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Israeli ex-generals urge Trump to push Netanyahu on ‘settler terror’
Settler violence in the occupied West Bank endangers Israel’s future, 550 former officials tell Trump.…
Democrats criticize Trump’s new tariffs as ‘end-run around the supreme court and Congress’ – US politics live
Canada, Mexico, Australia, EU, UK and China among dozens of economies listed in US president’s renewed effort of near-global import taxes after supreme court struck down his ‘libe…
House Democrat calls for congressional hearings on Trump administration’s nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – US politics live
Brad Sherman, US representative from California, said Congress should approve agreement only if ‘gold-standard safeguards’ are included US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Ar…
‘There’s no way they can survive’: Trump defends new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods – US politics live
US president claims ‘Canada has been very tough on us over the years’ as Mark Carney says he has agreed to ‘intensify negotiations’ with US Sign up for US Breaking News email US ga…
Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in significant rebuke to US ally – US politics live
Democrats were split on the issue, with nearly half of party’s 212-member caucus voting with Republicans to reject the measure Sign up for the Breaking News US email In his opening…
Maine Democrats plan convention to replace scandal-hit Platner – US politics live
Senate pick announced his withdrawal in angry video accusing party and media of acting as ‘judge, jury and executioner’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email A month after he won …
Trump says he has signed peace deal with Iran at Versailles – US politics live
President tells reporters ‘it’s signed, yeah’, as he attends dinner in honor of 250 years of American independence Sign up for the Breaking News US email Donald Trump also denied (…
Washington's Lincoln Memorial pool turns green days after renovation
Video. An algae bloom has turned Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green just days after a $14 million makeover.…
Fighter at Donald Trump’s White House UFC event smears Michelle Obama during interview – US politics live
Josh Hokit gave rambling post-fight interview veering from praising the president to religion and repeating false conspiracy claim about former first lady Sign up for the Breaking …
Can Trump get a good Iran deal? Here are the major pitfalls that lie ahead
There is suddenly newfound optimism about the Trump administration reaching an agreement with Iran to extend the ceasefire and to start to bring the war to an end — and not just in…
Democrats demand Trump ‘guarantee’ Bill Pulte will not serve as acting intelligence director after Clayton nomination – US politics live
Senate Democrats welcome president’s nomination of Jay Clayton but say Pulte must not be allowed to serve as acting director for any time US House blocks extension of powerful surv…
Maine votes as scandal-plagued Graham Platner seeks Democratic Senate primary win - US politics live
Polls for Maine’s primary elections close at 8pm ET as it appears voters may be sticking with Platner despite string of controversies Sign up for the Breaking News US email in Bang…
Trump walks out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after clash over election claims
Kristen Welker questioned Trump’s allegations that races for California governor and 2020 president were ‘rigged’ Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press …
[Mind the Gap] Bait and switch: Upending Fil-Am lives midstream
The new US Citizenship and Immigration Services Policy Memorandum turns a Fil-Am's dream into a nightmare…
Expanding the Abraham Accords Would Help Netanyahu, not America
The agreements were flawed from the start. The post Expanding the Abraham Accords Would Help Netanyahu, not America appeared first on The American Conservative .…
Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's 'anti-weaponisation fund'.…
US Senate advances ICE Bill as Democrats aim to make Trump a liability for Republicans
The Senate will hold hours of debate before initiating a lengthy vote-a-rama. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.…
NZ could face 12.5% tariff in US crackdown on forced labour imports
Most New Zealand exports to the US already face a blanket global tariff rate of 10 percent, which was imposed after an earlier tariff was deemed illegal by the US Supreme Court.…
Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'f****** crazy' in telephone row over Lebanon strikes
The comments provide a rare public glimpse into tensions between the two leaders, who have long presented a united front despite occasional disagreements behind closed doors.…
Trump suggests he will make Todd Blanche permanent US attorney general
US president says ‘I think he will’ when asked if the acting attorney general would take on a permanent role…
Middle East crisis live: Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire; US House rebukes Trump over Iran war
Statement with US after Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington says agreement will create ‘pilot’ security zones in Lebanon from which Hezbollah banned One killed and 63 hurt in Iran a…
Mitch McConnell statement suggests he considers Bill Pulte unfit for national intelligence director role – US politics live
Republican senator does not name Trump pick but points to importance of eligibility requirements, which Pulte is widely considered to be lacking Sign up for the Breaking News US em…
California governor’s race still a toss-up as leading candidates battle for top spots
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the field as votes continue to be counted The Democrats to watch after Tuesday’s primaries: from army doctor to Paralympian…
Iowa primary elections: Josh Turek to face Ashley Hinson for US Senate seat
Democratic state house representative beats Zach Wahls and will face off against Trump-backed Republican Hinson Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Iowa voters nomina…
Trump dumps $2.5b ‘slush fund for MAGA allies’ after Republican backlash
It’s a significant backdown from the US president, who said he “gave up a lot of money” to allow the so-called Anti-Weaponisation Fund to go ahead.…
Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan
A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.…
Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters released from prison after sentence commuted
