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Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin claims
The weekend diplomacy did not appear to produce an immediate public breakthrough, though it raised the possibility that talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States could resume.
Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats
White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say
Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges
Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish concern leads DC mayoral primary vote
Janeese Lewis George, a DC Council member, had received just over half of the 65% of votes that had been counted by Wednesday morning.
France got Palestinian elections, got Abbas’s son instead - opinion
France was conned, and the question is whether Washington allows the same performance to repeat on its own diplomatic investments.
A nuclear deal won't solve Iran's missiles, proxies, and repression - opinion
A narrow agreement may ease immediate tensions, but Tehran’s missiles, proxies, repression, and strategy of escalation remain the larger threat
Why diplomatic deals cannot fix revolutionary ambitions - opinion
Washington seeks a manageable relationship; Tehran seeks a revolution. No treaty can bridge that gap.
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation
Democratic US Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio, who brought the lawsuit, called the request to extend the two-week-old deadline "inexcusable" and part of "a pattern of non-compliance."
Trump tells Netanyahu it's time for war to end, calls Iran deal 'great' - report
Axios cited a source with direct knowledge of the call who said Netanyahu, who is not directly involved in US-Iran talks, was caught off guard by the pending agreement.
False alarm leads to Pentagon lockdown, partial evacuation - report
A Pentagon spokesperson said that authorities are working to evacuate employees due to an air quality issue.
New PM military secretary and Washington attaché join IDF General Staff
The IDF promoted Guy Markizeno and Tal Politis to the General Staff, placing them in two of Israel's most influential security positions amid ongoing regional challenges.
The battle over deterrence may shape Israel’s future security - opinion
As Iran tests Israel’s red lines, the real battle may be over the credibility of Israeli deterrence.
Iraq's PM heads to Washington to discuss militias, business, and gain Trump's support
The US has warmed to Zaidi after opposing former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who almost became prime minister in February.
