Washington
- 3d ago
Iran suspends indirect talks with U.S., threatens to block Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Trump claims ceasefire progress
Tehran announced it is stopping indirect message exchanges with Washington and may expand its maritime blockade to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while President Trump contradicted the suspension claim and said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to stop fighting.
- 3d ago
Trump backs off $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund after GOP rebellion and court order
President Trump is reconsidering a controversial $1.776 billion fund to compensate his allies after facing fierce opposition from his own party and a federal court order temporarily halting the program.
- 3d ago
US appeals court partially blocks Trump ban on transgender troops, halting discharges for now
A federal appeals court ruled the Pentagon cannot expel currently-serving transgender service members, but upheld a ban on new recruits while a legal challenge proceeds.
- 3d ago
Iran suspends indirect peace talks with U.S., threatens full Hormuz blockade over Israeli offensive in Lebanon
Tehran has suspended indirect negotiations with Washington and threatened to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's deepening military operations in Lebanon as a violation of the fragile ceasefire.
- 4d ago
Trump Tightens Terms on Iran Peace Deal, Sends Revised Framework to Tehran as Negotiations Drag On
President Donald Trump has requested changes to a proposed peace agreement with Iran, toughening terms on nuclear material and the Strait of Hormuz, as a final deal to end the Middle East war remains elusive after weeks of negotiations.
- 4d ago
Israeli forces seize Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in deepest Lebanon push since 2000, triggering UN Security Council emergency session
Israeli troops captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking their deepest incursion into the country since withdrawing in 2000 and prompting France to call an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
- 5d ago
Israel seizes 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in deepest Lebanon incursion in 26 years, defying ceasefire
Israeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest advance into the country in more than a quarter century and expanding operations against Hezbollah despite a nominal ceasefire.
- 5d ago
Trump demands tougher terms as Iran nuclear deal hangs in balance and Israel expands Lebanon offensive
President Trump has ordered last-minute changes to a proposed peace framework with Iran, demanding stricter nuclear guarantees, while Israel's military expands operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- 5d ago
Trump sends Iran a new ceasefire proposal with stricter terms, delaying a deal that seemed imminent
President Trump sent a revised ceasefire proposal with stricter conditions back to Iran on Friday, upending expectations that a deal to end the three-month war was nearly complete.
- 5d ago
Lebanon PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy' as truce collapses and strikes intensify in the south
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned of a 'dangerous and unprecedented' Israeli escalation, accusing Israel of destroying towns and forcing mass displacement, even as US-brokered talks continue.
- 5d ago
Federal Judge Freezes Trump's $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund, Calling Its Legal Basis Into Question
A U.S. federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from operating a nearly $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate people who claim to be victims of government 'weaponization,' a program critics decry as a political slush fund.
- 5d ago
Markets Rally on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension and Hormuz Reopening as Trump Weighs Final Decision
Global markets surged toward record highs and oil prices suffered their steepest weekly drop in months on Friday, driven by reports that the U.S. and Iran have reached an outline for a 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, pending President Trump's final approval.
- 5d ago
Lula Slams US 'Terrorist' Label on Brazil Gangs as Sovereignty Threat, Accuses Bolsonaro of 'Treason'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has furiously denounced a US decision to designate two of the country's largest criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, warning it could pave the way for foreign military intervention and accusing a political rival of 'treason' for requesting the move.
- 5d ago
Ex-AG Pam Bondi Deflects Trump Questions in Closed-Door Epstein Files Testimony, Democrats Say
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions about President Donald Trump during a closed-door congressional interview on Friday, as lawmakers probe the Justice Department's botched release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
- May 29
Trump administration pushes for new $250 banknote featuring president's portrait, challenging 1866 law
The US Treasury has prepared a design for a $250 banknote bearing Donald Trump's portrait, but the plan requires Congress to overturn a 160-year-old ban on depicting living people on currency.
- May 29
Vance says 'a lot of progress' made on Iran ceasefire extension, but Trump not ready to sign
U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed significant progress in negotiations with Iran on extending the fragile ceasefire, but said President Donald Trump is not yet ready to approve the deal, as both sides traded airstrikes overnight.
- May 28
Freedom 250 Lineup in Chaos: Milli Vanilli, Commodores, Young MC Exit Trump-Tied D.C. Concert Series
Within hours of the 'Great American State Fair' lineup announcement, several legacy acts have distanced themselves from the Freedom 250 event on Washington's National Mall, citing its ties to President Donald Trump.
- May 28
US Reimposes Sanctions on UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese After Appeals Court Freezes Lower Court Ruling
The US Treasury has put UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese back on its sanctions blacklist, days after a federal appeals court temporarily froze a ruling that had briefly shielded her from restrictions over her criticism of Israel.
- May 28
Trump dismisses midterm pressure, says he can outwait Iran as war nears fourth month
President Donald Trump declared he is unconcerned about the political fallout of the extended conflict with Iran, insisting Iranian leaders miscalculated if they thought the November midterm elections would force him into a deal.
- May 28
US strikes Iranian drone site near Bandar Abbas despite ongoing ceasefire and negotiations
The US military struck an Iranian position near Bandar Abbas and shot down four drones, calling the actions defensive and aimed at preserving the fragile ceasefire.
