The US has launched a crackdown on Kenyan nationals accused of using stolen American identities to get student loans worth about KSh 97 million.

The White House said the suspects used the stolen identities to get federal student aid, then used the money for themselves and also sent some to people overseas.

The crackdown has been named “Operation Ghostbusters,” with the White House saying the US government is targeting people involved in the fraud as investigations continue. #Trump

Nicki Minaj boarded AIR FORCE ONE to campaign with Trump, and somehow ended up being floated as his next White House press secretary.

During the flight to Michigan, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung joked that they might have found their next press secretary as Nicki praised Trump's work ethic and economic policies 😂 #Trump #USA

🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: President Trump hereby moves to DISQUALIFY ILHAN OMAR from office and calls for her IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION after it was confirmed that's her fake name — the real name is Ilhan Nur Said Elmi

"INFORM SPEAKER JOHNSON that the Democrat Party has conceded her seat. Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, her real name is openly admitted to fraud, she will not legally be allowed to be a member of that body any longer."

"She didn't know whether or not she married her brother. NOT LOOKING GOOD."

"She used Ilhan Omar to get elected to Congress. But it's an entirely different name."

"She used a fake name to be sworn in, I assume she must immediately have to resign from Congress." #Trump

US President Donald Trump has said Somali-born congresswoman Ilhan Omar could face prison as well as deportation as federal authorities investigate alleged false statements in her immigration records. Speaking at an Oval Office event announcing rewards for reporting fraud, Trump said, "She could also go to jail,” adding that this was his opinion. Omar is a Democratic lawmaker representing Minnesota and a frequent critic of the president. Federal agents searched her Washington home earlier this month, and investigators are examining whether her age was misrepresented when she gained citizenship through her father in 2000. She arrived in the United States as a Somali refugee in 1995. Omar denies wrongdoing and says the investigation is part of a campaign of political intimidation against her. Her lawyers have challenged the search and demanded the return of seized property. A previous review of her immigration records during Trump’s first administration found no evidence of wrongdoing, according to The Washington Post. #Trump

Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch another overnight attack toward Riyadh, following a deadly weekend of strikes on King Khalid International Airport that reportedly killed 14 people and injured hundreds more.

The Houthis are threatening more attacks and warning foreign airlines to stay away from Saudi airspace.

President Trump says he's spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as attention turns to whether Washington could launch direct strikes against the rebel group. #Trump #SaudiArabia

BREAKING: President Trump is asking U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following allegations involving a $100,000 credit card bill and luxury travel funded by Greek businessmen.

The move comes just one day after Trump publicly expressed frustration with Guilfoyle, telling reporters, "We're not happy."

According to The Wall Street Journal, Guilfoyle allegedly offered to use her connections inside the Trump administration to help secure payment of her personal credit card bill. She also reportedly boasted about luxury travel paid for by two Greek tycoons.

The State Department's inspector general is looking into the allegations. Guilfoyle's attorneys deny wrongdoing. #Trump

Donald Trump has voiced concern that his 20-year-old son Barron is facing threats from Iran simply because he is the president’s son. Iranian state media recently aired a video highlighting locations linked to Barron and referencing a multimillion-dollar reward, prompting the U.S. Secret Service to confirm it is aware and investigating any perceived threats.
Iran has pushed back sharply, pointing to the death of Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, the 14-month-old granddaughter of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. She was killed in the February strikes that also claimed Khamenei and other family members, strikes Iran attributes to actions involving the United States under Trump. Officials have framed the targeting of Iranian leaders’ families as the real outrage while dismissing some reports of active plots against Barron as fabricated or exaggerated.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has taken a firm line amid the broader conflict, stressing Iran’s readiness for both diplomacy and continued confrontation while rejecting pressure tactics. The exchange underscores how the ongoing war has pulled the families of both sides into the rhetoric of retaliation and grief. #Trump #Iran

Trump Calls Canadians Nasty While Calling Putin A Friend
In a recent exchange, President Trump said the United States wants peaceful and positive relations with Russia and declared that Putin is his friend. When a reporter noted that Russia is not a traditional American ally and pointed out Canada’s decades of standing alongside the United States, Trump replied that Canadians are nasty people. Pressed further on whether that means Russians are good people while Canadians are nasty, he answered yes and moved on.
This fits a pattern of Trump repeatedly describing Canada and its leadership as nasty while pursuing warmer ties with Moscow. He has praised personal relations with Putin, defended him on past issues, and recently advanced energy deals involving Russia. At the same time, longstanding North American partnerships face sharp public criticism from the White House.
The contrast has fueled strong reactions among Canadians and observers of U.S. foreign policy, highlighting tensions with a close neighbor alongside outreach to Russia. #Trump #USA #Canada

President Donald Trump is once again taking a tough stance toward Canada, saying negotiations with Ottawa have been difficult and that the United States is not satisfied with the current situation.
Trump said Canada would like to make a deal, but Washington remains unhappy with the terms and approach being offered.
The language is drawing attention because Trump’s negotiating style often sounds less like a traditional diplomatic discussion and more like a high-pressure ultimatum — creating the impression that the other side has very little time to respond.
For Canada, the message is clear: reaching an agreement with the Trump administration may require major concessions, patience and careful negotiation.
The latest comments are likely to keep pressure on Canadian leaders as both countries navigate trade, tariffs and their broader economic relationship.
🇺🇸 Trump is signaling that he wants results — and he wants them on his terms. #Trump #USA #Canada

"I could have done very bad things to Hillary Clinton... Joe Biden... Barack Hussein Obama. I thought it was inappropriate to do so because you have to treat the office of the presidency with respect."

