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Updated - June 27, 2026 10:51 am IST - Washington, D.C. The image features a glowering Trump leaning on his desk and his signature, with the text of the Declaration of Independence in the background. It appears to be based on a portrait taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok. Photo: X/@WhiteHouse. U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (June 26, 2026) unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition U.S. passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary of independence — featuring his stern-faced likeness.“The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” Mr. Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform featuring the passport mock-up.The image features a glowering Trump leaning on his desk and his signature, with the text of the Declaration of Independence in the background. It appears to be based on a portrait taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok.PATRIOT PASSPORT. pic.twitter.com/RYvLKloC7d— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 26, 2026The opposite page shows a painting depicting the declaration’s signing in 1776, with the words “United States of America 250.”The White House posted the same passport rendering, with the words “PATRIOT PASSPORT.”The State Department — which had previously announced that a commemorative passport with “custom artwork” would be available from July 6 — did not immediately respond to a request for comment.In April, a department official said the Trump-themed passports would only be available at in-person appointments in Washington “for as long as there is availability”.Mr. Trump has aggressively put his personal stamp on government institutions, with banners of the president flying outside several government buildings and the Treasury Department saying his signature will soon appear on the one-dollar bill.Mr. Trump also added his name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — until a court ruled that it should be removed.He will be…

John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified security information as part of notes he compiled for a book. Bolton, now a prominent critic of the US president, was indicted on 18 counts related to improper handling of classified material, and initially pleaded not guilty. On Friday, he admitted to a single charge of illegal retention of classified information. The documents he retained included diary entries containing national defence information, some of it classified at the top secret level.Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m (£1.7m) in fines, prosecutors said.Bolton will also debrief national security officials on the classified information he illegally retained as well as perform 100 hours of community service, the BBC's US partner CBS News reported. After the judge read the allegations against Bolton in court on Friday, including about sending diary entries with sensitive information to his family members, Bolton said the accusations were accurate. "I did your honor," Bolton said about whether he committed the actions at hand today. He added he was "sorry for it."He is set to be sentenced on 28 October, US media report.Trump posted on Truth Social saying: "Hopefully, he will be dealt with harshly." Speaking to reporters after the hearing, US Attorney Kelly Hayes said Bolton knew how to handle classified information and with whom he could share it."He also knew the damage to national security that could be caused by mishandling that sensitive information," she said. "Nevertheless, as Mr Bolton just admitted, he put our national security at grave risk in violation of the law."In a statement, Bolton's lawyer Abbe Lowell said his client did "what real leaders do". "He took responsibility for a mistake he made, thereby saving the government resources…

The U.S. struck Iran on Friday (June 26, 2026) in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It’s the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their months-long war and reopen the pivotal waterway.U.S. President Donald Trump said the drone attack violated the ceasefire. The strikes came shortly after Mr. Trump told reporters, “You’ll find out,” whether the U.S. would respond.U.S. Central Command said the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran.Meanwhile, ‌Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ​on Saturday (June 27, 2026) said ⁠it targeted U.S. military positions in ‌the region. The Guards did not provide ​details on ‌the U.S. positions it targeted in the region.The ‌statement by IRGC ​came after semi-official ISNA ⁠news agency carried an earlier statement ‌it said was from the IRGC saying the force’s response to ‌a fresh U.S. ​attack against Iran will be “swift and ⁠decisive,” before later ⁠deleting the statement."I don't like the fact that they took a shot yesterday, actually four of them," Mr. Trump said at the White House shortly before the U.S. struck back. When asked why there would be strikes when Mr. Trump has insisted talks with Tehran are going well, Mr. Trump said of Iran, "They're a little bit different." He then abruptly cut off questions and reporters were ushered out of his office.Ebrahim Azizi, who heads the Iranian parliament’s national security commission, responded to Mr. Trump on social media earlier Friday, saying, “The Strait of Hormuz is governed by Iran, so: Respect the rules” and to “not mistake control for escalation.” “This is not a violation of the ceasefire; it is ceasefire management,” Mr. Azizi wrote.Strikes conclude an hour later The…

