Donald Trump
Top US diplomat in Kyiv to resign after Trump conflict-report
A State Department spokesman rejected the notion of policy disagreements being the root cause for the acting ambassador’s departure.
National Religious Broadcasters urges FCC to investigate ABC over Kimmel remarks
Trump pushes for extended Iran blockade, two IDF soldiers wounded
Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports
Israel will face resistance if troops stay in Lebanon, Lebanese Parliament Speaker says
"It [Israel] will smell the scent of resistance every day," said Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite statesman and a Hezbollah ally.
'Do them no harm!' Trump calls for Iran to stop execution of women as start to negotiations
"I would greatly appreciate the release of these women," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "I am sure that they will respect the fact that you did so. Please do them no harm!"
Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran, will get 'great deal'
Trump told CNBC that he believes the US is “going to end up with a great deal” with Iran to end the weeks-long war, saying "they have no choice."
Iraq political factions fail to agree on prime minister as US pressure mounts
It has been five months since Iraq had an election in November, 2025. However, the parties can’t agree on a prime minister.
US in talks with DP world on Gaza logistics under Trump’s Board of Peace plan - Financial Times
Rehabilitation of Gaza, where two years of Israeli bombardment have destroyed four-fifths of buildings, has been projected by global institutions to cost around $70 billion.
US Labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct probe
The Labor Department’s inspector general is nearing the end of a months-long investigation into a whistleblower’s allegations of professional misconduct by Chavez-DeRemer.
Vance to travel to Islamabad, Iranian delegation gets reported approval from supreme leader - Axios
According to a source with knowledge, cited by Axios, the Iranian negotiating team hesitated under pressure from the IRGC to take a stronger line and refuse talks without an end to the US blockade.
Iran will not negotiate under threat, bend to force, top officials say
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf claimed that US President Trump had violated the ceasefire between the two countries by "imposing a siege."
Nationwide Bible reading event marks 250 years of scripture in America
The Museum of the Bible hosts "America Reads the Bible," a weeklong event with 500 participants reading Scripture, featuring contributions from figures in politics, media, and entertainment.
Board of Peace envoy optimistic about Gaza disarmament talks, but warns of delays
The Board of Peace works on Gaza disarmament, with Mladenov cautiously optimistic but concerned about delays.
