The United States is abandoning the economic system that made it rich and powerful, gambling that it can become more prosperous waging a global trade war.

The US will know “soon enough” if Putin is “serious about peace”, Marco Rubio said, as Nato leaders call for Moscow to be given a deadline to accept a ceasefire deal.The US secretary of state told Nato allies that Donald Trump will be able to see Russia’s true intentions in a matter of weeks,

President Donald Trump has been working at breakneck speed to eliminate federal programs, prompting an opinion columnist with The Washington Post to ponder, "Is there anything Trump won't destroy?" Columnist Dana Milbank used the metaphor of Trump wielding an ax to chop down not only a 200-year-old magnolia tree at the White House,

Trump issued a flurry of executive orders after his inauguration in January. The constitutionality of his actions are now being tested in the federal courts. Legal setbacks Trump suffered this week include: On April 1, a Maryland judge ordered federal agencies to reinstate thousands of probationary workers.

The president is using the powers of his office in an aggressive, paternalistic way without precedent. Is an old form of intrusive government being replaced by a new one?

Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

President Donald Trump has unveiled his $5 million 'gold card' visa, featuring his own likeness. "For $5 million, this could be yours," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. "You know what that card is? It's the Gold Card, the Trump Card," Trump said Thursday.

What happened at the White House this week? From the Department of Education to segregation, here are six things that happened that you should know.

Starmer admits UK will face Trump tariffs this week as US president sparks global recession fears: Live - Markets tumble across UK, Europe and Asia after Trump announced he is set to impose a barrage

Trump has vowed to unveil a massive tariff plan on April 2, while elections in Florida and Wisconsin could show how voters feel about Trump's second term.