Donald Trump News Live Updates: 'They voted for me. And I won in a landslide,' Trump on Capitol riot pardons

Donald Trump pitches 'Make in US' initiative at Davos

US President Donald Trump urged companies worldwide to manufacture their products in the United States or face tariffs in his first major speech since returning to power at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday.

“Come make your product in America and we will give you among the lowest taxes of any nation on Earth,” Trump said during his address. "But if you don't make your product in America, which is your prerogative, then very simply you will have to pay a tariff." Read more

Why 'racist' MAGA will never fully embrace Usha Vance or Vivek Ramaswamy

As Usha Vance stood beside her husband, Vice President JD Vance, during his historic inauguration, she exuded quiet confidence, her sari-clad presence a vivid marker of a changing America. But if you peered into the murkier corners of MAGA’s digital ecosystem that day, you’d find something far uglier than the inauguration festivities.

“Christ is King, not some stinky Indian idol,” a MAGA-aligned commentator snarled online. Another chimed in with, “Will there be a cow in the White House soon?” These crude attacks weren’t just casual trolling—they were a reflection of a deeper discomfort with Usha Vance’s Hindu faith, a simmering resentment among segments of MAGA toward high-profile Indian-Americans who don’t fit the Christian nationalist mold. Read more

Elon Musk didn't like Vivek because he's too outspoken

A Wall Street Journal report has now claimed that it's confirmed that Vivek Ramaswamy has to exit the Department of Government Efficiency because of his senior Elon Musk who did not like the fact that Vivek has an opinion on almost everything and he makes them public without holding back. The report said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy mer for the first time in 2023 when Ramaswamt was still challenging. Their differences did not take time to emerge. Read more

What is DEI? Why did Trump fire all DEI workers?

On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes. Here’s what you need to know about the decision, its implications, and the context behind it.
What Is DEI?
DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These programmes aim to promote fairness and representation in workplaces by addressing systemic barriers that have historically excluded certain groups. Read more

Explained: What Donald Trump's executive order on Birthright Citizenship means for Indians living, studying and working in the US

Donald Trump began his second term as the US President with a flurry of major executive orders and directives. One such executive order he signed was to end Birthright Citizenship for children born in the US. The order will take effect 30 days from the date of issue, i.e. February 19, 2025. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what the change in Birthright Citizenship rule means and how it impacts Indians living, studying and working in the US, including H-1B visa holders. Read more

Russia dismisses Trump's sanctions ultimatum as 'nothing new', open to 'mutually respectful' talks

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on the Ukraine conflict, saying that it found nothing new in his statements.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov highlighted Moscow's readiness for “mutually respectful” dialogue with Washington despite the ongoing tensions.

“We do not see any particularly new elements,” Peskov said in response to Trump’s threats of imposing additional sanctions on Russia if it does not halt its nearly three-year-long offensive in Ukraine. Stressing the Kremlin’s position, Peskov reiterated that Moscow remains open to constructive dialogue with the new US administration. Read more

Trump impact: Rush for preterm babies to beat birthright citizenship deadline

C-section in the US has a new trigger: citizenship pangs.
At a maternity clinic in New Jersey, Dr S D Rama has been fielding an unusually high number of requests for pre-term delivery since President Donald Trump’s Jan 20 proclamation about termination of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
The majority of those dialling Rama or queuing up at her clinic are Indian women in their eighth or ninth month of pregnancy, all asking for C-sections to be scheduled before Feb 20. A few are still a couple of months away from full term. Read more

Insult to Capitol Police: Meet MAGA Granny who refused Trump's Jan 6 pardon

Pamela Hemphill, a 71-year-old retired drug and alcohol counselor from Boise, Idaho, made headlines this week for her decision to reject a pardon from President Donald Trump for her involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for entering the Capitol, served 60 days in prison and is currently on probation. Read more

Uncertainty looms over Trump's energy agenda amid market and legislative hurdles: UBS Report

During U.S. President Donald Trump's initial period in office, his commitments to enhance oil production and replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) encountered considerable challenges, according to a UBS analysis.

The analysis emphasised that whilst the President sought to enhance domestic oil output, private enterprises primarily control production levels in the United States. These organisations make decisions based on worldwide demand, oil valuations, and commercial viability.

The document observed that post-Trump's election, no substantial alterations in capital expenditure or drilling operations were evident.