Cet article vous est offert Pour lire gratuitement cet article réservé aux abonnés, connectez-vous Se connecter Vous n'êtes pas inscrit sur Le Monde ? Inscrivez-vous gratuitement International International International États-Unis États-Unis États-Unis Des cibles désignées de la vindicte du président républicain depuis son retour au pouvoir, il est la première à être reconnue coupable pénalement. Il encourt une peine de cinq ans de prison, devra s’acquitter d’une amende de 2,25 millions de dollars et renoncer à sa retraite fédérale. Devenu l’un de ses plus virulents détracteurs, un ancien conseiller à la sécurité nationale de Donald Trump lors de son premier mandat, John Bolton, a plaidé coupable, vendredi 26 juin, de rétention de documents relevant de la défense nationale. Des cibles désignées de la vindicte du président républicain depuis son retour au pouvoir en janvier 2025, John Bolton, 77 ans, est donc la première à être reconnue coupable pénalement. « John Bolton, un ancien représentant des Etats-Unis d’Amérique très stupide, déséquilibré et incompétent, vient de plaider coupable ! » a réagi, vendredi soir, le président américain sur sa plateforme Truth Social, ajoutant « Espérons qu’il sera traité avec sévérité ! » Inculpé en octobre par un jury fédéral du Maryland, près de Washington, M. Bolton avait initialement plaidé non-coupable des 18 chefs d’accusation pour divulgation et rétention de documents relevant de la défense nationale. Mais il a finalement plaidé coupable devant le tribunal d’un seul chef d’accusation : rétention de documents relevant de la défense nationale, en vertu d’un accord avec le parquet conclu début juin. Il encourt une peine maximale de cinq ans de prison, et devra également s’acquitter d’une amende de 2,25 millions de dollars et renoncer à sa retraite fédérale, a précisé la procureure fédérale pour l’Etat du Maryland, Kelly Hayes, à l’issue de l’audience. Partage d’informations sensibles…

President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition US passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary of independence, featuring his stern-faced likeness.“The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform featuring the passport mock-up.The image features a glowering Trump leaning on his desk and his signature, with the text of the Declaration of Independence in the background. It appears to be based on a portrait taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok.The opposite page shows a painting depicting the declaration’s signing in 1776, with the words “United States of America 250.”The White House posted the same passport rendering, with the words “PATRIOT PASSPORT.”The State Department, which had previously announced that a commemorative passport with “custom artwork” would be available from July 6, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and US Consul General Laura Williams pose beside a plaque commemorating the renaming of the road adjoining the U.S. Consulate as 'Donald Trump Avenue' during the Freedom 250 reception marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence, at the US Consulate, in Hyderabad, on June 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Donald Trump expressed his gratitude for naming a road in Hyderabad, India, after him, saying he was the first U.S. President to be honoured this way.Mr. Trump's remarks on Truth Social on Friday (June 26, 2026) came after the Telangana government named a road adjoining the US Consulate in the southern Indian city as "Donald Trump Avenue"."The new Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad, India — The first U.S. President to ever be honoured in this way. Thank you," Mr. Trump said, sharing a photograph of Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and US envoy to India Sergio Gor unveiling the ceremonial plaque earlier this week.The newly named Donald Trump Avenue is also close to the offices of major American tech firms, including Microsoft, Google and Amazon.The Telangana government described the designation as a tribute to the United States and a recognition of Hyderabad's growing role in U.S.-India relations. Published - June 27, 2026 04:53 am IST

Live Blog Update| War on Iran 26 June 2026 23:21 BST Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said that Trump “has shown he has no commitment to the principles of negotiation or a ceasefire”. “This reckless violation of the ceasefire will, as always, lead to retreat and regret on their part," Azizi said on X, in response to the US strikes on Iran. “The blame game does not work anymore,” he said. The U.S. attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations once again. The failed U.S. President has shown he has no commitment to the principles of negotiation or a ceasefire. This reckless violation of the ceasefire will, as always, lead to retreat and regret on their part. The… — ابراهیم عزیزی (@Ebrahimazizi33) June 26, 2026

Live Blog Update| War on Iran 26 June 2026 22:37 BST The US military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday, Central Command said in a statement, adding that US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Tehran's attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said its response to a fresh US attack against Iran will be "swift and decisive," Iran's State TV reported early on Saturday. The Guards said they repelled an attack by the US against Sirik Island, which is located on the shores of the Strait of Hormuz.

Sidebar Menu Mobile En Now Follow us Live Blog Update| War on Iran 26 June 2026 21:24 BST Iranian media reported on Friday that the sound of an explosion was heard in Sirik, in southern Iran, adding that the source of the sound was not immediately clear. The reports came right after President Trump hinted at a US response to an alleged Iranian attack on a cargo ship, saying "you'll find out" when asked if there would be consequences for Tehran.

A liner along the bottom of the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC was cut with a sharp knife or razor earlier this month, an official at the National Park Service has said.Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, said in a court filing on Thursday that US Park Police had responded to a report of an incident on 9 June regarding the pool's liner, which caused damage to the foam sealant that had been installed as part of a recent multi-million dollar rehabilitation project.Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300-foot-long gash" and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.The president was pressed by CBS News during an interview, external for evidence of the slit, which Trump said would be provided in court. In the recent court filing, Lands said a US Park Police report indicated damage "including a caulk over the foam sealant that was cut with a sharp knife or razor and destruction of delaminating surface material."It also detailed that "approximately 70 fence post tops were thrown into the pool".However, it does not say when exactly the damage occurred and does not identify anyone who might have been involved. The statement in the court filing is part of a lawsuit filed by a nonprofit organisation seeking to stop the Trump administration's work on the site. It is also the first public record detailing how the pool may have been damaged after work on the project was completed. Renovations to the The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool started in April and went on for two months, under Trump's request, ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States."The 2,000-foot-long basin was drained" and "a tinted polyurea liner" was installed in the pool to "waterproof and protect the concrete pool surface", the NPS…