News for '-make-america-great-again'

Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI

Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI

Rediff.com7 days ago

He accused the firm of trying to interfere with how the US military operates and threatened further action if it does not cooperate during a six-month phase-out period.

Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15% day after SC ruling

Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15% day after SC ruling

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Following a Supreme Court setback, Donald Trump has announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%, impacting international trade relations and raising concerns about economic repercussions.

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The new US national security strategy signals a retreat from global dominance while reaffirming continuity in India's role in Indo-Pacific security and Quad cooperation, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Trump doesn't support...: White House on H-1B visas

Trump doesn't support...: White House on H-1B visas

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarifies President Trump's stance on H-1B visas, emphasizing his priority for American workers while acknowledging the need for skilled foreign workers to train them in specialized industries.

Will take 'little heat' to welcome skilled immigrants to US: Trump

Will take 'little heat' to welcome skilled immigrants to US: Trump

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The US President said that companies have to bring people to "get those plants opened, we want you to do that, and we want those people to teach our people how to make computer chips and how to make other things."

Trump Loyalist US Ambassador To India

Trump Loyalist US Ambassador To India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'For the most populous Region in the World, it is important that I have someone I can fully trust to deliver on my Agenda and help us, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.'

Trump says VP Vance 'most likely' his MAGA heir

Trump says VP Vance 'most likely' his MAGA heir

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

President Donald Trump has suggested that Vice President J D Vance is "most likely" the heir apparent to his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio can also join him in "some form".

Trump loyalist confirmed as US envoy to India

Trump loyalist confirmed as US envoy to India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Gor, 38, was among 107 nominees confirmed by the Senate in a single en bloc vote on Tuesday, with 51 senators voting in favour and 47 against.

Charlie Kirk Murder: Jimmy Kimmel Show Off Air 'Indefinitely'

Charlie Kirk Murder: Jimmy Kimmel Show Off Air 'Indefinitely'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Disney's ABC has taken Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show off air 'indefinitely' following backlash over the host's comments about the motives behind conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's killing.

Prepared to be US prez if 'terrible tragedy strikes: JD Vance

Prepared to be US prez if 'terrible tragedy strikes: JD Vance

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

United States Vice President JD Vance on Thursday appeared to have indicated that he would take over as the president if a "tragedy" strikes, USA Today has reported.

Vance says he's 'ready' to take over as US President if...

Vance says he's 'ready' to take over as US President if...

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

US Vice President JD Vance says he is ready to lead the country if a 'terrible tragedy' occurs, amid speculation about President Trump's health. He insists Trump is in good health and will serve his full term.

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India -- he represents both a challenge and an opportunity, points out Aditi Phadnis.

What Kind Of Military Parade Is This?!

What Kind Of Military Parade Is This?!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

On June 14, 2025, the US army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a parade championed by President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

What's Pushing India-US Ties To Breaking Point?

What's Pushing India-US Ties To Breaking Point?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The deal fell through over unresolved disagreements over contentious issues, mainly on agriculture and automotive sector tariffs.

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

No experts, clearly, were involved in the design of these new tariffs, which have been the subject of bemused wonderment across the world in how completely they ignore logic, rationality, fairness, and economic theory, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Geopolitically and diplomatically it's a very difficult situation for India.'

Vacate Tehran Immediately: Trump

Vacate Tehran Immediately: Trump

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump on Monday urged civilians to 'immediately evacuate Tehran', shortly after which the White House announced he would be departing the G7 summit early to 'attend to many important matters'.

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump is confident the US will eventually emerge the winner from whatever turmoil his policies cause, notes T T Ram Mohan.

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump's method are more destabilising than his policy. So, a good idea these couple of years is to sip Kool-Aid, and savour the joys of Trumplomacy, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Trump posts 'reciprocal tariffs' ahead of meeting with Modi

Trump posts 'reciprocal tariffs' ahead of meeting with Modi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a news conference on reciprocal tariffs will be made later on Thursday.

Vivek Ramaswamy quits DOGE hours after Trump inauguration

Vivek Ramaswamy quits DOGE hours after Trump inauguration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Ramaswamy is still mulling on the exact date to formally announce his Ohio Governor run, which is slated to be in 2026.