President Trump says he held back from taking “very bad” actions against Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Barack Obama because he believed the presidency demanded restraint.

Trump then points to his two impeachments, saying they changed his view of what he could do to political opponents. #Trump #USA

President Donald Trump says more than 4,500 US soldiers were killed and 31,000 wounded during more than two decades of US military involvement in Iraq, which began with the 2003 invasion.

His comments came as the last US forces withdrew from Iraq, ending Operation Inherent Resolve, the US-led campaign against ISIS (ISIL) launched in 2014.

#USA #Trump #Iraq

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned that Iran would face a “very hard” US response if investigators establish that Tehran was behind the Flydubai incident.

“Oh they’ll be hit, very hard, don’t worry,” Trump said when asked what would happen if an Iranian link were confirmed. “You just ask them. They know what happened. They’ll be hit very hard.” #Trump #USA #Iran

President Donald Trump has launched another sharp attack on Canada, accusing the country of being one of the most difficult nations for the United States to deal with.

Trump said that while Washington can get along with countries such as China, relations with Canada have been particularly challenging. He also criticized what he described as Canada’s sense of entitlement, while emphasizing that Canada is a separate country and “not a state.”

His latest remarks come amid continued tensions between Washington and Ottawa over trade, tariffs and the future of the U.S.-Canada economic relationship.

Trump’s comments are adding fresh pressure to an already tense relationship between the two neighboring countries, with trade disputes and political disagreements continuing to dominate headlines.

🇺🇸 The U.S.-Canada relationship remains under intense scrutiny as both governments navigate growing economic and political tensions. #USA #Canada #Trump

US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran could resume this week, despite rejecting Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran had offered to reopen the strait in exchange for the US lifting its blockade and easing sanctions. #Trump #USA #Iran

Donald Trump doesn't usually meet foreign leaders at the airport. On Wednesday, he did for Xi Jinping.

The Chinese president landed at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington and was met on the tarmac by Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, complete with a red carpet, an honour guard and a flyover by two B-1 bombers. It's the first time Trump has welcomed any leader this way during a state visit, and Xi's first trip to Washington in more than a decade.

So why the extra effort? Reporting from Reuters, the BBC and others points to what Washington wants out of this visit:

▪ A trade win. Minutes after Xi landed, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US–China tariff truce (the "Busan Agreement", due to expire on 10 November) is being extended to 10 January. He said the US hopes to negotiate a broader economic package by then, while admitting some Chinese commitments have "not been perfect".

▪ Rare earths. Reuters reports that more Chinese rare-earth export licences and bigger Chinese purchases of US goods are among Washington's key objectives.

▪ Stability. The visit comes as both sides navigate the Iran war, Ukraine, AI and Taiwan. Analysts quoted by Reuters and CNN say both leaders want to show the relationship is steady, even if few major breakthroughs are expected.

Trump has called Xi a "great leader" and a friend. Thursday's White House arrival ceremony featured military bands, fighter-jet flyovers and nearly 500 service members, followed by Oval Office talks and a state dinner only the second Trump has hosted this term. Some Republicans have questioned the optics of such a warm welcome just six weeks before the midterm elections.

Is Trump's red-carpet treatment of Xi smart dealmaking, or is he giving Beijing too much? Tell us what you think below.

#Trump #XiJinping #China #USA

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again criticizing Canada’s immigration policies, claiming the country is allowing “millions and millions” of people to enter “essentially unchecked and unvetted.”

Trump said the situation is creating problems that could become “too big to handle” and linked immigration to Canada’s unemployment numbers.

🇨🇦 But there’s another side to the numbers: The Canadian Press reports Canada has reduced its immigration intake over the past two years, while Trump provided no evidence for his claims about people entering the country unchecked or unvetted.

The comments come amid ongoing tensions between Ottawa and Washington.

What do you think about Trump’s latest comments on Canada? 👇

#Canada #Trump

LIVE FROM UNGA: U.S. President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on the International Criminal Court, branding it an “out-of-control institution” and an “anti-American tribunal,” and directly called on every member nation to resign from the ICC immediately.

Standing at the green-marble podium, Trump declared:
“The United States is equally opposed to the out-of-control institution known as the International Criminal Court. We will never allow U.S. service members or anyone else to be investigated or given show trials by an anti-American tribunal with no jurisdiction over us. You’re an evil group of people. I call on all nations that are members of the ICC to officially resign from this rogue institution immediately.”

The president went on to criticize the UN’s top human-rights officials, accusing them of ignoring “genuine atrocities” while focusing criticism on the United States for “protecting our children from transgender mutilation and transgender insanity” and for enforcing immigration laws. He labeled the Human Rights Council “craven hypocrites” for remaining largely silent on the global persecution of Christians, stating: “Christians are being persecuted all over the world. It’s not even believable. I never thought I’d say it.”

