Trump Administration
Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled Senate candidate interview after Trump admin. broadcasting threats
“Let’s just call this what it is: Donald Trump’s administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV, because all Trump does is watch TV,” Colbert said.
US strikes more suspected drug-smuggling boats as warships shift toward Middle East – report
Hillary Clinton says Trump admin. 'slow-walking' Epstein files release before Congress testimony
Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC
Bruce Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song, sings 'ICE out now!'
Bruce Springsteen's new protest song, "Streets of Minneapolis," honors Alex Pretti and Renee Good, victims of US immigration raids, as he critiques Trump’s policies.
Trump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests - analysis
US military strikes against Iran may spark change or worsen regional instability, as experts weigh the potential outcomes.
Trump nominates Colin McDonald as assistant A-G for national fraud enforcement
The National Fraud Enforcement will be a new division of the US Justice Department, Trump noted.
US handing over seized tanker to Venezuela, officials say
The US hands back the Panama‑flagged M/T Sophia to Venezuela, marking the first reversal of such a seizure under the Trump administration.
Vance omits mention of Jews from Holocaust Remembrance Day statement
The statement was the latest in a series of comments Vance has made that have triggered concern regarding his hesitancy to call out antisemites in the conservative movement.
US deports three former members of Iran's IRGC who entered illegally, DHS says
The DHS named the three Iranians as Ehsan Khaledi, Mohammad Mehrani, and Morteza Nasirikakolaki.
CENTCOM announces air force readiness exercise amid growing Iran tensions
Although CENTCOM said that the "exercise is designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability," military parties have used such drills in the past as cover for launching a surprise attack.
'Must be held accountable': Trump admin. sued over deaths in boat strike off Venezuela's coast
The Center for Constitutional Rights and the American Civil Liberties Union filed the novel lawsuit under the Death on the High Seas Act and the Alien Tort Statute.
US begins deportation of Iranian nationals in first since protests broke out, CNN reports
The Trump administration deported 14 Iranians to Iran on Sunday, the first such flight since nationwide protests erupted, as rights groups warn of severe risks facing returnees.
Trump admin. 'ready to do business with Iran,' senior US official says
"We are open for business. They know our number if they want to get in touch with us," the official said, regarding the Islamic Republic's regime and negotiations over a potential deal.
