration's Gaza peace proposal, marking the first public indication that the militant group might engage with a U.S.-brokered deal to halt the war. 
President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas had signaled readiness to release all Israeli hostages under his administration's Gaza peace proposal, marking the first public indication that the militant group might engage with a U.S.-brokered deal to halt the war.
