Trump News for Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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If Russia won’t go for peace, US must boost Ukraine aid
New York Post
Talks between Moscow and Kyiv will test whether Vladimir Putin is serious about a cease-fire deal, as they'll also test President Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict.
May 14, 2025, 11:55 PM
Trump's 'weaponization' chief accuses D.C. disciplinary counsel investigating him of weaponization
NBC News
WASHINGTON — The incoming director of the Justice Department's "Weaponization Working Group" revealed Wednesday he was under investigation by D.C.'s Office of Disciplinary Counsel, accusing the official in charge of investigating bar complaints of "weaponizing" his role, according to an letter viewed by NBC News.
May 14, 2025, 11:39 PM
South African leader and Trump will meet next week after US took in white South Africans as refugees
Toronto Star
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are scheduled to meet at the White House next week following allegations by Trump —
May 14, 2025, 11:37 PM
Trump EPA gutting limits on certain forever chemicals
Chicago Tribune
PFOA and PFOS have been found in the drinking water of 200 million Americans, including 6 out of 10 Illinoisans.
May 14, 2025, 11:35 PM
Republican tensions escalate to a boiling point on 'SALT' tax fight in Trump's big bill
NBC News
House Republicans are locked in a tense standoff over how to tackle SALT, a sticky issue that could make or break the party's big bill for Trump’s agenda.
May 14, 2025, 11:28 PM
Gov. Tim Walz feeds rumor mill about Derek Chauvin pardon despite denials
New York Post
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other Dem leaders are fanning the flames of speculation that President Trump is planning to pardon Derek Chauvin — the cop convicted of killing George Floyd — despite the president previously saying he hadn't heard of efforts to grant a reprieve.
May 14, 2025, 11:22 PM
Trump, U.S. Army birthday bash plans include 25 Abrams tanks
The Globe and Mail
Cost of joint celebration for Trump birthday, U.S. Army anniversary will cost $25-million to $45-million
May 14, 2025, 11:21 PM
Trump downplays Putin’s decision to skip Istanbul talks with Zelensky
BreakingNews.ie
The US president had pressed for the Russian and Ukrainian leaders to meet in the Turkish capital on Thursday.
May 14, 2025, 11:00 PM
Trump sanctions on International Criminal Court prosecutor halt tribunal’s work
BreakingNews.ie
The US president sanctioned the court after a panel of ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in November.
May 14, 2025, 11:00 PM
Trump says US and Iran have ‘sort of’ agreed terms for nuclear deal
BreakingNews.ie
The US president spoke to troops at an American airbase in Qatar on Thursday as part of his four-day trip to the Middle East.
May 14, 2025, 11:00 PM
What is US birthright citizenship, and can Trump end it?
BreakingNews.ie
Below is a look at US birthright citizenship and Mr Trump's legal authority to restrict it
May 14, 2025, 11:00 PM
South African leader and Trump to meet after ‘genocide’ allegations
BreakingNews.ie
Mr Trump has claimed minority white farmers are being persecuted in their homeland because of their race.
May 14, 2025, 11:00 PM
Congressman backs down from impeachment vote
CP24 Toronto
A Democratic lawmaker is backing down, for now, from a renegade bid to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump after colleagues in his own party criticized the effort and refused to support it.
May 14, 2025, 10:54 PM
Cartel family members entered U.S. in deal with Trump admin, Mexican security chief confirms
NBC News
Mexico’s security chief confirmed Tuesday that 17 family members of cartel leaders crossed into the U.S. last week as part of a deal between a son of the former head of the Sinaloa Cartel and the Trump administration.
May 14, 2025, 10:50 PM
Trump's budget cuts could halt decades of progress in space science
BGR
Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts could put the very future of space exploration at risk and that's not okay.
May 14, 2025, 10:47 PM
Qatari prime minister dismisses controversy surrounding Trump plan to accept gifted jet
Cable News Network
The Qatari prime minister and minister of foreign affairs dismissed controversy surrounding President Donald Trump’s plan to accept from his country a Boeing 747-8 to be used initially as Air Force One, telling CNN it’s simply a “government-to-government transaction,” not a personal gift to Trump.
May 14, 2025, 10:37 PM
Top Iranian official says Tehran would forgo highly enriched uranium in nuclear deal with Trump
NBC News
Iran is ready to immediately agree to a nuclear deal with President Donald Trump, a top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader told NBC News on Wednesday.
May 14, 2025, 10:35 PM
Putin will not travel to Istanbul for peace talks with Zelenskiy, Kremlin confirms
The Irish Times
Donald Trump will also skip meeting, Washington says shortly after Moscow’s announcement
May 14, 2025, 10:32 PM
Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’
The New York Times
In Saudi Arabia, the president denounced Western intervention and nation-building, garnering both praise and eye rolls.
May 14, 2025, 10:31 PM
California's budget would shrink slightly under governor's plan
The Mercury News
Gov. Gavin Newsom said two factors are largely to blame for a $12 billion budget shortfall facing California: expanding health care to immigrants without legal status, and Trump's tariffs.
May 14, 2025, 10:29 PM
Trump joined by dozens of CEOs during his Middle East trip
CNBC
President Trump was joined by more than 30 top business leaders and CEOs at a lunch in Saudi Arabia during his high-stakes Middle East tour.
May 14, 2025, 10:24 PM
Donald Trump Jr.'s transformation into Washington power broker
CBS News
Donald Trump Jr. has maneuvered potentially lucrative business deals while also becoming a power player to his father.
May 14, 2025, 10:23 PM
Prosecutor in Trump classified files case takes 5th Amendment with Congress
New York Daily News
Jay Bratt, a key prosecutor who was assigned to the classified documents case against President Donald Trump, has invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a congressional interview.
May 14, 2025, 10:09 PM