US launches task force to curb welfare fraud

IANS | March 28, 2026 7:23 AM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) The Trump administration launched a federal task force to crack down on fraud in welfare programmes, with Vice President JD Vance warning that the problem has “become a massive, massive problem” that is draining taxpayer funds.

Ahead of China visit, Trump stresses ties and rivalry

IANS | March 28, 2026 7:20 AM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he plans to visit China soon, highlighting his strong personal relationship with President Xi Jinping while emphasising that the United States continues to compete with Beijing on trade and economic policy.

Rubio says Iran will be ‘weaker’ in weeks

IANS | March 28, 2026 7:17 AM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio said the United States is “on or ahead of schedule” in its military operations against Iran and expects to complete its objectives “in a matter of weeks, not months,” signalling a rapid escalation in Washington’s campaign against Tehran.

Trump calls NATO ‘paper tiger’, questions allies

IANS | March 28, 2026 6:59 AM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump sharply criticised NATO, calling it a “paper tiger” and questioning whether Washington should continue defending allies that, he said, failed to support the United States in times of need.

White House app aims to bring Trump closer to public

IANS | March 28, 2026 6:41 AM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) After days of cryptic videos, pixelated images, and a carefully staged online tease, the White House pulled back the curtain on its latest digital push — a mobile app designed to put President Donald Trump’s messaging directly into the hands of Americans.

Trump says Iran ‘being decimated’, signals talks

IANS | March 28, 2026 6:35 AM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Iran is “being decimated” and confirmed that talks are underway, while also claiming sweeping military successes against Tehran in remarks spanning both a White House interaction and a speech in Miami.

White House hails Trump-PM Modi call on Iran crisis

IANS | March 28, 2026 6:30 AM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) The White House praised a call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Iran crisis, even as it did not confirm reports that Elon Musk joined the conversation.