Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war

WASHINGTON, July 28 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described his first White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump since the launch of the joint military campaign against Iran as “excellent,” portraying the talks as a sign of close coordination despite recent reports of tensions between the two leaders. The meeting, held in Washington … Read more

Netanyahu’s first meeting with Trump since the Iran war began is a chance to smooth over strains

WASHINGTON, July 28 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday in what is expected to be one of the most closely watched diplomatic meetings since the recent military campaign against Iran. The talks mark the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since the United States … Read more

Trump returns to White House Correspondents’ dinner with lengthy, joke-filled speech 3 months after April shooting

WASHINGTON, July 24 – Three months after a deadly shooting forced the postponement of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the annual gathering on Friday night, delivering an hour-long speech that mixed humor, political attacks, personal insults, and reflections on the April incident. The event marked one of the … Read more

House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect

WASHINGTON, July 23 – The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly approved a resolution calling for congressional authorization before further American military action against Iran, marking another significant challenge to President Donald Trump’s handling of the escalating conflict. Although the measure is unlikely to immediately change U.S. military operations, it reflects growing concern among lawmakers … Read more

US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief and unexpected illness, his office says

WASHINGTON, July 12 – Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a brief and unexpected illness. The announcement was made Saturday evening through an official statement shared by his congressional office, bringing an end to a political career that spanned decades and … Read more

New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One reporting, newspaper says

WASHINGTON, July 11 – The Trump administration has issued federal subpoenas to several journalists from The New York Times following their reporting on security concerns surrounding the newly introduced Air Force One aircraft, according to the newspaper. The subpoenas, delivered on Friday, require the reporters to appear before a federal grand jury in Manhattan next … Read more

Mexican builder fatally shot by an ICE officer is mourned after making a life in the US

HOUSTON, July 10 – The fatal shooting of a longtime Houston construction worker by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has sparked grief, anger, and growing demands for transparency as questions continue to surround the circumstances of the encounter. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, spent more than 30 years building homes across Houston while … Read more

Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary

WASHINGTON, July 4 – President Donald Trump marked the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebration with a speech that combined patriotic themes, tributes to military veterans, and political messaging, creating a ceremony that reflected both national pride and the country’s deeply divided political climate. The event, held in Washington, D.C., drew thousands of attendees despite … Read more

America celebrates 250 Years with fireworks, heat and politics

WASHINGTON, July 4 – The United States is commemorating the 250th anniversary of its independence with nationwide celebrations that blend patriotic traditions, historic reflection, and large public gatherings. From spectacular fireworks displays to concerts, parades, and community events, Americans are observing one of the country’s most significant milestones. This landmark anniversary, however, arrives during a … Read more

Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore

WASHINGTON, July 3 – America’s yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence reached another major milestone on Friday, as patriotic events expanded across the country despite dangerous heat conditions affecting millions of residents. From Washington, D.C., to New York City and communities across the Midwest and Northeast, Americans gathered to honor … Read more