President Trump has unexpectedly postponed Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence and is blocking a surveillance tool's approval. He demands the Senate pass a voting bill and approve Jamie McDonald as U.S. Attorney before proceeding, creating political leverage.
Georgia Republicans narrowly chose Rick Jackson, a healthcare executive, over Donald Trump's preferred candidate, Burt Jones, for the gubernatorial nomination. Trump's pick for Senate, Rep. Mike Collins, won his runoff.
The Kremlin stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could travel to Moscow for talks if he is prepared for "responsible and serious" discussions to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted the absence of official communication channels but indicated Russia's openness to dialogue under specific conditions. Remarks followed diplomatic activity at the G7 Summit.
President Trump's White House ballroom project's cost has reportedly surged to $600 million, with over half expected to be funded by taxpayers, contradicting Trump's claims of private financing.
The European Parliament approved a deal to remove EU import duties and ease access for US goods, averting further tariff conflicts and setting tariffs on EU imports to the US.
Former CIA operative Gary Berntsen's claims of Venezuela stealing the 2020 election have resurfaced, with Markwayne Mullin, now head of DHS, previously supporting election denial. This has raised concerns among election officials about DHS's role in securing future elections, leading some to withhold data.
The Trump administration criticized the Obama administration after the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green shortly after a $14 million renovation. A Department of the Interior spokesperson blamed past algae issues on the Obama era, while also touting new nanobubbler technology.
G7 leaders convene in France to discuss ending Russia's war in Ukraine and the Middle East crisis. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend. The summit follows a US-Iran conflict resolution, with leaders aiming to ease economic impacts and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Republican allies of former President Trump are concerned that rising inflation, exacerbated by the war with Iran, could negatively impact their performance in the upcoming midterm elections. Economists and advisors point to escalating energy and consumer prices as key drivers of this concern.
USA och Iran närmar sig ett fredsavtal efter förhandlingar. Avtalet, som innefattar en 60 dagars vapenvila, förväntas undertecknas formellt i Genève på fredag. Kärnenergifrågan och sanktioner kvarstår som olösta punkter.
The US and Iran have finalized a peace agreement to end their war, with a signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Geneva. The deal, brokered with Pakistan's mediation, includes Iran's commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Crude oil prices dropped sharply Monday morning, with Brent crude around $83 and WTI at $80, after President Trump indicated a deal to end the war with Iran will be signed Friday, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Crude oil prices dropped significantly Sunday night after President Trump announced on social media that a deal to end the war with Iran was "complete," leading to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude fell below $84 and WTI below $81.
Crude oil prices dropped sharply Monday after President Trump indicated a deal to end the war with Iran would be signed Friday. Oil futures sank nearly 13% from mid-week, with Brent crude around $83 and WTI at $80, as markets anticipate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices dropped sharply Monday after President Trump declared the Iran deal complete and announced the immediate, toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of energy supply disruptions. Brent crude fell to $83.75 and WTI to $80.87.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order aimed at reshaping how American history is taught. The order sought to remove content that "inappropriately disparages Americans." This follows the removal of an exhibit on enslaved African-Americans at George Washington's first executive mansion in Philadelphia, sparking legal battles and calls for its full restoration.
President Trump announced a deal to end the war with Iran, lifting the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan's PM confirmed the agreement, which includes an immediate end to military operations on all fronts. An official signing is set for Friday in Switzerland.
PM Narendra Modi's Europe tour includes France and Slovakia, focusing on diplomacy, tech partnerships, and trade. He will attend the G7 Summit, potentially meeting US President Trump, and participate in VivaTech.
Iran's embassy in India rejected US President Trump's claim that Iran was behind a drone attack on Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it "baseless." The embassy accused the US of diverting attention from its own attacks on three Indian vessels, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors. The US Central Command confirmed targeting the MT Jalveer tanker, stating it was in response to the crew's failure to comply with directions.
USA:s EU-ambassadör Andrew Puzder anser att talet om en spricka mellan Europa och USA är överdrivet. Han betonar vikten av den transatlantiska relationen och att USA:s politik gynnar Europa. Puzder lyfter fram EU:s behov av omställning efter kollapsade energikällor och Kinas inflytande, samt berömmer Ursula von der Leyen för hennes avregleringsförslag.
President Donald Trump announced Friday that a U.S. strike killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, which the U.S. has labeled a terrorist organization. The strike occurred earlier in the week on a gang compound in Venezuela.
President Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center building facade hours after a court-ordered deadline. The removal followed a judge's ruling that the Center could not be renamed without Congressional approval. References to Trump on the website have also been removed.
The Kennedy Center failed in its attempts to keep President Donald Trump's name on its facade, as a judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline for removal. Scaffolding was erected, but removal efforts were stalled by weather.
Days after a $14 million renovation, green algae has reappeared in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Interior Department claims it's a temporary, normal startup process, but the issue adds to controversy surrounding the project's cost and no-bid contracts.
