On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

The United States and the Afghan Taliban have resumed peace talks, President Donald Trump has revealed as he made his first visit to the war-torn country on an unannounced trip to meet American......

Trump names Mick Mulvaney as interim Chief of Staff

United States President Donald Trump has named his budget director Mick Mulvaney as interim White House chief of staff, putting a halt to a chaotic search to who will take over one of the most......

Trump wants Republicans to exercise 'nuclear option' to end shutdown

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested Republicans to go for the so-called 'nuclear-option' which requires a simple majority in the 100-member Senate as against 60, as intense......

US government shuts down after Senate rejects spending bill

Donald Trump blamed the Democrats after the bill, which would have provided short-term funding for the Pentagon and other federal agencies, did not receive the required 60 votes.  IMAGE: The......