Pentagon watchdog: Hegseth use of Signal messaging app put US personnel at risk

Pentagon official documents showing Hegseth use of Signal messaging app that risked US personnel

The Pentagon’s independent oversight office concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive details about a military strike put US personnel and their mission at risk, according to two people familiar with the findings.  The assessment underscores broader concerns about operational security and digital communications within the U.S. … Read more

Trump grants Henry Cuellar pardon amid 2024 bribery case controversy

President Trump announces Henry Cuellar pardon clearing Texas Democrat of bribery charges

Washington, DC — President Donald Trump on Wednesday granted a full pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, who, along with his wife, was charged last year with accepting $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities. Trump framed the move as a response to what he called political targeting by the Biden administration. “Sleepy Joe went after … Read more

Federica Mogherini accused of fraud and corruption in EU diplomat training probe

Federica Mogherini during a EU diplomatic meeting, now facing fraud and corruption allegations

BRUSSELS — Former European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and two other senior figures have been formally accused of procurement fraud, corruption, conflict of interest and violation of professional secrecy, European authorities said Wednesday.  Their brief detention earlier this week has raised concerns across Brussels’ diplomatic and academic communities. Belgian authorities detained Mogherini on … Read more

South Korea nuclear fuel deal moves forward as Seoul, Washington plan joint uranium venture

South Korea and the United States announce a joint venture to secure enriched uranium under the South Korea nuclear fuel deal.

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and the United States have agreed to create a joint venture aimed at securing a stable supply of enriched uranium for South Korea’s nuclear reactors.  President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday, offering the clearest description yet of what officials are calling the South Korea nuclear fuel deal. Lee disclosed … Read more

A year after the South Korea martial law crisis, political wounds remain unresolved

Crowds gather near South Korea’s national assembly during the anniversary of the South Korea martial law crisis, with pro-democracy groups and Yoon supporters holding flags.

SEOUL, South Korea — One year after South Korea’s martial law crisis shook the country’s democratic foundations, President Lee Jae Myung urged national unity Wednesday while warning that reconciliation will remain out of reach until those behind the failed power grab are held accountable.  The remarks marked the anniversary of the dramatic night when armed … Read more

Appeals court upholds Alina Habba disqualification from top N.J. prosecutor role

Alina Habba standing at a podium in a federal building after announcing her resignation as US attorney in New Jersey.

A federal appeals court on Monday upheld the Alina Habba disqualification, ruling that former President Donald Trump’s nominee cannot serve as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor in either an acting or permanent capacity.  The decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a lower court’s finding that the administration improperly attempted … Read more

Zelensky sends fresh message to Trump after Florida peace talks

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday issued a renewed message of gratitude to former US President Donald Trump following what Ukrainian officials described as constructive peace negotiations in Florida this past weekend.  Zelensky said the talks between US and Ukrainian envoys offered a “path toward dialogue with a clear focus on Ukraine’s sovereignty … Read more

Ukraine war talks stall in Florida as Trump intensifies pressure on Venezuela

Florida — High level Ukraine war talks between senior Trump administration officials and a delegation from Kyiv entered a second day Monday with key disputes still unresolved, even as Washington prepares to dispatch an envoy to Moscow later this week.  The meetings come at a moment of widening geopolitical strain, with President Donald Trump simultaneously … Read more

Netanyahu Seeks Pardon as Corruption Trial Intensifies Political Tensions in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister appearing before media as Netanyahu seeks pardon during ongoing corruption trial.

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally asked President Isaac Herzog on Sunday for a presidential pardon in his years-long corruption case, arguing that the continued criminal proceedings were obstructing his ability to govern effectively.  The move, which Netanyahu framed as essential for the country’s stability, immediately sparked debate across Israel’s political and legal … Read more

US orders immediate Afghan visa ban after security concerns rise

US officials reviewing Afghan visa applications after new Afghan visa ban

The United States has implemented an Afghan visa ban after a directive from President Donald Trump’s administration ordered US diplomats worldwide to stop processing all visa applications from Afghan nationals, according to a State Department.  The move effectively suspends Special Immigrant Visas and refugee pathways that tens of thousands of Afghan partners have relied on … Read more