President Donald Trump says he is “not joking” about the possibility of seeking an unconstitutional third term in the White House.
During an interview with NBC News, Trump told Kristen Welker “there are methods” to enable him to stay in office.
Meanwhile, the president declared he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raise their prices in response to his new tariffs on imported cars, which he said are intended to force Americans to buy cars made in the U.S. — of which there are few affordable options.
Trump also said he was “p***** off” with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of a ceasefire in Ukraine and threatened to bomb Iran if there was no new nuclear deal.
And while Vice President JD Vance said during his visit to Greenland on Friday that he doesn’t believe military action would be needed to fulfill Trump’s wish to control the Danish territory, the president told Welker he would “never take military force off the table” but believed there was “a good possibility” it could be done without that.
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Key Points
- 'I'm not joking': Trump claims there are 'methods' for unconstitutional third term
- Trump says auto tariffs are ‘permanent’ and he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto CEOs raise prices
- Belligerent Trump 'p***** off' with Putin and threatens Iran with bombing
- Musk hands out two $1m checks to voters in Wisconsin
- Zelensky could have ‘big problems’ if he rejects new minerals deal
Zelensky will have ‘big problems’ if he rejects new minerals deal, Trump says
10:24
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James Liddell
Donald Trump has expressed his discontent with Volodymyr Zelenksy, accusing the Ukrainian President of trying to back out of a potential minerals deal.
The U.S. has been trying to secure a deal to give them access to Ukraine’s mineral deposits as a form of recuperation for previously provided military aid, plus interest. Zelensky has said he would not agree to a deal if it threatened Kyiv’s potential European Union membership.
Trump told reporters on board Air Force One: “He's trying to back out of the rare earth deal and if he does that he’s got some problems, big, big problems.”
Vance and other officials told Trump to fire Waltz — why didn't he?
10:00
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Oliver O'Connell
Reporting by multiple outlets suggests that while President Donald Trump has been outwardly supportive of his national security adviser since the Signalgate security breach fiasco, internal discussions about Mike Waltz’s future were somewhat different.
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No joke, Trump claims there are 'methods' for him to have third term
09:33
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Oliver O'Connell
Despite being prohibited by the Constitution under the 22nd Amendment from standing for election again, President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of seeking a third term in the White House during an interview with NBC News.
Trump said that there were methods for doing so, even clarifying that he was “not joking” in his conversation with Kristen Welker, moderator of Meet the Press.
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Donald Trump agrees to meet Bill Maher as ‘favor’ to Kid Rock
09:23
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James Liddell
Donald Trump says he will meet comedian Bill Maher in the White House as a “favor” for his “friend” Kid Rock.
“I got a call from a very good guy, and friend of mine, Kid Rock, asking me whether or not it would be possible for me to meet, in the White House, with Bill Maher, a man who has been unjustifiably critical of anything, or anyone, TRUMP,” he posted on Truth Social on Sunday evening.
“I really didn’t like the idea much, and don’t like it much now, but thought it would be interesting,” he continued. “The problem is, no matter how much he likes your Favorite President, ME, he will publicly proclaim what a terrible guy I am, etc.”
Trump said that he expected Maher to behave like the Democrats who protested at his speech during his joint session of Congress earlier this month.
“Who knows, though, maybe I’ll be proven wrong? In any event, I’m doing a favor for a friend,” he continued.
“I look forward to meeting with Bill Maher, Kid Rock and, I believe, even the Legendary Dana White will be present. It might be fun or, it might not, but you will be the first to know!”
Focus on lowering prices Americans tell Trump in new poll as he fixates on tariffs
09:00
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Oliver O'Connell
As President Donald Trump’s much-vaunted “Liberation Day” approaches, in which he will impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners and a 25 percent tax on imported cars, Americans believe he is focused too much on his trade war and not enough on lowering prices.
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Hapless Hegseth, Vance and Rubio joining high-schoolers’ group chat in SNL cold open
08:41
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Oliver O'Connell
Saturday Night Live's cold open saw another blunder by top Trump administration figures as Pete Hegseth, JD Vance and Marco Rubio mistakenly added themselves to a high school girls' text chain.
Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison appeared in the skit, messaging her friends about boys and other teenage concerns before being abruptly interrupted by Hegseth – played by Andrew Dismukes – who derailed the conversation.
Mike Bedigan has the story.
In pictures: Musk hands out two $1m checks to voters in Wisconsin
08:23
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James Liddell
Trump says he’s ‘p*****’ off with Putin over lack of ceasefire deal
08:00
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Oliver O'Connell
President Donald Trump escalated his criticism towards Russia on Sunday after weeks of being accused of taking Vladimir Putin’s side in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The US president called up NBC’s Kristen Welker prior to her Sunday appearance as host of Meet the Press, according to Welker. He told her that he was “p***ed off” after the Russian president called for elections in Ukraine and once again questioned the legitimacy of Volodymyr Zelensky’s government — comments the U.S. president said were unhelpful.
John Bowden reports from Washington, D.C.
