Trump Administration
Trump advisors prefer Israel strike Iran before US to boost support for military action - Politico
“There’s thinking in and around the administration that the politics are a lot better if the Israelis go first and alone and the Iranians retaliate against us," sources told Politico.
Trump administration orders US diplomats to fight data sovereignty initiatives
'Not worried at all': Killing Khamenei would not trigger collapse of regime, Iran's Araghchi says
White House showcases letters from each state praising Trump administration
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.
Penn calls gov't demand for list of Jewish employees ‘disturbing and unconstitutional'
"Singling out organizations and individuals for such an invasion of privacy based on their actual or presumed religious affiliation would be deeply troubling,” the university wrote.
Senior Hamas officials planning 'safe exit' from Gaza Strip, Saudi media outlet reports
Senior Hamas figures are reportedly weighing a coordinated departure from Gaza following the rollout of Phase II of Donald Trump’s plan, according to sources cited by Asharq al-Awsat.
