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After Alaska Summit, Trump Reverses Stance on Ukraine Strikes Against Russian Energy Sites - Report
After months of diplomatic deadlock, President Donald Trump has authorized a new phase of military and intelligence cooperation with Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy following his failed Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to two sources familiar with the matter, Washington has begun sharing intelligence on targets deeper inside Russian territory, including energy infrastructure that had previously been off-limits. 
After months of diplomatic deadlock, President Donald Trump has authorized a new phase of military and intelligence cooperation with Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy following his failed Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to two sources familiar with the matter, Washington has begun sharing intelligence on targets deeper inside Russian territory, including energy infrastructure that had previously been off-limits. -
U.S. Revokes Six Foreigners’ Visas Over Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The U.S. Department of State has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals after they posted comments online criticizing or mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, deepening the Trump administration's campaign to police speech by foreign visitors in the United States. 
The U.S. Department of State has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals after they posted comments online criticizing or mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, deepening the Trump administration's campaign to police speech by foreign visitors in the United States. -
Trump Threatens 'Massive' Tariffs on China After Beijing Tightens Rare-Earth Export Controls
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose "massive" new tariffs on Chinese goods and suggested canceling a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, reigniting trade tensions between the world's two largest economies after Beijing moved to tighten control over rare-earth exports critical to global manufacturing. 
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose "massive" new tariffs on Chinese goods and suggested canceling a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, reigniting trade tensions between the world's two largest economies after Beijing moved to tighten control over rare-earth exports critical to global manufacturing. -
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Refinery and Shipping Firms for Aiding Iran’s Oil Exports
The United States on Thursday imposed sweeping sanctions on roughly 100 individuals, entities, and vessels accused of helping Iran sustain its oil and petrochemical trade, including a Chinese refinery and shipping terminal that Washington says have played key roles in Tehran's sanctions-evasion network. 
The United States on Thursday imposed sweeping sanctions on roughly 100 individuals, entities, and vessels accused of helping Iran sustain its oil and petrochemical trade, including a Chinese refinery and shipping terminal that Washington says have played key roles in Tehran's sanctions-evasion network. -
Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages Under Trump Plan as President Tells Israel to Halt Gaza Strikes
President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas had signaled readiness to release all Israeli hostages under his administration's Gaza peace proposal, marking the first public indication that the militant group might engage with a U.S.-brokered deal to halt the war. 
President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas had signaled readiness to release all Israeli hostages under his administration's Gaza peace proposal, marking the first public indication that the militant group might engage with a U.S.-brokered deal to halt the war. -
Trump Moves to Slash Funds, Threaten Layoffs as Government Shutdown Enters Third Day
The U.S. government shutdown stretched into its third day Friday with little sign of resolution, as Democrats pressed for health care subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act and President Donald Trump signaled he was prepared to leverage the funding lapse for sweeping cuts and layoffs across federal agencies. 
The U.S. government shutdown stretched into its third day Friday with little sign of resolution, as Democrats pressed for health care subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act and President Donald Trump signaled he was prepared to leverage the funding lapse for sweeping cuts and layoffs across federal agencies. -
Trump Unveils Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ Netanyahu Signs On—Warns Israel Will “Finish the Job” if Deal Fails
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the Gaza war during a White House appearance, placing fresh pressure on Hamas to accept a framework that would pause fighting, free hostages and stand up a temporary technocratic administration in the enclave. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the Gaza war during a White House appearance, placing fresh pressure on Hamas to accept a framework that would pause fighting, free hostages and stand up a temporary technocratic administration in the enclave. -
Trump Weighs Tomahawk Missile Transfer to Ukraine as Russia Warns of Retaliation
President Donald Trump is weighing whether to approve Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, a move that would significantly escalate Kyiv's ability to strike deep into Russian territory and potentially shift the trajectory of the war. 
President Donald Trump is weighing whether to approve Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, a move that would significantly escalate Kyiv's ability to strike deep into Russian territory and potentially shift the trajectory of the war. -
Eric Adams Ends Mayoral Bid, Clearing Way for Cuomo–Mamdani Showdown
New York Mayor Eric Adams ended his independent re-election campaign on Sunday, a dramatic reversal that clears one obstacle for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo but leaves Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani with a commanding lead in the race to lead the nation's largest city. 
New York Mayor Eric Adams ended his independent re-election campaign on Sunday, a dramatic reversal that clears one obstacle for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo but leaves Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani with a commanding lead in the race to lead the nation's largest city. -
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon Named in 8,500 Epstein Files Released by House Oversight Democrats
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are among high-profile names listed in Jeffrey Epstein's personal schedules and travel records made public Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, marking the latest release of files from the panel's ongoing investigation into the government's handling of Epstein's case. 
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are among high-profile names listed in Jeffrey Epstein's personal schedules and travel records made public Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, marking the latest release of files from the panel's ongoing investigation into the government's handling of Epstein's case.