James Carville says Trump administration has already ‘collapsed’
07:30
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Oliver O'Connell
James Carville, a Democratic strategist who managed former President Bill Clinton’s first campaign, claims that the Trump administration has already collapsed.
Carville made the remarks during a Saturday CNN appearance, stating that the administration is made up of “nincompoops” and “buffoons.” The president’s top officials have contributed to a “massive collapse” faster than he says he could’ve imagined.
Carville had recently authored an op-ed in The New York Times in which he wrote Trump’s “honeymoon” period would in the be over within the next 30 days, or by Memorial Day at the latest.
Michelle Del Rey has the story.
Hegseth brought his wife to high-level foreign meetings, report says
06:30
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Oliver O'Connell
Amid the fallout over the Signalgate group chat between national security officials that inadvertently included the editor of The Atlantic, a report has emerged that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brought his wife to two meetings with foreign military officials.
The Wall Street Journal reports that sensitive information was discussed in both meetings, one with U.K. officials and another with NATO defense ministers, according to multiple people who were either present or had knowledge of the discussions.
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Three-quarters of US scientists are considering leaving the country
05:30
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Oliver O'Connell
Three-quarters of U.S. scientists say they’re considering leaving the country following moves to slash scientific programs by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, a poll has found.
Julia Musto has the details.
Vance and other officials told Trump to fire Waltz — why didn't he?
04:30
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Oliver O'Connell
Reporting by multiple outlets suggests that while President Donald Trump has been outwardly supportive of his national security adviser since the Signalgate security breach fiasco, internal discussions about Mike Waltz’s future were somewhat different.
After a day of bruising headlines about the now-infamous group chat that has inadvertently included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, on Wednesday evening, Vice President JD Vance, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and top personnel official Sergio Gor had a private meeting with the president, Politico reports.
Here’s what happened next:
Why does Trump have a problem with the Smithsonian?
03:30
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AP
President Trump has launched an attack on what he calls "divisive, race-centred ideology" within American cultural institutions, starting with the Smithsonian.
His executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," aims to redirect funding away from exhibits and programs deemed to contradict "shared American values." Critics argue this is a thinly veiled attempt to whitewash history.
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Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson
02:30
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Oliver O'Connell
Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy Media, shortly before he was due to report to prison to serve a 10-year sentence in a financial conspiracy case.
The former talk show host was convicted last year after the implosion of the once-buzzy and ambitious startup online media and events operation.
Watson and the now-defunct company were found guilty last summer of charges including wire fraud conspiracy. Watson denied any wrongdoing.
Mike Bedigan has the story.
Vietnamese dad came to U.S. at 5. He’s been held for a month by ICE
01:30
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Oliver O'Connell
A woman in California is worried her husband, who is Vietnamese, may be deported after he was unexpectedly taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The woman, who only gave her first name — Khanhi — to KABC for fear that providing her husband's identity could harm his immigration case, said she was afraid that her husband and the father of their toddler may be expelled from the U.S. after ICE detained him in February during what was supposed to be a routine check-in.
Graig Graziosi has the story.
Watch: Canadian PM responds to Trump’s latest tariffs threat
01:00
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Oliver O'Connell
Report: Mulling universal tariff, Trump tells advisers to be more aggressive in trade war
Monday 31 March 2025 00:30
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Oliver O'Connell
President Donald Trump is urging senior advisers to adopt a more aggressive stance on tariffs as the administration prepares for a major escalation in its global trade war, The Washington Post reports, citing four individuals familiar with the matter.
Despite worries from allies on Wall Street and Capitol Hill about the impact of tariffs and calls for a more measured approach, Trump continues to advocate for sweeping trade actions under the belief that it will be beneficial for the American economy.
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Authorities investigate fire that damaged entryway to New Mexico GOP headquarters
Monday 31 March 2025 00:00
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AP
Federal authorities are investigating an early morning fire on Sunday that damaged the entryway to the headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
Firefighters responded to the fire just before 6 a.m. and brought it under control within about five minutes, according to Lt. Jason Fejer with Albuquerque Fire Rescue.
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House Democrat mockingly suggests that Poland will be Trump’s next target for takeover
Sunday 30 March 2025 23:30
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Oliver O'Connell
As the White House continues to make clear Donald Trump’s territorial ambitions over Greenland, one Democrat is wondering just how much of the globe could be on the president’s agenda.
Seth Moulton, a congressman from Massachusetts and member of the Armed Services committee in the House, questioned whether Trump’s stated national security concerns justifying his calls for Greenland to be annexed by the United States would be taken further — even as he conceded that there were legitimate concerns about the presence of Russian forces in the Arctic.
John Bowden reports from Washington, D.C.
Trump threatens to bomb Iran unless deal on nuclear program is reached
Sunday 30 March 2025 23:16
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Oliver O'Connell
Donald Trump on Sunday explicitly threatened Iran with war unless Tehran comes to the table and hammers out a new agreement on nuclear weapons with Washington.
The president spoke with NBC’s Kristen Welker in an early-morning phone call and told the host of Meet the Press that there would be “bombing” if Iran did not negotiate with the US, or if a deal was not reached as a result of those talks.
