Trump administration

US pauses visa appointments worldwide

A US State Department spokesperson said that it launched a global training initiative at all US embassies and consulates worldwide and that appointments for visa services will be adjusted to accommodate the training
26 August 2026

Is the Trump administration committing war crimes in Venezuela?

Since September last year, the Trump administration has taken a hard line against Venezuela.
2 January 2026

Trump admin has revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas, US official says

The administration has also adopted a stricter policy on granting visas, with tightened social media vetting and expanded screening.
6 November 2025

“Curious love letter”: Wole Soyinka responds after US cancels visa

He responded to the situation with grace, mentioning “I like people who have a sense of humour".
30 October 2025

Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now

The decision was announced during a court hearing
26 April 2025

Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Just 37% of respondents to the six-day poll approve of Trump's handling of the economy
23 April 2025

After Harvard rejects US demands, Trump adds new threat

Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday he was mulling whether to seek to end Harvard's tax-exempt status
16 April 2025

Trump signs order to 'make America's showers great again'

Trump has long complained about inadequate water pressure in American bathrooms
10 April 2025

Trump revokes security clearances of Biden and senior aides

The list of names stripped of their authorization to see state secrets included Biden, Kamala Harris.
22 March 2025

Trump admin deports Venezeulans despite court order, says judge has no authority

The turn of events represented a remarkable escalation
17 March 2025

Trump administration halves staffing at Education Department

The move is the latest to roil the US federal government in the six weeks since the president returned to the White House
12 March 2025

Trump administration launches "self deport" app for immigrants: report

The Trump administration has introduced a new app, CBP Home, aimed at allowing immigrants in the US illegally to voluntarily "self-deport" rather than face potential arrest and detention, as per a recent report by Reuters. 
11 March 2025

How Trump turned against Ukraine and Europe

Relations had frayed badly even before the rancorous Feb. 28 Oval Office meeting between Trump and Vance on the one side and Zelenskiy on the other
11 March 2025

She voted for Trump - He fired her

Piggott is among more than 125 people dismissed in February from the Treasury Department's Bureau of Fiscal Service in Parkersburg, West Virginia
9 March 2025

Trump downplays 'worrying' over Putin rapprochement

Trump's growing closeness with Putin has rung alarm bells across Europe as well as among the US Democratic Party, who have raised national security concerns.
3 March 2025

Trump orders more layoffs, Musk touts cuts at cabinet meeting

The memo represents a major escalation in Trump and Musk's campaign to slash the size of the US government.
27 February 2025

EU was born to 'screw' US, Trump says

Trump's month back in the White House has been marked by soaring friction between Washington and its European allies
27 February 2025

Trump to convene first cabinet meeting, including Musk

The US Senate has approved all of Trump's cabinet picks so far, despite outcry from Democrats over their trackrecords and lack of experience.
26 February 2025

Their dreams dashed by Trump, migrants make return journey home

Going home only adds to the cost of the failed attempt to reach the United States.
26 February 2025

Musk gives federal workers 'another chance' to justify jobs

He had originally given federal government employees until the end of Monday to explain their work achievements in an email.
25 February 2025