Acting AG Todd Blanche officially rescinds the $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund, clearing the path for his confirmation after a standoff with Sens. Cornyn and Tillis.
President Trump ordered a five‑day halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure following two days of “productive” talks with Tehran, temporarily defusing a standoff that began with a 48‑hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and had sparked fears of a wider regional conflict.
Iranian authorities have moved quickly to establish an interim leadership structure following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Officials confirmed that senior cleric Alireza Arafi has been appointed to serve on the country’s temporary Leadership Council.
Donald Trump says a bruise on his left hand came from aspirin use and bumping a table in Davos, after doctors confirmed an underlying vein condition affecting blood flow.
President Trump renewed threats of tariffs on key European NATO allies unless they agree to talks on a U.S. purchase of Greenland, deepening a dispute over sovereignty and transatlantic security.
Donald Trump has offered renewed U.S. mediation over Ethiopia’s GERD dispute with Egypt and Sudan, proposing drought safeguards and energy cooperation as tensions rise over Nile water security.
