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Trump’s ‘promising start,’ a GOP win on Medicaid reform and other commentary

President Trump “would have made a good sheikh,” quips Daniel McCarthy at The Spectator.

Trump's Middle East tour: Letters to the Editor — May 15, 2025

NY Post readers discuss President Trump’s diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Trump urges Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to sign Abraham Accords recognizing Israel 

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Bank of America contractor sentenced to 10 years in Saudi Arabia prison over single, years-old tweet: report

“He missed the birth of our fourth child and our ten-year wedding anniversary,” his wife said, pleading for the UK government to intervene.

Saudis roll out the red carpet for fast-food loving Trump with mobile McDonald's

Trump worked the fryer, drive-thru window during campaign stop at Pennsylvania McDonald's in October.

Trump says $400M jet from Qatar is more 'impressive' than outdated Air Force One : ‘Why wouldn't I accept a gift?’

"We’re the United States of America – I believe that we should have the most impressive plane," Trump said.

Editorial: Trump just laid out a grand vision for the troubled Middle East — pray he makes it a reality

President Donald Trump doesn’t do small: He proved that again in Saudi Arabia Tuesday, where he rattled off several promising developments and a lofty plans for a peaceful, prosperous Middle...

Elon Musk pitches Trump, Saudi royals on 'tens of millions' of 'humanoid robots,' autonomous cars

"We're headed to a radically different world."

Trump zooms around on golf cart with Saudi's crown prince ahead of state dinner

The use of the golf cart likely was a point of personal diplomacy to cap off the shows of affection to Trump.

Trump inks largest defense sales agreement in history, part of $600B Saudi deals

Trump pitched Saudi Arabia as the key to building peace and prosperity in the Middle East, contrasting the kingdom with the nuclear intransigence of Iran.

Trump calls on Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords recognizing Israel

“The time is right...we don't have a lot of time,” President Trump said as he made a speech in Saudi Arabia.

Arabian horses escort Trump's motorcade after arriving in Saudi Arabia

President Trump got the royal treatment on his first stop in Saudi Arabia, as white Arabian horses flanked his motorcade — with adviser Elon Musk in tow. Dozens of Saudis...

Exclusive: Family of Florida man stuck in Saudi Arabia for criticizing government hopes 'president of deals' Trump will get him home

Saad Almadi, a dual citizen and retired engineer who lived in the US since the 1970s, was detained during a trip in late 2021 and served two years in prison...

Arabian horses escort Trump's Beast in Saudi Arabia, with Elon Musk in attendance

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- President Trump got the royal treatment on his first stop in Saudi Arabia, as white Arabian horses flanked his motorcade -- with adviser Elon Musk in...

Unusual gifts received by US presidents revealed

A robe lined with cheetah fur, 300 pounds of raw lamb and other unusual gifts given by foreign governments to US leaders.

Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia — after Air Force One receives fighter-jet escort

President Trump landed in Saudi Arabia Tuesday morning after receiving a dramatic fighter jet escort through the kingdom's airspace.

Trump takes off for 'historic' Mideast trip after string of foreign policy successes

The president claimed credit Monday for averting a nuclear war in the Indian subcontinent, forcing Ukraine and Russia into peace talks, brokering a trade breakthrough with China and winning the...

Trump's Mideast trip is his best chance to derail Iran's nuclear schemes

To end Iran’s nuclear threat and prevent a wider war, President Trump should look to his own record of peace through strength — and ignore the isolationists in his administration.

Trump's Mideast trip should bring US wins — both economic and strategic

Trump this week heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates for a trip that should be productive on both the economic and (more quietly) geostrategic fronts.

Trump to drum up major investments for US on Middle East trip: 'Almost entirely about business deals'

President Trump's trip to the Middle East next week -- visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates -- will be focused on obtaining investments for the US, White House...