May 20 Iran's supreme leader rejects U.S. criticism of nuclear program By Associated Press Khamenei's remarks came as indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. reportedly continue, though he expressed doubt about their outcome. Continue reading
May 20 Ukraine's European allies hit Russia with new sanctions as peace talks sputter By Illia Novikov, Yehor Konovalov, Associated Press Diplomatic efforts have produced little progress in halting the fighting, including Monday's phone call between Trump and Putin, and Friday's direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Rubio testifies on State Department budget request, defending dramatic cuts By Matthew Lee, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic senators sparred Tuesday over the Trump administration’s foreign policies, ranging from Ukraine and Russia to the Middle East, Latin America, the slashing of the U.S. foreign assistance budget and refugee admissions. Continue reading
May 19 Watch 6:28 News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump to end temporary protected status for Venezuelans In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to strip legal protections from hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants, President Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire negotiations, the head of CBS News announced her… Continue watching
May 19 Watch 5:29 Israel allows 'minimal aid' into Gaza as it intensifies airstrikes and ground operations By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn The Israeli military allowed humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time in more than 11 weeks. It came after Britain, France and Canada threatened to sanction Israel if it did not provide assistance. Israel also ordered Gaza’s second-largest city… Continue watching
May 19 Following his call with Putin, Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire talks 'immediately' By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for more than two hours Monday, after the White House said the U.S. leader has grown “frustrated” with the Ukraine conflict. Continue reading
May 19 As Israel's blockade pushes Gaza towards famine, aid workers say they feel helpless By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Humanitarian workers in Gaza have overflowed with anger, frustration and horror as Israel’s blockade pushed the territory into famine. Continue reading
May 19 Aid trucks enter Gaza for the first time in nearly 3 months By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Five trucks carrying baby food and other aid entered the territory of over 2 million Palestinians via the Kerem Shalom crossing, according to the Israeli defense body in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza, COGAT. Continue reading
May 19 JD Vance extends to Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit U.S. By Nicole Winfield, Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press Joining him at the meeting on Monday was Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also a Catholic. Continue reading
May 19 WATCH: Trump 'weary and frustrated with both' Russia and Ukraine, White House says ahead of Putin call By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump has grown “frustrated" with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the White House said Monday ahead of separate calls Trump is holding in hopes of making progress toward a ceasefire in the war in… Continue reading