Truth Social — social media platform operated by Trump Media & Technology Group, facing significant quarterly losses and legal challenges over paid early-access service.
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Joy Online
… 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. …
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documentsJoy Online
… Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said “Numerous European countries” had been discussing bringing in such a levy and some were close to doing so. …
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech taxJoy Online
… Later, US President Donald Trump said that Apple had agreed to work with chipmaker Intel to make its chips in the US. “I decided to help Intel because we need to design and build our Chips right here in America,” he wrote in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. …
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costsJoy Online
… ore Trump’s comments, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei expressed caution over the timeline, saying: “We will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding, although it will not be tomorrow.” In a post on Truth Social …
Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timingJoy Online
… In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Clayton for his former leadership of the US Securities and Exchange Commission – the US government agency that polices the stock markets – as well as law firm Sullivan & Cromwell. …
Trump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pickJoy Online
… Hours before the latest US attack was launched, Trump had warned: “We hit them hard yesterday, and we’re going to hit them hard again today.” Trump wrote on Truth Social that Iranian leaders have “taken too long to negotiate a deal”, while the Iranian foreign ministry accused the …
Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikesJoy Online
… Trump previously said on Truth Social that the helicopter had been “shot down” as it was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz. …
Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ again on WednesdayJoy Online
… he downed helicopter had been patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping channel that was effectively closed days after the US launched its first strikes on Iran in late February. “There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured,” Trump wrote on Truth Social …
US and Iran exchange fire after American patrol helicopter downed in HormuzJoy Online
… In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote: “Yesterday, in a meaningless vote, the House voted, 4 bad Republicans and all of the Dumocrats, to limit my War Powers, right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran. …
Trump hits back at ‘unpatriotic’ vote after House rebukes him over IranJoy Online
… In his endorsement posted to Truth Social on Monday, Trump wrote that Kean was a “Tremendous Advocate of our America First Agenda” and “is working tirelessly”. …
Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsementTrump Media & Technology Group reported a net loss of $238.1 million in the second quarter, up from $20 million a year earlier, largely driven by unrealised losses on cryptocurrency assets. The company is seeking to generate revenue through Truth API, a licensed data feed for banks and trading firms, and has signed more than ten customer agreements since its August 1 launch.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a net loss of $238.1 million in the second quarter, up from $20 million a year earlier, largely driven by unrealised losses on cryptocurrency assets. The company is seeking to generate revenue through Truth API, a licensed data feed for banks and trading firms, and has signed more than ten customer agreements since its August 1 launch.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two US media groups have sued Donald Trump over Truth Social's paid service that charges up to $100,000 a month for near-instant delivery of his posts before they reach the general public. The plaintiffs argue the setup raises constitutional concerns and gives unfair market advantage to paying subscribers when Trump announces major developments.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, reported a $238 million loss in the second quarter as cryptocurrency holdings declined, though the company said revenue rose 89% year-on-year to $1.7 million. The firm has yet to turn a profit despite expanding into cryptocurrencies and clean-energy investments.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump denied reports of a US munitions shortage and vowed to pursue severe penalties for information leakers, as the six-month conflict with Iran continues and debates over US military arsenal levels intensify.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump said new talks with Iran will begin Monday after he called off what he described as "massive" strikes on the country. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar reportedly asked him to hold off on any attack, citing progress toward a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump said the U.S. will hold off on attacking Iran if a deal can be reached quickly to end Iran's nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump announced he has cancelled strikes against Iran conditional on a deal being struck "rapidly," claiming the parameters of an agreement had been discussed that would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. The move comes after US media reported Washington may have been planning new strikes on Iran, while Iran had accused the US of escalating tensions and the US government urged Americans in the Middle East to be prepared for potential evacuation.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump said his separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were positive, with both leaders in Washington for a memorial service. Trump discussed various topics with each leader without providing specifics, though tensions preceded the Netanyahu meeting over leaked details of his planned talking points on Iran.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump says the US will investigate the European Union and threaten fresh tariffs over fines handed to American tech companies including Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon. Trump says fines should be "entirely reversed" and is initiating a Section 301 trade investigation.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump has halted attacks on Iran for the third consecutive night to create space for talks, according to US ambassador Mike Waltz, while an Iranian spokesperson confirmed Tehran has also paused retaliatory attacks. Oil prices have dropped below $90 per barrel following the pause.