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After months of silence, Trump's envoys Kushner and Witkoff meet Zelensky in Kyiv for the first time. No ceasefire emerges, but the visit may revive three-sided talks. The episode asks whether this is a real opening or just another diplomatic detour.
Date: Loading date... Time: Loading time... # Donald Trump ## The latest news on the 47th president of the United States and his administration.  ### Trump's envoys Kushner and Witkoff hold 'important' talks with Zelensky on first Kyiv visit Jared Witkoff and Steve Kushner have visited Moscow eight times but had never held talks in Kyiv until now.
Ukraine's top security officials and negotiators were present, along with several European national security advisors. Published yesterday at 1:14 pm (Paris), updated yesterday at 7:43 pm Le Monde with AFP  ### Guyana agrees to receive migrants deported from the United States The South American country has agreed to receive a limited number of migrants who do not have a criminal record. Since US President Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2026, his office has ramped up a policy of deporting immigrants to 'third countries' other than their own and with which they have no connection.
Published yesterday at 12:20 am (Paris), updated yesterday at 12:21 am Le Monde with AFP  ### US midterms begin with chaos over mail-voting crackdown Voters and election officials still do not know what rules may govern millions of mail ballots, as Trump asks the Supreme Court to revive curbs blocked by a federal judge and as states scramble to prepare for changes that could come after voting has begun.
A federal judge on Friday extended her previous temporary block on Trump's plan. Published on September 5, 2026, at 5:36 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### Tetris 'did not authorize' their iconic game imagery for the White House arcade The controversial online arcade was released on Thursday, September 3, and includes images resembling games from Tetris, Xbox and Sega. Published on September 5, 2026, at 3:28 am (Paris), updated on September 5, 2026, at 4:01 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/09/04/0/180/1341/894/110/73/60/0/44f9abb_upload-1-svgl2eqqevrj-capture-d-ecran-2026-09-04-014221.png) ### Trump's White House releases deportation video games A game called Rio Run features a digital version of US border czar Tom Homan chasing migrants of different skin colors along the Rio Grande River on the Mexican border.
Published on September 4, 2026, at 1:32 am (Paris), updated on September 4, 2026, at 9:32 am Le Monde with AFP  ### What is the winning strategy for Democrats against Trump in the midterm elections?
Anchored in the center, is the Democratic Party weakened or energized by the rise of its left wing ahead of the November 3 midterms in the United States? Columnist Alain Frachon explores the question. Published on September 3, 2026, at 8:30 pm (Paris) [Alain Frachon](/en/signataires/alain-frachon/) !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/09/01/0/0/3072/2048/110/73/60/0/bfe71fe_upload-1-bdgvbyvib7ou-000-46tf33e.jpg) ### 'Trump can already measure the impact of his Middle East decisions: He has become irrelevant there' From Syria to Lebanon, including Israel and Saudi Arabia, the US often behaves much like the Europeans in the same region: They express regret, and no one listens, writes Le Monde columnist Gilles Paris.
Published on September 2, 2026, at 7:14 pm (Paris) [Gilles Paris](/en/signataires/gilles-paris/)  ### Trump takes aim at American science as China pulls ahead For US President Donald Trump, science is plagued by 'woke ideology.'
His administration announced that, starting in October, research projects eligible for funding must align with 'government priorities.' Published on September 2, 2026, at 5:33 am (Paris), updated on September 2, 2026, at 9:24 am [Nathaniel Herzberg](/en/signataires/nathaniel-herzberg/)  ### Divided Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump's $400 million ballroom The apparent 5-4 decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month, shortly before a court-ordered halt would have gone into effect.
Chief Justice John Roberts publicly disagreed with the latest decision, saying the project is likely unlawful because it hasn't been approved by Congress. Published on August 31, 2026, at 11:48 pm (Paris), updated on September 1, 2026, at 7:51 am Le Monde with AP  ### Google Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in US, but not Canada Google said it made its change in line with the US Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), the official federal database for geographic names. Published on August 30, 2026, at 11:40 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump announces US takeover of Venezuelan oil Washington and Caracas announced a deal on Friday that gives the United States control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves. Published on August 29, 2026, at 11:30 am (Paris) [Arnaud Leparmentier](/en/signataires/arnaud-leparmentier/) !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/28/0/0/8152/5435/110/73/60/0/6e9d1ed_ftp-1-h3pl5ctesrtw-0e605a308c61495db899f644698fdee2-0-f187b2b1a6924da1a431b58a3c2e3c4a.jpg) ### Trump announces 'biggest oil deal in world history' with Venezuela Venezuela's president confirmed the 'historic' agreement shortly after the US president's announcement.
Published on August 29, 2026, at 2:05 am (Paris), updated on August 29, 2026, at 8:44 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Warsh bolsters Fed's credibility in face of Donald Trump at Jackson Hole In his speech to monetary policymakers gathered in Wyoming, the chair of the US Federal Reserve made clear that fighting inflation was his top priority, suggesting that an interest rate hike was on the horizon.
Published on August 29, 2026, at 12:08 am (Paris), updated on August 29, 2026, at 8:55 am [Arnaud Leparmentier](/en/signataires/arnaud-leparmentier/)  ### US court blocks Trump bid to curb mail-in ballots The ruling by a US federal judge finds it 'practically impossible' for states to comply with the measure so close to November's miderm elections, while again noting no evidence of widespread mail-ballot fraud. Published on August 28, 2026, at 10:29 am (Paris), updated on August 28, 2026, at 10:48 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/27/0/0/5305/3536/110/73/60/0/e01c87f_ftp-1-ykgpf9skk5le-2026-08-27t192435z-631805534-rc277najr319-rtrmadp-3-usa-trump.JPG) ### Trump says Putin won't attack NATO territory The US president spoke out following US media reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe had traveled to Moscow this week to dissuade Russia from striking NATO.