Trump’s remarks, delivered in a raised and emphatic tone, mark one of the strongest public rebukes of the ICC and UN human-rights bodies by a sitting American president in recent years. The speech is still ongoing as of this report. #Trump #USA

"I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW...and Politico...from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!" Trump said on his Truth Social platform. Trump did not say what prompted the move but added that "media Outlets shouldn't be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they're covering the President of the United States." #Trump #USA

The US Department of Homeland Security has warned foreign students against engaging in political activities on behalf of foreign governments or organisations without meeting applicable disclosure requirements. Violations could have immigration consequences, including removal from the United States before completion of their studies. #USA #Trump

🚨Trump told Axios Thursday that he's approaching a critical juncture in the Iran war over whether to restart massive attacks in an effort to bring the conflict to a close.

"I have a big decision coming up. Do I want to go in and annihilate them [the Iranian regime] or do I not? It's a big decision. Anything could happen with me."

Trump is meeting with gulf countries on Tuesday to discuss the war and what he plans to do about it.

As CEO’s of banks and energy companies now join the call for the war to stop by any means.

Trump is at a real crossroads.

He might be trying to make it sound like he’s holding the cards and is the big shot caller.

He only really has 2 options and they are both kind of the same.

He either goes full in on a land invasion he’s ordered his troops to prepare for. A adventure we haven’t seen the likes of since the invasion of Iraq.

Or call it quits and concede to Iranian demands. Reigning in the occupation and forever changing the face of the Middle East. A result he will come to inevitably should he try to invade Iran. #Trump #USA #Iran

South Korea declined sending military to support US war in Iran despite President Trump's pressure.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ruled out sending troops or military assets that could involve South Korea in the ongoing war with Iran, despite continued calls from Washington for greater support.

Lee said Seoul’s principle of avoiding involvement in the conflict will remain unchanged.

South Korea is, however, considering limited measures to protect its commercial vessels, oil shipments and citizens around the Strait of Hormuz.

The decision comes after weeks of U.S. pressure on Seoul to contribute to efforts in the region. #SouthKorea #USA #Iran #Trump

Trump’s proposed sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel is facing resistance, with Representative Gregory Meeks placing a hold on the $2.8 billion package. The senior Democrat is demanding answers about civilian safety and how these weapons would be used.

That is a meaningful challenge, but it does not mean Democrats have permanently stopped the transfer. A congressional hold is not the same as a final ban, and the administration could still seek to move the deal forward.

The bigger question is why anyone should expect a weapons package of this scale to pass without serious scrutiny. When civilian lives are at stake, asking where bombs will fall and what safeguards exist should be a basic responsibility.

Supporting an ally does not mean approving every weapons request without questions. Americans deserve transparency, and civilians deserve more than vague assurances about their safety.

Meeks has raised an obstacle. Whether it leads to lasting restrictions remains to be seen. Should Congress allow this sale to proceed without stronger protections for civilians? #USA #Trump #Israel

John Bolton tells hilarious Trump story from first term🤣

"I was in the Oval Office one day and I walked in to tell him something. And Trump was in the middle of dictating a tweet to Dan Scavino."

"And he turns to Scavino at one point and says, 'Capitalize every word in that last sentence.'"

"And then he turns to me and he said, 'You know why I do that?' And I said, 'No, why?'"

"And he said, 'Because it drives them crazy.'"

"And that's what Trump is doing to Canada."

"Lake America — forget Lake Ontario. He's trolling them!"

Trump is a master troll. #Trump

U.S. Plans Mass Visa Revocation Targeting Up to 200,000 Asylum Seekers

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the B1 and B2 visas of up to 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States, in what could become the largest mass visa-revocation exercise in U.S. history. The move could affect asylum seekers from countries including Kenya.

According to the Associated Press, the planned action would target holders of business (B1) and tourism (B2) visas issued between 2016 and 2026 who entered the U.S. as temporary visitors before subsequently seeking asylum. The State Department is expected to begin announcing the revocations in the coming weeks in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security.

The State Department said the initiative is intended to identify people who entered the country claiming to be short-term visitors but later sought asylum to remain permanently. The department, however, has not independently confirmed the figure of 200,000; that estimate comes from AP based on State Department documents and two U.S. officials.

The visa revocation would not automatically mean immediate deportation, but affected individuals could lose their nonimmigrant visa status and face further immigration consequences. The policy is expected to draw legal challenges and criticism from immigration and civil-rights groups.

Important: I would avoid stating as fact that “thousands of Kenyans” will definitely be affected unless a reliable source provides Kenya-specific figures. The current reporting establishes that foreign nationals generally are targeted, but does not give a confirmed number for Kenyans. #Trump

Trump: "Every public school in America is now on notice: That if they tell a child that they are trapped in the wrong body, they are committing child abuse." #USA #Trump

US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it blocks US efforts to make peace with Iran.

The threat puts Oman in a difficult position as it tries to help both sides #USA #Oman #trump