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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is facing a period of heightened uncertainty following the abrupt departure of senior official Pam Bondi, whose exit has left key divisions without clear direction …
Uncertainty Reigns at DOJ in the Aftermath of Bondi’s Departure Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump delivered one of his most forceful warnings of the conflict on Sunday, saying Iran must accept what he described as a “very fair and …
Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran, Says U.S. Will Strike Power Plants and Bridges if Deal Is Rejected Read More
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials announced a coordinated effort this week to accelerate the development and approval of medical treatments for serious mental illness, responding to growing pressure from clinicians, …
U.S. Moves to Accelerate Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness Amid Rising Demand for New Therapies Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will take part in a public Bible reading later this week, according to senior White House officials, as the administration continues to weave religious — …
Trump to Participate in Public Bible Reading as Administration Deepens Religious Integration Into Official Events Read More
WASHINGTON — A new national survey released Sunday finds that more than half of Americans believe President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda is too aggressive, reflecting growing public unease with the …
Survey: More Than Half of Americans Say Trump’s Immigration Agenda Is Too Aggressive Read More
BEIJING / WASHINGTON — As the Iran war reshapes global security and energy markets, China has emerged as one of the most influential but least visible players in the crisis. …
Why China Is Taking a Behind‑the‑Scenes Role in the Iran War Read More
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday abruptly reversed its earlier position and extended a waiver allowing the import of certain Russian oil and petroleum products, a shift that comes …
Trump Administration Reverses Course, Extends Waiver on Sanctioned Russian Oil Amid Iran War Read More
TEHRAN / WASHINGTON — Iran announced early Saturday that it is reinstating “strict” control over the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a harder line in one of the world’s most sensitive …
Iran Says It Is Resuming “Strict” Control Over Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Naval Blockade Continues and Ceasefire Nears Expiration Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told Bloomberg on Saturday that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely, a development he described as a major breakthrough in negotiations aimed …
Trump Says Iran Has Agreed to Suspend Nuclear Program Indefinitely, Claims Broader War‑Ending Deal Is Close Read More
WASHINGTON — A new analysis from CNN columnist Stephen Collinson argues that the Trump administration’s use of religious language to frame the Iran war marks a significant departure from long‑standing …
Analyst Warns Trump Administration’s Religious Framing of Iran War Risks Eroding Long‑Held Political Norms Read More