Trump Administration

US government starts likely brief shutdown as House fails to approve deal

The Senate passed the spending package by a bipartisan vote of 71 to 29, but the House of Representatives is out of town and not expected to take up the measure until Monday.

A view of the US Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 30, 2025.
Buildings lie in ruins amid the rubble in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, December 8, 2025.

'Apocalyptic wasteland': Biden admin. blocked warning on deteriorating Gaza situation after Oct. 7

An illustration of the flags of Cuba and the US, with a rift in between.

Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil

An illustration of oil rigs over a background of a Venezuelan flag.

Trump eases Venezuela oil sanctions to boost US investment


US begins deportation of Iranian nationals in first since protests broke out, CNN reports

The Trump administration deported 14 Iranians to Iran on Sunday, the first such flight since nationwide protests erupted, as rights groups warn of severe risks facing returnees.

Iranian Americans march across Lafayette Park during a candlelight vigil outside the White House, January 16, 2026

Trump admin. 'ready to do business with Iran,' senior US official says

"We are open for business. They know our number if they want to get in touch with us," the official said, regarding the Islamic Republic's regime and negotiations over a potential deal.

People walk past an anti-US billboard in Tehran, Iran, January 26, 2026

Israel to seek new 10-year security deal with Trump administration, FT reports

Israel is preparing talks with the Trump administration on a new 10-year security agreement, seeking to extend US military support while planning for a future without billions in American grants.

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.

Federal officials dig in on Minneapolis shooting narrative despite video evidence

The Trump administration argued that Alex Pretti, the second shooting death by federal officers in Minneapolis this month, assaulted officers, compelling them to fire in self-defense.

Demonstrators carry signs condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026.

Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say

The Trump administration is set to take a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion investment package aimed at boosting domestic rare earth mining and magnet production.

A wheel loader operator fills a truck with ore at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, January 30, 2020; illustrative.

Greenland's capital restores power, heating after storm damages line

Greenlanders are used to outages, often caused by harsh weather damaging the cable, which runs through rugged terrain and spans two fjords.

People sit in a bar during a city-wide power outage that local utility provider Nukissiorfiit said was caused by an accident, in Nuuk, Greenland, January 24, 2026.

Australian defense department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador

Australian PM Anthony Albanese appointed Defense Department chief Greg Moriarty as the next ambassador to the US after Kevin Rudd said he would step down early, following Trump's criticism.

Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty during the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee at Parliament House on March 24, 2021 in Canberra, Australia; illustrative.

Democratic US Senator Amy Klobuchar files paperwork for Minnesota governor run

Senator Amy Klobuchar has filed to run for governor of Minnesota, aiming to succeed Tim Walz, who announced he won’t seek re-election, amid ongoing political tensions with the Trump administration.

US Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) (R), with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) (L) at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing in Washington, December 3, 2025; illustrative.

US officially exits WHO, citing COVID-19 pandemic management failure

The US has officially left the World Health Organization, citing mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking concerns about global health collaboration and future US involvement.

World Health Organization (WHO) logo and US flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025.

Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key

Russia, the US, and Ukraine hold security talks in Abu Dhabi, with Moscow stressing the need to resolve territorial issues for lasting peace, despite ongoing military operations.

(From L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum, Commissioner of the US Federal Acquisition Service, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026.