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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 09: U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to sign a Presidential Proclamation for Columbus Day during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on October 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke on the Israel and Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal, prescription drug costs and the government shutdown during the meeting. Trump was joined by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Trump officially reinstates Columbus Day, signing Presidential Proclamation: ‘We’re back, Italians!’

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation reinstating Columbus Day, honoring Christopher Columbus’ historic voyages, and reaffirming the holiday’s significance for Italian-American communities as a celebration of the connections between Europe and the Americas.

TO GO WITH China-Japan-technology-commodities FOCUS by D'Arcy Doran In a picture taken on September 5, 2010 a man driving a front loader shifts soil containing rare earth minerals to be loaded at a port in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu province, for export to Japan. China's restrictions on exports of rare earths are aimed at maximising profit, strengthening its homegrown high-tech companies and forcing other nations to help sustain global supply, experts say. China last year produced 97 percent of the global supply of rare earths -- a group of 17 elements used in high-tech products ranging from flat-screen televisions to iPods to hybrid cars -- but is home to just a third of reserves. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STR/AFP via Getty Images)

China restricts rare earth exports as Trump vows strong response, reigniting trade tensions

President Donald Trump suggested that he may cancel his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, after Xi sent what Trump described as “hostile” letters indicating China’s plans to restrict exports of rare earth minerals.

Melania Trump: ‘Putin and I have had an open channel of communication’ concerning displaced Ukrainian children

First Lady Melania Trump announced from the White House that she and Russian President Vladimir Putin have maintained an “open channel of communication” concerning children impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Israeli American Council National Summit at the Washington Hilton on September 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. Trump addressed the pro-Israel conference, stating that if he is not elected president Israel will be “eradicated” within two years. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump set to visit Israel on Monday after brokering ceasefire and hostage release deal

President Donald Trump is expected to travel to Israel on Monday after brokering a ceasefire hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas.

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Illegal immigrant sentenced to 30 years for repeatedly raping 11-year-old girl in Virginia

An illegal immigrant from El Salvador was sentenced to 30 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Virginia Beach.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks as he introduces US President Donald Trump to speak to senior military officers gathered at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, on September 30, 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the US military must fix "decades of decay" as he addressed a rare gathering of hundreds of senior officers summoned from around the world to hear him speak near Washington. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Hegseth announces new task force to improve military living conditions

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced the creation of a new Barracks Task Force with the aim of improving living conditions for U.S. military members.