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1 week ago | 
theunionjournal.com | Joe Killer |Danielle Wallace
El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele informed President Donald Trump during their meeting in the Oval Office on Monday that he has 350 million Americans to “liberate” by tackling crime and terrorism in the U.S.“We understand that you face issues with crime and terrorism that require assistance. We may be a small nation, but we are capable of helping,” Bukele stated.
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1 week ago | 
theunionjournal.com | Joe Killer |Anna Hirtenstein |Yousef Saba
Reporting by Anna Hirtenstein and Yousef Saba(Reuters) – Governments reliant on oil revenue are facing challenges due to the lowest crude prices since the COVID-19 pandemic, with officials considering strategies like increasing debt and cutting expenditures to manage revenue declines.
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3 weeks ago | 
theunionjournal.com | Joe Killer |Katya Adler |Stephen McDonell |Chris Mason
The new trade tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday are anticipated to have a significant global effect and have faced criticism from the European Union and other major US allies. However, the latest import tax measures might receive a different reception in China, where the leader could perceive them as advantageous. In this piece, BBC reporters from five major economies explore the implications of these announcements in their respective regions.
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3 weeks ago | 
theunionjournal.com | Joe Killer |Kathryn Watson |Alain Sherter |Megan Cerullo
As trading nears its conclusion, stocks have shown slight growth as investors remain eager for President Trump’s announcement regarding the new matching tariffs set to be imposed on U.S. trading partners. This year, financial markets have faced declines amidst escalating worries that Trump’s economic strategies could hinder spending by American consumers and businesses, ultimately stifling economic expansion.
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3 weeks ago | 
theunionjournal.com | Joe Killer |Megan Lebowitz
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has not dismissed the chance of pursuing a third term in the White House, despite the Constitution’s prohibition under the 22nd Amendment. In an exclusive NBC News interview, he indicated that there are ways to achieve this and emphasized he was “not joking.”“Many people want me to do it,” Trump mentioned during a Sunday phone call with NBC News, speaking about his supporters.
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3 weeks ago | 
theunionjournal.com | Joe Killer |Megan Lebowitz
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump expressed that he was “very angry” and “pissed off” after Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s leadership, stating that such remarks were “not going in the right direction.”Agence France-Presse reported that on Friday, Putin advocated for the establishment of a transitional government in Ukraine, which could potentially oust Zelenskyy from power.
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3 weeks ago | 
theunionjournal.com | Joe Killer |Nnamdi Egwuonwu
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution and its various museums, educational, and research facilities. Trump instructed Vice President JD Vance to eliminate any “improper, divisive, or anti-American” ideologies from programs at the Smithsonian, which is funded by the federal government.
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3 weeks ago | 
theunionjournal.com | Joe Killer |Melanie Zanona
Former President Donald Trump conveyed his discontent with national security adviser Michael Waltz during discussions on Thursday regarding his choice to withdraw Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, according to two Republican insiders familiar with the talks. Sources indicate that Trump’s frustration stems from two main issues. Firstly, he is upset that Waltz mishandled a Signal group chat intended for coordination among senior national security officials.
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4 weeks ago | 
theunionjournal.com | Joe Killer |Paul Steinhauser
Former President Donald Trump frequently claims that America is “back,” highlighting his achievements—some of which are contentious—since regaining control of the White House nine weeks ago. In his second term, Trump has been exceptionally proactive, using his political clout to broaden executive authority while fundamentally altering established government policies and executing significant reductions in the federal workforce through an array of executive orders and initiatives.
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4 weeks ago | 
theunionjournal.com | Joe Killer |Melanie Zanona |Scott Wong
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to withdraw the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., for the position of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, according to a congressional source and another GOP insider familiar with the situation. This decision arises amidst ongoing apprehensions about the slim Republican majority in the House as the party seeks to push forward Trump’s legislative initiatives.