The report said, "Filling the SPR, meanwhile, would require additional funding from Congress, and there are physical constraints on how quickly it can be filled".
Regarding the SPR initiative, which functions as the nation's emergency oil repository, the programme necessitates supplementary congressional funding, making it contingent upon legislative endorsement. The reserve's physical capacity limitations present additional obstacles for swift replenishment.

The analysis further indicated that whilst Trump's comprehensive economic strategies could influence the oil sector, implementation faces substantial obstacles. Various campaign commitments might be restricted by financial and political considerations, potentially resulting in achievements below initial projections.

Donald Trump's response to interviewer goes viral, netizens call 'savage'

Hannity: “I'm running out of time.”

President Trump: “I don't care.”

Netizens reacting on this comments, several users posted the clippers and said, "Real boss is back," "savage," "Holy Sh**"

Why Is This Long-Dead President Trump's New Hero?

William McKinley hasn't had a starring role on the American political stage like this in 124 years.

There he was, lauded in President Donald Trump's inauguration speech Monday, for making "our country very rich through tariffs and through talent," and for paving America's way to building the Panama Canal. "We're taking it back," Trump declared, after an ode to the Republican from Canton, Ohio.

A few hours later, he signed an executive order that praised how the 25th president "heroically led our nation to victory in the Spanish-American War" -- not a conflict most modern presidents have wanted to dwell on -- while vastly expanding America's reach around the world. It was, of course, McKinley who seized the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico as the spoils of that war when it ended in 1898, back in the day when the United States called them "colonies" rather than "territories." And it was McKinley who annexed Hawaii, making possible, a bit more than a century later, the Trump International Hotel in Waikiki.

For these accomplishments, one of Trump's first acts was to restore the name Mount McKinley to the highest peak in North America, reversing President Barack Obama's decision to call it "Denali," its ancient name.

'They voted for me. And I won in a landslide,' Trump on Capitol riot pardons

President Donald Trump's First Mainstream Media Smackdown about Jan 6 Pardons. "They served years in jail. We won this election in a landslide because the American public is tired of people like you who are just one-sided, horrible people in terms of crime."

Trump to take virtual centre stage in Davos

Donald Trump will make a highly anticipated virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, addressing international leaders whose gathering has been dominated by discussions about the US president's recent second term.

The US president's presence has permeated virtually every discussion in the Swiss Alpine resort this week, from formal panel sessions to transport conversations and exclusive social gatherings along the promenade.

"Trump is a provocateur. He enjoys being a provocateur, and many people at Davos are bored in their life. He's not boring. So, you know, it's kind of exciting," Harvard scholar and WEF regular Graham Allison told AFP.

The business leaders at Davos will finally hear directly from Trump through a live video session, where CEOs will have the opportunity to question the former property developer turned president.

'Gross miscarriage of common sense to allow people to come in,' Trump on immigrants

President Trump slammed former President Biden's border policies, calling them "a gross miscarriage of common sense," during his first White House interview. "This was a gross miscarriage of common sense to allow people to come in — and I believe the number is 21 million people — and a large percentage of them are criminals... Prisons from all over the world have been emptied out into our country by Biden."

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he will "immediately" released the classified documents related to the assassinations of President Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

“I’m going to release them immediately. We’re going to see the information. We are looking at it right now,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity.

Trump, who sworn-in as the 47th President on Monday, recalled his previous term could not release some documents related to Kennedy’s 1963 assassination, bowing to pressure from the intelligence community who urged Trump to keep the information under wraps citing national security concerns.


Trump said Wednesday that Mike Pompeo who served as CIA director and, later, Secretary of State was among those who urged him to keep some files classified.

“He (Mike Pompeo) felt it was just not a good time to release them,” Trump said.

In his first interview after taking the Oval Office for the second time, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday talked on various topics ranging from TikTok to Los Angeles wildfires.


While talking about getting back into the White House, the US president told Fox News' Sean Hannity, "It showed us that the radical left, their philosophies and policies, are horrible. They don't work.


"When asked if he ever had doubts about winning the US election (held last year), he said, "It's something I don't think about. I just do it — I get it done. I get things done. I'm good at getting things done."

Trump has withdrawn the US from the Paris Agreement. Here's why that's not such a bad thing

On his first day back in office as United States president, Donald Trump gave formal notice of his nation's exit from the Paris Agreement – a vital global treaty seeking to rein in climate change.

