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Trump admin live updates: Trump, Schumer trade barbs over Senate nominations
The Senate voted on some of Trump's nominations before the August recess.
The Senate on Saturday considered some of President Donald Trump's nominations before the August recess.
Earlier this week, Trump issued an executive order slapping tariffs on many of America's trading partners but the new duties are set to go into effect in seven days.
Trump also continues to face questions over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and his relationship with the accused sex trafficker.
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Starmer says he has a 'very good relationship' with Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has a "very good personal relationship" with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the United Kingdom and the United States have "always stood together."
In terms of best interests for the two countries, Starmer added that he and Trump have a "huge amount of common ground."
Trump says he is 'not interested in talking' to Putin
President Donald Trump said he has "always gotten along" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but on Monday, he said he is "not interested in talking" to him.
"Russia could be so rich right now. But instead, they spend everything on war. I really thought this was going to end. Every time I think it's going to end, he kills people," Trump said.
Earlier on Monday, Trump said he would reduce the 50-day window for Russia to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine.
Trump says Powell 'has to' cut interest rates
While meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Donald Trump said Fed Chair Jerome Powell "has to" cut interest rates.
"He should cut. A smart person should cut," Trump said.
This comes after Trump visited the Federal Reserve on Thursday, repeating calls for lower interest rates while standing alongside Powell.
Trump on Gaza: 'We have to get the kids fed'
President Donald Trump said he and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed Gaza as they met in Turnberry, Scotland.
Trump repeated his comments on how much the U.S. has given in aid to the region and pushed claims that Hamas has been intercepting the food. "But we're prepared to help. We want to help. It's a terrible situation," Trump said.
"Before we do anything, we have to get the kids fed," the president said.