Apr 09 Once viewed as MAGA allies, some European nationalists distance themselves from Trump's Iran war By Nicholas Riccardi, Justin Spike, Associated Press Many are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order. Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with Rutte By Michelle L. Price, Collin Binkley, Associated Press President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a closed-door meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday for discussions that had been expected to be aimed at soothing Trump’s anger with the military alliance over the Iran… Continue reading
Apr 09 Iran war ceasefire teeters over disagreements on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz By Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros, Mike Corder, Associated Press A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether talks expected on Saturday can find common ground. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 2:58 Trump says Israeli strikes on Lebanon a 'separate skirmish' not part of Iran ceasefire By Liz Landers, Doug Adams White House Correspondent Liz Landers spoke with President Trump on the phone Wednesday morning. She asked him about Israel's ongoing strikes on Lebanon and how that impacts the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 7:29 Former U.S. officials analyze chances fragile Iran ceasefire can hold By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn For additional perspective on the ceasefire in Iran and the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke with Barbara Leaf and Michael Doran. Leaf was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs during the Biden administration. Doran was senior director for… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 6:41 Expert warns Middle East energy infrastructure will take months to recover By William Brangham, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako, Azhar Merchant Even with this shaky ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, some warn the energy infrastructure in the Middle East will take months to recover, and prices may not drop as much as hoped. William Brangham discussed more with Jason Bordoff,… Continue watching
Apr 08 Bondi won't appear for House deposition next week in the Epstein investigation By Stephen Groves, Associated Press A spokeswoman for the House Oversight Committee says that the department has signaled that Bondi won’t appear on April 14 “since she is no longer attorney general and was subpoenaed in her capacity as attorney general.”… Continue reading
Apr 08 Shaky ceasefire unlikely to stop cyberattacks from Iran-linked hackers for long By David Klepper, Associated Press American authorities warned this week that groups supporting Iran are seeking to disrupt critical infrastructure like energy and water plants by hacking into vulnerable networks. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Vance says 'ceasefires are always messy' By Associated Press The vice president, who is set to participate in negotiations in Pakistan this weekend, said “ceasefires are always messy” and often feature “a little bit of choppiness.”… Continue reading
Apr 08 Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again By Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Continue reading