Donald Trump's administration
Coverage of Donald Trump's administration in the Nexus archive.
- What to know from AP’s report about pregnant women and babies dying in Nepal amid USAID cuts
The Associated Press found that cutting U.S. foreign aid programs, specifically related to USAID, has led to an increase in the deaths of pregnant women and babies in Nepal. These funding cuts caused the closure of vital nutrition and reproductive outreach programs and left many birthing centers lacking necessary equipment and staff. Experts report that this decline is significantly hindering proper prenatal care, leading to emergencies.
- Flavio Bolsonaro gets party nod to run against Brazil's Lula
Flavio Bolsonaro received party support to run against Brazil's Lula. He gained backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though tariffs from Donald Trump's administration may hinder his campaign.
- Flávio Bolsonaro urges Washington to delay Brazil tariffs until after October vote
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a leading right-wing presidential hopeful, requested the USTR to delay a 25% U.S. tariff on Brazilian goods until after October elections. The request was made during a public hearing in Washington.
- Israeli attacks have killed over 4,247 people in Lebanon since 2 March
Israeli attacks have killed over 4,247 people and injured 12,195 in Lebanon since 2 March, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health. A trilateral deal involving Lebanon, Israel, and the United States was agreed upon in Washington, but Hezbollah accused Israel of violating the ceasefire with attacks in southern Lebanon.
- U.S. kills 3 people on alleged drug-carrying boat, as senators demand to see unedited video of strikes
The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people, as Donald Trump's administration continues its campaign against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America, which has now killed well over 200 people. U.S. senators are demanding to see unedited video of the strikes.
- US-Iran memorandum sets Hormuz reopening, $300 billion reconstruction and sanctions relief
The US and Iran agreed on a 14-point memorandum to end the war, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a $300 billion reconstruction plan, and sanctions relief. The agreement, called the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,' will be signed in Switzerland, initiating a 60-day period for the definitive agreement.
- US supreme court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
The US Supreme Court upheld the Federal Communications Commission's authority to impose in-house penalties on wireless carriers, rejecting AT&T and Verizon's claims that this deprived them of a jury trial. The 8-1 ruling supported the Trump administration's defense of the FCC's forfeiture orders system.
- Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement
Uganda has received its first U.S. deportation flight under a third-country agreement, with deportees staying temporarily in the country. The policy faces criticism for being dehumanizing and facing legal challenges.