If The US Thinks Cuba Is Too Dangerous For Diplomats, Why Did It Just Ease Its Travel Advisory For The Island?
The State Department eased the level of its travel advisory to Cuba from “3” to “2,” putting it in the same category as France, Germany, and Spain.
Trump Says Pompeo Isn’t Going To North Korea Next Week After All
The president's tweets came just a day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had announced he'd travel to North Korea next week with the new special representative to North Korea.
Senate Democrats Are Demanding Documents About Trump And Putin's Private Meeting In Helsinki
The unprecedented request, they say, is due to unprecedented circumstances.
There's Been Little Progress In North Korea So Mike Pompeo Has Named A New Special Rep
Stephen Biegun was a member of George W. Bush’s National Security Council, but has little Asia experience. He and Mike Pompeo will travel to North Korea next week.
The State Department Changed Its Mind About Spending $230 Million On Syria
The funds were redirected after the State Department received promises and pledges from coalition partners, notably Saudi Arabia, for funding to help stabilize the country.
The Trump Administration Is Signaling A Tougher Line On Iran With A New Task Force
Is the creation of the Iran Action Group at the State Department more of the same or a sign of a more aggressive US policy?
Scientists Are Still Fighting Over What Made US Diplomats In Cuba Ill
The Journal of the American Medical Association published letters today critical of a study it published six months ago claiming that US diplomats in Cuba had suffered brain injuries.
Trump's Focus On A Christian's Detention In Turkey Overlooks That Turkey Is Also Holding Muslim Americans
In focusing on the pastor, some worry the United States is forgetting Turkey's arrest of Americans who happen to be Muslim.
US Issues New Sanctions Against Russia Over UK Nerve Agent Case
The sanctions are in addition to ones that have already been imposed over election meddling, cyber interference, and the annexation of Crimea.
A Former Cricket Star Is About To Become Pakistan's Prime Minister. Will He Play Ball With Trump?
Imran Khan’s party claimed a majority in parliament and named him to be Pakistan's next prime minister. That isn’t necessarily bad news for the United States.
Iran Won't Be Able To Trade In US Dollars As Of Midnight On Tuesday
As of Tuesday, Iran will be blocked from using US dollars in international trade. Bans on Iranian goods and selling Iran airplane parts are also being put back into place.
Pompeo Says The US Will Spend $113 Million To Promote Business In Asia. China Plans To Spend $1 Trillion.
The secretary of state’s vision may not be visionary enough to get buy in from partners or counter China.
A Report On Money Laundering At Latvian Banks Raises Questions About Conflict Of Interest At The Atlantic Council
The Atlantic Council, with a reputation for taking tough, anti-Russia stands, allowed a senior fellow to write a report that said Latvia had made great strides in curbing money laundering.
The White House Surprises Again, This Time Threatening Sanctions Against Turkey
Senators who've called for Turkey to release Pastor Andrew Brunson say neither President Trump nor Mike Pence discussed with them their calls for Turkey to be sanctioned if Brunson isn't released.
At A Senate Hearing, The Key Question Is Who Speaks For The United States: Trump Or Pompeo?
At a contentious Senate hearing Wednesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asserted that people should pay less attention to what the president says and more attention to what the government does.
A Senator Read A BuzzFeed News Story Today At A Hearing With The Secretary Of State
The story was the result of Defense Department emails released under a Freedom of Information Act request.
This Is How Vladimir Putin Owned Donald Trump
The Russian president didn’t need concrete deliverables to come out of the meeting looking like a success.
Vladimir Putin Denied Having Compromising Information On President Trump
"Before he announced that he will run for presidency, he was of no interest for us," Putin said Monday.
After Mueller’s Latest Indictment, Trump’s Upcoming Meeting With Putin “Makes For Good TV”
The White House insists the new indictment doesn’t change much.
Trump's About To Meet With Putin. Here's What You Should Watch For.
Donald Trump sits down with Vladimir Putin on Monday. They are likely to discuss a variety of issues.