Trump’s plan to destroy nuclear missiles with space lasers
US president orders work on defence shield going beyond Ronald Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ programme
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Trump Orders ‘Iron Dome’ for U.S., but Freezes Funds for Nuclear Protection
The United States is estimated to have spent more than $400 billion on the kinds of antimissile goals that the president now says will provide “for the common defense.”The New York Times - 1d -
Trump asks Musk to bring back two astronauts ‘stranded’ on space station
Nasa says Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are not stranded and will return to Earth by end of March. Donald Trump has asked Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back two astronauts “stranded” in space, ...The Guardian - 1d -
What to know about Trump’s US Iron Dome missile defense plan
President Trump on Monday night signed an executive order to create a next-generation missile defense shield, which the White House referred to as the “Iron Dome for America” after Israel's missile ...The Hill - 1d -
North Korean leader Kim inspects nuclear facility as Pyongyang pressures Trump administration
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a facility that produces nuclear material and called for bolstering the country’s nuclear capability, state media reportsABC News - 1d -
Trump asks Musk to 'go get' NASA astronauts stuck in space
President Trump said Tuesday that he “asked Elon Musk and @SpaceX to ‘go get’ the 2 brave astronauts who have been virtually abandoned in space.” “I have just asked Elon Musk and @SpaceX to 'go ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump military executive orders will end DEI, create U.S. missile defense shield
President Donald Trump is expected to sign four executive orders related to the military, including one that will pave the way for a missile defense system for the U.S. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump wants nuclear reduction talks with China, Russia
President Trump while addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday said that he wants to hold talks with Russia and China about reducing nuclear weapon stockpiles. Trump during his ...The Hill - 6d -
SpaceX Lobbying Could Prompt Trump to Axe National Space Council
Administration insiders suggest the president may get rid of the White House advisory body, which SpaceX’s top lobbyist calls ‘a waste of time.’Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s space ambitions ignite a rally in these stocks — an analyst sees more gains ahead
A Cantor Fitzgerald analyst says that he expects “future growth” in the space-exploration industry.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Space stocks skyrocket after Trump vows to ‘pursue our manifest destiny into the stars’
Trump thrust a spotlight on the future of American space exploration during his inauguration speech Monday.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Space stocks surge after Trump inauguration with 'broad excitement' about sector, analyst says
Pure-play space stocks flew higher on Tuesday, in a rally described as exuberance about the sector after President Donald Trump's inauguration.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
South Korea bristles at Trump calling North Korea ‘nuclear power’
South Korea rebuked President Trump’s remarks calling North Korea a “nuclear power,” raising concern about the relationship between the two countries. “North Korea’s denuclearization remains a ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump: Putin 'destroying Russia' with war in Ukraine
President Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “destroying Russia” with its nearly three-year war in Ukraine, adding he hopes the Kremlin leader is open to making a deal to end the ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump Says Putin Is ‘Destroying Russia’
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia praised President Trump’s second inauguration, but the American leader did not return the compliment.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump calls North Korea a 'nuclear power,' drawing a rebuke from Seoul
Denuclearization of North Korea is imperative, South Korea said Tuesday after President Donald Trump described the reclusive regime as a “nuclear power.”NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump's plans for Jan. 6 defendants
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to issue several executive orders on his first day in office. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small reports on if that will mean pardons for some of ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump plan to deport migrants a 'disgrace', says Pope
Francis previously said that Trump cannot be a Christian if he plans to build a wall to keep migrants from Mexico out.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles
At least three people were killed in the assault on the capital, and at least one died and 11 were wounded in a separate strike in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Dismissed Space Force lieutenant colonel tapped to join Air Force leadership under Trump
President-elect Trump announced Friday that Matthew Lohmeier will serve as the under secretary of the Air Force. “Matt is a former fighter pilot, and Space Force Squadron Commander, who has ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Trump Picks Ex-Congressman to Manage U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
Brandon Williams served aboard a nuclear submarine and represented a New York congressional district for one term, but has said little about his experience in the management of atomic weapons.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK outlook
Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF saysBBC News - Jan. 17 -
‘Get those rocket ships going’: where will Trump’s space odyssey lead Nasa?
Donald Trump and SpaceX owner Elon Musk have ambitious plans in space. Are they shooting for the moon?. As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House next week with Elon Musk at his side, ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Mike Pence to Trump: cutting Taiwan support would ‘likely spark a new nuclear arms race’
Former vice-president makes surprise visit to Taipei and predicts that if China annexes its neighbour other Asia-Pacific countries will build nuclear arsenals. Mike Pence called on Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
TikTok C.E.O. Plans to Attend Trump Inauguration
Shou Chew will join tech moguls like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk at President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as the fate of the app hangs in the balance.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Peruvian Mummies’ Ancient Tattoos Come Under Laser Focus
With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Bezos 'very optimistic' about Trump's space agenda
Jeff Bezos, owner of aerospace company Blue Origin, expressed optimism about the incoming Trump administration's space policy, emphasizing on Sunday he is not concerned over competitor Elon Musk's ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Trump can use Russia’s space program to end the war in Ukraine
Trump could sweeten the deal by making Putin an offer he can’t refuse.The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Stavridis says Trump’s plan for Greenland ‘not a crazy idea’
James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander, said he doesn’t think President-elect Trump’s comments about Greenland are “crazy." “It’s not a crazy idea.… We could do an awful lot in terms ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
How Jack Smith destroyed his own case against Trump
Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on the Washington case alleging crimes related to Jan. 6 and the 2020 election is expected to be released soon, but will not include the Florida documents case, ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Fetterman says he plans to meet with Trump
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he plans to meet with President-elect Trump at his resort in Florida; he will likely be the first Democratic lawmaker in the upper chamber to meet with the incoming ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
What are Trump's plans for the Jan. 6 cases pending?
President-elect Donald Trump may intervene in the cases against those who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi breaks down the latest.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans
President-elect Donald Trump is considering a plan that still would apply tariffs to all nations but narrow the impact.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
North Korea's New Missile Test Signals Little Appetite for Détente With Trump
The Kim Jong Un regime opted to show defiance rather than restraint in its first weapons launch since the U.S. election.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Trump’s ambitious oil plans will not derail Russia
It would still be very disruptive to try to embargo Russian oil from the world markets altogetherFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Brennan presses Homan on Trump administration's deportation plans
CBS News’s Margaret Brennan pressed President-elect Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan on the next administration’s mass deportation plans. Homan joined Brennan on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Xi has a plan for retaliating against Trump’s gamesmanship
China is marshalling its forces for long-term competition against an America that it believes is divided and in declineFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
India unveils plans for 10 missions in 2025 after successful space-docking launch
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Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral
In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.The New York Times - Jan. 1
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