Donald Trump
Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
World
June 2, 2026
Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The Trump administration has signaled to Republican congressional leaders that it plans to drop the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, though…
Why Lebanon’s unhealed wounds pose a mortal threat to Trump’s Iran dealmaking
Middle East
June 2, 2026
Why Lebanon’s unhealed wounds pose a mortal threat to Trump’s Iran dealmaking
It was a day that showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents. On…
Hegseth says US remains prepared to restart fighting, as Trump weighs Iran deal. Catch up
World
June 1, 2026
Hegseth says US remains prepared to restart fighting, as Trump weighs Iran deal. Catch up
As US President Donald Trump is still withholding any announcement on whether a possible peace deal has been reached with…
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
Middle East
June 1, 2026
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
For a relatively short “memorandum of understanding” (MoU), the draft agreement between the United States and Iran is taking a…
Trump’s second term risks stalling on multiple fronts
World
June 1, 2026
Trump’s second term risks stalling on multiple fronts
President Donald Trump is increasingly threatened by a self-made problem. His determination to impose unrestrained personal power — which crushed…
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
Middle East
June 1, 2026
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
The US carried out “self-defense” strikes in Iran over the weekend – as President Donald Trump sent back changes to…
Emerging Iran deal risks shattering Netanyahu’s legacy
Middle East
May 31, 2026
Emerging Iran deal risks shattering Netanyahu’s legacy
Jerusalem — When Israeli and American fighter jets struck Iran in unison on February 28, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister…
White House postpones executive order on AI
Technology
May 26, 2026
White House postpones executive order on AI
The White House on Thursday postponed plans for President Donald Trump to sign an executive order establishing a voluntary review…
Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened
Middle East
May 26, 2026
Trump says agreement with Iran has ‘been largely negotiated’ and Strait of Hormuz will be opened
President Donald Trump said Saturday that a broader agreement between the United States and Iran has been “largely negotiated” and…
Republican hawks seem to fear a Trump cut and run from Iran
Middle East
May 25, 2026
Republican hawks seem to fear a Trump cut and run from Iran
About a month ago, President Donald Trump promised he was far from “anxious” to end the Iran war. “I have…