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Trump's cabinet reshuffle: Good for Israel at UN, not so clear on Hamas, Iran

Both jobs in the hands of one person are not only unconventional but borderline unworkable. The responsibilities of these two roles often conflict.

Pentagon to seek 'Right to Repair' provisions in Army contracts

the Army wants to give itself the right to conduct maintenance and access necessary tools, software, and technical data without being hindered by intellectual property constraints.

By REUTERS
01/05/2025
 'First Landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World' painting by Dióscoro Puebla (1862).

Trump: 'I'm bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes'

Columbus Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of October.

 book with a cover design of the Iran-US negotiations is seen in Tehran, Iran, April 26, 2025

Trump threatens to 'lead the pack' on attacking Iran if nuclear talks fail

In a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine, the US President discussed the possibility of a broader conflict in the Middle East.

27/04/2025

White House wants to defund independent Social Security board, sources say

Officials in Washington noted that this move is "symbolic of sort of the larger trends in Washington."

By REUTERS
26/04/2025

Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant

Louis Bono, a senior foreign service officer, wrote to staff on Friday that Brendan Hanrahan would be taking over the role.

By REUTERS
25/04/2025

'Never again means now': Trump calls on US to remember victims of the Holocaust

President Trump noted that antisemitism in the US is at a record high, and remarked on his administration's efforts to curb it.

Trump says that Hegseth 'doing a great job' at leading Pentagon following reports of leaks

The New York Times reported that Trump told Hegseth that he also had plenty of experience with 'leakers.'

White House searches for new defense secretary after Hegseth's Signal blunder

This comes after the New York Times reported that Hegseth had included members of his family in chats regarding US military strikes in Yemen.

21/04/2025

Elon Musk ready to leave US federal government, WAPO reports

President Trump has previously signalled to his advisers that Musk will be leaving his federal role in the coming months.

By REUTERS
21/04/2025
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