Trump confirms $12bn in assistance for American farmers amid concerns over trade and high prices – live

Bruce Blakeman has officially announced his candidacy for the New York governor's race, positioning himself against fellow Republican Elise Stefanik in what is expected to be a competitive GOP primary. Both candidates have received praise from former President Donald Trump, indicating their alignment with key party figures.

Honduras' attorney general has issued a warrant for the arrest of former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was recently pardoned by former President Donald Trump. This warrant is linked to a fraud case against Hernández, who had previously been serving a 45-year sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking and weapons charges.

President Trump has decided to defer the release of video footage from a military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who stated that the footage is currently under review. This decision comes amid scrutiny over the legality and ethics of military actions taken against drug trafficking in the region.

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 5% tariff on Mexico, accusing the country of violating a water-sharing treaty that mandates the transfer of 1.75 million acre-feet of water from the Rio Grande to the US every five years. He has called for immediate action to release more water to assist US farmers facing challenges due to drought conditions.

President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Minnesota's Somali community, linking his administration's immigration policies to a series of fraud cases involving government programs, many of which have defendants with ties to Somalia. This scrutiny has drawn attention to ongoing investigations into alleged fraudulent activities within the community.

Former attorney for Donald Trump in Wisconsin has accused a judge overseeing his felony forgery case related to the 2020 election of judicial misconduct, calling for the judge to recuse themselves from the case. This allegation comes amid ongoing legal challenges faced by Trump and his associates regarding the election.

President Donald Trump announced that Nvidia will be permitted to sell advanced H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, effectively lifting a previous export ban. This decision marks a notable shift in U.S. trade policy regarding technology exports to China.

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith announced her resignation effective December 31, 2025, after serving for over two years. In her statement, she expressed gratitude for her time in the role, emphasizing her appreciation for the District of Columbia. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about the National Guard's presence in the city and federal pressures surrounding law enforcement practices.