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United States President Donald Trump will appear on a limited-edition passport issued in July to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary. This design features Trump’s portrait, signature, and historical motifs, with distribution planned through the Washington Passport Agency while supplies last.
Security for King Charles is under review following a shooting in Washington, DC. Buckingham Palace will engage in discussions with US counterparts to assess the impact on the upcoming state visit scheduled for April 27-30. The King is being kept fully informed of developments.
UK cabinet minister Darren Jones warns of prolonged price rises, predicting consumers may face increased costs for over eight months after the Iran conflict. The government is preparing for supply chain disruptions, with further measures discussed in a cabinet meeting chaired by Sir Keir Starmer.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his recent election victory, praising him as a “courageous man” during a speech in Sochi. Putin noted that Trump was “hounded from all sides” during his previous term in office.
Jerome Powell, the head of the US Federal Reserve, dismissed speculation that former President Donald Trump could remove him from his position when he returns to office in January 2025. Speaking at a press conference after the Fed lowered its key interest rate to 4.5%-4.75%, Powell said he would not step down if asked, adding that the law protects his role from presidential interference.
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In very traditional Republican terms, he’s talking about tax breaks and reduced regulation. In terms of some of his specific pledges on the economy, he’s talking about getting rid of income taxation on tips and overtime. These things combined have the potential to be quite domestically inflationary, I would say.
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to select his top team for his return to the presidency in January. The former president won the 2024 election by a landslide beating Vice President Kamala Harris, who delivered her first speech since the loss yesterday.
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