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Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Meets Putin for 3 Hours in Moscow as Ceasefire Deadline Nears, Sanctions Loom
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin for a three-hour closed-door session at the Kremlin on Wednesday, just two days before President Donald Trump's ceasefire deadline on the war in Ukraine is set to expire. The high-stakes meeting, confirmed by Russian state media and Kremlin officials, marks the latest attempt by the White House to broker a cessation of hostilities before triggering a new wave of sanctions. 
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin for a three-hour closed-door session at the Kremlin on Wednesday, just two days before President Donald Trump's ceasefire deadline on the war in Ukraine is set to expire. The high-stakes meeting, confirmed by Russian state media and Kremlin officials, marks the latest attempt by the White House to broker a cessation of hostilities before triggering a new wave of sanctions. -
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Sues to Remove Democrat Over Redistricting Boycott, Other States Move to Reshape House Maps
Texas Governor Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition with the state's Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking the removal of Democratic state Representative Gene Wu, accusing him of abandoning his office by fleeing the state to block a GOP-led redistricting effort. The lawsuit argues Wu violated his constitutional duty by breaking quorum, as Democrats attempt to delay a controversial plan to redraw congressional maps that would add five Republican seats in the U.S. House. 
Texas Governor Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition with the state's Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking the removal of Democratic state Representative Gene Wu, accusing him of abandoning his office by fleeing the state to block a GOP-led redistricting effort. The lawsuit argues Wu violated his constitutional duty by breaking quorum, as Democrats attempt to delay a controversial plan to redraw congressional maps that would add five Republican seats in the U.S. House. -
Bill, Hillary Clinton, Former AGs, and FBI Directors Subpoenaed in Epstein Sex Trafficking Inquiry
House Republicans issued a sweeping round of subpoenas Tuesday targeting a list of high-ranking former officials, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and multiple former attorneys general and FBI directors, as part of an intensifying investigation into the federal government's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case. 
House Republicans issued a sweeping round of subpoenas Tuesday targeting a list of high-ranking former officials, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and multiple former attorneys general and FBI directors, as part of an intensifying investigation into the federal government's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case. -
DOJ to Launch Grand Jury to Investigate Obama Officials Over 2016 Russia Interference Probe, Source Says
Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to convene a grand jury to examine allegations that senior officials in former President Barack Obama's administration manipulated intelligence regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to a source familiar with the matter. 
Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to convene a grand jury to examine allegations that senior officials in former President Barack Obama's administration manipulated intelligence regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to a source familiar with the matter. -
U.S. May Require Up to $15,000 Visa Bonds for High-Risk Applicants in New Trump-Era Pilot Program
The U.S. State Department will begin enforcing a new visa bond policy that could require applicants from countries with high overstay rates or weak security controls to post bonds of up to $15,000 under a yearlong pilot program announced Monday. The initiative, which starts August 20, is part of President Donald Trump's broader crackdown on illegal immigration and visitor visa violations. 
The U.S. State Department will begin enforcing a new visa bond policy that could require applicants from countries with high overstay rates or weak security controls to post bonds of up to $15,000 under a yearlong pilot program announced Monday. The initiative, which starts August 20, is part of President Donald Trump's broader crackdown on illegal immigration and visitor visa violations. -
Trump Confirms U.S. Nuclear Submarines Deployed Near Russia After Medvedev Warning
President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that two U.S. nuclear submarines have been deployed "in the region" near Russia, following a sharp exchange with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The move comes amid growing nuclear rhetoric between Washington and Moscow and heightened tensions over the war in Ukraine. 
President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that two U.S. nuclear submarines have been deployed "in the region" near Russia, following a sharp exchange with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The move comes amid growing nuclear rhetoric between Washington and Moscow and heightened tensions over the war in Ukraine. -
Trump Orders Nuclear Sub Moves After Russia Threatens ‘Soviet-Era’ Strike Capabilities
President Donald Trump said Friday he had ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be moved to "the appropriate regions" in response to what he called "highly provocative statements" from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, escalating tensions between Washington and Moscow over the war in Ukraine. 
President Donald Trump said Friday he had ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be moved to "the appropriate regions" in response to what he called "highly provocative statements" from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, escalating tensions between Washington and Moscow over the war in Ukraine. -
Kamala Harris Says U.S. System Is ‘Broken,’ Rules Out 2028 or California Governor Run
Kamala Harris declared the U.S. political system "broken" and announced she will not seek elected office in the foreseeable future, citing what she called institutional collapse and widespread "capitulation" among officials during President Trump's second administration. Speaking with CBS's Stephen Colbert in her first interview since her 2024 presidential loss, the former vice president said she had considered running for California governor but ultimately decided against reentering politics. 
Kamala Harris declared the U.S. political system "broken" and announced she will not seek elected office in the foreseeable future, citing what she called institutional collapse and widespread "capitulation" among officials during President Trump's second administration. Speaking with CBS's Stephen Colbert in her first interview since her 2024 presidential loss, the former vice president said she had considered running for California governor but ultimately decided against reentering politics. -
Federal Judges Challenge Trump’s Use of Emergency Powers to Justify Sweeping Tariffs
Federal appellate judges voiced deep skepticism Thursday over President Donald Trump's claim that he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), casting doubt over a key legal rationale behind the administration's expansive trade strategy. 
Federal appellate judges voiced deep skepticism Thursday over President Donald Trump's claim that he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), casting doubt over a key legal rationale behind the administration's expansive trade strategy. -
Trump Accused of ‘Throwing Shade’ at Harry and Meghan During Royal Remarks in Scotland
President Donald Trump's remarks praising the British Royal Family while warning the U.K. could have ended up with "people that weren't great" ignited fresh speculation Wednesday that the U.S. leader was taking a veiled swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 
President Donald Trump's remarks praising the British Royal Family while warning the U.K. could have ended up with "people that weren't great" ignited fresh speculation Wednesday that the U.S. leader was taking a veiled swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
