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Trump Opens Public Lands to Mining, Logging and Drilling

From the majestic valleys of the Grand Canyon to the granite peaks of the Yosemite National Park and ancient trees of Alaska's Tongass National Forest, US President Donald Trump has pledged to make America's federal nature reserves "beautiful again."

Trump: US Will 'Finish the Job' Against Iran

Skip next section Asian stocks fall, oil rises after Trump speech April 2, 2026 Asian stocks fall, oil rises after Trump speech Oil rose more than 4% and Asian stocks fell after US President Donald Trump gave an update on the Iran war.

Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case; Trump Attends

US President Donald Trump made a rare and historic appearance at the US Supreme Court on Wednesday, where he watched his administration's lawyer, Solicitor General John Sauer, challenge the constitutionality of birthright citizenship during oral arguments.

Serbia local votes: cracks in Vucic's electoral grip

"Thank you all. The score is 10-0. Thank you, Serbia, for the enormous trust." With these words, Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic declared election victory on Sunday night from the headquarters of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Local elections were held in 10 municipalities across Serbia, with 247,985 citizens eligible to vote.

Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Cut NPR and PBS Funding

A federal judge Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from halting funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). US District Judge Randolph Moss ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order, signed last May, was unlawful.

Judge Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom Construction

A US judge ruled on Tuesday that President Donald Trump cannot build a ballroom on White House grounds without congressional approval. Trump's $400 million (€346 million) ballroom was planned for the White House's East Wing, which was demolished last year to make way for the new structure.

Is Serbia's Ruling Party Losing Ground?

"Thank you all. The score is 10-0. Thank you, Serbia, for the enormous trust." With these words, Serbia's president Aleksandar Vucic declared election victory on Sunday night from the headquarters of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Local elections were held in 10 municipalities across Serbia, with 247,985 citizens eligible to vote.

Trump to Address Nation as Iran War Enters Day 33

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) speaks after signing an executive order to limit mail-in voting as U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick looks on in the Oval Office of the White House on March 31, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Supreme Court to Decide Birthright Citizenship Case

Demonstrators hold up anti-Trump signs outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 27, 2025. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly .

Pistorius Calls for Middle‑Power Coalition to Defend Rules-Based Order

During his eight-day tour to the Indo-Pacific, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius repeatedly emphasized the importance of the rules‑based international order — the shared structures that have underpinned global cooperation for decades. Pistorius' hosts in Japan, Singapore and Australia readily seized on his remarks and emphasized how important this order is.