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The Trump administration has distanced itself from Israel’s recent military actions against Iran. These strikes are expected to complicate President Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Tehran. What Happened: The Trump administration sought to separate the United...

U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday evening as tensions continued to flare in the Middle East, following Israel’s preemptive strike against Iran. Starting with the S&P 500 Futures, which trades at 5,959.25, down 1.49%, followed by Nasdaq Futures at 21,580.25, down 1.59%,...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is seeking a federal sanctions investigation into Harvard University over alleged violations involving a blacklisted Chinese entity, escalating the Trump administration’s broader campaign against the nation’s oldest university. What Happened: Rubio...

Bill Gates reportedly made a quiet visit to the White House on Friday to urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider the proposed cuts to foreign aid under the DOGE program. What Happened: Gates reportedly met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the proposed $9.5 billion in DOGE...

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tore into Donald Trump’s alleged “side deal” with Iran on Monday and demanded that the president make public any such agreements with Tehran. What Happened: Schumer took to X to criticise Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and United States Special...

China has urged the U.S. to protect the rights of international students after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly ordered a global suspension of student visa issuance amid new screening methods. What Happened: China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China is closely...

On Tuesday, the Donald Trump administration reportedly halted the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments as it prepares to roll out expanded social media vetting. What Happened: According to an internal State Department cable obtained by Reuters, the directive, issued by...

In a recent panel discussion in Qatar, Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, hinted at a potential future run for the presidency. What Happened: Trump Jr. addressed a question about his political ambitions following his father’s tenure. “So the answer is I don...

A former senior U.S. diplomat has called for urgent direct talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping before the 90-day trade truce ends. What Happened: Michael McFaul, the former U.S. ambassador to Russia during the Obama Administration, expressed his concerns...

Vice President JD Vance has a huge lead over other possible contenders for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination according to a new poll. What Happened: A survey conducted by J.L. Partners reveals that 46% of registered Republicans support Vance as the successor to President Donald Trump. No...

The United States has reportedly been pushing certain countries facing Trump-imposed tariffs to approve Elon Musk's Starlink service. What Happened: State Department cables reveal that U.S. embassies and the department actively urged countries facing tariffs to remove barriers for satellite...

Countries facing U.S. tariffs are reportedly increasingly granting licenses and approvals to Elon Musk's Starlink — the satellite internet arm of SpaceX — as part of efforts to smooth trade relations with the Donald Trump administration. What Happened: For example, just weeks after Trump announced...

President Donald Trump’s national security team saw a major reshuffle with the removal of national security adviser Mike Waltz. Waltz, a former congressman recognized for his hawkish stance, has been nominated by Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday. In the...

In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump called for American access to two of the world's most strategic waterways, demanding that transit fees for US ships be removed immediately. What Happened: Trump wrote that “American ships, both military and commercial, should be allowed...