World Jun 19 Syria brings new urgency to easing tensions between U.S. and Russia As Syria's complex war ramps up, the Trump administration is scrambling to tamp down tensions and avoid open hostilities with the Russians.
World Jun 13 North Korea frees American student The administration credited the release of Otto Warmbier to its diplomatic intervention.
Politics Jun 10 Trump says U.S. is committed to mutual support of NATO allies President Donald Trump says the United States is committed to the mutual defense of NATO members, casting aside concerns that his failure to mention the commitment last month weakened the alliance.
Nation Jun 02 Tillerson: U.S. still will cut emissions despite Paris pullout Secretary of State Rex Tillerson downplayed the significance of the U.S. pullout from the Paris climate pact, arguing Friday that America still will continue taking steps to cut heat-trapping pollution.
Politics May 31 With lawsuits pending, Trump moves to cut refugee admissions President Donald Trump is moving to significantly reduce the number of refugees allowed to enter the United States, even as his bid to temporarily suspend admissions is stalled in the courts. The latest effort comes through Trump's federal budget proposal,…
Politics May 26 As Trump announces famine aid, relief funds face big cuts The Trump administration's 2018 spending plan does not eliminate money for emergency food aid, but ends a critical program by consolidating it into a broader account that covers all international disaster assistance.
World May 17 Sudan’s president risks overshadowing Trump’s Muslim speech WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is hoping the Muslim world's leaders join him in confronting extremist ideology when he attends a weekend summit in Saudi Arabia.
Economy May 04 Airline scandals attract congressional scrutiny Senators from both parties said airlines must improve the way they treat their passenger, but they also said airline employees must be treated with respect. Lawmakers also revived talk of a congressionally imposed "Passenger Bill of Rights."…
Politics May 04 U.S. to seek social media details from certain visa applicants The department is seeking public comment on the requirement. But it's also requesting White House budget office approval so the plan can take effect for 180 days, beginning May 18.
World May 03 WATCH: Trump speaks at briefing with Palestinian leader Abbas WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will press Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas Wednesday to end payments to families of Palestinians imprisoned in Israeli jails, according to U.S. officials, one of several actions Washington believes could lead to resumed peace talks with…