US Muslims Gaining Political Power
THE WASHINGTON STAND—The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks bears witness to a strange phenomenon in American politics: after a quarter century of
Interview: Ex-Envoy Stefanishyna Sheds Light On US-Ukraine Diplomacy Amid Corruption Probe
Olha Stefanishyna has served in three key government positions in Ukraine over the past six years, most recently as ambassador to the United States. In an interview with RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, she discusses US-Ukraine ties and her decision to resign days before a corruption probe.
Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline
Trump told reporters that Iran was likely responsible for an aerial attack launched from Iraq on Saudi Arabia that shut down its East-West pipeline.
Top Trump political adviser James Blair says he’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ about midterms
Top Trump political adviser James Blair spoke with NBC News’ new podcast, “Here’s the Scoop: Election Edition,” about the midterms and the super PAC’s spending.
US Politics: Trump’s Allies, Controversies, and Economic Factors
The US political landscape is characterized by tension as prosecutors resign, inflation concerns persist, and controversies surrounding Trump unfold. A significant investigation into Trump’s past obstacles is generating uncertainty. Simultaneously, economic indicators point to potential interest rate hikes, while legal challenges against Republican initiatives and Trump’s policies continue.
Calls for Democrats to be shot go unchallenged at Republican convention
Crowd member repeatedly said some Democrats ‘should be shot’ during Ted Cruz’s speech, without senator responding
Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district
READSTOWN, Wis. (AP) — The way Derrick Van Orden sees it, any Republicans in the U.S. House who distance themselves from President Donald Trump in this year’s midterm election aren’t ju…
Trump says he’d like to see a unified Ireland as he visits for golf at his Doonbeg course
DUBLIN (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a unified Ireland would be “fantastic,” wading into a complex and politically charged subject during a weekend visit to a major tourname…
Mitch McConnell has been absent from Capitol Hill for three months. It’s still unclear when he’ll return
The Senate is set to return Monday after a five-week recess, and it is still unclear if GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell will end his three-month absence from the Capitol due to health issues.
Trump criticizes Smithsonian’s focus on oppression
Trump’s latest criticism of the Smithsonian accuses the institution of an ‘overwhelming focus on those who have been oppressed.’