foreign policy
Republicans praise Trump tariff threat as smart 'negotiating strategy' as he looks to tackle fentanyl, border crises
"This is how Trump got the 'Remain in Mexico' policy done in the first place," Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) said on Fox News Tuesday. "He threatened a tariff, the tariff...
Biden makes last-ditch ask of Congress for $24 billion to help Ukraine: report
President Biden is reportedly making a last-minute plea to Congress for $24 billion in aid for war-torn Ukraine to bolster its military support and replenish US stocks that had dwindled...
Blinken finally set to testify on Afghanistan pullout after months of resistance
The hearing, scheduled for Dec. 11, will come roughly three months after the secretary of state skipped a similar hearing before the committee, violating a congressional subpoena to appear "despite...
GOP senator hits back at 'dangerous' claims by Democrats about Trump pick being a Russian asset
Sen. Markwayne Mullin fired back at what he described as "dangerous" and false accusations about President-elect Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence being a Russian asset.
President Biden becomes first sitting president to venture into Amazon rainforest: 'Fight for humanity'
Watch out for that tree, Joe of the Jungle!
Tough Trump deterrence will prevent 'endless wars'
In Donald Trump's second administration, rethreading the deterrence needle may be a challenge — because after Joe Biden, the world of today is far more dangerous than in 2021.
Biden to meet with Xi as Trump threatens tariffs, floats demand for COVID 'reparations'
Biden, 81, and Xi, 71, will meet on Saturday in Lima during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference.
Moderate Dems breathe early sigh of relief over several Trump picks — including Elise Stefanik
Opponents of the president-elect hailed the selections of Elise Stefanik and Marco Rubio for Cabinet posts.
Trump's choice of Elise Stefanik for UN envoy offers hope for US global leadership
Donald Trump made a fantastic choice in tapping Rep. Elise Stefanik as US ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump issues Putin stern warning in first post-election call with Russian president: report
The incoming president took note of US military power in Europe while seeking to discourage the Kremlin dictator from intensifying Russia's war in Ukraine during the Thursday chat, sources said.
Lefty UK foreign secretary humiliated for kissing up to Trump after calling him a 'neo-Nazi-sympathizing sociopath'
British foreign secretary David Lammy on Friday dismissed his past insults as "old news" as he publicly congratulated Donald Trump and remarkably claimed he could find "common ground" with the president...
Trump confirms border control among first priorities — as he says 'no choice' but to carry out mass deportations
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) estimated last month that 4.5 million illegal aliens will be "first priority" for removal.
Jewish Dems could ditch Kamala after her campaign cozied up to anti-Israel Pennsylvania pols on the campaign trail
Jewish Democrats condemn the Kamala Harris campaign platforming Pittsburgh officials who opened for Barack Obama and Tim Walz rallies after blaming Israel for the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks.
Here are Israel's post-election options on Iran's dangerous nuclear program
Israel lost a perfect opportunity to cripple Iran’s nuclear-weapons program during its strike against Iran this week. The targets actually selected, air defense and missile-production facilities, were entirely legitimate. Undoubtedly,...
Only Donald Trump can offer voters the kind of strong foreign policy the US needs now
As America’s enemies increasingly align in an anti-democratic axis, the choice in the 2024 election is clear: Only Donald Trump offers a strong foreign policy that serves US interests.
Hackers tied to China targeted Trump family and Harris-Biden aides' devices: report
Hackers tied to China targeted members of the Trump family, State Department officials and Harris-Biden administration aides during a shocking breach of telecommunications systems, a new report says.
Putin welcomes Trump's vow to end Ukraine war: 'He said it sincerely'
Trump said Thursday his efforts to broker a truce between Russia and Ukraine could start on election night if he becomes the 47th president.
Trump says he would encourage Israel and Iran to hold peace talks — but draws red line
"Iran right now can be spoken to very easily," Trump told radio host Hugh Hewitt in a Thursday interview.
GOP senator rips Pentagon for sending wet and moldy gear to Taiwan, demands answers
Sen. Joni Ernst lambasted the Pentagon Wednesday over shipments of mildew-infested body armor plates, mold-covered tactical vests and other subpar equipment to Tawain last year that Taipei spent weeks drying...
Intel leak shows how Israel is shutting US out of military operations as tension grows between allies
“This was just egregious and really irresponsible at a very dangerous time, where we are very close to war," one expert said.