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US President Donald Trump
Donald Trump has become the 47th US president after being sworn in on January 20, 2025.
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US presidents make executive orders. How will Trump use his?
Executive orders are a crucial tool for US presidents, what can Donald Trump do with them during his final term?
US: Biden to remove Cuba from sponsors of terrorism list
The Biden administration has announced it will remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Made in Germany — how politics affects economics
From tariffs and trade wars to the middle class and state spending: how politics affects economics.
Hodges: People in Trump's administration not all 'crazy'
What's behind Donald Trump's threats against Greenland, Canada and Panama? Former US General Ben Hodges speaks to DW.
US: What will Trump do first when he becomes president?
What can the US and the world expect from Donald Trump's first days in office starting on January 20?
Why President-elect Trump has to wait for his inauguration
Donald Trump's election victory was clear November 5, so why is Joe Biden still in the White House two months later?
Germany: Trump's 5% NATO demand too costly, Scholz says
Though the chancellor says Trump's demand is too high, another NATO member welcomes the incoming president's suggestion.
Anti-woke: With Trump returning, US firms back off on DEI
Anti-diversity sentiment is rising. Trump is poised to further attack these practices. How are US companies reacting?
The 51st US state? How Canada might take on Donald Trump
The North American neighbors have strong economic links, so a trade dispute would have a heavy impact.
US TikTok ban: Supreme Court considers appeal
The top court is expected to rule more quickly than in typical deliberations that can last months.
Serbia and US: The next great trans-Atlantic friendship?
As Donald Trump's inauguration approaches, Serbian officials anticipate a closer relationship between the countries.
Trump spared jail at hush money sentencing
The US president-elect will not be punished for covering up payments to an adult film star despite being found guilty.
Trump avoids punishment in hush money case sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump will not receive a custodial sentence or fine but his felony conviction will be upheld.
Greenland football wants world stage, with or without Trump
Trump's desire for territory has thrust Greenland into the spotlight. And the national team would like some notice, too.
North Carolina police shoot dead 'Pizzagate' gunman
The man was jailed in 2016 after firing his gun inside a Washington DC restaurant.
Donald Trump says set to meet Vladimir Putin
Trump, who says preparations are already underway, said the pair would discuss the war in Ukraine.
Trump call to up defense spending to 5% rattles NATO allies
Analysts say Trump's call to spend more than double on defense spending may be a negotiating tactic.
Mexico counters Trump, suggests calling US 'Mexican America'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has shot back at numerous comments from President-elect Donald Trump.
Incoming President Donald Trump threatens to change the map
The US president-elect is ramping up his expansionist rhetoric, claiming he now wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Panama Canal: What you need to know now
The Panama Canal was built by the US in the early 1900s, but Washington gave control of it to Panama decades ago.
Why Greenland? Trump eyes control of world's biggest island
What is it about the largely ice-covered island that is of such interest to US President-elect Donald Trump?
US TikTok ban hangs in the balance as Trump asks for stay
With the US Supreme Court set to rule on a ban of Chinese-owned app TikTok, Donald Trump has asked the court for a stay.
Germany, France criticize Donald Trump's Greenland threats
Germany has warned against changing borders by force. France says the EU cannot tolerate threats to its borders.
Meta ends third-party fact checking on Facebook, Instagram
The decision is a reversal of Meta policies to stop misinformation, which US conservatives criticized.
Donald Trump Jr. makes private visit to Greenland
Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland comes after his father reiterated his interest in the autonomous Danish territory.
Kursk: What is Ukraine aiming for with its new advance?
The Ukrainian army is advancing in the Russian region of Kursk once again. Experts view this as a message to Trump.
Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland amid father's interest
Donald Trump Jr. is making an unofficial visit to Greenland to shoot content for his podcast.
Trump urges NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defense
Donald Trump has called on NATO members to boost their defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from the current 2% threshold.
Meta ends fact-checking to 'reduce censorship'
The social media giant is instead introducing community notes similar to those on Elon Musk's X.
Will Donald Trump be able to save TikTok in the US?
In the latest political tussle between Trump and Biden, the president-elect is seeking to pause a law banning TikTok.
Asia faces economic headwind from Trump and a sluggish China
Sluggish growth and fears of US President Donald Trump 2.0 cloud Asia's 2025 outlook.
US Congress certifies Trump as 2024 election winner
Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th US president on January 20.
South Korea's political crisis dragging down economy
The power struggle in South Korea has made the stock exchange jittery and pushed its currency to historic lows.
Migrants hope to reach US before Trump takes office
Migrants are hoping to cross into the US before Donald Trump takes office with his promise of mass deportations.
Italy's Meloni meets Trump at his Florida resort Mar-a-Lago
Giorgia Melon's visit to Florida comes weeks before Trump takes office as the 47th US president.
Germany: Scholz uneasy over Musk's support for far-right AfD
Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck also warned Germans to not underestimate Elon Musk's influence ahead of the snap election.
US: Trump sentencing set for Jan. 10, judge signals no jail
US judge orders President-elect Trump’s criminal sentencing for Jan. 10, just 10 days before his inauguration.
Why both Biden and Trump oppose Japan's takeover of US Steel
With both Biden and Trump against the takeover of US Steel, DW explains what has US politicians and regulators worried.
Trump-backed Johnson reelected as US House Speaker
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump overcame crucial test as the 119th Congress convenes.
Albania flags TikTok ban citing fears for child safety
Albania flags TikTok ban citing fears of child safety on social media, heightening uncertainty about the apps future.
Germany: CDU's Merz wants 'positive' Trump trade approach
Friedrich Merz said a new push for a free trade deal with the US could "prevent a dangerous spiral of tariffs."
Trump's Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, set to visit Kyiv
Trump's envoy has proposed that Ukraine cede territory and abandon any immediate hope of joining NATO to end the war.
Arab Americans eye Trump's pro-Israel government picks
How could the legacy of Donald Trump's past policies and staunch support for Israel shape his Middle East approach?
Elon Musk insults German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Tesla boss Elon Musk adds German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the list of politicians he has insulted.
What to watch for in 2025
The year 2025 will see Trump return to the White House and Germans head to the polls. DW takes a look at the year ahead.
What lies ahead for the EU in 2025?
Several challenges await the EU in 2025, not least of which is the lack of a strong Franco-German alliance.
Croatia's populist, anti-EU president set for a second term?
Often described as "Croatia's Trump," it's difficult to determine what President Zoran Milanovic actually stands for.
Trump sides with Musk in right-wing visa debate
US President-elect Donald Trump told the New York Post that he had "always" supported the H-1B visa program.
2024: A look back in pictures
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as Donald Trump's reelection, were some of the defining events of the year.
A look back at 2024
From Donald Trump's reelection to growing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, DW looks back at the year that was.
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