Moscow dismissed the reports as 'scare stories.' Ratcliffe is one of the highest-ranking US officials to visit Russia since the war in Ukraine began in 2022. Published on August 28, 2026, at 12:34 am (Paris), updated on August 28, 2026, at 12:37 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Canada's 'targeted' and 'strategic' retaliation against US tariffs On Tuesday, Ottawa detailed its measures against Washington in response to the new US tariffs. Caught between taking a firm stance and the need to protect its economy, Canada is trying to strike the right balance. Published on August 26, 2026, at 8:40 am (Paris) [Alexandre Lepoutre](/en/signataires/alexandre-lepoutre/) !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/24/1/0/8192/5461/110/73/60/0/400275c_ftp-1-xijh5vujkid3-5913575-01-06.jpg) ### Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15% to 50% on US goods as trade war intensifies Under Canada's planned response, US steel and aluminum products previously subject to a 25% duty will soon face 50% tariffs.
Goods facing 25% tariffs will include appliances, dairy products and certain steel and aluminum derivative products. Published on August 25, 2026, at 5:36 pm (Paris), updated on August 25, 2026, at 7:25 pm Le Monde with AFP  ### Lacking a military solution against Iran, Trump turns to economic suffocation As midterm elections approach, the Trump administration is favoring economic pressure over military involvement, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing Monday some 60 new Iranian entities, individuals and ships have been added to the sanctions list.
Tehran in turn denounced 'economic terrorism.' Published on August 25, 2026, at 10:42 am (Paris) [Piotr Smolar](/en/signataires/piotr-smolar/)  ### The credibility of the Fed, the world's most powerful financial institution, is at risk The US Federal Reserve faces a challenging period. Inflation has remained above its 2% target for five years, Donald Trump has attacked its independence and Kevin Warsh's tenure as chair has started turbulently.
Published on August 25, 2026, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on August 25, 2026, at 9:59 am [Eric Albert](/en/signataires/eric-albert/)  ### US vows 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran with new sanctions US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared the US would launch an 'economic asphyxiation' on Iran in a press conference on Monday.
Iran said it would retaliate against countries cooperating with the US. Published on August 24, 2026, at 1:31 pm (Paris), updated on August 25, 2026, at 9:37 am Le Monde with AFP  ### US federal judge strikes down Trump's permanent visa freeze on 75 countries Donald Trump's immigration policy suffers another blow, as the measure targeting countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran, is struck down by the courts.
Published on August 22, 2026, at 2:48 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### US-Canada trade talks collapse, testing Ottawa's strategy of firmness As negotiations broke down on Friday, the US is putting new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, starting Saturday.
Ottawa has vowed to respond with tariffs of equal scope. Published on August 22, 2026, at 12:04 pm (Paris), updated on August 22, 2026, at 12:18 pm [Alexandre Lepoutre](/en/signataires/alexandre-lepoutre/)  ### Pentagon fires editor-in-chief and top reporter of 'Stars and Stripes' The dismissal happened after the staff spoke publicly against interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. The publisher, who announced his retirement days ago, was also let go.
Published on August 22, 2026, at 4:28 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### US Supreme Court allows construction of Trump's ballroom for now The Chief Justice temporarily lifted a lower court ruling that halted construction of the controversial ballroom in the White House, allowing it to continue while litigation plays out.
Published on August 21, 2026, at 11:38 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### New US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed ship The US military said Thursday the USS George Washington, previously operating in the Pacific, has arrived in the Middle East region to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which had been deployed since November 2025.
Reports of degraded living conditions aboard the relieved vessel had contributed to criticism of Donald Trump's war against Iran. Published on August 20, 2026, at 6:16 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is still 'important work to be done' before a deal could be reached, while Trump suggested that the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline could be revived. Published on August 19, 2026, at 10:36 am (Paris), updated on August 19, 2026, at 10:37 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/18/0/0/7486/4991/110/73/60/0/c83b9a5_ftp-1-5hggb3s4fqqn-5867237-01-06.jpg) ### ABC sues Trump's media regulator over threat to broadcast licenses Walt Disney-owned ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an 'existential threat' to its operations.
Published on August 18, 2026, at 7:17 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump turns back on ally South Korea and signals renewed openness to Kim Jong Un The American president, touting his 'very good relationship' with the North Korean dictator, instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to 'substantially reduce' joint military exercises with Seoul.
Published on August 18, 2026, at 12:15 pm (Paris), updated on August 18, 2026, at 12:21 pm [Piotr Smolar](/en/signataires/piotr-smolar/)  ### Trump administration pauses construction of border project in Big Bend National Park The $1.
7 billion border project, which has faced bipartisan opposition, broke ground earlier this month on public lands that are known for rich biodiversity, including hundreds of species of birds, bobcats and black bears. Published on August 17, 2026, at 9:38 pm (Paris), updated on August 18, 2026, at 7:06 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/16/2/0/13011/8674/110/73/60/0/4f91692_ftp-1-skewm6exvdmh-3d2425828c884a40a6375364dddbfa87-0-2b8b560d19824be181789432ce21be67.jpg) ### Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump's push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case Trump and the Justice Department are also asking the high court to toss out a second Carroll verdict totaling $83 million.
