Senator Graham expresses support for the president’s special envoy’s discussions. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed this week that the president’s special envoy has begun directly communicating…
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President Trump Considers Sanctions Against Russia
He seeks to facilitate peace negotiations ahead of discussions with Ukraine this week. President Donald Trump stated that he is “strongly considering” sanctions and tariffs against Russia to…
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State Department Redesignates Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The Iran-backed Yemen rebels have attacked vessels in the Red Sea at least 100 times since October 7, 2023. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the State…
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House Censures Representative for Interrupting Presidential Address
Some members of Congressman Green’s own party cited the breach in protocol and propriety. On Thursday, the House of Representatives formally censured Representative Al Green of Texas after…
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President Trump Announces Negotiations for Peace Between Russia and Ukraine
Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio will head a delegation to discuss peace. President Donald Trump spoke separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President…
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U.S. Envoy Visits Israel to Discuss Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire
Envoy Witkoff meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu. U.S. Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss the second…
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President Trump Releases Paused Shipment of Bombs to Israel
Israeli prime minister expresses gratitude over the move. President Donald Trump announced he is ensuring Israel will receive the 2000-pound bombs that they purchased from the U.S. Former…
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House Passes Legislation Sanctioning ICC Officials for Israel Arrest Warrants
Bipartisan support helps to pass the measure. The House of Representatives passed legislation late last week to sanction officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), offering America’s response…
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Pentagon Acknowledges 2,000 U.S. Troops in Syria
The number is double the ”core“ assets previously reported. The Department of Defense announced that around 2,000 troops are deployed to Syria, more than double the 900 personnel…
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U.S. Officials Meet with Syrian Factions
Diplomats and defense officials engage after rebels topple the regime. Officials from the Department of Defense and the Department of State traveled to Syria soon after rebels overthrew…
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