Peters, a conspiracy theorist convicted after 2020 election, served less than a quarter of her nine-year sentence Tina Peters , the former clerk convicted of participating in a sch…
Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.…
Netanyahu's actions eroding bipartisan US support for Israel, J Street policy chief tells 'Post'
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: J Street senior vice president Ilan Goldenberg tells The Jerusalem Post that he believes that a liberal Zionist position will help Israeli relations with the US.…
Bold New US Action: Drug Smuggling Boat Destroyed, Three Traffickers Eliminated
Once more, the United States Southern Command is proving the truth of that old military proverb: The…
US military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200
Three men killed in third attack this week amid Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug boats The US military said it had carried out another strike Friday on a boat a…
China fueling anti-data center sentiment across US, Trump admin and ‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O’Leary claim
“This is just another attack on the US and our ability to be competitive,” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said.…
‘The rug pulled out from everyone’: the chaos of Trump’s new green card rules
The policy memo issued last week requires many foreigners to obtain green cards through their home countries…
US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center
Judge rules that Washington DC performing arts venue cannot be renamed without an act of Congress…
US strikes on Iran escalate tensions, impact Trump presidency and war markets
US military strikes on Iran escalate tensions. Trump out as President before 2027 at 10.5% YES; US declares war on Iran by 2026 at 6.5% YES.…
US Investigation of UNRWA Could Lead to Its Being Labeled a Foreign Terrorist Organization
US probes UNRWA for Hamas ties; potential designation as foreign terrorist organization looms.…
Trump says he has ‘no interest’ in Kennedy Center after judge orders his name removed from memorial – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor, said he won’t be marching in this year’s Israel Day Parade, during a new…
We can’t let Trump turn Taiwan into a bargaining chip
Taiwan’s continued freedom should be the price of any deal with China…
The US wants regime change in Cuba. But Havana’s European friends have deserted it too | Paul Taylor
Traditional allies are embroiled elsewhere while even Spain and France have bigger fish to fry with Trump says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre…
Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East – podcast
On Saturday, Donald Trump said talks with Tehran were going well and an agreement to end the war was ‘largely negotiated’. On Sunday, the US launched strikes on Southern Iran. By T…
The cost of Trump-Xi detente will be paid in Myanmar
As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping embraced the language of “constructive strategic stability” in Beijing, Myanmar’s war was again showing what calm between…
Trump enforces 'America First' doctrine on emergency food aid
NEWS ANALYSIS. A new agreement between the United Nations World Food Program and the American Food for Peace fund stipulates that food distributed in seven vulnerable countries mus…
Trump pushing for his face to be printed on $250 banknote
The US president is said to have discussed designs with the artist for the commemorative note, which would require an act of Congress to make legal.…
Bessent sidesteps questions on tentative US, Iran deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sidestepped a number of questions on the reported memorandum of understanding reached between U.S. and Iranian negotiators during his turn taking o…
Can Trump's negotiation playbook solve the Iran war? – video
The Guardian's Oliver Holmes looks at how Donald Trump's book The Art of the Deal could shed light on the president's negotiation tactics in the war with Iran…
Iran supports Oman after Trump threat to ‘blow ’em up’
Iran backed Oman after President Donald Trump threatened to attack the longtime U.S. ally. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday Iran expresses solidarity wit…
JD Vance says Trump ‘pushing forward’ with Golden Dome as he addresses Air Force Academy – US politics live
Vice president says Donald Trump is ‘improving military quality of life’ and says America’s ‘adversaries are studying this country every day’ Sign up to the Breaking News US email …
US DOJ launches criminal probe into Trump’s accuser E. Jean Carroll, source says
The probe is focused on whether Ms Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil lawsuits that she won against Mr Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at stra…
US returns Palestinian rights expert Francesca Albanese to sanctions list
Trump administration has sought to pressure international officials who scrutinise reported abuses by Israeli forces.…
Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debate
In CBS interview set to air Sunday, former first lady says she was ‘frightened’ during husband’s debate with Trump…
Trump Accuses Iran of Stalling Peace Talks
At the same time, the White House is optimistic that a deal to end the war is in reach.…
US building Ebola quarantine center in Kenya for Americans amid outbreak
Some experts criticize White House approach and say not allowing Americans to return to US hurts treatment efforts…
Europe’s Post-American Security Future Is Now
Reported reductions in key U.S. military capabilities mean Europe must be ready to defend the continent alone.…
Trump moves Camp David cabinet meeting to White House as Iran talks continue
Heavy rain forces postponement of trip to rural Maryland as negotiations to end Iran war reach crucial stage…
Under U.S. pressure, Cuba appeals for international help
Cuba seeks urgent international assistance amid U.S. threats and a crippling energy blockade, fearing a humanitarian crisis.…
‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war
While approval is due soon for $14bn deal, actual deliveries to Taiwan are years away – making ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Gulf an unlikely cause The Trump administration’s war ag…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 27, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 27, 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Xi Ascendant
Trump’s Beijing trip shows that the wind is blowing in China’s direction.…
Why the U.S. Should Wind Down Military Aid to Israel
Washington should no longer be liable for Israeli misdeeds.…