Published on August 17, 2026, at 4:23 pm (Paris), updated on August 17, 2026, at 4:26 pm Le Monde with AP  ### Trump's disastrous track record in the Middle East Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has racked up several failures in the region, from the war he launched against Iran alongside Israel to how he has handled the Palestinian issue, demonstrating his incompetence.
Published on August 17, 2026, at 12:15 pm (Paris), updated on August 17, 2026, at 2:18 pm Le Monde  ### Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before they begin US President Donald Trump said that he is 'not happy' about US participation in joint military drills with South Korea, citing his 'very good relationship with Kim Jong Un' and challenging a long-standing alliance aimed at deterring the nuclear-armed North.
Published on August 17, 2026, at 4:02 am (Paris), updated on August 17, 2026, at 7:08 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Divisions within Iran's leadership weigh on talks with the US The Revolutionary Guards control more than military operations: They also impose their demands on Iran's president and his negotiators, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column.
Published on August 16, 2026, at 11:36 am (Paris) [Jean-Pierre Filiu](/en/signataires/jean-pierre-filiu/)  ### Trump's silent Iran war: Withheld information, shifting objectives and skilled deception US media have reported on deteriorating living conditions for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, deployed for over eight months.
Yet the White House has shown little willingness to provide information on the conflict. Published on August 15, 2026, at 12:02 pm (Paris) [Piotr Smolar](/en/signataires/piotr-smolar/)  ### US court dismisses Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard A federal judge in Boston ruled that incidents cited by the Department of Justice were "too isolated and episodic" to prove Harvard violated civil rights law during pro-Palestinian campus protests. Published on August 13, 2026, at 7:13 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/12/0/0/5370/3580/110/73/60/0/ef4edd4_ftp-1-by66tsztg6y2-5824447-01-06.jpg) ### White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down President Trump hailed Leavitt as 'one of my most trusted aides' as he announced she would step down at the end of the month. Published on August 12, 2026, at 10:16 pm (Paris), updated on August 13, 2026, at 9:22 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/10/0/0/6000/4000/110/73/60/0/a1c0316_ftp-1-ykqsza7m5zgl-c365cedfb0d948cd8eee79e87be4eaa4-0-b1b12017cf824fae8c7f67b90ed35dcf.jpg) ### Trump sued over sale of access to Truth Social posts Subscribers to the paid service are supposed to get almost instantaneous access to Trump's messages on his social media platform, crucial seconds ahead of the general public.
Published on August 12, 2026, at 6:52 pm (Paris), updated on August 12, 2026, at 8:52 pm Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump's deplorable offensive against vaccines By signing an executive order on Monday recommending, among other things, that US states reduce the number of vaccines administered in pediatric care, US President Donald Trump is irresponsibly fueling the poison of suspicion.
Published on August 12, 2026, at 3:30 pm (Paris) Le Monde  ### WHO says Trump's vaccine overhaul goes against 'decades of evidence' After US President Donald Trump signed an order challenging vaccine mandates, the World Health Organization said vaccines make 'deadly diseases preventable,' and public health policy should be guided by science, not by 'political influence.'
Published on August 12, 2026, at 2:36 pm (Paris), updated on August 12, 2026, at 5:58 pm Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump's secret exfiltration betrays nerves and improvisation over his security Following the NATO summit on July 8 in Ankara, journalists believed they were traveling with the US president aboard the former Air Force One plane.
In reality, the president had been discreetly transferred to another aircraft due to threats from Iran, the 'Washington Post' and 'New York Times' revealed. Published on August 12, 2026, at 9:51 am (Paris) [Piotr Smolar](/en/signataires/piotr-smolar/)  ### Trump confirms reports of secret plane swap due to threat on his life Trump confirmed Tuesday, August 11, that he secretly switched planes because of a threat to his life. The comments come the day after a Washington Post report found that Trump had covertly exited Air Force One while it was on the ground in Turkey on July 8.
Published on August 11, 2026, at 11:40 pm (Paris), updated on August 12, 2026, at 7:22 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Canadian PM Carney tempers criticism of Trump After coming to power in 2025 on a promise to stand up to the Republican administration in Washington, Prime Minister Mark Carney is now facing accusations of repeatedly making concessions to the White House.
Published on August 11, 2026, at 8:04 am (Paris), updated on August 11, 2026, at 10:21 am [Alexandre Lepoutre](/en/signataires/alexandre-lepoutre/)  ### Venezuela's rebound of oil activity under US 'neocolonial' control As Donald Trump has made clear his intention to place Venezuelan oil production under US control, experts have condemned the opacity surrounding the management of revenues from the industry.
Civil society groups have also denounced the lack of economic benefits for oil and gas-producing regions. Published on August 11, 2026, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on August 29, 2026, at 2:07 am [Jean-Michel Hauteville](/en/signataires/jean-michel-hauteville/)  ### Trump order pushes for overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule As the US experiences its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, the president's order coincides with children returning to school. Curbing vaccines has been a key priority for Health Secretary Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who has long touted a debunked link between immunization and autism.
Published on August 10, 2026, at 11:34 pm (Paris), updated on August 11, 2026, at 9:34 am Le Monde with AFP  ### US Republicans face headwinds ahead of midterm elections With three months to go before the midterms, persistent inflation and disappointing job numbers have led to a slump in the Grand Old Party's poll numbers.
Cracks have begun to show within the MAGA sphere. Published on August 10, 2026, at 8:00 pm (Paris) [Piotr Smolar](/en/signataires/piotr-smolar/)  ### Ahead of US midterms, Democrats face a test of unity The recent primaries in Michigan, a key battleground state for the November elections, underscore the divisions within the Democratic Party and highlight the urgent need for Democrats to address their lack of a clear policy platform.