John Bowden reports from Washington, D.C.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner axes comedy slot
Sunday 30 March 2025 23:00
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Oliver O'Connell
There will be no comedy monologue at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner after the organizers announced they have cancelled an appearance by Amber Ruffin, saying they don’t want to focus on “the politics of division.”
Kevin E G Perry reports.
Trump wants to move on from the Signal security scandal. House Republicans aren’t making it easy
Sunday 30 March 2025 22:53
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Oliver O'Connell
Republican national security hawks in the House are not making the White House’s efforts to move on from the “Signalgate” scandal any easier.
John Bowden reports from Washinton, D.C.
Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if car prices go up — but who gets hit hardest?
Sunday 30 March 2025 22:42
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Oliver O'Connell
President Donald Trump said the 25 percent tariffs he imposed on imported cars are “permanent” and he “couldn’t care less” if auto company CEOs raise prices on vehicles to account for them.
The new import tax on vehicles will be felt the most at the lower-price end of the market and could disproportionately hit Trump’s working class and rural base, according to Reuters.
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‘Happened even faster than I could imagine'
Sunday 30 March 2025 22:30
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Oliver O'Connell
James Carville, a Democratic strategist who managed former President Bill Clinton’s first presidential campaign, claims that theTrump administration has already collapsed.
Carville made the remarks during a Saturday CNN appearance, stating that the administration is made up of “nincompoops” and “buffoons.” The president’s top officials have contributed to a “massive collapse” faster than he says he could’ve imagined.
Michelle Del Rey reports.
Trump brands NBC News show 'Meet the Fake Press' despite giving extensive interview earlier
Sunday 30 March 2025 22:08
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Oliver O'Connell
President Donald Trump branded NBC News’ flagship political show “Meet the Fake Press” after Senator Markwayne Mullin was questioned by moderator Kristen Welker about the Signal group chat debacle involving the administration’s almost entire national security team.
He wrote on Truth Social:
A GREAT job by Senator Markwayne Mullin on beating back Kristen Welker’s, and the the Radical Left’s Witch Hunt, on the never ending Signal story. They just don’t stop - Over and over they go! Meet the Fake Press should instead explain how successful the attack was, and how Sleepy Joe Biden should have done it YEARS AGO. This story and narrative is so old and boring, but only used because we are having the most successful “First One Hundred Presidential Days” in the history of America, and they can’t find anything else to talk about. The Fake News Media has the lowest Approval Ratings in history, and for good reason. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!
The post came just hours after he gave an extensive and wide-ranging interview to Welker, as has been covered in this blog for much of the day...
New data shows taxpayers had to foot Kristi Noem’s huge private jet bill last year
Sunday 30 March 2025 22:00
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Oliver O'Connell
Taxpayers in South Dakota stumped up a massive $150,000 to help finance then-Governor Kristi Noem’s cross-country flights last year, new analysis has shown.
The bills, accrued during her time as governor and during President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, include almost $8,000 for plane tickets to a right-wing conference in Paris, a book tour through New York, and a bear-hunting trip to Canada, according to the Associated Press, which collated the data.
Andrew Georgeson reports.
Trump says White House magnolia to be felled
Sunday 30 March 2025 21:44
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Oliver O'Connell
...but the wood “may be used for other high and noble purposes!!!”
President Donald Trump made the announcement on Truth Social this afternoon:
Working together with a fantastic and very talented Executive Residence Staff, along with the wonderful people at the National Park Service, we are making tremendous enhancements to the White House, thereby preserving and protecting History! One of the interesting dilemmas is a tree planted many years ago by the Legendary President and General, Andrew Jackson. It is a Southern Magnolia, that came from his home, The Hermitage, in Tennessee. That’s the good news! The bad news is that everything must come to an end, and this tree is in terrible condition, a very dangerous safety hazard, at the White House Entrance, no less, and must now be removed. This process will take place next week, and will be replaced by another, very beautiful tree. The Historic wood from the tree will be preserved by the White House Staff, and may be used for other high and noble purposes!!!
Indiana Republican becomes latest to face uproar from angry constituents
Sunday 30 March 2025 21:40
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Oliver O'Connell
A town hall meeting hosted by controversial Indiana Republican Victoria Spartz descended into chaos after the congresswoman gave apparently unsatisfactory answers to several questions from constituents.
The room erupted with boos and chants on Friday after Spartz said she would not be calling for the resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and other members of the so-called Signalgate group chat.
Mike Bedigan reports.
Starmer and Trump have ‘productive discussions’ on UK-US trade deal as tariff threat looms
Sunday 30 March 2025 21:30
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Oliver O'Connell
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have discussed “productive negotiations” towards a UK-US economic prosperity deal in a phone call, Downing Street said, as fears grow the UK may be landed with US tariffs.
The pair agreed that negotiations will “continue at pace” in the Sunday night call, which came after home secretary Yvette Cooper warned that “no option is off the table” in terms of a British response to any US tariffs.
The UK is trying to negotiate an exemption from tariffs on all imports into the US.
Alex Croft reports from London.
