Confident Trump prepares for State of the Union (while dealing with Russia, immigration)

WASHINGTON — After a turn on the world stage, President Trump now faces high-stakes talks over the Russia investigation, immigration, and government spending while preparing for one of the most-watched political events of the year: The State of the Union address. Trump … Read More

North Korea and Donald Trump may be a recipe for accidental nuclear war — here’s how it could happen

posted in: Far East, News

Kim Jong Un observes a military test. KCNA via Reuters North Korea likely has missile-ready nuclear weapons. An expert in East-Asian nuclear policy says there is now an increased risk for nuclear miscalculation on the Korean Peninsula. He believes President Donald … Read More

Donald Trump Tells World Economic Forum: ‘America Is Open for Business’

posted in: News, United States

(DAVOS, Switzerland) — President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S. economic growth promoted by his policies would help the world, seeking to square his “America First” agenda with globalism. “When the United States grows, so does the world,” Trump said … Read More

Trump team unveils new immigration framework with path to citizenship for DREAMers

WASHINGTON — A White House proposal on immigration will contain a path to citizenship for up to 1.8 million young people brought into the United States as children as part of a package that also includes $25 billion for a … Read More

Trump and Mueller: What to expect from the president’s Russia probe interview

President Trump said this week that he was willing to testify in the ongoing investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. More: Trump says he is ‘looking forward’ to testifying under oath for Mueller’s Russia probe That’s a big … Read More

Trump administration doubles down on Palestinian aid cutoff threat

posted in: Israel, News

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is doubling down on its threat to cut off aid to the Palestinians if they fail to “sit down and negotiate peace,” even as it proceeds with contentious plans to move the U.S. embassy to … Read More

Turkey and the U.S. used to be close allies. Today, they can’t even agree on a phone call

posted in: Middle East, News

Turkish army tanks are stationed in a field near the Syrian border at Hassa, in Hatay province, on Jan. 25, 2018, as part of a military offensive dubbed “Operation Olive Branch.” (Ozan Kose / AFP/Getty Images)   Since the start … Read More

Trump Confounded by Turkey’s Invasion of Syria: Fight ISIS or Back NATO Ally?

posted in: Middle East, News

Turkish offensive against Syrian-Kurdish forces in Afrin leaves U.S. in a bind: “They were ‘our guys’ in Syria, and now they are under attack and the U.S. doesn’t seem to have any real solutions” Turkish troops advance near the Syria … Read More

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