Trump’s overriding desire to stop the bloodshed helps explain why the details of the plan remain fluid. President Donald Trump’s primary goal is to end the war in Ukraine, no matter what the peace deal looks like. As European allies and the Ukrainians haggled over the details of an initial 28-point plan that would have … Read more
The unprecedented move comes after the retired Navy captain advised troops they don’t need to obey unlawful orders. The Pentagon on Monday announced it is investigating Sen. Mark Kelly, a critic of President Donald Trump and Navy veteran, after he and fellow Democrats advised troops not to follow illegal orders. The Pentagon, in a post … Read more
The Democrat is set for a rematch against GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones filed paperwork to run for governor of Alabama on Monday, setting up a high-profile race against Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Jones, a former U.S. Attorney, was elected to fill out the remainder of former GOP Sen. Jeff Sessions’ … Read more
Two young people were desperately short of cash. Then the Kremlin stepped in to help. Olena, 19, and Bohdan, 22, smile happily as they enter the room; they’re in handcuffs and are accompanied by armed Security Service of Ukraine agents. It’s the first time the couple has seen each other in a month; both are … Read more
Here’s a look at the most pertinent questions following the dismissal of the cases against James Comey and Letitia James — and what might come next. The criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James are gone — for now. But a federal judge’s decision to dismiss the … Read more
Despite celebrating “good progress” in talks in Geneva, European countries are still too weak or too timid to save Ukraine, even with a loan from frozen Russian assets. LONDON — European officials congratulated themselves after talks in Geneva at the weekend suggested Donald Trump will listen to their concerns about forcing a bad peace deal … Read more
The House speaker said people should not “amplify” Fuentes’ views. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tucker Carlson’s decision to interview white supremacist Nick Fuentes on his podcast last month was a “big mistake.” “He has a lot of listeners, and I think giving Nick Fuentes that platform is a big mistake,” the Louisiana Republican told … Read more
The House speaker said people should not “amplify” Fuentes’ views. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tucker Carlson’s decision to interview white supremacist Nick Fuentes on his podcast last month was a “big mistake.” “He has a lot of listeners, and I think giving Nick Fuentes that platform is a big mistake,” the Louisiana Republican told … Read more
Brazil’s leader said he hopes “one day to convince the president of the United States that the climate crisis is serious” — and to join a phase-out of fossil fuels. BELÉM, Brazil — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called late Wednesday for a global winding-down of fossil fuels — and said he hoped … Read more
The proposed plan is a jab at California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, but could face bipartisan pushback for opening acres off Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Trump administration proposed a plan Thursday that would open federal waters off the California coast to new oil and gas leasing for the first time in four decades and reignite … Read more