USA News Headlines

USA News Headlines

News headlines from the United States Of America.

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May 20, 2025 13 mins

We Dive Into a White House press briefing covering several key areas of policy and current events. Significant discussion centres on the "One Big Beautiful bill," described as pro-family, pro-small business, and featuring substantial tax cuts, including provisions for MAGA baby savings accounts and changes to the child tax credit. Also highlighted is the Take It Down Act, aimed at protecting victims of digital e...

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Donald Trump is reportedly launching a Monopoly-style mobile game in April, developed by an associate and featuring in-game currency, though it is not affiliated with Hasbro's Monopoly. This venture expands Trump's digital portfolio, which includes past games, NFT collections, and the significantly devalued TRUMP memecoin. Despite criticism and concerns about conflicts of interest, the Trump family defends their involvement in...

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President Trump's address at the White House for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy presentation to the victorious 2024 Navy Midshipmen football team. The President congratulates the team, highlighting their impressive season, key players, and their victories over rivals, including the Army. He also acknowledges coaching staff, athletic director Chad Gladuk, and newly appointed members of the Naval Academy's Board of Visitors. Furthermo...

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Fox News reported that during an upcoming interview on Fox Noticias, host Rachel Campos-Duffy taught President Donald Trump how to say his iconic slogan, "Make America Great Again," in Spanish, which is "Vamos a hacer America grande otra vez." Trump attempted the phrase, saying "America grande otra vez!", which translates to "America great again!". The article highlights this language lesson as part of Camp...

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Fox News reported that during an upcoming interview on Fox Noticias, host Rachel Campos-Duffy taught President Donald Trump how to say his iconic slogan, "Make America Great Again," in Spanish, which is "Vamos a hacer America grande otra vez." Trump attempted the phrase, saying "America grande otra vez!", which translates to "America great again!". The article highlights this language lesson as part of...

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Donald Trump is reportedly launching a Monopoly-style mobile game in April, developed by an associate and featuring in-game currency, though it is not affiliated with Hasbro's Monopoly. This venture expands Trump's digital portfolio, which includes past games, NFT collections, and the significantly devalued TRUMP memecoin. Despite criticism and concerns about conflicts of interest, the Trump family defends their involvement in...

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Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, addressed the media, outlining several presidential initiatives. These included the establishment of a White House faith office and upcoming Holy Week events. The briefing also highlighted economic developments, such as Nvidia's plans to manufacture AI supercomputers in the US, alongside broader efforts to bolster American manufacturing and investments. Furthermore,&...

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Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, addressed the media, outlining several presidential initiatives. These included the establishment of a White House faith office and upcoming Holy Week events. The briefing also highlighted economic developments, such as Nvidia's plans to manufacture AI supercomputers in the US, alongside broader efforts to bolster American manufacturing and investments. Furthermore,&...

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Amidst tariff discussions, a report from US Customs and Border Protection indicates a significant reduction in illegal border crossings in March under the Trump administration compared to early 2024 under Biden. This decline is attributed to increased border patrols, with the agency highlighting record low apprehension numbers and suggesting operational control is nearing reality. Concurrently, while border cros...

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In an excerpt from a CNBC interview, Donald Trump discusses his approach to trade, particularly concerning China and Canada. He highlights the trade deficit with China and their alleged role in the fentanyl crisis, stating a desire for reciprocal tariffs and suggesting potential flexibility on exemptions. Trump also accuses Canada of unfair trade practices with high tariffs on US dairy and implies thei...

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A CNN news segment discusses the Trump administration's proposal for a nationwide missile defence system, dubbed the "Golden Dome", similar in concept to Israel's Iron Dome but on a vastly larger scale. Military analyst Cedric Leighton highlights the geographic challenges of such a system for the United States compared to the much smaller Israel, noting the focus would likely be on protecting key infrastructure ...

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The Trump administration initiated a process to end temporary legal status for over 530,000 individuals who had arrived from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela through Biden-era parole programmes. This decision aims to fulfil a directive from Trump's first day in office to terminate such parole programmes, which the current administration argues do not serve a significant public benefit or align with US foreign po...

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The provided transcript features Donald Trump discussing his recent phone call with Vladimir Putin, where they purportedly talked about achieving peace in the conflict zone with "a lot of guns pointing at each other". Trump claims aid to Ukraine was not a topic of their conversation, despite reports suggesting otherwise. He also touches upon the possibility of improved US-Russia bilateral relations&nbs...

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This Fox News YouTube transcript features Mike Waltz, identified as a National Security Advisor, discussing the perceived impact of Donald Trump's leadership on American national security compared to the previous administration. Waltz argues that Trump's approach demonstrates "peace through strength," citing actions against ISIS and Iran. He suggests that under Trump, America's adversaries have a renewed respect and fear,...

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A YouTube video transcript from "The White House" outlines a new mobile application, CBP Home. This app is presented as a voluntary self-deportation method for individuals residing in the United States without legal permission. The speaker suggests that using the app offers a potentially easier and safer departure. Furthermore, they indicate a possible future opportunity for legal return for those who choose this opt...

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Recent detentions at US borders have led the UK, Germany, and Nordic nations to update their travel advice. These updates inform citizens that holding valid travel authorisation like a visa or ESTA does not guarantee entry into the US. The warnings follow incidents of European travellers being detained or denied entry, attributed to stricter US immigration enforcement. Denmark and Finland have specifically cautioned ...

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The University of Texas has dismissed its head men's basketball coach, Rodney Terry. This decision followed the team's disappointing loss in the NCAA Tournament's First Four round. Despite a commendable record and tournament appearances in his tenure, including a previous Elite Eight run as interim coach, the recent First Four exit prompted a reassessment by the university. Athletic director Chris Del Conte stated th...

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American runner Shelby Houlihan celebrated winning a silver medal in the 3000m at the world indoor championships after returning from a four-year doping ban. The ban stemmed from a positive test for nandrolone, which Houlihan attributed to a contaminated pork burrito, a claim ultimately rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. This outcome sparked considerable debate, as many found similarities between her case and...

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Donald Trump claimed to have sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, advocating nuclear negotiations while simultaneously threatening military action. Trump expressed a preference for a deal over military intervention, emphasising the urgency of the situation. The letter reportedly suggests that Iran should negotiate to avoid military consequences, as Trump aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nucle...

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This news report covers Donald Trump's recent statements regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump has suggested Putin would be "generous" in peace talks, whilst describing Ukraine as "difficult" to negotiate with. Despite Russia's ongoing attacks, Trump claims to believe Putin genuinely desires peace. He also threatened Russia with increased sanctions and tariffs to force a ceasefire and a peace agreement. T...

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