Republican backlash grows over Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding
Republican criticism is mounting over President Donald Trump's new memorandum of understanding with Iran, with several party figures arguing the deal gives Tehran too much without firmly limiting its nuclear programme. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, is an interim framework that commits the two sides to an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. It also includes a pledge by Iran not to procure or develop nuclear weapons, while Washington says it will work on a plan to provide $300bn for reconstruction and development in Iran.Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was among the most outspoken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 04:30 LONDON
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Trump delays DNI confirmation amid legislative standoff over surveillance and voter ID
President Donald Trump has delayed the confirmation of his nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, in a move tied to a broader legislative standoff in Washington. Trump said acting DNI Bill Pulte will remain in the role for now while he presses lawmakers to act on surveillance and voter identification legislation. The decision affects leadership of the office that oversees the United States intelligence community.Trump announced the change in a Truth Social post on Wednesday and said Clayton had been due to appear before a Senate confirmation hearing that afternoon. According to the post, Trump directed Clayton not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 18:06 LONDON
Georgia Republican primary delivers mixed results for Trump
Georgia Republicans have delivered mixed results for Donald Trump in the state's primary elections, backing his preferred Senate candidate while rejecting his choice for governor. The results came as four states and the District of Columbia held primaries on Tuesday, adding to a year in which the president's influence has been closely watched in the midterm cycle. In Georgia, the outcome split along two of the state's highest-profile contests and immediately set up new general election matchups.In the Senate race, Republican Mike Collins, 58, finished ahead of former football coach Derek Dooley and advanced to face Senator Jon Ossoff in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 09:09 LONDON
US judge upholds conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan
A United States federal judge has upheld the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan, who was found guilty of helping a man evade federal immigration agents in her courtroom. The ruling means the case against Dugan remains in place after her legal team sought to overturn the conviction. Sentencing had previously been postponed while the challenge was considered.US District Judge Lynn Adelman declined to set aside the conviction in a decision on Tuesday. Dugan's defence team said in response that the court's decision was wrong. The case centres on Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented man who was due to appear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
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Trump backs Mike Collins in Georgia Republican Senate runoff
Donald Trump has endorsed US Representative Mike Collins in Georgia's Republican runoff for the state's open Senate contest, setting up a direct clash with Governor Brian Kemp, who supports Derek Dooley. The runoff will decide who becomes the Republican nominee to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in November. The endorsement was made in a post on Trump's Truth Social account.Trump described Collins as a strong supporter of his Make America Great Again movement and called him a "true friend, fighter, and WARRIOR". Collins and Dooley are due to face each other in the runoff on Tuesday after neither secured enough... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 17:05 LONDON
Trump says he will nominate Jay Clayton as US director of national intelligence
Donald Trump has said he will nominate federal prosecutor Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, in a move that would put a new figure forward to lead the US intelligence community. The announcement came on Thursday amid criticism over Trump's decision to make Bill Pulte the acting head of the office after Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the post. The role oversees and coordinates the work of 18 intelligence agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency.Trump said Clayton is currently the US attorney for the Southern District of New York and previously served... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 21:36 LONDON
