News
Trump installs new 88-foot flagpoles at White House
Trump installs two 88-foot flag poles at the White House, claiming them as a personal gift and paying $100,000 himself.
Trump installs two 88-foot flag poles at the White House, claiming them as a personal gift and paying $100,000 himself.
President Trump installed two 88-foot flag poles at the White House, personally funding them as a long-awaited addition. He also replaced a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. with one of Winston Churchill in the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump has installed two new 88-foot-tall flag poles at the White House, claiming they were urgently needed and that he funded them personally.
The installation began on June 18, with the flag raised on the south lawn shortly after 1 p.m. during a ceremony attended by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.
Trump asked reporters for their opinion on the flag display once it was up. The second flag pole was then installed on the north lawn but has not yet had a flag raised due to adverse weather conditions.
Trump’s new White House flag pole.
Personal gift
Trump stated that these flag poles were a personal gift to the White House, marking them as a long-awaited addition. He expressed hope that they would stand proudly for years.
Each pole cost approximately $50,000, which Trump also paid out of his own finances.
In a recent change, the White House removed a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. from the Oval Office, replacing it with one of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Earlier this year, Trump expressed interest in constructing a new ballroom at the White House.
When questioned about the motivation for the flag poles, Trump indicated he had considered them during his first term but felt sidetracked by media distractions.
He remarked, “I was the hunted. And now I’m the hunter,” highlighting a change in his perception of his role.
News
UK, Canada and Australia consider banning Elon Musk’s X over AI risks
UK, Canada, Australia discuss banning Elon Musk’s X over AI tool Grok’s potential for misuse; regulatory action may follow.
UK, Canada, Australia discuss banning Elon Musk’s X over AI tool Grok’s potential for misuse; regulatory action may follow.
Downing Street has opened talks with Canada and Australia about a possible ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. Concerns are growing over the platform’s AI tool, Grok, which could be misused to generate explicit images.
The scrutiny comes as government officials, including Sir Keir Starmer, voice serious worries about the platform’s impact and the potential for harm. Officials believe coordinated international action could send a clear message to Musk about the urgency of addressing these risks.
Ofcom is expected to release recommendations soon, potentially paving the way for regulatory action. How Musk responds could determine whether X faces restrictions in multiple countries.
Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker
#ElonMusk #SocialMediaBan #XPlatform #AIrisks #GrokAI #TechRegulation #UKPolitics #TickerNews
News
Trump weighs options as Iran protests escalate
Trump to discuss US responses to Iran protests with officials, including sanctions and military action options.
Trump to discuss US responses to Iran protests with officials, including sanctions and military action options.
President Donald Trump is set to meet with senior US officials to discuss possible responses to the growing protests in Iran. The talks will focus on how Washington should react as unrest continues to spread across the country.
Options on the table reportedly include tougher sanctions and the possibility of military action. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials are expected to attend, as concerns mount over how US involvement could impact regional stability.
Iran has warned it will retaliate if the US intervenes, raising fears that any move by Washington could sharply escalate tensions in the Middle East.
Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker
#Trump #Iran #USPolitics #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Sanctions #WorldNews #TickerNews
News
Trump declares US ready to support Iranian protesters
Trump pledges US support for Iranian protesters as regime arrests 100 amid escalating crackdown on dissent
Trump pledges US support for Iranian protesters as regime arrests 100 amid escalating crackdown on dissent
– Trump supports Iranian protesters and promotes their quest for freedom amid government crackdowns.
– Iran reports arrests and increased military threats against protesters, with international demonstrations in solidarity emerging.
The Iranian military has intensified threats against protesters, warning that anyone participating could be deemed “enemies of God”, carrying a potential death sentence. There have been claims of “terrorist agents” linked to the US and Israel stirring unrest.
Protester Responses
International protests have also emerged in solidarity with Iranian demonstrators.
In London, an individual was seen tearing down the Iranian flag from the embassy, drawing attention to the global dissent. Iranian state media has accused “rioters” of violence and targeting military bases, amidst a climate of increased government scrutiny and restrictions.
With the internet down in Iran, accurate assessment of the situation remains challenging. Reports indicate scattered protests continue, but fear of government retaliation complicates participation.
The Iranian government’s response highlights the volatility of the political situation, and the growing international pressure on Tehran.
-
Tech4 days agoCES 2026 Highlights: AI, robotics, and the future of innovation
-
Ticker Views2 days ago
Viruses experts are watching in 2026
-
Crypto3 days ago
Morgan Stanley files for Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum ETFs
-
Tech4 days ago
CES 2026 opens with AI powering the future of tech
-
Tech3 days ago
Global memory chip shortage set to drive electronics prices higher
-
News24 hours ago
Trump declares US ready to support Iranian protesters
-
News4 days ago
PM initiates royal commission on anti-Semitism and unity
-
Ticker Views4 days ago
Iran’s leaders should take Trump’s warnings seriously. They have few options left