Before signing the order, Trump declared his reasons to an arena of cheering supporters, describing the global agreement as an "unfair, one-sided Paris climate accord rip-off".

Of course, this is not the first time Trump has withdrawn the US from the Paris deal – he did it in 2017, during his first term in office.

On one hand, Trump's move is a huge blow to efforts to global climate action. The US is the world's second-biggest emitter of greenhouse gas pollution, after China. The country is crucial to the global effort to curb climate change.

But given Trump's climate denialism, it's actually better that the US absent itself from international climate talks while he is in power. That way, the rest of the world can get on with the job without Trump's corrosive influence.

A quick refresher on the Paris Agreement

'I'm gonna release JFK files immediately': Trump in interview

Donald Trump pledged to disclose secret files on John F Kennedy immediately. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, "I'm gonna release the JFK files immediately after I see them." He also said that earlier Mike Pompeo, who served as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency in Trump's first reign, had refused him to release the files at this time as if the former CIA director knew something.

"I was actually asked by Mike Pompeo...not to" release the JFK files. I felt he knew something. Maybe he'll deny that...They didn't want the Kennedy stuff released," Trump said in an interview.

Trump on enemies in interview: 'I went through four years of hell with this scum'

“I went through four years of hell with this scum I had to deal with. I spent millions of dollars in legal fees, and I won. It’s really hard to say that they shouldn’t have to go through it also,” Trump said in an interview.

Trump interview: 'I should never be here. If I didn't turn my head,' Trump on assassination attempt

"Yes. I think so... statistically, I should never be here. If I don't turn my head... it was 1/8th of an inch," Trump said on assassination attempt at one of his rally after Fox News interviewer Hannity asked, "Did the assassination attempt increase your faith in God?"

Trump interview: Donald Trump asks 'Is Tik Tok bigger threat'

The 47th president of the US, in an interview, said, "Is it that important for China to be spying on young kids watching crazy videos? They make your computers, and your telephones, and other things. Isn’t that a bigger threat."

Trump interview: Donald Trump criticises Democrats, says 'their policies are terrible'

"I think one thing that's happening is people are learning that Democrats can't govern, and that their policies are terrible. They don't want to see a woman get pummeled by a man in boxing ring... they don't want a child to leave home as a boy and come back two days later as a girl. And there are states where that can happen.

Trump interview: Trump to go North Carolina on Friday, says 'those people are treated very badly'

In an exclusive interview with Fox News, 47th President Donald Trump said that FEMA is getting in the way of everything and the Democrats actually used FEMA not to help North Carolina. "On Friday, I'm stopping in North Carolina... because those people were treated very badly. We're going to get that thing straightened out... and then I'm going to go to California," he added.

Trump Interview 2025: 'Prisons from all over the world have been emptied out into our country by Biden,' says Trump

"This was a gross miscarriage of common sense to allow people to come in and I believe the number is 21 million people and a large percentage of them are criminals. This is not just South America... Prisons from all over the world have been emptied out into our country by Biden," Trump said.

Trump interview: 'It showed that radical left, their philosophies and policies, are horrible,' says Trump

In an interview with Fox News, Trump recalled his feeling when he returned to the White House as the 47th President. Trump won the election and assumed the office in this week Monday. "Somebody didn't have consecutive terms. Yeah, well, they say it's historically bigger. I don't know about that, but I can say it showed us a couple of things. It showed us that the radical left, their philosophies and policies are horrible. They don't work," Trump said.

Trump interview: 'We have terrorists in our country by thousands' Trump says on illegal immigrants

"We have terrorists in our country by the thousands.. We’re going to take care of it," Trump said in an interview with Fox News. He also said that there are people who have received pardon and are roaming free in the street.

Trump interview: Trump calls out Gavin Newsom for failing to handle California wildfires

In an exclusive interview with Fox News, President Trump calls out Gavin Newsom for failing to handle the wildfires in California: "Gavin's got one thing he can do. He can release the water that comes from the north. There is massive amount of water there."

Trump's interview: 'sad things that Biden didn't give himself a pardon,' Trump says

In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Donald Trump said that former US President Joe Biden gave pardons to everyone but sadly not himself and "if you look at that it all had to do with him."

