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Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders
President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push back US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US new…
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran
US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz • Why does the US have military bases in Germany? • Trump tells M…
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.…
‘That’s bullshit’: Democrats slam Trump’s claims that Iran hostilities ‘have been terminated’ – US politics live
Trump sent formal letter to Republican congressional leaders claiming war in Iran is over and he doesn’t need their authorization for ongoing military operations Iran offers new pe…
Here’s how to crush Tehran in three moves
The small group of Islamist regime loyalists now ruling Iran by committee may be able to fool the world with AI-generated propaganda videos, but they can’t escape the reality of an…
Trump defies Congress, extends Iran military operations without approval
Trump extends military operations in Iran without Congress approval. End of operations by April 30 at 0.1% YES.…
Trump Orders Pentagon to Reduce US Forces Based in Germany
The United States has been reassessing the force strength our military maintains around the world, under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in President Trump's second term, and it is n…
Why Trump says the US-Iran war is over
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here…
Cuba Falling: Trump Escalates as Rubio Lays Out Two Options
On Friday, Donald Trump signed a new executive order that builds on his January national emergency declaration that Cuba is an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to the United Stat…
60 Days Forever
Endless ‘hostilities,’ here and abroad.…
Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens
Trump's comments indicated the deadlock over the 2-month-old war is likely to persist, even as he looks to end a conflict that remains deeply unpopular among Americans.…
U.S. withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, U.S. officials say
The drawdown would bring U.S. troop levels in Europe back to roughly pre-2022 levels, before Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered a buildup by then-President Joe Biden.…
US approves military sales of nearly $11 billion to Middle East allies
The announcements came as the US and Israel’s war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, fulfilling Trump threat
The move comes after German Chancellor Merz said the US was being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership.…
US said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spat
President Donald Trump has feuded with European allies over their reluctance to step up support for war on Iran.…
WATCH: Scott Jennings tosses F-bomb at liberal during HEATED CNN panel on Iran
A debate over the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran nearly ended in fisticuffs on a CNN panel between Scott Jennings and a liberal commentator on Thursday. Adam Mockler of the liberal M…
Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
In a letter to congressional leaders on Friday, the deadline to come to Congress about the war, Trump said there has been no exchange of fire with Iran since the ceasefire.…
‘Failure to provide support’: US to withdraw 5k troops from Germany amid widening Iran war rift
US News: The United States will withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, in a move that shows the growing tensions between .…
EU condemns Palestinian Authority textbooks containing 'antisemitism, glorification of jihad'
The EU called for any future funding to the PA to be conditional on the removal of ”antisemitic content, incitement to violence and the glorification of martyrdom and jihad” from t…
Harry Enten Says More Americans Blame Trump For Higher Gas Prices Than They Did Under Bush, Obama, Biden
'[Trump] is getting blamed more to a historic degree'…
The Department of Holy War
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has a longstanding fascination with the Crusades. That’s right, the Crusades: the series of late 11th to 13th century medieval wars in which Europ…
Trump tells Congress on 60th day of Iran conflict: ‘Hostilities’ have ‘terminated’
President Donald Trump has notified Congress that “hostilities” with Iran have “terminated”. His letter to both House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), th…
Trump to Congress: War Is Over (If You Want It); UPDATE: Iran Proposal More Of the Same
Pete Hegseth floated this claim yesterday. Today, Donald Trump made it official ... or at least as official as he can make it.…
Rubio’s old roommate convicted of covertly lobbying for Maduro’s Venezuela
David Rivera, a former Florida Republican congressman who was once roommates with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was convicted Friday for his role in lobbying $50 million on behal…
Trump Had 60 Days To End the Iran War. Instead, He's Just Pretending It's Over.