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US ambassador to the UN said President Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night to give diplomacy more time, after nearly two weeks of daily US strikes and tit-for-tat attacks. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, and Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump Media & Technology Group is launching a paid service called Truth API starting 1 August to give Wall Street firms high-speed access to posts from key accounts on its Truth Social platform, aiming to create a steady revenue stream for the loss-making company and capitalizing on how Trump's posts often move global markets.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump threatened to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks, as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth consecutive day. The threats, which have drawn UN condemnation as potential war crimes under international law, came as Trump reversed a threatened 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz shipping but maintained a blockade of Iranian ports.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has paid writer E Jean Carroll more than $5m in damages three years after he was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her in a civil case. Carroll, a former magazine columnist, accused Trump of attacking her in the mid-1990s and later defaming her on his Truth Social website in 2022.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump announced the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, following recent military strikes between the US and Iran. The blockade takes effect Tuesday at 16:00 Eastern Time, while Iran's foreign minister countered that whoever provides safe passage should be compensated and that Iran remains the strait's guardian.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump announced that the US is reinstating a blockade of Iran's shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following weekend US strikes on Iranian targets, and will charge a 20% reimbursement rate on all cargo shipped through the waterway for security costs.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A judge has ordered that writer E. Jean Carroll be paid the $5.8m that US President Donald Trump was found liable to owe her after a jury awarded damages over her claim that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s and later defamed her.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Writer E. Jean Carroll has asked a judge to order Donald Trump to pay $5m in damages awarded by a New York jury that found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a civil case from 2023. The request follows the US Supreme Court's refusal to review Trump's appeal, and Carroll's lawyers say they will no longer accept delays in payment after Trump exhausted multiple legal avenues to avoid the damages.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Supreme Court rejected President Trump's request to review a civil case in which a New York jury awarded writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages, finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Trump had denied the allegations and challenged the jury verdict through multiple appeals, all of which have now failed.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital services tax on American technology giants, warning the penalties would be applied immediately and supersede existing bilateral trade agreements.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to one count of illegal retention of classified information after being indicted on 18 counts related to improper handling of classified material. He faces up to five years in prison, must pay $2.25 million in fines, debrief national security officials, and perform 100 hours of community service, with sentencing scheduled for 28 October.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country introducing a digital services tax on American technology companies, warning the penalties would be applied immediately and supersede existing trade agreements. Britain's existing 2% Digital Services Tax, in place since 2020, raised over £800 million in 2024–25 from major US firms including Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Apple plans to raise product prices as memory chip costs have surged due to the artificial intelligence boom, with CEO Tim Cook telling the Wall Street Journal that price increases were "unavoidable" and the situation had become "unsustainable." Cook did not specify timing or which products would be affected.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" once agreed, though Iranian foreign ministry spokesman expressed caution about the timeline.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has named Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in New York, as director of national intelligence after Congress objected to his previous choice for lacking intelligence experience. Clayton, who formerly led the SEC, will oversee 18 government intelligence agencies and replace outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps says it struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz after US Central Command launched new strikes on Iranian military sites. The escalation comes amid a fragile ceasefire agreed in April, with both sides accusing the other of aggression and undermining diplomatic efforts.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump said the US will hit Iran "hard" on Wednesday after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight, and reiterated a call for Iran to "sign a deal." Iran's foreign ministry spokesman accused the US of damaging diplomatic efforts through contradictory messages and violations of a ceasefire.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems and radar sites after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday, and Iran retaliated by launching drones and missiles at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan. Two crew members of the helicopter were rescued by an American sea drone.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US House of Representatives passed a measure 215-208 to require Trump to withdraw US forces from Iran or seek congressional approval for military action. Trump dismissed the vote as "unpatriotic" and blamed Democrats and four Republican voters for undermining his negotiations.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Republican Tom Kean Jr secured his party's nomination for re-election after a Trump endorsement, despite not being seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for months and missing more than 100 votes; his office cited a medical issue in April. He will face Democrat Rebecca Bennett in November's midterm elections.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →