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Washington Examinerpolitics4 hrs ago
George Washington University Report Documents Ties Between U.S. Groups and Designated Terrorist Organization PFLP
A paper released Monday by George Washington University researchers documents ties between four U.S. activist organizations and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The State Department designated the PFLP a foreign terrorist organization in 1997. Washington Examine…
Rapplerworld5 hrs ago
ASEAN Foreign Ministers to Meet US, China, Russia Officials in Manila
Foreign ministers from ASEAN and dialogue partners will gather in Manila from July 20 to 24 for high-level meetings. The Philippines hosts as 2026 ASEAN chair. Sessions include talks on Myanmar and the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
politics6 hrs ago
US State Department Offers up to $3 Million in Grants to European Charities and Think Tanks
The grants target national sovereignty, migration, censorship and lawfare issues. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against interference in September state elections.
New York Postpolitics16 hrs ago
Trump Administration Deports Laos Man Convicted of Child Rape After Minnesota Governor’s Pardon
The Department of Homeland Security announced the Friday deportation of Tou Lue Vang to Laos. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had pardoned the 42-year-old convicted sex offender last month.
upi.comworld18 hrs ago
U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Administration Visa Policy for Researchers
@zerohedge reported that Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg halted enforcement of a visa ban on foreign nationals accused of censorship roles. The July 14, 2026 ruling found the policy likely violates the First Amendment rights of noncitizen researchers. It sided with the C…
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uctoday.comworld18 hrs ago
U.S. Defense Officials Review Military Options for Cuba
Senior defense officials have examined early-stage plans for possible military action against Cuba, including an air assault by the 101st Airborne Division. The review comes as Cuba's power grid has failed for the third time in ten days, leaving millions without electricity.
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ibtimes.co.ukworld1 day ago
Venezuela's interim government and opposition to begin formal talks on August 1
Venezuela's interim government will begin formal talks with the opposition on August 1 to strengthen democracy. The United States backs the effort as part of a democratic transition after twin earthquakes killed more than 4,700 people. Dinorah Figuera will lead the opposition sid…
Washington Examinerpolitics1 day ago
National Network on Cuba Prepares Nationwide Protest Plan if U.S. Attacks Cuba
The National Network on Cuba prepared a plan for nationwide protests within 24 hours of any U.S. military attack on Cuba. The document, obtained by the Washington Examiner, outlines mobilization at federal sites and public events. It seeks to raise the political and material cost…
nbcnews.compolitics16 hrs agoUpdated
President Trump to Deliver Primetime Address on Elections Thursday at 9 p.m.
President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address Thursday evening focused on elections. He said the speech contains really big news and will cover other topics. Trump has pushed Republicans to pass voter ID requirements and limit mail-in voting ahead of November midterms.
The Guardianpolitics1 day ago
House Democrats Split as Some Back Amendment to Cut $3.3 Billion in Aid to Israel
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he would vote against a Republican amendment to halt most U.S. military aid to Israel. The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus urged colleagues to support the measure.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
House Advances Procedural Vote After Internal GOP Negotiations
The House ended a procedural standoff on Tuesday, clearing the way for debate on several bills. GOP members had delayed action to press for Senate consideration of an elections measure.
theiranproject.compolitics1 day ago
U.S. and Venezuela Cooperate on Earthquake Aid After Maduro Capture
U.S. Marines are directing air traffic and port operations in Venezuela while State Department teams distribute aid after June earthquakes. The cooperation follows the Trump administration's capture of former President Nicolás Maduro and occurs alongside an existing three-phase p…
sana.sybusiness1 day agoUpdated
Iraq and Syria Plan to Rebuild Kirkuk-Baniyas Oil Pipeline
The United States backs efforts by Iraq and Syria to rebuild the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline. The project would carry crude from northern Iraq to Syria’s Mediterranean coast and avoid the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. companies are expected to participate in the work.
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abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Democrats to debate for Maine Senate nomination Thursday
Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah and Jordan Wood will appear at 7 p.m. in Portland ahead of a July 25 convention. The 90-minute event will air on WCSH 6 and WLBZ 2.
cicnews.compolitics1 day ago
U.S. Seismologist Held in China Nearly Two Years on Espionage Charge
A Boston-based seismologist working for the State Department and Air Force Research Lab has been detained in China since November 2024. His wife says she has not spoken with him for more than 600 days.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Senators Ask Trump to Send Delegation to Colombian President-Elect’s Inauguration
Sens. Tom Cotton and Bernie Moreno asked President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to send a delegation to Abelardo de la Espriella’s Aug. 7 swearing-in. The letter follows fraud claims by outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
abcnews.go.combusiness1 day ago
Zogby Poll Shows JD Vance Leading Hypothetical 2028 Matchups, Though Earlier Survey Had Ocasio-Cortez Ahead
Newsweek reported results from a Zogby Analytics survey of 1,003 likely voters conducted July 1-4. JD Vance led Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 45 percent to 37.6 percent and Gavin Newsom 45.1 percent to 38.1 percent in 2028 matchups.
washingtonpost.comfinance1 day ago
House Democratic Leader Says He Will Oppose Amendment to Cut Israel Aid
Hakeem Jeffries stated he will oppose an amendment that would end U.S. funding for Israel. The proposal is attached to the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill and has divided Democrats.
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cnbc.comscience2 days ago
Texas activates emergency teams ahead of expected heavy rain and flash flooding
Usa Today reported that Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on July 12, 2026, to activate state resources before expected heavy rain and flash flooding. Warnings were already issued for counties near Dallas-Fort Worth and Midland-Odessa. Multi…
uctoday.compolitics2 days ago
American Seismologist Youlin Chen Scheduled for Espionage Trial in China
Youlin Chen, 54, faces trial nearly two years after detention on espionage charges. U.S. officials designated him wrongfully detained in March 2026.
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supchina.compolitics2 days ago
China Conducts Routine Submarine Missile Test Same Day Australia and Fiji Sign Defense Pact
China conducted a submarine-based ballistic missile test into the Pacific on July 6. Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense agreement the same day.
nbcnews.comworld2 days ago
Secretary Rubio to Host Meeting on Transnational Terrorism Threat
@ABC reported that Secretary Rubio will host delegations for a meeting on the resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism. The session follows the administration's description of the topic as a priority threat. A State Department official confirmed the details.
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France 24world2 days ago
Second American Contracts Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo Outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that a second American has contracted Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient, an employee of Samaritan’s Purse, has been treated in Ituri province since last Monday.
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ABC Newspolitics2 days ago
Rubio to Host Representatives From More Than 70 Countries
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will convene delegations from over 70 nations in Washington on Thursday to address transnational far-left terrorism. The meeting was expanded from an initial plan for 60 countries after strong interest from additional nations.
Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
House GOP Leaders Seek to End Conservative Revolt Blocking Floor Votes
Speaker Mike Johnson is working to resume House business after nearly a month of procedural blocks by dozens of Republicans. The holdouts demand Senate passage of the SAVE America Act and a floor vote on border security legislation.
Japan Timesworld2 days ago
Japan Expresses Concern as U.S. Urges ICC Member States to Withdraw
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tuesday that Japan is monitoring with concern U.S. efforts to have countries leave the International Criminal Court. The remarks follow an announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio the previous day.
cnbc.compolitics2 days ago
Idaho Secretary of State Certifies Abortion-Access Ballot Measure That Would Overturn Near-Total Ban
The measure would replace the state's near-total ban with a law permitting abortion up to fetal viability. Idahoans United for Women & Families submitted more than 100,000 signatures to qualify the initiative.
foxnews.combusiness2 days ago
New York Times columnist says he has no plans to seek office again
The columnist stated he has zero plans to run for elected office following questions about campaign donations and the handling of leftover funds from a 2021 bid for Oregon governor. The New York Times completed an internal review and added editors' notes to nine columns.
The Guardianpolitics2 days ago
Senate Republicans Return to Capitol for Voting Bill, Committee Vacancies
Republican lawmakers return to Washington this week with a list of unfinished legislation and two Senate vacancies after the death of a committee chair. Democrats are positioning to highlight the delays ahead of the November midterms.
news.google.compolitics2 days ago
Nigeria and U.S. Officials Meet in Abuja on Security, Trade, and Bilateral Ties
Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs met the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs in Abuja on 13 July 2026. The sides discussed trade, security cooperation and upcoming talks in Washington.
news.sky.combusiness2 days ago
Delaware Proposes AIC Entity Form for AI-Managed Companies
Delaware plans to create a new legal structure called the artificial intelligence company that lets AI agents run day-to-day operations inside a regulatory sandbox. The framework is being developed through a public-private partnership led by Norm Ai. The program includes capitali…
uctoday.compolitics2 days ago
USAID Inspector General Investigates 1,500 UNRWA Employees for Terror Ties
The USAID Office of the Inspector General is examining more than 1,500 current or former UNRWA employees for links to foreign terrorist organizations in Gaza. It referred 108 staff members to the State Department for suspension or exclusion from U.S.-funded organizations.
middleeasteye.netpolitics3 days ago
Judge Dismisses H-1B Visa Delay Lawsuit, Rules Consular Officers Control Decisions and Two-Year Waits Are Reasonable
U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly dismissed Navdeep Sharma's suit on July 10 after finding no unreasonable delay in his visa case. Sharma has been in India for roughly 18 months awaiting a decision on his approved H-1B extension.
citizen.co.zapolitics3 days ago
US Admits Over 7,700 White South African Refugees While Halting Most Other Refugee Entries
President Donald Trump announced that nearly all refugees admitted to the United States would be White South Africans. Eighteen months later more than 7,700 Afrikaners have arrived while the program has been largely shuttered for other populations. The effort produced diplomatic…
Yonhapworld3 days ago
South Korea, U.S. and Japan Sign Pact on Small Modular Reactors
Foreign ministers from South Korea, the United States and Japan signed a memorandum of cooperation on small modular reactors on July 7 in Ankara. The agreement creates a framework for joint advancement into the Indo-Pacific SMR market.
foxnews.compolitics3 days ago
U.S. Ambassador to UN says Cuba regime poses national security threat
United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz stated on Sunday that Cuba's regime is a national security threat. He accused China and Russia of collecting information around U.S. military bases in Cuba.
abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
Israeli ambassador says troops will stay in Lebanon until Hezbollah leaves pilot zones
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated on Sunday that withdrawal depends on Hezbollah leaving designated areas in southern Lebanon. He also said the United States president has remained consistent during the conflict with Iran.
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world3 days ago
Tasmania Added Nest Setbacks and Habitat Buffers Before Logging 49-Hectare Coupe in Lonnavale
Abc reported that logging continued in a key breeding area after more than 100 swift parrot sightings prompted extra reviews by the Forest Practices Authority. The regulator described the added workload as unsustainable. Four more coupes are scheduled for harvest in the next 18 m…
washingtonpost.compolitics3 days ago
Australia Issues Return Permit to Woman Held in Syrian Camp After Revoking Her Exclusion Order
Hodan Abby received a return permit in June 2025 after a February 2025 Temporary Exclusion Order was revoked. Abc reported that she is the last known Australian linked to Islamic State remaining in Syria's al-Roj camp.
middleeasteye.netpolitics4 days ago
Lawsuit alleges U.S. officials shared Iranian asylum seeker data with Iran
An advocacy group filed suit claiming the Trump administration gave Iran confidential information on Iranian asylum applicants scheduled for deportation. Twelve senators raised concerns about the planned returns in a February 2026 letter.
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dailykos.comworld4 days ago
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Oversees Venezuela Revenue Distribution Under Treasury Sanctions Framework
The New York Times reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has exercised control over Venezuela's finances and government operations since January. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez depends on U.S.-controlled funds for payments and currency support.
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motherjones.comfinance4 days ago
Secretary of State Rubio Invites Officials From Over 60 Countries to Discuss Far-Left Groups and Designations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio requested senior officials from more than 60 countries to meet in Washington next Thursday on transnational far-left terrorism. The State Department confirmed the gathering and later announced its expansion to additional nations.
ndtv.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. officials tracked Iranian threats against President Trump before ceasefire ended
U.S. agencies monitored Iranian plots targeting the president for years, with warnings increasing after the start of the war. Israeli officials shared new intelligence shortly before the ceasefire ended this week.
msnbc.comworld5 days ago
U.S. State Department Updates Turks and Caicos Travel Advisory to Level 2
The U.S. State Department raised its advisory for the British Overseas Territory to Level 2 on Tuesday. The update cites petty crime risks in Providenciales and strict enforcement of firearm bans.