Published on August 8, 2026, at 12:30 pm (Paris) Le Monde  ### As judge halts White House ballroom work, Trump vows to take case to Supreme Court An appeals court upheld an order on Friday halting work on the US president's prized White House ballroom, setting up another battle in the Supreme Court over the limits of presidential authority.
In a social media post, Trump added that 'much of the work has been done and paid for.' Published on August 8, 2026, at 1:30 am (Paris), updated on August 8, 2026, at 11:10 am Le Monde with AFP  ### US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July The figures mark a sharp reversal for the American labor market and a political setback for President Donald Trump, less than three months before his Republican party seeks to keep full control of Congress in the midterm election.
Published on August 7, 2026, at 4:18 pm (Paris), updated on August 7, 2026, at 4:28 pm Le Monde with AP and AFP  ### Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course in Los Angeles two days before president's visit Investigators searched the suspect's home, where they found an assault-style rifle, a pistol, a bulletproof vest, high-capacity magazines, ammunition, two radios as well as 'multiple notebooks containing concerning statements.'
Published on August 5, 2026, at 5:22 am (Paris), updated on August 5, 2026, at 8:32 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump board reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza under the Board of Peace, met with Netanyahu on Monday for what he acknowledged was difficult work.
But the board said it had reached a 'common understanding of the shared objectives' with Israel. Published on August 4, 2026, at 12:51 am (Paris), updated on August 4, 2026, at 4:44 am Le Monde with AFP  ### 'Trump's first term already foreshadowed the current debacle in the Middle East' As early as 2020, the US president had weakened his country by capitulating to the Taliban, while Iran and its supporters were already stepping up attacks on American bases. Published on August 2, 2026, at 12:17 pm (Paris) [Jean-Pierre Filiu](/en/signataires/jean-pierre-filiu/) !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/07/30/0/53/4993/3329/110/73/60/0/13b17c7_ftp-1-ykdpv6ngjusy-29edb6125f984be585dd82425efd05cd-2-a4d08ead4a9e4491a203b29d5afdfd9e.jpg) ### Trump slams prosecutor for dropping Reflecting Pool case The US president's plans to renovate Washington's Reflecting Pool this summer created a national drama after a botched installation led to rapid algae growth.
Although Trump repeatedly claimed that vandals were responsible, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro rejected the accusation, leading the president to publicly lash out on Saturday. Published on August 2, 2026, at 12:50 am (Paris), updated on August 11, 2026, at 2:08 pm Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump's warmongering rhetoric toward Iran reflects America's stalemate Since the United States and Israel launched the conflict against the Islamic Republic in February, the US president has multiplied threats and declarations of victory, often contradicting himself from one day to the next.
Yet he has failed to sway Tehran's position. Published on July 31, 2026, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 3, 2026, at 10:03 am [Claire Gatinois](/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/)  ### Trump claims Hamas disarmament plan reached by Board of Peace US President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the 'complete disarmament' of Hamas, which the militant group has confirmed, with Israel yet to comment. Published on July 31, 2026, at 2:26 am (Paris), updated on July 31, 2026, at 7:15 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/07/28/0/0/3621/2414/110/73/60/0/5be6ae5_ftp-1-j3xtsomvsp3b-5726468-01-06.jpg) ### Trump's obsession with tariffs The US president's new tariff structure may withstand legal scrutiny, but that won't turn a flawed policy into economic miracle. Published on July 29, 2026, at 12:44 pm (Paris) Le Monde !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/07/28/1/0/3500/2333/110/73/60/0/3ae4143_ftp-1-c0kcf6mf3hmu-5726856-01-06.jpg) ### Zelensky cultivates new relationship with Trump on Washington visit As Trump takes a more considerate approach toward his Ukrainian counterpart, a new package of sanctions against Russia has cleared a key hurdle in the Senate.
Published on July 29, 2026, at 10:26 am (Paris) [Nicolas Chapuis](/en/signataires/nicolas-chapuis/) [Claire Gatinois](/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/)  ### Senate confirms Clayton as Trump intelligence chief Jay Clayton's appointment comes amid concern that Trump is drawing national security agencies into his effort to relitigate the 2020 election. He takes over for acting director of national intelligence Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist with no relevant experience, whose brief tenure alarmed lawmakers in both parties.
Published on July 29, 2026, at 3:39 am (Paris), updated on July 29, 2026, at 10:02 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Netanyahu says he had 'best conversation' with Trump, discussing Iran and nuclear weapons The 'positive and productive' talks, as described by the White House, lasted for about an hour and a half as the Israeli and US leaders sought to patch over public disagreements on the war in Iran.
Netanyahu, in a video statement, said the meeting touched on 'our common goal: Ensuring that Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons.' Published on July 28, 2026, at 9:51 pm (Paris), updated on July 29, 2026, at 9:45 am Le Monde with AFP  ### In the US, opposition to data centers is growing and becomes political As the 'decentralized and ideologically heterogeneous' movement against data centers grows, US President Donald Trump wants AI companies to foot the bill. Published on July 27, 2026, at 8:56 pm (Paris), updated on August 4, 2026, at 10:41 am [Nicolas Chapuis](/en/signataires/nicolas-chapuis/) !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/01/10/2/0/4375/2916/110/73/60/0/4a37c4e_upload-1-ai2rqo7n4yro-063-2151595946.jpg) ### 'Everyone has Donald Trump's cell number' Guillemette Faure explores how surprisingly easy it is to reach the president of the United States, who does not hesitate to take journalists' calls despite his harsh words for them in public.
