NATO considers ‘more aggressive’ response to Russia’s hybrid threats

Tensions between NATO and Russia sharpened Monday after the alliance’s top military commander said member states are considering whether they must become ‘more aggressive’ in confronting Moscow’s hybrid threat campaign. Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chairman of NATO’s military committee, told the Financial Times the alliance is evaluating if it should be ‘proactive instead of reactive,’ […]

Capitol agenda: Health deal hinges on Trump

Congress is back. Welcome to the December of Hellth. Lawmakers now have a mere 30 days to address expiring Obamacare tax credits and prevent health insurance hikes for millions of Americans. Republicans and Democrats agree success hangs on one question: Will President Donald Trump figure out what he wants? Interpreting Trump’s intentions has gotten tougher […]

Congress waits on Trump as December health sprint begins

Congress returns to session Monday and kicks off a December sprint to address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and prevent health insurance premium hikes for millions of Americans. Members of both parties acknowledge success hangs on one question: Will President Donald Trump ever figure out what he wants? Since lawmakers left town 10 days ago, […]

Record-setting personnel issues are marring Trump’s second term

On the surface, President Donald Trump’s second-term personnel operation has been a smoothly running machine. The Senate has confirmed more than 300 civilian nominees since January, even changing the chamber’s rules to move them faster. But there are clear signs of breakdowns behind the scenes. Trump has withdrawn a record number of nominees for a […]

Trump says he believes Hegseth ‘100%’ on Venezuelan drug boat strike denial amid allegations

President Donald Trump on Sunday defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over allegations he ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan drug boat, saying he believes Hegseth’s denial and would not have supported a follow-up attack if it happened. The exchange came during a gaggle aboard Air Force One as reporters pressed Trump on claims […]

Trump gave Maduro ultimatum to flee Venezuela as land operations loom: report

President Donald Trump delivered a stern ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro to leave Venezuela immediately before announcing the country’s airspace should be closed, according to a report. Per the Miami Herald, Washington’s warning was delivered in a phone call with Caracas and offered guaranteed evacuation for Maduro, his wife Cilia Flores, and their son, but only […]

Trump says ‘don’t read anything into it’ when asked about declaring Venezuela’s airspace closed

President Donald Trump defended calling Venezuela’s airspace closed, saying the country is sending criminals into the U.S., but told reporters not to ‘read anything into it’ when asked whether the warning suggested an imminent strike. While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said Venezuela is ‘not a very friendly country’ and […]

Ukraine peace talks productive as ex-government official says country rethinking ‘uncompromising’ stance

Official peace talks between the U.S. and Ukraine on ending the Ukraine war moved to a productive phase Sunday – but only after President Zelenskyy sent a new-look team to Florida, according to a former Ukrainian government official. With Rustem Umerov now leading Zelenskyy’s team and longtime adviser and chief of staff Andriy Yermak out, […]