Trump Administration
Most Gaza flotilla activists to disembark in Greece, Israel to bring two in for questioning
However two of the activists, Saif Abu Keshek, suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization and Thiago Ávila, suspected of illegal activity, will be brought to Israel for questioning.
Trump says Herzog would become 'national hero' if he pardoned Netanyahu - Axios
Orban’s allies move assets abroad, seek US visas following Hungary election defeat - report
Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
'Not particularly secure': Questions raised over security after shooting at White House dinner
Hundreds of agents from several law enforcement agencies were tasked with protecting the annual bash, which President Donald Trump headlined this year.
Suspect in shooting near White House dinner said he targeted Trump administration officials
The suspect told law enforcement following his arrest that he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, CBS News reported on Sunday, citing two sources.
US imposes sanctions on Chinese 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil
Last year, the US imposed sanctions on teapots Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group, Shandong Shouguang Luqing Petrochemical, and Shandong Shengxing Chemical.
US adding firing squads, electrocution and gassing to federal execution methods
The recommendation came in a DOJ report fulfilling Trump's promise to resume capital punishment at the federal level, while being prepared for lawful executions in the event of a drug shortage.
IDF orders evacuation of village in southern Lebanon after Trump announces extension of ceasefire
The IDF ordered the evacuation of Deir Ammar after Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone with a surface-to-air missile.
US imposes sanctions on Cambodian senator and 28 others for alleged crypto-romance scams
According to the US Treasury Department, Kok An, a wealthy Cambodian senator, was using political connections to protect a network of scam centers.
Pakistan hopeful for US-Iran talks despite Strait of Hormuz ship seizures
“The ceasefire has opened a space that Pakistan thinks is enough for the diplomatic path to resume,” a former Pakistani ambassador briefed on the matter told the NYT.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid Pentagon shakeup
The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go.
Trump considering plan to send Afghan refugees who helped US to Congo - NYT
AfghanEvac President Shawn VanDiver criticized the move, describing it as giving the refugees a choice between "the world’s number one refugee crisis to the world’s number two refugee crisis.”
Kash Patel demands $250M from The Atlantic over 'drunk FBI director' claims
The defamation suit argues that the article "falsely asserted Patel is a habitual drunk, unable to perform his duties," among other issues, and that it was published "with actual malice."
