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Differences in approach between two senior figures in the U.S. negotiating team on Ukraine have led to repeated signs of discord, reflecting underlying tensions within the administration over how to pursue peace talks.
China is exploring ways to counter the Starlink satellite network, including the concept of creating an electromagnetic shield, as part of preparations for potential conflict scenarios.
A powerful explosion, believed to have been caused by a gas leak, partially collapsed a nursing home in the suburbs of Philadelphia, killing at least two people and leaving several others trapped.
Declassified U.S. government documents show that Russian President Vladimir Putin warned former U.S. President George W. Bush in 2008 that admitting Ukraine into NATO would lead to a prolonged confrontation between Russia and the United States.
Russia and China criticized the United States during a United Nations Security Council meeting, accusing Washington of acting “arbitrarily” by exerting military and economic pressure on Venezuela.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the United States must acquire Greenland in the interest of national security, following the appointment of a special envoy tasked with the issue.
U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken about the current state of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, saying that people are growing weary of a conflict that has lasted nearly four years.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new class of American warships bearing his name, describing them as the “fastest and most powerful” warships ever built.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed optimism that peace negotiations involving the United States and Europe to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia are approaching a meaningful outcome.
The U.S. Department of Justice has denied accusations that it redacted information in the Jeffrey Epstein files to protect President Donald Trump, following criticism from multiple quarters.
Support from the MAGA base for President Trump’s policy toward Venezuela could erode if he moves toward the use of force.
Four Republican lawmakers crossed party lines to support Democratic legislation after frustration grew over delays in reforming Obamacare.
Billionaire Miriam Adelson has pledged to donate an additional $250 million to President Donald Trump if he decides to run for a third presidential term in 2028.
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to move swiftly toward a peace agreement with Russia, warning that Moscow could change its position if negotiations drag on.
A Cessna light aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in the United States, killing all seven people on board, including a former well-known race car driver.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump includes 13 billionaires with a combined net worth exceeding $390 billion, making it the wealthiest government in U.S. history.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Food and Drug Administration) has issued warning letters to several major retail chains after finding that they continued to sell infant formula linked to cases of botulism poisoning.
Ukraine has claimed that its forces have regained control of nearly 90% of the strategic city of Kupyansk, while Russia insists that Kyiv’s counteroffensive has failed.
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the U.S. president, announced his engagement to his girlfriend Bettina Anderson at the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded the travel ban to include citizens from seven additional countries, citing the need to “prevent threats” to national security.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the largest fleet ever deployed in Latin America is “completely surrounding Venezuela” and will continue to expand in scale.
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that the painkiller fentanyl is highly addictive and responsible for the deaths of approximately 200,000 to 300,000 Americans each year.
The United States, Ukraine, and European countries have agreed on a NATO-like security guarantee for Ukraine’s future security, the New York Times reported on December 15, citing two U.S. officials.
Bipartisan senators are bracing for what could be the first government shutdown of 2026, potentially occurring after Republicans block a plan to extend health insurance subsidies that are set to expire in January 2026
Facing strong pressure from a U.S.-backed peace plan, President Volodymyr Zelensky has adopted a strategy of “conditional agreement” in order to protect Ukraine’s core interests.
U.S. authorities announced the arrest of four suspects who allegedly planned to carry out coordinated bomb attacks at at least five locations in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement for Ukraine is closer than ever, following negotiations between Washington, Kyiv, and European partners.
A senior U.S. Army general has stated that the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile has a range of up to 3,500 kilometers, surpassing Russia’s Kinzhal missile, though it has not yet been used in combat.
A JetBlue pilot said a U.S. military refueling aircraft cut directly across the flight path of a commercial passenger plane, nearly causing a midair collision in airspace near Venezuela.
Following a terrorist attack in Australia, President Donald Trump declared that the United States will not remain silent in the face of religious hatred. The statement came after a deadly shooting at the “Hanukkah by the Sea” event at Bondi Beach in New South Wales, Australia.
President Donald Trump drew attention for his “unusual” way of tossing a coin before an American football game between two long-standing rivals in the United States.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is prepared to abandon its bid to join NATO in exchange for legally binding security guarantees from the United States and its allies.
Returning to the political arena as an unpaid adviser, Jared Kushner—President Donald Trump’s son-in-law—has become indispensable in every major negotiation, from Gaza to Ukraine.
The United States has announced a new round of sanctions targeting relatives of Venezuela’s president and six companies involved in transporting the country’s oil.
Many supporters of former president Donald Trump say they are worried about the rising cost of living, but they continue to defend him and place the blame on former president Joe Biden.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the United States wants Ukraine to withdraw from the areas it still controls in Donbass and create a “free economic zone” in those territories.
The US president says he aced a cognitive exam for the third time, rejecting speculation about his physical and mental health.
A US judge has authorized the unsealing of Epstein-related documents, ordering the DOJ to release them before December 19.
President Trump announced that the United States has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move that further escalates tensions between Washington and Caracas.
By declaring that he is ready to hold presidential elections, President Zelensky has redirected some of the pressure he faces onto both domestic institutions and foreign partners.
In an interview with Politico published on December 9, President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to launch ground attacks against suspected drug traffickers in Venezuela and suggested that his military anti-narcotics campaign could be expanded to Mexico and Colombia.
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that since November 25 Ukrainian forces have regained 13 km² of territory inside the strategic city of Pokrovsk — contradicting Russia’s assertion that it has taken full control of the city.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia currently holds the advantage over Ukraine on the battlefield, while accusing European countries of “talking a lot but doing very little” regarding the Moscow–Kyiv conflict.
A new survey by Reuters and Ipsos shows that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has risen to 41% over the past week, up slightly from 38% at the end of November.
The United States’ new National Security Strategy sends a clear signal: Europe must now learn to defend itself rather than rely on Washington’s long-standing protective “umbrella.”
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Kyiv has neither the legal nor moral right to give up any territory to Moscow as part of any agreement to end the conflict.
US President Donald Trump warned that Europe is moving in a “very bad direction,” just days after the White House criticized the region in its new national security strategy.
President Donald Trump’s eldest son has suggested that his father may pull out of the Ukraine peace process, saying the issue is not a priority for Americans and signaling that Europe needs a better strategy.
The United States’ new National Security Strategy shows that the Trump administration is placing greater focus on the Western Hemisphere, prioritizing the fight against illegal immigration and drug-related crime.
Kremlin senior adviser Yury Ushakov said Jared Kushner, former President Trump’s son-in-law, could play a significant role in drafting a peace agreement for Ukraine.