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  • Background on the Iran nuclear talks

    Negotiations have begun to bring the U.S. back into the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. How did the deal come about, why did the U.S. leave the agreement, and what are the chances of reviving it? The Associated Press has the story: The history of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action deal with Iran over…

  • The key to Republican success is more Trumpism, said Trump

    The key to Republican success is more Trumpism, said Trump PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump staked his claim to the Republican Party in a closed-door speech to donors Saturday night, casting his populist policies and attack-dog politics as the key to future Republican success. Trump also reinforced his commitment to the…

  • GOP holds huge fundraising effort near Trump

    Donald Trump may no longer be president, but his influence lingers heavily among top Republicans. This weekend will see the top brass in the GOP hold an invite-only conference with key donors in a hotel near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, featuring 2024 presidential prospects. The Associated Press has the story: Trump’s strong influence on the GOP…

  • Biden administration resumes UN funding of Palestinians

    As expected, the Biden administration resumes international funding in contentious areas that former President Trump had cut. On Wednesday, the administration announced it was resuming aid to the Palestinians, including to the UN agency that deals with them. The Associated Press has the story: State department resumes funding to Palestinians cut in Trump era WASHINGTON…

  • New details from attempts to release Syrian hostage

    New details are emerging about failed U.S. efforts under the Trump administration to negotiate the release of journalist Austin Tice, who has been held captive by the Syrian government since 2012. The Biden administration seems to be taking a similar approach toward Syria and its human rights abuses. The Associated Press has the story: Insiders…

  • Biden may delay removing troops from Afghanistan

    Although former President Donald Trump set a deadline of May 1 to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden is hinting that he will not meet that deadline. The Taliban has not fully held its part of the agreement made in February 2020. The Associated Press has the story: Looking more and more like…

  • U.S. and Iraq set no timetable for withdrawing troops

    Talks between the U.S. and Iraq have resulted in changing the mission of U.S. forces in Iraq to training and advisory roles. This will allow the U.S. to withdraw combat troops. However, no steps have been taken to start that process. The Associated Press has the story: U.S. and Iraq agree to withdrawing U.S. combat…

  • Biden administration increasing aid to Palestinians again

    Reversing a Trump policy, the Biden administration continues to increase the amount of money sent to the Palestinians. But opposition is building, as pro-Israel lawmakers point out that federal laws prohibit direct assistance to the Palestinian Authority or aid that benefits the organization since it gives money to people convicted of anti-U.S. or anti-Israel attacks…

  • Biden’s handling of migrant children: Many in U.S. disapprove

    While President Joe Biden’s approval rating is generally favorable, it lags when it comes to immigration policy. A majority of Americans want migrant families separated at the border to be reunited, but only 25% approve of Biden’s handling of children reaching the nation’s southern border without their parents. The Associated Press has the story: Immigration…

  • Jordan King’s half-brother may be under house arrest

    A rift in the royal family that rules Jordan may involve putting King Abdullah II’s half-brother under house arrest. The regime denies the arrest, but admits Prince Hamzah has been asked to “stop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan’s security and stability.” Hamzah released a videotaped statement about it, criticizing…