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Trump gives ethically dubious $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, White House aides - report
Former chief White House ethics lawyer for president George W. Bush, Richard Painter, told WaPo that the payments may violate a federal statute.
Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin claims
Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats
White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say
Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges
Although opponents say the arch requires congressional approval, Congress approved building a memorial at the site more than 100 years ago.
Venezuela's heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says
"We'll swap you a barrel of heavy crude for a barrel of light or medium United States crude," Wright said during an interview on CNBC, calling oil markets fluid.
DHS chief's plane forced to make emergency landing after engine failure
The pilot declared an emergency after the aircraft's right engine failed during a flight from Atlanta to the Washington, DC, area, according to Mullin and air traffic control audio.
They tried to punish Jews for calling out antisemitism. Federal court said no - opinion
After 13 months as defendants, a Jewish couple won dismissal of a lawsuit over comments they made on an Instagram post.
Political language has become a weapon against the truth and Israel - opinion
Political extremes are draining words of meaning, weaponizing language and distorting the debate over Israel, Zionism and the Jews.
Pentagon covertly puts conservative military influencers into US government positions - report
The records further showed that several of the retired officers are employed in the office of Defense Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata.
Turkish presence in Syria poses threat to Israel due to Ankara’s NATO combat doctrine, expert warns
"What we saw about a week ago... is essentially a red line, an Israeli declaration that Israel does not want to see any kind of Turkish presence in central Syria," said Dr. Eitan Hai Cohen.
An anti-Western axis is stretching America thin, from Ukraine to Iran - analysis
Is a multifront crisis pushing Washington toward a deal with Iran?
Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report
"Under President Trump, the Treasury Department will continue to cut off every economic lifeline sustaining this regime, until Tehran is left completely alone," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Five ways the US-Iran conflict is reshaping global power and the Middle East - analysis
From the Strait of Hormuz to sanctions and diplomacy, the US-Iran conflict is broadening into a struggle that is reshaping regional security and the global balance of power.
