Trump Administration
Democratic US Senator Amy Klobuchar files paperwork for Minnesota governor run
Senator Amy Klobuchar has filed to run for governor of Minnesota, aiming to succeed Tim Walz, who announced he won’t seek re-election, amid ongoing political tensions with the Trump administration.
US officially exits WHO, citing COVID-19 pandemic management failure
Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key
US accuses contractor of illegally sharing classified information with reporter
US, Ukraine say they have an 'updated and refined' peace framework, but questions remain
Officials say the updated framework includes stronger security guarantees as Kyiv faces pressure over territorial concessions and ongoing Russian advances.
G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott, opposition
G20 leaders adopted a climate focused declaration without US support, prompting the White House to accuse South Africa of weaponizing its presidency and deepening tensions over the group’s direction.
US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil
“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.
Rubio says the Ukraine peace proposal was authored by US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington authored the 28-point Ukraine peace proposal, as senators disputed the claim and US, Ukrainian, and European officials opened talks in Geneva.
US to launch new phase of Venezuela ops., including possible plan to overthrow Maduro, sources say
US officials say Washington is moving toward a new phase of action against Venezuela, as military pressure and covert options against the Maduro government remain on the table.
White House attempts to find middle ground as Israel concerned over Saudi F-35 deal - N12
Israel is currently the only Middle Eastern nation to hold American F-35s, and Israeli officials expressed concern that the planned sale of F-35s would threaten Israeli military supremacy.
Trump admin. seeks 'balanced' Saudi F-35 sale while preserving IDF military superiority - report
“The Trump administration is committed to the law that stipulates the United States will maintain the IDF’s qualitative edge in the Middle East," a senior White House official told N12.
Trump administration proposes to loosen rules protecting endangered species
The move, which raised concerns among specialists, aligns with President Donald Trump's effort to unwind what he says are burdensome federal regulations for businesses.
Trump administration announces steps in dismantling Education Department
It will "streamline federal education activities on the legally required programs, reduce administrative burdens, and refocus programs and activities to better serve students and grantees."
Lone US Republican rep. votes against releasing Epstein files as Senate weighs bill
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-Louisiana) was the sole vote against the House measure requiring the release of the unclassified records on sex criminal Jefferey Epstein.