Trump administration clearly prioritising bilateral ties with India: Jaishankar

External affairs minister S Jaishankar highlighted on Wednesday that the Trump administration has shown strong interest in having India participate in its inaugural event, emphasizing the prioritization of the bilateral relationship. He noted that the partnership is being strengthened further on the robust foundation established in recent years.

Speaking to the media, Jaishankar remarked that the Trump administration is eager to advance the Quad framework and expand its activities.

"To share my overall impressions, I would say, first, it was evident that the Trump administration was very keen to have India present at the inaugural. This underscores their clear prioritization of the bilateral relationship. Secondly, during the meetings, it was apparent that they aim to build on the relationship's solid foundation—a foundation significantly strengthened during the first Trump administration," Jaishankar stated.

Trump's meme coin venture sparks backlash

Cryptocurrencies launched by Donald and Melania Trump have drawn criticism from digital currency advocates, reigniting accusations of exploiting political prominence for personal gain.

The newly introduced Trump-themed digital tokens fall under the category of "meme coins," which are designed to tap into the popularity of a personality or viral trend.

These tokens lack economic or transactional utility and are classified as speculative assets, with buyers essentially wagering on their potential value rather than relying on any intrinsic or functional worth.

Afghans fleeing Taliban urge Trump to lift refugee programme suspension

Afghans who fled after the Taliban's takeover urged former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to exempt them from the suspension of refugee relocations to the United States. Many highlighted the dangers they faced for supporting US troops. Approximately 15,000 Afghans remain in Pakistan, awaiting approval for resettlement through a US government program.

This initiative, established to protect Afghans at risk under Taliban rule, prioritizes those who worked with the US government, media outlets, aid organizations, and rights groups following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.

Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal Bishop of Washington after she addressed him directly during a prayer service marking his inauguration, urging him to show mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.

In her appeal, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde invoked Trump's belief that God had saved him from assassination, stating, "You have felt the providential hand of a loving God. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now."

Following his return to the White House, Trump dismissed the service, saying, "I didn't think it was a good service" and suggesting "they could do much better." However, in a subsequent overnight post on his social media platform, he sharply criticized the "so-called Bishop," labeling her a "Radical Left hard line Trump hater."

Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media

Within hours of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Spanish-language version of the official White House website was removed. The site, accessible at https://www.whitehouse.gov/es/, now displays an “Error 404” message. Initially, it featured a “Go Home” button redirecting users to a page with a video montage of Trump’s first-term highlights and campaign moments. The button was later updated to read “Go To Home Page.”

The sudden change sparked confusion and frustration among Hispanic advocacy groups and others, who criticized the administration for what they perceived as a lack of effort to maintain communication with the Latino community, a demographic that played a key role in Trump’s rise to the presidency.

Panama Canal was 'not a gift' from US, president says

The Panama Canal was not a gift from the United States, President Jose Raul Mulino said Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump threatened to take it back.

"We reject in its entirety everything that Mr Trump has said. First because it is false and second because the Panama Canal belongs to Panama and will continue to belong to Panama," Mulino said during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

"The Panama Canal was not a concession or a gift from the United States."

Sanctions on Russia likely if Putin doesn't come to negotiation table, says Trump

"The war should have never started. If you had a competent President, which you didn't, the war wouldn't have happened. The war in Ukraine would have never happened if I were the president," Trump said.

"Russia never would have gone into Ukraine. I had a very strong understanding with Putin. That would have never, ever happened. He disrespected Biden. Very simple. He disrespects people. He's smart. He understands. He disrespected Biden," he added.

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit

Panama has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations over US President Donald Trump's "worrying" remarks threatening to seize control of the Panama Canal. The Panamanian government has also launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked company operating two key ports on the strategic interoceanic waterway.

In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Panama cited a provision of the UN Charter prohibiting "the threat or use of force" against the territorial integrity or political independence of any nation. The letter, shared with reporters on Tuesday, urged Guterres to refer the issue to the UN Security Council but stopped short of requesting an immediate meeting.

Trump reignited tensions in his inaugural address on Monday, accusing China of "effectively operating" the Panama Canal due to its growing influence in the region. The remarks follow decades of US involvement in the canal, which was handed over to Panama in 1999 after nearly a century under American control.

China vows to defend 'national interests' after Trump tariff threat

China pledged to defend its "national interests" following remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting a 10% tariff on Chinese imports could be imposed as early as February 1.

