On ’60 Minutes,’ Trump Says War With Venezuela Is Unlikely but Suggests Maduro’s Time Is Up

In an interview with “60 Minutes,” President Trump was circumspect on potential escalation targeting Venezuela. He was also pressed on deportations, the government shutdown and his recent demand for nuclear tests.

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New Weapons Testing Ordered by Trump Won’t Include Nuclear Explosions, Wright Says

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the testing ordered up in a surprise announcement by President Trump last week would focus on “the other parts” of nuclear weaponry.

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As the Shutdown Pain Grows, Trump Attends to Other Matters

The president attended a Halloween party Friday and called attention to the marble renovation of a White House bathroom.

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Trump Will Not Meet With Putin Soon, Official Says in a Reversal

President Trump had floated the idea of a meeting last week, saying that he planned to speak with Russia’s leader in “two weeks or so” about Ukraine.

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To Counter China’s Hold on Rare Minerals, Trump Turns to Australia

The United States hopes to become less dependent on China by increasing access to mineral-rich countries. Rare earth metals are vital to an array of modern industries.

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Trump Warns Hamas of Strikes if Violence in Gaza Continues

The president later clarified that the United States would not be involved in such an action.

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Trump Plans to Meet With Putin to Talk About a Cease-Fire in Ukraine

President Trump had grown increasingly frustrated with his Russian counterpart for dragging on its three-year war on Ukraine.

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Trump Hosts Dinner for Wealthy Donors to White House Ballroom

The president lauded dozens of executives and businesspeople for the “tremendous amounts of money” they have pledged for his project, which has prompted ethical concerns.

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Trump to Meet With Argentina’s Leader as U.S. Moves Ahead With Bailout

President Javier Milei will visit the White House on Tuesday after the Trump administration agreed to provide Argentina a $20 billion lifeline.

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Trump’s Two Minds on China Sow a Chaotic Few Days

The president’s bellicose vow of steep new tariffs, followed quickly by a more conciliatory message, pointed to an internal tug of war over his approach.

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