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De la Espriella's Razor Win Resets US-Colomb
De la Espriella's razor-thin election win signals a reset in US-Colombia relations, reshaping security ties and the agenda under a Trump-aligned approach.
2026-06-22
Colombia's Razor-Thin Rightward Pivot
Colombia swings right as Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly wins the presidential runoff by under one percent, exposing a deeply divided and polarized nation.
2026-06-22
Iran Demands US Enforce Ceasefire
Iran insists the United States must enforce a ceasefire in Lebanon to uphold the memorandum of understanding, raising pressure on Washington and Netanyahu.
2026-06-20
Trump's Iran Deal Faces Bipartisan Backlash
Trump's Iran deal draws fierce criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, exposing deep political divides over the ceasefire and the terms of the agreement.
2026-06-19
Trump Signs Iran Ceasefire—But Issues Remain
Trump signs an Iran ceasefire halting the conflict, but key nuclear and security issues stay unresolved, leaving the durability of the truce in serious doubt.
2026-06-19
Trump Shifts Focus to North Korea's Nukes
Trump pivots to North Korea's nuclear program after the Iran deal, but experts warn the new diplomatic push faces serious pitfalls and uncertain prospects.
2026-06-19
Trump Shifts Focus to North Korea Strategy
Trump renews his focus on North Korea strategy amid shifting geopolitics, weighing nuclear policy and the roles of Russia and China in any new approach.
2026-06-19
Italy Cancels US Diplomat Visit Over Trump
Italy's foreign minister cancels a US trip after Trump claimed Giorgia Meloni 'begged' for a photo, straining ties between Rome and Washington over the remarks.
2026-06-19
Trump's Iran Deal: A 60-Day Gamble
Trump's 60-day Iran deal trades immediate concessions for a pause, deferring the hardest nuclear questions and leaving the broader agreement's fate uncertain.
2026-06-18
Iran's $300B Windfall Splits Washington in
Trump's proposed Iran reconstruction fund splits Congress ahead of the midterms, fueling a partisan fight over US spending and Middle East strategy and policy.
2026-06-18
Trump Endorses De la Espriella in Colombia
Donald Trump's endorsement of De la Espriella reshapes Colombia's politics, signaling a shift in election dynamics and US influence across Latin America.
2026-06-05
House Rebels: Trump's Iran War Faces Pushback
A bipartisan House vote to limit Trump's war powers against Iran reveals rifts in Congress, signaling rising resistance to military escalation in the region.
2026-06-04
House Defies Trump on War Powers
The House passed a resolution to limit Trump's military actions against Iran, exposing GOP fractures over war powers as bipartisan unease over escalation grows.
2026-06-04
GOP Defections Threaten Trump's Iran Strategy
Growing Republican defections in Congress signal rising dissent over Trump's Iran strategy, raising war-powers questions that could complicate his midterm path.
2026-06-04
Trump-Linked Firm Secures $1.2B Pipeline
A Trump-linked firm is set to control a $1.2 billion gas pipeline in Bosnia, a Balkans energy deal raising EU concerns over influence and market control.
2026-05-30
Trump’s Iran Mixed Signals Buy Time, Not Cert
Trump's contradictory signals on Iran are buying negotiating time but not certainty, leaving uranium limits, sanctions and the Abraham Accords unresolved.
2026-05-28
Iran Deal: Trump’s Ongoing Challenge
Even a new Iran deal won't end Trump's enduring strategic contest with Tehran, leaving Middle East diplomacy and geopolitical rivalry as an ongoing challenge.
2026-05-28
Ex-Judges Urge Court to Investigate Trump IRS
A group of former judges is urging a court to reopen Trump's IRS lawsuit, challenging a contested settlement and questioning DOJ authority over the deal.
2026-05-28
Trump's Refugee Policy Targets Afrikaners
Trump's refugee policy elevates Afrikaner claims to pressure South Africa diplomatically, weaponizing asylum to advance a broader foreign policy agenda abroad.
2026-05-27
Trump’s Oman Threat Raises Stakes in Hormuz
Trump's threat against Oman complicates fragile Strait of Hormuz negotiations, risking the Gulf state's mediation role between Washington and Tehran over Iran.
2026-05-27
Trump Tightens the Screws on GOP Power
Trump is tightening his grip on GOP power, bending party leaders and foreign policy talks on Iran and Texas to his will as he reshapes Republican politics.
2026-05-27
Trump Rejects Sanctions Relief in Iran Talks
Trump's refusal to ease sanctions in Iran talks underscores his bet on leverage, betting that maximum pressure will force Tehran toward a deal on his terms.
2026-05-27
Taiwan Arms Pause Shows Trump’s Leverage
Trump's pause on Taiwan arms sales reveals how he wields leverage over China, tying weapons deliveries to broader bargaining across US-China and Iran policy.
2026-05-27
Paxton Ousts Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff
Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in the Texas GOP Senate runoff after Trump's intervention, reshaping party dynamics and putting a reliable seat newly at risk.
2026-05-27