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Trump's first 100 days in 10 key moments

Here are 10 of the key moments in the first 100 days of his second term as president

8h ago

Harvard sues to block Trump from slashing research fundings

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Boston said Trump has launched a broad attack on funding for cutting-edge research at major universities as he seeks to rid them of what he describes as antisemitism and ideological bias

10h ago

Taxes on super rich and tech giants stall under Trump

Global tax plans targeting billionaires and multinational companies are running aground, with the United States torpedoing reforms under President Donald Trump.

16h ago

US STATE DEPT / Trump draft order calls for drastic restructure

The Trump administration could soon roll out sweeping changes to the US State Department, according to a draft executive order obtained by CNBC that lays out what it calls a “disciplined reorganization” of the nation’s diplomatic service.

16h ago

US defense chief shared sensitive information in second Signal chat: media

Pete Hegseth shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife and brother

1d ago

Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes

Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock -- and sometimes entertain

1d ago

Nasa’s oldest astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday

Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday.

1d ago

Another round of anti-Trump protests hits US cities

Thousands of protesters rallied in New York, Washington and other cities across the United States against Donald Trump and his hard-line policies

2d ago

US House adopts budget paving way for Trump tax cuts

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a budget plan that lays the groundwork for extending President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, despite opposition from all Democrats and two Republicans who worried that it does not cut spending sufficiently.

1w ago

US could ‘revive’ Panama bases

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated the idea on Wednesday of US troops returning to Panama to “secure” its strategically vital canal, a suggestion quickly shot down by the Central American country’s government.

1w ago

US and Russia exchange prisoners

Russia and the United States exchanged prisoners yesterday, the second such swap since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House as the two countries push for closer ties.

1w ago

Trump signs order to ‘make America’s showers great again’

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting water-pressure restrictions on showerheads, a move the White House said would “make America’s showers great again”.

1w ago

Trump tariff hike brings added China rate for many goods to 145%

Trump's 90-day halt in fresh duties for dozens of countries has come into place, a White House order showed

1w ago

Art of the deal? How the US president backed down

"BE COOL!" Trump urged Americans on his Truth Social network

1w ago

Trump stuns with tariffs reversal but hits China harder

Following days of global market turmoil, Wall Street stocks surged in reaction to Trump's sudden announcement on his Truth Social network

1w ago

Trump’s trade war escalates

US President Donald Trump’s trade war boiled over yesterday as China and the European Union adopted retaliatory tariffs against US goods, fuelling fresh market volatility.

1w ago

World gets 90-day pause, except China

China levy hiked to 125%; stocks surge after announcement

1w ago

US antitrust cases against US tech giants

These cases represent a significant shift in antitrust enforcement in the United States

1w ago