Trump Administration
Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez defends Maduro as the rightful leader and signals diplomatic progress with the US, amid growing cooperation and oil sales.
Democratic-led states seek to block Trump administration from ending public health funding
Trump's progress in Gaza may be used to delay a new Israeli invasion of Gaza - analysis
Trump administration weighs seizing Iranian oil tankers to further pressure Tehran - WSJ
Greenland's capital restores power, heating after storm damages line
Greenlanders are used to outages, often caused by harsh weather damaging the cable, which runs through rugged terrain and spans two fjords.
Australian defense department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
Australian PM Anthony Albanese appointed Defense Department chief Greg Moriarty as the next ambassador to the US after Kevin Rudd said he would step down early, following Trump's criticism.
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
The US has officially left the World Health Organization, citing mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking concerns about global health collaboration and future US involvement.
Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key
Russia, the US, and Ukraine hold security talks in Abu Dhabi, with Moscow stressing the need to resolve territorial issues for lasting peace, despite ongoing military operations.
US accuses contractor of illegally sharing classified information with reporter
Aurelio Perez-Lugones faces criminal charges for allegedly sharing classified military documents with a Washington Post reporter, whose home was raided during the investigation.
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez assured US of cooperation before Maduro’s capture - report
According to The Guardian, Rodriguez began speaking with US officials in the fall of 2025 after Trump demanded Maduro leave Venezuela in a call in late November, which he refused to do.
TikTok reaches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure US user data, apps, and the algorithm through data privacy and cybersecurity measures, the company said.
WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction
Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.
Trump reversal on Greenland followed push by aides against military option, sources say
Several key members of the president's team were unenthusiastic about possibly using military force to seize the Danish territory, sources told Reuters.
