Trump News for Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Microsoft will invest $30 billion in the U.K. through 2028 to expand AI infrastructure and operations, including building the country's largest supercomputer with 23,000 GPUs in partnership with Nscale. CNBC reports: On a call with reporters on Tuesday, Micro…

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The visit comes as the UK and US prepare to sign a landmark technology agreement.

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Heather Honey, a high-profile denier of Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election, has been appointed to a senior position in the U.S. Department of Homeland Securi…

The conservative activist couldn’t have risen to prominence without robust free speech.

The first people in line on Tuesday, I was told, started camping out on the sidewalk two days ago. Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, was due in court at 9AM ET for a hearing in one of three c…

The visit will see a crowded mix of royal pageantry, trade talks and international politics.

Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of assassinating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, made his first court appearance before a Utah judge on Tuesday.

The Palantir mogul began his devil-themed seminar series this week.

Iran and several other nations also present at military show of force, held at a time of heightened global tensions.

The ambassador's residence in central London has a colourful history and may be on Trump's itinerary.

Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, has been formally charged with a slew of offenses as prosecutors announced their intent to seek the death penalty.

The drug company has pledged to spend $27 billion on four new facilities.

Tyler Robinson -- the 22-year-old Utah native charged with murdering conservative pundit Charlie Kirk -- is about to go in front of a judge for the first time ... and TMZ is streaming live. Robinson is set for a court hearing Tuesday in Utah ... it…

Microsoft is pouring $30 billion into the UK to build out AI infrastructure and its largest-ever supercomputer. This is its biggest investment in the country's history and a massive boost to the global AI race.

The Watergate journalist — whom Redford portrayed in All the President's Men — also shared new excerpts from interviews conducted with the late actor over the last 10 years

The United Nations General Assembly meets amid Gaza genocide, Ukraine war and global volatility.

Windsor Castle often hosts world leaders on state visits, including President Donald Trump, who is making his second state visit to the UK.

In a trio of cases, two currently pending before the Supreme Court and one that is likely to land on the justices’ doorstep as soon as Tuesday, President Donald Trump claims new powers that, if he prevails, would give him near-total control over all US fiscal…

Are Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan really paying tribute to slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk? No, but these fake AI images might fool you

Chants of "Save NASA!" echoed through downtown Washington, D.C., Monday(Sept. 15) as agency workers and supporters rallied outside NASA headquarters.

A Supreme Court case called "Humphrey's Executor" has shielded independent agency leaders from political influence. In the Trump era, that's changing.

Donald Trump’s response to political violence this week reveals something more sinister than mere hypocrisy—it’s the deliberate construction of a false reality where only certain victims matter and only certain perpetrators exist. After days of raging about “…

Science writer Mary Roach chronicles both the history and the latest science of body part replacement in her new book. She also answers the question: Is it kosher to receive an organ donation from a pig?

Utah prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Officials say they are seeking the death penalty.

Pam Bondi stated that the federal government will “go after” Americans “if you are targeting anyone with hate speech.”

Robert Redford, the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker, who at his peak was simultaneously one of Hollywood's most critically lauded directors and bankable leading men, has died at age 89.

It doesn't help that the FBI Director has long promoted various conspiracy theories online.

When asked about Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza City, US President Donald Trump warned of ‘big trouble’ for Hamas.

FBI Director Kash Patel launched into a heated takedown of Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) at a Tuesday hearing, lobbing multiple insults at a lawmaker who is...

House Republicans unveiled Tuesday a stopgap spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21, daring Democrats to block it knowing that...

Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.

There’s no slippery slope here. The bigoted fiends have already claimed the bottom of the hill for themselves and now they’re bringing in the earth-moving equipment in hopes of creating an ideological Mariana’s Trench. Thanks to Trump’s resurgence, no one in …

That's optimistic based on progress so far US Energy Secretary Chris Wright believes that the country will have at least one small nuclear rector up and running by July 2026, despite the fact that not a single one has been built to date, after multiple failed…

Last week, 52 prisoners were released, including opposition leader Mikola Statkevich, now said to be back behind bars.

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) got into a heated exchange with FBI Director Kash Patel, telling the leader he expects President Trump will soon boot him from the ...

Apple's top-level camera features in the iPhone 17 Pro will make even the most loyal Pixel fan think twice before buying the 10 Pro.

Last week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats would be seeking a restoration in funding to Medicare and to extend Obamacare subsidies in the upcoming government funding bill. If Republicans refuse to come to the table, Senator Schum…

Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation as finance minister last year forced Justin Trudeau’s exit as prime minister, is leaving the Cabinet of Prime...

Attorney General Pam Bondi just provided a masterclass in how to completely misunderstand the First Amendment while threatening to abuse government power to silence critics. In response to online criticism of Charlie Kirk following his assassination, Bondi de…

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.

House Republicans released a short-term spending bill to fund the government until late November but Democrats are calling for further changes.

President Trump departed the White House en route for a historic second state meeting in the U.K. and to meet with his friend King Charles III.

President Trump has sued The New York Times and Penguin Random House for $15 billion, claiming they sought to damage his reputation ahead of the 2024 election.

Beijing says the deal will include TikTok's crown jewels.