thoughtcatalog.comworld5 days ago
U.S. military team arrives in Lebanon to support ceasefire with Israel
A U.S. military delegation reached Beirut to help implement a June 26 framework agreement for ending fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Technical talks between Lebanon and Israel are scheduled in Rome next week, with the first pilot withdrawal zone expected to launch within d…
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The Hillpolitics5 days ago
U.S. officials receive intelligence on reported Iranian threat to President Trump
Intelligence shared by Israel indicated Iran was discussing a plan to assassinate President Trump. The reports surfaced as the U.S. ended a ceasefire with Iran and as officials adjusted security measures during the president's travel.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Irish Police Investigate Death of American Woman in Killarney as Murder
Jamey Carney, 43, was discovered at her residence on Muckross Road on July 7. Authorities are treating the death as murder and seeking a person of interest who departed Ireland hours earlier.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.compolitics5 days ago
Troy Jackson Files to Replace Platner as Maine Senate Nominee, Citing Shift on Abortion and Healthcare Rights
Troy Jackson filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to potentially replace Graham Platner in the Democratic U.S. Senate race in Maine. During a Thursday interview, Jackson addressed past votes on abortion and gay marriage after an independent voter said he would bac…
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics5 days ago
Limited-Edition U.S. Passports with Trump Image Issued at Washington Agency
A commemorative passport design with customized artwork began distribution through the Washington Passport Agency. Recipients expressed both approval and disappointment over the changes.
foxnews.compolitics5 days ago
Fox News host says business background disqualifies Kushner and Witkoff from Iran talks
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade said Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff lack the regional expertise needed to lead negotiations with Iran. He recommended Secretary of State Marco Rubio take over the talks.
theblaze.compolitics5 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Deports Tou Lue Vang After Minnesota Pardon
The Trump administration deported Tou Lue Vang on or before July 10, 2026, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked his legal status. Vang had received a pardon from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on June 10 for a 2005 conviction.
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Propublicapolitics6 days ago
U.S. Works With Venezuelan Official Accused in Dissident Killing
Chilean prosecutors accuse Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello of ordering the 2024 killing of exiled Venezuelan Lt. Ronald Ojeda. The Trump administration has continued direct cooperation with Cabello on oil, mining, and earthquake relief since Maduro's January capture.
jpost.compolitics6 days ago
New York City officials cancel planned meeting with Iranian UN representative
A scheduled meeting between a city international affairs official and Iran's ambassador to the United Nations was called off after the State Department raised concerns. The meeting had been arranged without prior notice to federal officials.
israelnationalnews.compolitics6 days agoUpdated
U.S. Blocks New York City Meeting with Iran’s UN Ambassador
The Trump administration directed a senior New York City official to cancel a scheduled meeting with Iran's ambassador to the United Nations. The intervention occurred amid U.S.-Iran military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office confirmed the meeting d…
pbs.orgpolitics7 days ago
Israel-Lebanon Deal Creates Two Pilot Zones to Test Lebanese Army Disarmament of Hezbollah
Israel and Lebanon signed an agreement last month that designates two pilot zones where the Lebanese army will test its ability to disarm Hezbollah. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the deal the start of efforts to end the conflict between the two countries.
theiranproject.compolitics7 days ago
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Trump signs nuclear talks memorandum
Three weeks after President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, the United States conducted two rounds of strikes following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Technical negotiations have barely started and the 60-day window for a broader nuclear a…
winnipegfreepress.comscience7 days ago
Italian Region Continues Cuban Doctors Program Despite U.S. Pressure
Calabria continues to employ more than 200 Cuban medical staff in its hospitals. The program has drawn visits from U.S. officials seeking alternatives.
The Independentpolitics7 days ago
Commons Committee Calls Starmer Appointment of Mandelson an Unmitigated Disaster
The Commons Foreign Affairs Committee issued a report criticizing Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington. It highlighted failures in security vetting and unanswered questions about the process. The Independent reported the findings.
bleedingcool.compolitics7 days ago
Ken Griffin Says He Would Back Marco Rubio Over JD Vance in 2028, Though Rubio Has Pledged to Defer to Vance
Billionaire donor Ken Griffin said Wednesday he would back Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a potential 2028 GOP presidential primary. The comments came during an interview at the Allen & Company conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.
abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
UFC and State Department sign agreement for athletes to serve as sports ambassadors
UFC President Dana White developed close ties with Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of the agreement. The memorandum allows UFC athletes to serve as sports ambassadors worldwide. White also expressed positive views of Vice President JD Vance.