Donald Trump is taking a new step to force federal non-political officials to work according to his wishes and policy. If they do not follow his will, they should be fired, he writes. The words apply to around 50,000 employees.
World politicsThe USA's Vice President JD Vance expresses cautious optimism about the ongoing talks about the war in Ukraine.
ConflictsDonald Trump expects to visit the United Kingdom and King Charles in the autumn, the American president himself stated to reporters in the Oval Office late on Thursday.
World politicsUSA and Ukraine have signed a declaration of intent to reach the so-called mineral agreement. According to President Donald Trump, the agreement will be signed next Thursday.
ConflictsThe President of the USA, Donald Trump, says he is "100 percent" certain of a customs agreement with the EU, but that it must be "fair". Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, who is visiting Washington, says she is "certain" that the parties can come to an agreement.
World politicsThe President of the USA, Donald Trump, says that he can force the Central Bank Governor, Jerome Powell, to leave his post, despite the President not actually having the authority to do so.
BusinessFrance's President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes the importance of the talks about Ukraine's future that are taking place in Paris. A Ukrainian delegation is meeting there with representatives from the USA and Europe.
ConflictsUSA's President Donald Trump claims that "great progress" has been made in meetings with Japan's envoy on the tariff issue at the White House. Of course, the talks are not easy, says Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo.
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