"We have always believed that there are no winners in a trade war or a tariff war," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said, adding China was "firmly committed to safeguarding national interests".

Donald Trump News Live: Trump has called Washington bishop 'nasty', demanding apology

"The so-called Bishop who spoke at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning was a Radical Left hard line Trump hater," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

"She brought her church into the World of politics in a very ungracious way. She was nasty in tone, and not compelling or smart," Trump added.

Donald Trump News Live: Trump in a rush to end them, said Former US NSA Bolton on Ukraine, Middle Eastern conflicts

"In the case of Ukraine and the war in the Middle East, it is quite clear that Trump wants these wars off the table; he considers them as Biden's wars... He is in kind of a rush to find a way to end them, implying he doesn't care much what terms they are on; that could be bad news for Ukrainians and could be good news for Israelis," Bolton said.

"With respect to China... He blames China because they are the reason for covid, which cost him the 2020 elections... TikTok, a very popular app owned by the Chinese company Bytedance. He has turned from being worried about TikTok as an intelligence vehicle for China to saying he is going to try and save TikTok, and it has been reported in the past couple of days that he has been very eager to visit Xi Jinping and Beijing," the former US NSA added.

Donald Trump News Live: Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) staff be put on leave

President Donald Trump’s administration moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting and ordered that all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) staff be placed on paid leave and eventually laid off. These actions follow an executive order signed on Trump’s first day in office, aiming to dismantle federal diversity and inclusion programs, which could impact everything from anti-bias training to funding for minority farmers and homeowners. Trump has criticized these programs as “discrimination” and has emphasized a shift to “merit-based” hiring.

The new executive order on affirmative action revokes one issued by President Lyndon Johnson and limits DEI programs for federal contractors and grant recipients. This move reverses one of the Biden administration's key strategies to promote DEI in the private sector by encouraging federal contractors to implement such programs.

"We're going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring that covers a lot of territory, the Gulf of America," Trump said. "What a beautiful name. And it's appropriate. It's appropriate. And Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country."

There is no formal international agreement or global body with the final authority on naming maritime areas. However, the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) aims to standardize these names and help resolve disputes. While a directive from the US President could alter the name of a Gulf in official US documents, other countries would not be required to adopt the change, according to the Guardian.

Donald Trump News Live: Trump pardons 'Silk Road' drug kingpin

Donald Trump announced that he had pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road online marketplace, which facilitated millions of dollars in drug sales. Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison in 2015 after being convicted of running the "dark web" platform, where $200 million in narcotics were sold globally.

Ulbricht, operating under the alias "Dread Pirate Roberts" and accused of commissioning five murders, received two life sentences for narcotics distribution and criminal enterprise. During his campaign last year, Trump had pledged to free Ulbricht, a promise made during a speech at the Libertarian National Convention to gain support from the fringe party.

US President Donald Trump announced a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure through a new venture called Stargate, developed in partnership with Oracle, SoftBank, and OpenAI. This initiative will contribute to the growing presence of tech companies in U.S. data centers, which house servers providing essential computing power. The three companies will fund the venture, which will be open to additional investors, and will begin with 10 data centers already under construction in Texas.

"That's a massive group of talent and money. Together, these world-leading technology giants are announcing the formation of Stargate," Trump announced.

"I like both sides of the argument, but I also like very competent people coming into our country, even if that involves them training and helping other people that may not have the qualifications they do. But I don't want to stop -- and I'm not just talking about engineers, I'm talking about people at all levels," Trump told reporters at the White House.

In 2016, Trump’s strong opposition to H-1B visas resonated with working-class Americans worried about job displacement, and his 2020 temporary ban on new H-1B visas during the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted his commitment to protecting domestic jobs.

However, Trump has now openly embraced the program, stating, “I’ve been a believer in H-1B,” aligning with tech industry leaders who see it as crucial for maintaining US global competitiveness. This reversal marks a significant shift from his previous stance, leaving many MAGA supporters questioning his priorities for a potential second term.

Donald Trump News Live: Trump considers 10% tariff on China from next month on first full day of presidency

US President Donald Trump announced that his team is considering a 10 percent tariff on China, set to begin February 1. The tariff would be imposed due to China’s alleged role in sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada. Speaking at a joint news conference with Oracle CTO Larry Ellison, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Trump confirmed that February 1 is the target date for the tariffs.