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Trump Floats Rubio Name in Remark on Cuba Leadership

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

US President Donald Trump sparked discussion after reacting to a social media post suggesting Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a possible future leader of Cuba. Trump reposted the message and added the comment, “Sounds good to me,” drawing attention amid renewed tensions between Washington and Havana. Warning to Cuban Leadership The remark came alongside […]

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Trump Says US Needs to Control Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the United States needs to “own” Greenland to prevent Russia and China from expanding their strategic presence in the Arctic. He argued that the territory’s location makes it critical to American national security and warned that rival powers were seeking greater influence in the region. Trump said that existing […]

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Trump Says His Morality Is Only Check on Power

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that his own morality is the only real restraint on the use of American power on the global stage. The remarks were made during a wide-ranging interview in which he spoke about foreign policy, military authority and the role of leadership in international affairs. Remarks on Authority and Decision-Making […]

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Trump Slams Republicans Over War Powers Vote

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised several Republican senators for voting with Democrats to limit his military authority following a controversial military operation in Venezuela. Trump said those senators should feel “ashamed” for supporting the measure, calling their actions a threat to national security and presidential powers. War Powers Resolution Moves

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Trump Says Venezuela Action Not a Taiwan Precedent

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that recent US actions in Venezuela should not be viewed as a precedent for how China may deal with Taiwan. He stated that the situation in Venezuela and the long-standing Taiwan issue are fundamentally different, and decisions regarding Taiwan rest with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Remarks on China and […]

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Trump Warns GOP of Impeachment Risk if Midterms Are Lost

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

United States President Donald Trump has warned Republican lawmakers that he could face impeachment if the party fails to retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump made the remarks while addressing House Republicans during a closed-door meeting, framing the midterms as critical to both his presidency and the party’s future. Midterms Linked […]

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Trump Pressures Venezuelan Leadership After Maduro Seizure

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

The United States has stepped up pressure on Venezuela’s leadership after President Nicolás Maduro was taken into U.S. custody, with President Donald Trump openly warning of further action if Washington’s demands are not met. Trump said the United States expects cooperation from those now running the country and indicated that military force remains an option […]

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Trump Blocks $3M Chip Deal Over Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of a proposed $3 million acquisition of chip and photonics assets by American firm HieFo from Emcore, citing national security and China-related risks. The deal, originally completed in 2024, involved Emcore’s computer chip operations and indium-phosphide wafer fabrication business. National Security, China Concerns

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Trump Warns Iran US Will ‘Rescue’ Protesters

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the United States would step in to “rescue” protesters if the Iranian government uses lethal force to suppress ongoing demonstrations. Trump made the remarks in a public statement, saying Washington would not remain silent if peaceful protesters are harmed during the unrest unfolding across Iran. Protests continue […]

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Trump Says His Health Is “Perfect” Amid Ageing Scrutiny

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump, who is 79 years old and currently the oldest serving president in American history, has insisted that his health is “perfect,” rejecting public and media speculation about his physical condition. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump said recent discussions about his fitness and ageing are overblown and inaccurate. […]