News Alerts of the hour – President Donald Trump

News update for the hour February 7, 2026
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President Donald Trump says U.S. and Iran had “very good talks” – Axios

“Iran looks like it wants to make a deal very badly, but we have to see what that deal is,” President Donald Trump told reporters.

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President Donald Trump administration must unfreeze Gateway funds, federal judge orders – POLITICO

The ruling comes on the day the rail tunnel shut down construction due to lack of funds.

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Petty President Donald Trump spikes football over nearly 200-year-old Mexican-American War

President Donald Trump marked the 178-year anniversary of the Mexican-American War as testament to American power, breaking decades of presidential silence on the …

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President Donald Trump creates distance, but no apology, after promoting racist video of Obamas

Democrats outraged and Republicans mostly silent after president shared racist video of former president and first lady.

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President Donald Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran – BBC

The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.

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President Donald Trump signs proclamation to increase US imports of beef from Argentina – The Guardian

Initial announcement sparked fury from US cattle ranchers as economists say change will have little impact on prices.

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China warns US arms sales to Taiwan could threaten President Donald Trump visit in April – Financial Times

The US is compiling a large arms sale of Patriot missiles and other weapons for Taiwan that Beijing has privately warned could jeopardise …

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Bitcoin price hits lowest level since President Donald Trump took office – BBC

The drop followed months of surging Bitcoin prices, which saw the cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of $122,200 in October 2025. “Those who bet too …

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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. President Donald Trump Unleashes Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic

The proclamation restores commercial fishing access to all 4,913 square miles of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, located …

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President Donald Trump approves $60.6M in aid for Tennessee following winter storm

President Donald President Donald Trump on Friday announced his approval of $60.6 million in aid for Tennessee following severe winter storms.

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