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Date: Loading date... Time: Loading time... # Donald Trump ## The latest news on the 47th president of the United States and his administration.  ### Trump's envoys Kushner and Witkoff hold 'important' talks with Zelensky on first Kyiv visit Jared Witkoff and Steve Kushner have visited Moscow eight times but had never held talks in Kyiv until now.
Ukraine's top security officials and negotiators were present, along with several European national security advisors. Published yesterday at 1:14 pm (Paris), updated yesterday at 7:43 pm Le Monde with AFP  ### Guyana agrees to receive migrants deported from the United States The South American country has agreed to receive a limited number of migrants who do not have a criminal record. Since US President Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2026, his office has ramped up a policy of deporting immigrants to 'third countries' other than their own and with which they have no connection.
Published yesterday at 12:20 am (Paris), updated yesterday at 12:21 am Le Monde with AFP  ### US midterms begin with chaos over mail-voting crackdown Voters and election officials still do not know what rules may govern millions of mail ballots, as Trump asks the Supreme Court to revive curbs blocked by a federal judge and as states scramble to prepare for changes that could come after voting has begun.
A federal judge on Friday extended her previous temporary block on Trump's plan. Published on September 5, 2026, at 5:36 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### Tetris 'did not authorize' their iconic game imagery for the White House arcade The controversial online arcade was released on Thursday, September 3, and includes images resembling games from Tetris, Xbox and Sega. Published on September 5, 2026, at 3:28 am (Paris), updated on September 5, 2026, at 4:01 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/09/04/0/180/1341/894/110/73/60/0/44f9abb_upload-1-svgl2eqqevrj-capture-d-ecran-2026-09-04-014221.png) ### Trump's White House releases deportation video games A game called Rio Run features a digital version of US border czar Tom Homan chasing migrants of different skin colors along the Rio Grande River on the Mexican border.
Published on September 4, 2026, at 1:32 am (Paris), updated on September 4, 2026, at 9:32 am Le Monde with AFP  ### What is the winning strategy for Democrats against Trump in the midterm elections?
Anchored in the center, is the Democratic Party weakened or energized by the rise of its left wing ahead of the November 3 midterms in the United States? Columnist Alain Frachon explores the question. Published on September 3, 2026, at 8:30 pm (Paris) [Alain Frachon](/en/signataires/alain-frachon/) !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/09/01/0/0/3072/2048/110/73/60/0/bfe71fe_upload-1-bdgvbyvib7ou-000-46tf33e.jpg) ### 'Trump can already measure the impact of his Middle East decisions: He has become irrelevant there' From Syria to Lebanon, including Israel and Saudi Arabia, the US often behaves much like the Europeans in the same region: They express regret, and no one listens, writes Le Monde columnist Gilles Paris.
Published on September 2, 2026, at 7:14 pm (Paris) [Gilles Paris](/en/signataires/gilles-paris/)  ### Trump takes aim at American science as China pulls ahead For US President Donald Trump, science is plagued by 'woke ideology.'
His administration announced that, starting in October, research projects eligible for funding must align with 'government priorities.' Published on September 2, 2026, at 5:33 am (Paris), updated on September 2, 2026, at 9:24 am [Nathaniel Herzberg](/en/signataires/nathaniel-herzberg/)  ### Divided Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump's $400 million ballroom The apparent 5-4 decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month, shortly before a court-ordered halt would have gone into effect.
Chief Justice John Roberts publicly disagreed with the latest decision, saying the project is likely unlawful because it hasn't been approved by Congress. Published on August 31, 2026, at 11:48 pm (Paris), updated on September 1, 2026, at 7:51 am Le Monde with AP  ### Google Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in US, but not Canada Google said it made its change in line with the US Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), the official federal database for geographic names. Published on August 30, 2026, at 11:40 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump announces US takeover of Venezuelan oil Washington and Caracas announced a deal on Friday that gives the United States control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves. Published on August 29, 2026, at 11:30 am (Paris) [Arnaud Leparmentier](/en/signataires/arnaud-leparmentier/) !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/28/0/0/8152/5435/110/73/60/0/6e9d1ed_ftp-1-h3pl5ctesrtw-0e605a308c61495db899f644698fdee2-0-f187b2b1a6924da1a431b58a3c2e3c4a.jpg) ### Trump announces 'biggest oil deal in world history' with Venezuela Venezuela's president confirmed the 'historic' agreement shortly after the US president's announcement.
Published on August 29, 2026, at 2:05 am (Paris), updated on August 29, 2026, at 8:44 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Warsh bolsters Fed's credibility in face of Donald Trump at Jackson Hole In his speech to monetary policymakers gathered in Wyoming, the chair of the US Federal Reserve made clear that fighting inflation was his top priority, suggesting that an interest rate hike was on the horizon.
Published on August 29, 2026, at 12:08 am (Paris), updated on August 29, 2026, at 8:55 am [Arnaud Leparmentier](/en/signataires/arnaud-leparmentier/)  ### US court blocks Trump bid to curb mail-in ballots The ruling by a US federal judge finds it 'practically impossible' for states to comply with the measure so close to November's miderm elections, while again noting no evidence of widespread mail-ballot fraud. Published on August 28, 2026, at 10:29 am (Paris), updated on August 28, 2026, at 10:48 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/27/0/0/5305/3536/110/73/60/0/e01c87f_ftp-1-ykgpf9skk5le-2026-08-27t192435z-631805534-rc277najr319-rtrmadp-3-usa-trump.JPG) ### Trump says Putin won't attack NATO territory The US president spoke out following US media reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe had traveled to Moscow this week to dissuade Russia from striking NATO.