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president. That would most certainly not Make America Great Again, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Iran Attack: Netanyahu Gambles Big

Iran Attack: Netanyahu Gambles Big

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Israel's aerial assault on Iran is widely viewed as an act of naked aggression with no basis in international law, carried out unilaterally despite US opposition and aimed at derailing ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The feud reached its peak when Musk made explosive allegations about Trump's connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking a dramatic escalation in their increasingly personal conflict.

Study Abroad: Are US, UK Losing Out To Germany, NZ?

Study Abroad: Are US, UK Losing Out To Germany, NZ?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

With stricter policies dampening the US/UK dream, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand are emerges as new study abroad destinations for Indian students.

India May Gain From US Tariffs On China

India May Gain From US Tariffs On China

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

'Reciprocal tariffs are not going to affect India except specific sectors and there are opportunities to capture.'

Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China as markets crash

Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China as markets crash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday warned of new and significantly higher tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing does not withdraw a recent 34 per cent retaliatory tariff hike, threatening to end all ongoing talks with China.

Trump appoints first woman White House chief of staff

Trump appoints first woman White House chief of staff

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

United States president-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named his campaign manager Susan Wiles as his White House chief of staff, making her the first woman ever to hold this powerful position in any administration.

Elon Musk Takes Centrestage At Trump's Cabinet Meet

Elon Musk Takes Centrestage At Trump's Cabinet Meet

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Donald Trump held his first cabinet meeting of his second term, featuring a controversial appearance by Elon Musk, who stood wearing a "tech support" T-shirt.

Golden Opportunity For Modi To Reverse Brain Drain

Golden Opportunity For Modi To Reverse Brain Drain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

President Trump with his MAWA has unwittingly provided us this opportunity. Will PM Modi grasp this and leave a legacy of an ushered in scientific and technological revolution in India, asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Modi, Vance welcome progress on Indo-US bilateral trade pact

Modi, Vance welcome progress on Indo-US bilateral trade pact

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance have expressed satisfaction with the progress made in negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. The two leaders met in New Delhi and discussed a range of bilateral issues, including cooperation in energy, defense, strategic technologies, and other areas. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

US court upholds $5mn sexual abuse verdict against Trump

US court upholds $5mn sexual abuse verdict against Trump

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Writer E Jean Carroll had alleged that Trump 'raped' her in the Bergdorf Goodman department store in 1996. He later denied her claim, defamed her by saying she wasn't his type, and suggested she fabricated the story to boost sales of her book.

There will be some pain: Trump's message to Americans

There will be some pain: Trump's message to Americans

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday criticised the trade deficits that the US has with Canada, Mexico, China, and argued that America should no longer 'subsidise' other countries, and urged businesses to manufacture domestically to avoid tariffs.

MAGA + MIGA = Mega partnership: Modi at White House

MAGA + MIGA = Mega partnership: Modi at White House

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India and the United States have set a $500 billion target for bilateral trade by 2030 and added that the teams of two nations will work together to finalise a mutually beneficial trade agreement.

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'But I don't think the government is in a great hurry to sign the BTA.'

Trump picks anti-vaccine activist as health secretary

Trump picks anti-vaccine activist as health secretary

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump announced a slate of key Cabinet nominations, including tapping former Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Secretary of Health and Human Services and former Congressman Doug Collins of Georgia as Secretary for Veterans Affairs. Trump also named Jay Clayton as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General, and Dean John Sauer as Solicitor General of the United States.

'Tech support' Musk says he is fixing US 'govt computer systems'

'Tech support' Musk says he is fixing US 'govt computer systems'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

"Anybody unhappy with Elon? If you are, then we'll throw them out of here," Trump said

Before even...: Trump vows to fix 'every single crisis facing US'

Before even...: Trump vows to fix 'every single crisis facing US'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

President-elect Donald Trump promised his supporters and countrymen that he will act at historic speed to fix every single crisis facing the United States, on the eve of his inauguration. Trump told his supporters at the Capitol One Arena, which was full to its capacity of 20,000 for a 'Make America Great' victory celebration, that he will act with "historic speed and strength" and fix "every single crisis facing our country." He also outlined some of his plans for his first day in office, including halting the "invasion" of the US border and restoring border security measures, which he said will be the most "aggressive, sweeping efforts to restore our borders the world has ever seen."

Kash Patel becomes first Indian-American to lead FBI

Kash Patel becomes first Indian-American to lead FBI

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff on Thursday said that United States President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).