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IAEA set to remove nuclear material from Syrian site in US-brokered deal

Syria's government corroborated the initial Axios report on Tuesday morning, confirming that it had cooperated with the IAEA, the US, and "friendly countries" on this matter.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a bilateral meeting alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.
Will Scharf

Trump names Jewish Will Scharf as new White House counsel, assistant to the president

Alberta separatists rally outside the offices of Elections Alberta before turning in a petition to trigger a referendum on separating from the rest of Canada in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada May 4, 2026.

The 51st state? Alberta set to vote on whether to pursue separation from Canada - explainer

US Navy and US Marine Corps aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are arrayed on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 10, 2026.

Russia, China could take advantage of low US weapons stockpiles to start war with America - NYT


Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails - report

A new operation name could allow the Trump administration to distinguish renewed strikes from Operation Epic Fury, NBC reported.

US Chair of the Joint Chiefs, Gen. Dan Caine, addresses the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Pentagon's budget request, May 12, 2026; illustrative.

US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology

While President Trump claims to have a "very good relationship with President Xi," with a bit of friendly competition, divisions between Washington and Beijing are growing deeper.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.

US Justice Dep't moves to denaturalize 12 people, including one who supported Al-Qaeda

According to the DoJ, Ouazzani was planning ways to support Al-Qaeda along with two men later convicted of trying to bomb the New York Stock Exchange as early as 2003.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) building in Washington, pictured on November 28, 2025; illustrative.

Trump to regulate AI development after Anthropic's Mythos posed cybersecurity threat - report

US Vice President JD Vance was "alarmed" by the capabilities of the latest AI models, after a call with the heads of the biggest artificial-intelligence companies, The Wall Street Journal reported.

 US President Donald Trump talks with Vice President JD Vance in the Cross Hall following a celebration of US military mothers event at the White House in Washington, US, May 8, 2025.

US reinstates deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mahdawi

A US immigration judge in February had rejected efforts by US President Donald Trump's administration to deport the Columbia University student, who was arrested last year.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY student Mohsen Mahdawi poses for a portrait inside Havemeyer Hall on the Columbia University campus in New York City, New York, US, May 18, 2025.

Democrats urge US to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear program

Democrats urged the Trump administration to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear arsenal, arguing that secrecy undermines US credibility on global nuclear policy.

US President Donald Trump attends an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2026

Most Gaza flotilla activists disembark in Greece, Israel brings two in for questioning

Saif Abu Keshek is suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization, while Thiago Ávila is suspected of illegal activity.

Detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, May 1, 2026.

Trump says Herzog would become 'national hero' if he pardoned Netanyahu - Axios

US President Donald Trump was reportedly surprised that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to return to trial on Wednesday, Axios reported.

US President Donald Trump enters the Knesset with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in October 2025, in Jerusalem.

Orban’s allies move assets abroad, seek US visas following Hungary election defeat - report

Following Hungary's election loss, Orban-linked figures have moved billions abroad and are exploring US visa options, sources told the Guardian.

US Vice President JD Vance and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban appear on stage together during Day of Friendship event at MTK Sportpark in Budapest, Hungary, April 7, 2026; illustrative.

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

US Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh ordered Allen detained while the case moves forward. Sharbaugh scheduled another hearing over Allen's continued detention for Thursday. 

Law enforcement personnel detain Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 25, 2026.