Moscow dismissed the reports as 'scare stories.' Ratcliffe is one of the highest-ranking US officials to visit Russia since the war in Ukraine began in 2022. Published on August 28, 2026, at 12:34 am (Paris), updated on August 28, 2026, at 12:37 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Canada's 'targeted' and 'strategic' retaliation against US tariffs On Tuesday, Ottawa detailed its measures against Washington in response to the new US tariffs. Caught between taking a firm stance and the need to protect its economy, Canada is trying to strike the right balance. Published on August 26, 2026, at 8:40 am (Paris) [Alexandre Lepoutre](/en/signataires/alexandre-lepoutre/) !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/24/1/0/8192/5461/110/73/60/0/400275c_ftp-1-xijh5vujkid3-5913575-01-06.jpg) ### Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15% to 50% on US goods as trade war intensifies Under Canada's planned response, US steel and aluminum products previously subject to a 25% duty will soon face 50% tariffs.
Goods facing 25% tariffs will include appliances, dairy products and certain steel and aluminum derivative products. Published on August 25, 2026, at 5:36 pm (Paris), updated on August 25, 2026, at 7:25 pm Le Monde with AFP  ### Lacking a military solution against Iran, Trump turns to economic suffocation As midterm elections approach, the Trump administration is favoring economic pressure over military involvement, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing Monday some 60 new Iranian entities, individuals and ships have been added to the sanctions list.
Tehran in turn denounced 'economic terrorism.' Published on August 25, 2026, at 10:42 am (Paris) [Piotr Smolar](/en/signataires/piotr-smolar/)  ### The credibility of the Fed, the world's most powerful financial institution, is at risk The US Federal Reserve faces a challenging period. Inflation has remained above its 2% target for five years, Donald Trump has attacked its independence and Kevin Warsh's tenure as chair has started turbulently.
Published on August 25, 2026, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on August 25, 2026, at 9:59 am [Eric Albert](/en/signataires/eric-albert/)  ### US vows 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran with new sanctions US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared the US would launch an 'economic asphyxiation' on Iran in a press conference on Monday.
Iran said it would retaliate against countries cooperating with the US. Published on August 24, 2026, at 1:31 pm (Paris), updated on August 25, 2026, at 9:37 am Le Monde with AFP  ### US federal judge strikes down Trump's permanent visa freeze on 75 countries Donald Trump's immigration policy suffers another blow, as the measure targeting countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran, is struck down by the courts.
Published on August 22, 2026, at 2:48 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### US-Canada trade talks collapse, testing Ottawa's strategy of firmness As negotiations broke down on Friday, the US is putting new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, starting Saturday.
Ottawa has vowed to respond with tariffs of equal scope. Published on August 22, 2026, at 12:04 pm (Paris), updated on August 22, 2026, at 12:18 pm [Alexandre Lepoutre](/en/signataires/alexandre-lepoutre/)  ### Pentagon fires editor-in-chief and top reporter of 'Stars and Stripes' The dismissal happened after the staff spoke publicly against interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. The publisher, who announced his retirement days ago, was also let go.
Published on August 22, 2026, at 4:28 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### US Supreme Court allows construction of Trump's ballroom for now The Chief Justice temporarily lifted a lower court ruling that halted construction of the controversial ballroom in the White House, allowing it to continue while litigation plays out.
Published on August 21, 2026, at 11:38 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### New US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed ship The US military said Thursday the USS George Washington, previously operating in the Pacific, has arrived in the Middle East region to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which had been deployed since November 2025.
Reports of degraded living conditions aboard the relieved vessel had contributed to criticism of Donald Trump's war against Iran. Published on August 20, 2026, at 6:16 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is still 'important work to be done' before a deal could be reached, while Trump suggested that the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline could be revived. Published on August 19, 2026, at 10:36 am (Paris), updated on August 19, 2026, at 10:37 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/18/0/0/7486/4991/110/73/60/0/c83b9a5_ftp-1-5hggb3s4fqqn-5867237-01-06.jpg) ### ABC sues Trump's media regulator over threat to broadcast licenses Walt Disney-owned ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an 'existential threat' to its operations.
Published on August 18, 2026, at 7:17 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump turns back on ally South Korea and signals renewed openness to Kim Jong Un The American president, touting his 'very good relationship' with the North Korean dictator, instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to 'substantially reduce' joint military exercises with Seoul.
Published on August 18, 2026, at 12:15 pm (Paris), updated on August 18, 2026, at 12:21 pm [Piotr Smolar](/en/signataires/piotr-smolar/)  ### Trump administration pauses construction of border project in Big Bend National Park The $1.
7 billion border project, which has faced bipartisan opposition, broke ground earlier this month on public lands that are known for rich biodiversity, including hundreds of species of birds, bobcats and black bears. Published on August 17, 2026, at 9:38 pm (Paris), updated on August 18, 2026, at 7:06 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/16/2/0/13011/8674/110/73/60/0/4f91692_ftp-1-skewm6exvdmh-3d2425828c884a40a6375364dddbfa87-0-2b8b560d19824be181789432ce21be67.jpg) ### Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump's push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case Trump and the Justice Department are also asking the high court to toss out a second Carroll verdict totaling $83 million.
Published on August 17, 2026, at 4:23 pm (Paris), updated on August 17, 2026, at 4:26 pm Le Monde with AP  ### Trump's disastrous track record in the Middle East Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has racked up several failures in the region, from the war he launched against Iran alongside Israel to how he has handled the Palestinian issue, demonstrating his incompetence.
