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US strike against Tren de Aragua leader in Venezuela exemplifies Trump’s approach to war on drugs
BOGOTA, Colombia | The U.S. military attack in Venezuela Friday that killed the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang reflects a strategic shift by U.S. President Donald Trump toward direct U.S. involvement in the war on drugs that began earlier this year, with a special focus this time on gaining access to Venezuela’s lucrative […]
Ahead of G7, Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
PARIS | Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney became a symbol of middle power resistance after a celebrated speech earlier this year, but he is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe. Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, helped make […]
Trump’s name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after judge denies last-minute move to keep it
WASHINGTON | A judge cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the Kennedy Center’s exterior on Friday, denying a last-minute request from the institution’s board that would have kept the name in place. Unless the Kennedy Center decides to appeal the decision from U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, Trump’s name […]
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump’s name by Friday deadline
WASHINGTON | President Donald Trump’s handpicked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the iconic performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday. The board voted Thursday to seek a stay of U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper’s May 29 ruling […]
Dem competitors criticize Griswold for skipping candidate debates in attorney general race
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Three Democrats running to be Colorado’s next attorney general are united in saying Secretary of State Jena Griswold has lacked engagement with voters and other candidates throughout the primary campaign. The Colorado Sun held a debate this week featuring David Seligman, executive director of nonprofit […]
UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military
LONDON | U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey unexpectedly quit on Thursday, saying the government is unwilling to spend enough on the military at a time of “rising threats.” The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down. Healey told Starmer in a […]
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in negotiations
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war by seizing control of the country’s oil industry. Trump said in a social media post that he made the move “based on the fact that discussions with the […]
Tuesday’s takeaways: Platner’s big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump’s support gets mixed results
WASHINGTON | Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota hosted primary elections Tuesday, but much of the political world was focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest. The results were never in question. Neither Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins nor Democratic challenger Graham Platner faced serious opposition for their party’s nomination. And yet Tuesday marked an […]
US strikes Iran and Tehran fires back. Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price’ for stalled talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled peace negotiations. Trump’s warning came hours after […]
From tennis to T-ball, the White House’s South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC
WASHINGTON | Teddy Roosevelt boxed. Richard Nixon bowled. Dwight D. Eisenhower put in a putting green. George H.W. Bush added a horseshoe pit. Herbert Hoover played a game named for himself to get more exercise, while George W. Bush threw open the space for youth T-ball. The White House and its storied South Lawn are […]