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CIA in Moscow: A Discreet Visit Amid Rising Tensions Between Russia and NATO

The visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow this week raises many questions about the nature of exchanges between Washington and Russian authorities. According to several American media outlets, this trip was primarily aimed at sending a warning to Moscow regarding any potential military action......

Melania Trump records historically low approval rating among first ladies

Melania Trump is facing a significant decline in public support, with recent polling indicating that the US first lady has recorded the lowest net approval rating among modern first ladies surveyed at comparable points in their time in the White House. According to polling data reported by CNN and SSRS,......

US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after contentious nomination

The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the country's new attorney general, formally elevating Donald Trump's former personal lawyer to lead the Department of Justice. The confirmation passed by 50 votes to 49 on Saturday, bringing an end to a difficult nomination process that exposed divisions......

A summer of discontent puts fresh pressure on Trump’s second presidency

President Donald Trump is facing growing political and economic challenges as his second term enters a difficult phase, with declining approval ratings, disputes over tariffs, foreign policy pressures and internal disagreements creating a more complicated political landscape ahead of the midterm elections. Recent......

Federal appeals court halts White House ballroom project backed by Donald Trump

A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a suspension of construction work on the proposed White House ballroom championed by President Donald Trump, ruling that the project cannot proceed without the required congressional authorization. The decision represents a legal setback for the administration's......

US Justice chief drops controversial compensation fund to advance Senate confirmation

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has canceled a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund that had become a major obstacle to his confirmation by the Senate. Blanche, a former attorney for Donald Trump, announced the decision on Sunday, describing it as the result of "good-faith discussions"......

Ralph Norman launches Senate bid in South Carolina after Lindsey Graham’s death

Republican Representative Ralph Norman has announced plans to run for the United States Senate seat in South Carolina following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham. Norman confirmed his intention to seek the seat during an appearance on Fox News on Saturday, positioning himself as a candidate......

Poll finds majority of Americans oppose military action against Iran

A new public opinion survey suggests that a majority of Americans believe the decision to launch military action against Iran was a mistake, reflecting growing concern over the potential consequences of an escalating conflict in the Middle East. According to a YouGov poll conducted for The Economist,......

Trump to deliver televised address to the nation amid rising tensions with Iran

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will deliver a televised address to the nation on Thursday evening, as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate. The announcement was made through Trump's social media platform, where he confirmed that the speech would be broadcast......