Legally, Trump must either cease operations or ask Congress for approval. He did neither, and Congress just went on recess.…
Adam Kinzinger: The First Family's Corruption Is Mind-Blowing
Watch now | Fox News wouldn't shut up about Hunter and Burisma, but its viewers aren't likely to hear any criticism of Eric and Don Jr.…
Trump Argues Iran War Has ‘Terminated’ As He Faces Congressional Approval Deadline
'The ceasefire has since been extended'…
The White House tries to sidestep Congress on Iran as political pressures mount: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a trio of redistricting developments post-Supreme Court ruling.…
Cuba calls US sanctions 'collective punishment' during May 1 marches
In an executive order on May 1, US President Donald Trump announced sanctions on people involved in wide-sweeping sectors of the Cuban economy, including those who operate in 'ener…
Retired top US general says Trump has only one option with Iran: Resume bombing
Retired Gen. Jack Keane said Iran's merciless and violent crackdown on its own citizens show the leadership's true colors and proves any negotiation is fruitless.…
Dispatch Politics Roundup: The King’s Visit
Your weekly roundup from Washington, D.C.…
Trump Slaps New May Day Sanctions on Cuban Regime
Friday is May Day, a traditional communist holiday. (Commies call it International Workers' Day.) It's also the day that President Trump chose to issue an executive order aimed at …
Scott Jennings snaps at left-wing commentator, says to get 'f---ing hand out of my face'
Scott Jennings told Adam Mockler to get his hand out of his face during a heated "CNN NewsNight" exchange over U.S. foreign policy strategy in the Middle East.…
Trump and populist politics dominant Albanese's first year of second term
Anthony Albanese says the United States is "playing a different role" in the world under President Donald Trump, forcing Australia and allies to adjust how they respond to unexpect…
Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West
Oil shipments from Russia have jumped 75% to about 60,000 barrels per day this year, making Moscow the country's dominant crude supplier following the fall of Assad in December 202…
Trump expands Cuba sanctions with global reach, targeting foreign banks and firms
New executive order allows US to penalise third-country actors, raising risks for international companies.…
Poll finds 61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake
Poll finds that Americans are concerned about impact of the war on the cost of living and sceptical of success thus far.…
US sanctions China-based operator, others over alleged Iran oil trade links
The United States on Friday sanctioned multiple entities and individuals it said were involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petroleum products, including a China-based oil term…
CNN’s Scott Jennings tells panelist to ‘get your f***ing hand out of my face’ during heated debate
CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings clashed with MeidasTouch podcaster Adam Mockler during a fiery debate in which Jennings said, “Get your f***ing hand out of my face.” “H…
Trump Claims It’s Unconstitutional to Ask Congress to Authorize War
Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that asking Congress to authorize the war in Iran would have been unconstitutional.…
Trump downplays US missile inventory concerns amid Iran de-escalation
Trump downplays U.S. missile inventory concerns amid Iran de-escalation. Military action against Iran at 0.1% YES.…
The great disconnect: Why Israel is losing America while winning in Iran - opinion
Israel enjoys strong backing in US policy circles, but public and generational support is steadily eroding.…
Six months out, control of the Senate is a dead heat, traders on Kalshi say
While Democrats are favored to flip control of the House of Representatives, the upper chamber is a much closer race, traders believe.…
Foreign Office cuts will weaken oversight of international law, MPs warn
Cross-party group says closure of humanitarian unit will undermine monitoring of legal violations and arms exports MPs have expressed alarm at the closure of the Foreign Office’s i…
US imposes new Iran sanctions, warns shipping companies not to pay Hormuz tolls
The move comes after the US imposed new sanctions on Tuesday on 35 groups and individuals involved in operating Iran's covert "shadow banking" financial network.…
Trump 'not satisfied' with latest Iranian proposal, says leadership is 'fully disjointed'
Speaking to the media outside the White House, Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal "because they have no military left."…
Trump expands U.S. sanctions on Cuban government
WASHINGTON, May 1 - President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order broadening U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government, two White House officials told Reuters, as he…
Donald Trump's Iran War Seen as 'Mistake' by Historic Margins—New Poll
While a new poll shows GOP voters largely backing Trump's war, support drops among "non-MAGA Republicans."…
Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain – as it happened
The US president said he would carry out of a review of US military presence in Europe after public criticism of the US-Israeli war on Iran If you are still planning your summer ho…
US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls, sources say
TEL AVIV, May 1 - A U.S. military-run centre near Gaza that critics say failed in its mission to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and boost aid flows to besieged Palestinians is …
King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
President Donald Trump praised King Charles III after the monarch's state visit this week, which is being hailed in the U.K. as a diplomatic triumph…
No, Iran Is Not Winning, and Yes, There Is a Strategy
From the first days of Operation Epic Fury, critics have howled that Trump is losing the war, empowering Iran's extremists, and has no strategy for victory.…
How Democrats Can Have a Better Conversation About Israel
It starts with asking better questions.…
Can new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meet Trump’s expectations?
President Donald Trump has set high expectations for Iraq’s newly designated prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, expectations that reflect Washington’s long-standing hope for a stable, r…
Giorgia Meloni’s moral retreat on Gaza
The Italian PM’s response to Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza reflects not moral conviction, but political calculation.…
Trump says Cuba is “next.” What does that mean?
“We may stop by Cuba after we’re finished with this,” President Donald Trump mused earlier this month during remarks about the war in Iran, one of a number of times in recent weeks…
Why US may regret pushing allies towards greater defence autonomy
The challenge for US policymakers in the aftermath of Trump’s presidency may be to restore US importance among like-minded countries.…
Trump’s latest attacks on Europe’s leaders over Iran war worsen transatlantic tensions
Leaders including Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Britain’s Keir Starmer and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni have found themselves in the crosshairs…
Stalemate with Iran puts Trump's second term to the test
President Trump's stalemate in Iran spells trouble for the rest of his second term.…
Republican strategist on how the Iran war is affecting Trump politically
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the political ramifications of the war in Iran for President Trump.…