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Bipartisan House group warns PA fiscal collapse could strengthen Hamas, Iran-backed groups
In a letter to Rubio and Bessent, US lawmakers said a fiscal crisis weakening the PA would create “exactly the kind of vacuum” Hamas and other Iran-backed actors seek.
Russia says it hopes US-mediated talks with Ukraine will resume soon
Trump did not oppose UK's sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank, officials say
Pentagon orders US military officials to cease referring to Iran conflict as Op. Epic Fury - report
What could the US have planned for Cuba after charges against Raúl Castro? - explainer
Trump’s envoy to Havana during his first term, Lawrence Gumbiner, said Trump likely views action with Cuba as an opportunity for US businesses rather than a chance for true regime change.
Trump vows US will retrieve enriched uranium from Iran
"I can think of nothing more important than the fact that we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon," said Trump.
US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
Trump's administration has repeatedly slammed European allies for not spending enough on their militaries and relying on the US for defense.
US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report
According to Bloomberg, the massive sale demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to allied countries affected by Iranian attacks during Operation Epic Fury.
Marco Rubio would beat JD Vance by wide margin in 2028 presidential primaries, poll finds
The survey, conducted between May 4-7 with a sample of 2,069 Americans, shows Rubio commanding 45.4% of Republican support.
Taiwan confident in US ties, hopes Trump-Xi summit brings no ‘surprises’
Taiwan voiced confidence in US relations ahead of Trump’s China visit while expressing concern over possible “surprises” tied to Taiwan.
Israel-Lebanon talks to resume May 14-15 with US mediation
The US State Department specified that "comprehensive peace is contingent on the full restoration of Lebanese state authority and the complete disarmament of Hezbollah."
US attacks in Gulf violation of ceasefire, more than a ‘light slap,’ Iranian officials say
An Iranian military source warned that if the US attempted to re-enter the Persian Gulf, it would receive another "decisive response."
WATCH: US strikes empty Iranian oil tankers, Iran launches missiles, drones at UAE
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US should get a response from Iran on its proposal on Friday and addressed the strikes on Iranian military facilities as defensive actions.
Israel's self-defense cannot be infringed upon, even if US, Iran reach a deal - editorial
While Israel certainly wants an end to the war with an Iran that no longer poses a threat to its existence, it's alarming that the government in Jerusalem seems to have no say in the process.
