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KEY POINTS Ankara — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday that Israel appears to be looking for an opportunity to attack Iran, warning that such a move could increase instability across the Middle East. “I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel has drawn concern from within the bureau over his approach to leadership, including a reported disinterest in reading written briefings, according to current FBI officials. The comments come one year into Patel’s tenure and highlight ongoing internal questions about agency priorities and operational oversight. The revelations were … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his newly announced Trump Board of Peace, escalating a dispute between leaders of standing allies. The withdrawal, announced late Thursday on Trump’s Truth Social platform, followed sharp exchanges over Canada’s sovereignty and the postwar international order. … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has ordered federal agencies to review funding sent to several Democratic controlled states, signaling an effort to use federal dollars to pressure jurisdictions that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement authorities. The directive, issued this week by the Office of Management and Budget, instructs Cabinet agencies to catalog federal … Read more
KEY POINTS DAVOS, Switzerland — Former US President Donald Trump unveiled an international Board of Peace on Thursday, bringing together 59 world leaders to pursue a structured agreement aimed at stabilizing Gaza. The announcement came during a formal ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Trump described the initiative as a global effort … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — Usha Vance pregnant with her fourth child, the White House announced Tuesday, Jan. 20, marking the first time a sitting second lady of the United States has publicly confirmed a pregnancy. The announcement said the vice president’s wife and the baby “are doing well” and that the family looks forward to … Read more
Key Points US President Donald Trump has publicly lashed out at the United Kingdom over its decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling the move “an act of great stupidity” and raising fresh questions about the future of the so called “special relationship” between the two longtime allies. The remarks, posted … Read more
KEY POINTS Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join the US Board of Peace for Gaza, the Kremlin said Monday, a step that could alter diplomacy on the Israel Hamas ceasefire. The outreach underscores Washington’s effort to expand participation in the Board of Peace for Gaza, announced last year by President Donald … Read more
KEY POINTS Washington — Communities across the United States and abroad observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with ceremonies, service projects and educational programs centered on the enduring influence of the “I Have a Dream” speech delivered in Washington in nineteen sixty three. A moment that continues to shape global discussions on civil … Read more
KEY POINTS WASHINGTON — In a sudden escalation of trade and diplomatic tensions, former President Donald Trump demanded in a Saturday night post on Truth Social that European nations agree to a deal allowing the United States to acquire Greenland. Threatening tariffs of 10 percent in February and 25 percent in June if they refuse. … Read more