Published on August 17, 2026, at 12:15 pm (Paris), updated on August 17, 2026, at 2:18 pm Le Monde  ### Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before they begin US President Donald Trump said that he is 'not happy' about US participation in joint military drills with South Korea, citing his 'very good relationship with Kim Jong Un' and challenging a long-standing alliance aimed at deterring the nuclear-armed North.
Published on August 17, 2026, at 4:02 am (Paris), updated on August 17, 2026, at 7:08 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Divisions within Iran's leadership weigh on talks with the US The Revolutionary Guards control more than military operations: They also impose their demands on Iran's president and his negotiators, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column.
Published on August 16, 2026, at 11:36 am (Paris) [Jean-Pierre Filiu](/en/signataires/jean-pierre-filiu/)  ### Trump's silent Iran war: Withheld information, shifting objectives and skilled deception US media have reported on deteriorating living conditions for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, deployed for over eight months.
Yet the White House has shown little willingness to provide information on the conflict. Published on August 15, 2026, at 12:02 pm (Paris) [Piotr Smolar](/en/signataires/piotr-smolar/)  ### US court dismisses Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard A federal judge in Boston ruled that incidents cited by the Department of Justice were "too isolated and episodic" to prove Harvard violated civil rights law during pro-Palestinian campus protests. Published on August 13, 2026, at 7:13 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/12/0/0/5370/3580/110/73/60/0/ef4edd4_ftp-1-by66tsztg6y2-5824447-01-06.jpg) ### White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down President Trump hailed Leavitt as 'one of my most trusted aides' as he announced she would step down at the end of the month. Published on August 12, 2026, at 10:16 pm (Paris), updated on August 13, 2026, at 9:22 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/08/10/0/0/6000/4000/110/73/60/0/a1c0316_ftp-1-ykqsza7m5zgl-c365cedfb0d948cd8eee79e87be4eaa4-0-b1b12017cf824fae8c7f67b90ed35dcf.jpg) ### Trump sued over sale of access to Truth Social posts Subscribers to the paid service are supposed to get almost instantaneous access to Trump's messages on his social media platform, crucial seconds ahead of the general public.
Published on August 12, 2026, at 6:52 pm (Paris), updated on August 12, 2026, at 8:52 pm Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump's deplorable offensive against vaccines By signing an executive order on Monday recommending, among other things, that US states reduce the number of vaccines administered in pediatric care, US President Donald Trump is irresponsibly fueling the poison of suspicion.
Published on August 12, 2026, at 3:30 pm (Paris) Le Monde  ### WHO says Trump's vaccine overhaul goes against 'decades of evidence' After US President Donald Trump signed an order challenging vaccine mandates, the World Health Organization said vaccines make 'deadly diseases preventable,' and public health policy should be guided by science, not by 'political influence.'
Published on August 12, 2026, at 2:36 pm (Paris), updated on August 12, 2026, at 5:58 pm Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump's secret exfiltration betrays nerves and improvisation over his security Following the NATO summit on July 8 in Ankara, journalists believed they were traveling with the US president aboard the former Air Force One plane.
In reality, the president had been discreetly transferred to another aircraft due to threats from Iran, the 'Washington Post' and 'New York Times' revealed. Published on August 12, 2026, at 9:51 am (Paris) [Piotr Smolar](/en/signataires/piotr-smolar/)  ### Trump confirms reports of secret plane swap due to threat on his life Trump confirmed Tuesday, August 11, that he secretly switched planes because of a threat to his life. The comments come the day after a Washington Post report found that Trump had covertly exited Air Force One while it was on the ground in Turkey on July 8.
Published on August 11, 2026, at 11:40 pm (Paris), updated on August 12, 2026, at 7:22 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Canadian PM Carney tempers criticism of Trump After coming to power in 2025 on a promise to stand up to the Republican administration in Washington, Prime Minister Mark Carney is now facing accusations of repeatedly making concessions to the White House.
Published on August 11, 2026, at 8:04 am (Paris), updated on August 11, 2026, at 10:21 am [Alexandre Lepoutre](/en/signataires/alexandre-lepoutre/)  ### Venezuela's rebound of oil activity under US 'neocolonial' control As Donald Trump has made clear his intention to place Venezuelan oil production under US control, experts have condemned the opacity surrounding the management of revenues from the industry.
Civil society groups have also denounced the lack of economic benefits for oil and gas-producing regions. Published on August 11, 2026, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on August 29, 2026, at 2:07 am [Jean-Michel Hauteville](/en/signataires/jean-michel-hauteville/)  ### Trump order pushes for overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule As the US experiences its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, the president's order coincides with children returning to school. Curbing vaccines has been a key priority for Health Secretary Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who has long touted a debunked link between immunization and autism.
Published on August 10, 2026, at 11:34 pm (Paris), updated on August 11, 2026, at 9:34 am Le Monde with AFP  ### US Republicans face headwinds ahead of midterm elections With three months to go before the midterms, persistent inflation and disappointing job numbers have led to a slump in the Grand Old Party's poll numbers.
Cracks have begun to show within the MAGA sphere. Published on August 10, 2026, at 8:00 pm (Paris) [Piotr Smolar](/en/signataires/piotr-smolar/)  ### Ahead of US midterms, Democrats face a test of unity The recent primaries in Michigan, a key battleground state for the November elections, underscore the divisions within the Democratic Party and highlight the urgent need for Democrats to address their lack of a clear policy platform.
