US Sanctions ICC Prosecutor Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
In November 2024, International Criminal Court prosecutor Khan announced the arrest warrants of Netanyahu and Gallant. The United States announced on Feb. 13 that...
5 Takeaways From Education Secretary Nominee Linda McMahon’s Confirmation Hearing
McMahon said student loans, special education funding, and grants for low-income schools would be streamlined but not cut under her leadership. At her confirmation...
Hegseth Says Trump Admin’s Ukraine Peace Push Includes Recognizing ‘Realities on the Ground’
Hegseth responds to criticism that the Trump administration’s efforts to end the Russia–Ukraine war come with too many proposed concessions to the Russian side....
Trump, Modi Commit to Boosting Trade and Defense Ties
The U.S. president and the Indian prime minister discussed defense strategies and balancing trade through oil and energy sales. WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump welcomed Indian...
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs Plan
President Donald Trump has announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on all U.S. trading partners “for purposes of fairness.” Speaking from the Oval Office on Feb....
Senate Panel Advances Kash Patel’s FBI Nomination to Floor Vote
Patel, whose nomination has been opposed by Democrats, was approved by a vote of 12–10. His nomination now heads to the Senate floor. WASHINGTON—President...
What to Know About Trump’s New Intelligence Advisory Board
The White House called the members a ‘distinguished and trusted group of Patriots.’ President Donald Trump announced Feb. 12 a list of individuals to...
RFK Jr. Confirmed by Senate as HHS Secretary
The Senate voted 52–48 to approve Trump’s nominee to lead the nation’s most prominent health department. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose nomination by President...
5 Takeaways From Congressional Discussions on USAID
Lawmakers aired their views on the embattled agency in a pair of forums on Capitol Hill. Republicans and Democrats exchanged vastly different opinions about...