TikTok might not finalize its deal to sell its US operations for at least another month. Sources tell CNBC’s David Faber that the US and China might close on an agreement within the next 30 to 45 days, while Oracle will remain the app’s cloud partner, allowin…

The social media platform had faced a ban in the US over national security concerns.

Amid anger over Charlie Kirk posts, a key Trump ally said the First Amendment protects online speech.

The visit comes at a sensitive time for the UK, which plans to lay on a display of royal pageantry for the US president.

The US energy secretary says the quiet part out loud: the tributary $750 billion in energy purchases the EU has promised in its Trump deal is meant to lock Europe into "long-term" energy dependence.

General Motors is prepping for layoffs across several assembly plants.

MAHA influencers have been smacked in the face with reality.

Russia and Belarus say war games are meant to be a show of force designed to test combat readiness.

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Heather Boushey on Reimagining the Economy, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on you…

For the first time in decades, the U.S. has decertified Colombia as a drug control partner — a symbolic blow to one of Washington's closest allies in Latin America.

Fresh off of kissing Trump’s ass to gain regulatory approval for Skydance’s merger with CBS and Paramount, the billionaire Ellison family is cooking up another terrible idea: quickly merging with whatever’s left of Time Warner. You might recall that the AT&T–…

US carries out attacks as tensions mount between the Trump and Maduro administrations.

The Supreme Leader’s frail health and Israel’s recent attacks have left the Islamic Republic on the brink of paralysis.

A second US strike on a Venezuelan boat in international waters has raised concern over the legality of the attacks.

President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the removal of photographs related to slavery from national parks in the U.S. [Read More]

He didn’t just want to win elections. He wanted to win a generation.

Tyler Robinson is thought to have discussed the killing on the online platform before his arrest.

Formal charges will be announced on Tuesday against Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin that shot Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.

Ukraine released footage showing buildings and vehicles burning after what they said was an attack by Russia.

Ukraine's official response has been muted as pro-Trump activists exploit the murder in North Carolina.

(Reuters) -When nine U.S. law firms struck agreements with President Donald Trump in March and April to head off a crackdown on their business, it prompted...

Vice President Vance hosted Charlie Kirk's podcast yesterday and vowed to carry on his friend's political legacy. And, the Federal Reserve meets to decide interest rates.

President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists on Monday, according to court documents.

The Cloudflare CEO joined ‘The Big Interview’ to talk about standing up to content scraping, the internet's potential futures, and his company’s relationship to Trump.

When we see ourselves in the context of wonder, it makes us humbler.

Activists unfurled a giant photograph of Donald Trump with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein near Windsor Castle.

With Trump threatening federal funding and students filming classrooms, it’s pressure from above and below.

He and first lady Melania Trump will meet with the royal family on Wednesday.

Russia continued its nightly strikes on Ukraine -- including the capital Kyiv -- as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to depart for his state visit to the U.K.

In South Texas' Rio Grande Valley, many people go without health insurance, and the health system struggles as a result. Similar communities dot the nation.

The US president has cited the reputational damage caused by the newspaper's coverage of his relationship with Epstein.

US President Trump also places Afghanistan, Bolivia, Myanmar and Venezuela on list of states who failed to fight drugs.

Economists expect the Fed to make the first rate cut of the year this week. Here's what that means for savings, mortgages, and more.

President Trump has made it clear he wants Tyler Robinson executed for allegedly assassinating Charlie Kirk ... and if Trump gets his way, Kirk's alleged killer faces a torturous fate. The case will play out in Utah, where capital punishment is…

The meeting comes after weeks of tension between the allies after Trump imposed high tariffs on Indian goods.

At 35 feet tall, Alex Babich's sunflower is now the tallest sunflower ever measured. The title holds special significance for Babich since sunflowers are Ukraine's national flower.

"Left-wing radicals" killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and "they will be held accountable," Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed to ABC News in an interview on Monday.

NASA’s Perseverance rover has delivered its most compelling clue yet in the search for life on Mars. A rock sample called “Sapphire Canyon,” taken from the Bright Angel formation in Jezero Crater, shows unusual mineral patterns known as “leopard spots” that m…

SummaryThe US and China have agreed to a deal to transfer TikTok's ownership to a US-based entityUS officials announced the agreement, confirming that commercial terms have been settledDetails are expected to be finalized during a meeting between Presidents T…

It came hours after US Secretary of State Rubio assured Israeli PM Netanyahu of unwavering US support.

Cook's claim that she was denied due process has a 'strong likelihood of success', court rules

President Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel.

LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals...

He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.

Trump said he is filing a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The Times in Florida.

The city's Democratic mayor, Paul Young, says the 'decision has been made' but does not think it will drive down crime.

Jared Kushner says federal service offers career growth, learning, and networks. "It's a two-year business school stint."

FBI Director Kash Patel says 22-year-old Tyler Robinson also expressed wish to 'take out' Kirk in text message exchange.

The Trump administration said Monday that Colombia had “failed demonstrably” in its obligations to fight drug trafficking but the US will continue to provide...

The Trump administration on Monday added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time in almost 30 years, a stinging...

Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico must wind down their deep partnership by Jan. 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation ruled Monday, amid competitive concerns in Mexico City.

A U.S. appeals court declined on Monday to allow Donald Trump to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook - the first time a president has pursued such action...

Chinese companies have mastered the art of hooking in customers with promotions and cheap goods. Now, they're exporting the playbook.