Published on August 8, 2026, at 12:30 pm (Paris) Le Monde  ### As judge halts White House ballroom work, Trump vows to take case to Supreme Court An appeals court upheld an order on Friday halting work on the US president's prized White House ballroom, setting up another battle in the Supreme Court over the limits of presidential authority.
In a social media post, Trump added that 'much of the work has been done and paid for.' Published on August 8, 2026, at 1:30 am (Paris), updated on August 8, 2026, at 11:10 am Le Monde with AFP  ### US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July The figures mark a sharp reversal for the American labor market and a political setback for President Donald Trump, less than three months before his Republican party seeks to keep full control of Congress in the midterm election.
Published on August 7, 2026, at 4:18 pm (Paris), updated on August 7, 2026, at 4:28 pm Le Monde with AP and AFP  ### Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course in Los Angeles two days before president's visit Investigators searched the suspect's home, where they found an assault-style rifle, a pistol, a bulletproof vest, high-capacity magazines, ammunition, two radios as well as 'multiple notebooks containing concerning statements.'
Published on August 5, 2026, at 5:22 am (Paris), updated on August 5, 2026, at 8:32 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump board reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza under the Board of Peace, met with Netanyahu on Monday for what he acknowledged was difficult work.
But the board said it had reached a 'common understanding of the shared objectives' with Israel. Published on August 4, 2026, at 12:51 am (Paris), updated on August 4, 2026, at 4:44 am Le Monde with AFP  ### 'Trump's first term already foreshadowed the current debacle in the Middle East' As early as 2020, the US president had weakened his country by capitulating to the Taliban, while Iran and its supporters were already stepping up attacks on American bases. Published on August 2, 2026, at 12:17 pm (Paris) [Jean-Pierre Filiu](/en/signataires/jean-pierre-filiu/) !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/07/30/0/53/4993/3329/110/73/60/0/13b17c7_ftp-1-ykdpv6ngjusy-29edb6125f984be585dd82425efd05cd-2-a4d08ead4a9e4491a203b29d5afdfd9e.jpg) ### Trump slams prosecutor for dropping Reflecting Pool case The US president's plans to renovate Washington's Reflecting Pool this summer created a national drama after a botched installation led to rapid algae growth.
Although Trump repeatedly claimed that vandals were responsible, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro rejected the accusation, leading the president to publicly lash out on Saturday. Published on August 2, 2026, at 12:50 am (Paris), updated on August 11, 2026, at 2:08 pm Le Monde with AFP  ### Trump's warmongering rhetoric toward Iran reflects America's stalemate Since the United States and Israel launched the conflict against the Islamic Republic in February, the US president has multiplied threats and declarations of victory, often contradicting himself from one day to the next.
Yet he has failed to sway Tehran's position. Published on July 31, 2026, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 3, 2026, at 10:03 am [Claire Gatinois](/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/)  ### Trump claims Hamas disarmament plan reached by Board of Peace US President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the 'complete disarmament' of Hamas, which the militant group has confirmed, with Israel yet to comment. Published on July 31, 2026, at 2:26 am (Paris), updated on July 31, 2026, at 7:15 am Le Monde with AFP !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/07/28/0/0/3621/2414/110/73/60/0/5be6ae5_ftp-1-j3xtsomvsp3b-5726468-01-06.jpg) ### Trump's obsession with tariffs The US president's new tariff structure may withstand legal scrutiny, but that won't turn a flawed policy into economic miracle. Published on July 29, 2026, at 12:44 pm (Paris) Le Monde !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/07/28/1/0/3500/2333/110/73/60/0/3ae4143_ftp-1-c0kcf6mf3hmu-5726856-01-06.jpg) ### Zelensky cultivates new relationship with Trump on Washington visit As Trump takes a more considerate approach toward his Ukrainian counterpart, a new package of sanctions against Russia has cleared a key hurdle in the Senate.
Published on July 29, 2026, at 10:26 am (Paris) [Nicolas Chapuis](/en/signataires/nicolas-chapuis/) [Claire Gatinois](/en/signataires/claire-gatinois/)  ### Senate confirms Clayton as Trump intelligence chief Jay Clayton's appointment comes amid concern that Trump is drawing national security agencies into his effort to relitigate the 2020 election. He takes over for acting director of national intelligence Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist with no relevant experience, whose brief tenure alarmed lawmakers in both parties.
Published on July 29, 2026, at 3:39 am (Paris), updated on July 29, 2026, at 10:02 am Le Monde with AFP  ### Netanyahu says he had 'best conversation' with Trump, discussing Iran and nuclear weapons The 'positive and productive' talks, as described by the White House, lasted for about an hour and a half as the Israeli and US leaders sought to patch over public disagreements on the war in Iran.
Netanyahu, in a video statement, said the meeting touched on 'our common goal: Ensuring that Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons.' Published on July 28, 2026, at 9:51 pm (Paris), updated on July 29, 2026, at 9:45 am Le Monde with AFP  ### In the US, opposition to data centers is growing and becomes political As the 'decentralized and ideologically heterogeneous' movement against data centers grows, US President Donald Trump wants AI companies to foot the bill. Published on July 27, 2026, at 8:56 pm (Paris), updated on August 4, 2026, at 10:41 am [Nicolas Chapuis](/en/signataires/nicolas-chapuis/) !
[](https://img.lemde.fr/2026/01/10/2/0/4375/2916/110/73/60/0/4a37c4e_upload-1-ai2rqo7n4yro-063-2151595946.jpg) ### 'Everyone has Donald Trump's cell number' Guillemette Faure explores how surprisingly easy it is to reach the president of the United States, who does not hesitate to take journalists' calls despite his harsh words for them in public.
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