Trump Administration

What could the US have planned for Cuba after charges against Raúl Castro? - explainer

Trump’s envoy to Havana during his first term, Lawrence Gumbiner, said Trump likely views action with Cuba as an opportunity for US businesses rather than a chance for true regime change.

Cuba's former President Raul Castro holds a Cuban national flag as he attends a May Day rally marking International Workers' Day in Havana on May 1, 2026.
The United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.

UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose

Permanent Observer for the State of Palestine to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, addresses a Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, US, March 18, 2025.

US pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly VP bid, threatens visa revocation

UN special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese attends press conference in Geneva

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list


Trump administration fights Minnesota law outlawing Kalshi, Polymarket-style markets

The law was to go into effect Aug. 1, but CFTC chairman Michael Selig said in a statement that it "turns lawful operators and participants in prediction markets into felons overnight."

Polymarket Logo And Website With Prediction Market Interface On Computer Screen.

Cuban president warns US aggression would create a 'bloodbath'

The comments follow a report that said Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed plans to use them to attack the US military installations and civilian infrastructure.

A Mexican Navy ship, Asian Katra, carrying aid approaches Havana, Cuba, May 18, 2026.

Trump administration hosts White House Shabbat gathering for US 250th anniversary

Trump’s administration hosted a White House Shabbat gathering after the president urged Jewish Americans to observe the sabbath for the US 250th anniversary.

A man wears a Trump yarmulke while waiting for U.S. President Donald Trump to address the Republican Jewish Coalition 2019 Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 6, 2019.

US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report

According to Bloomberg, the massive sale demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to allied countries affected by Iranian attacks during Operation Epic Fury. 

Surface-to-air missile launcher of the Patriot (Wisla) system newly integrated into the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) stands at an army base in Sochaczew, Poland, December 18, 2024.

Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

The decision by the Senate's parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom.

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the media while holding up renderings of the planned White House ballroom, aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 29, 2026.

UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report

The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.

An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi

"It's been an incredible visit. I think a lot of good has come of it," Trump told Xi at their final meeting.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.

IDF would withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah disarmed as CIA plans to remove terror weapons - KAN

The continued talks come as the IDF carries out strikes in southern Lebanon, Army Radio reported on Friday. 

From Iran, Hezbollah received command, weapons, training, and deep integration into the Iranian apparatus. From Qatar, it was given something Iran could not provide: the ability to recover and consolidate politically.

Fight for Second Intifada victims reopens with $655 million judgment against PA - interview

A federal appeals court has reinstated a $655.5 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority and PLO, more than two decades after American families sued over attacks from the Second Intifada.

A gaping hole is left in the shop front of the Sbarro pizzeria after a suicide bombing, August 9, 2001

Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails - report

A new operation name could allow the Trump administration to distinguish renewed strikes from Operation Epic Fury, NBC reported.

US Chair of the Joint Chiefs, Gen. Dan Caine, addresses the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Pentagon's budget request, May 12, 2026; illustrative.