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El Salvador deportee deal tied to MS-13 leaders’ return | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. In the days before the Trump administration deported hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants to a notorious prison in El Salvador, the president of that country demanded something for himself: the return of nine MS-13 gang leaders in U.S. custody.
Grand Rapids man pleads guilty after threatening Trump, Vance
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A Grand Rapids man is pleading guilty after he threatened to kill President Trump and Vice President Vance. The man, identified as 42-year-old James Donald Vance Junior wrote the threats on the social media platform Bluesky April 1, 2025, stating that if Trump, Vance, or Elon Musk visited Grand Rapids again, they would leave in a body bag.
Zelenskyy to oust Ukraine’s top general amid tension over new mobilization
Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, commander in chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, on June 28. (Oksana Parafeniuk/ Washington Post) KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told his top commander, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, that he was firing him in a meeting on Monday, according to a senior official familiar with the conversation - a disruptive military shake-up amid Ukraine’s struggles on the battlefield and after months of friction between the president and the popular general.
Israel’s talk of expanding war to Lebanon alarms US
ISTANBUL — President Biden has dispatched his top aides to the Middle East with a critical objective: Prevent a full-blown war from erupting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Israel has made clear it views as untenable the regular exchange of fire between its forces and Hezbollah along the border and may soon launch a major military operation in Lebanon.
Western Cape small-scale fishers finally get their rights
Small-scale fishing rights have been granted for 15 years across the Western Cape after a long battle, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) announced on Wednesday, 15 November. This means that 62 fishing cooperatives, consisting of 3,850 small-scale fishers, will be set up across the province. Small-scale fishing permits have finally been granted in the Western Cape.
U.S. forces evacuate diplomats from Sudan as embassy suspends operatio
Fighting between rival armed groups in the Horn of Africa country has killed at least 400 people and injured 3,500, according to the United Nations. Read more... Publication : 23 avril 2023
Inspiration for 'Hotel Rwanda' movie freed
NAIROBI — Rwandan authorities on Friday freed human rights activist Paul Rusesabagina, whose life inspired "Hotel Rwanda," the Hollywood film about the nation's 1994 genocide, U.S. officials said. The onetime hotel manager was sentenced to 25 years on terrorism charges in 2021 after authorities tricked him into boarding a plane that secretly took him to Kigali, Rwanda's capital.
Blinken looks to restore ties in Ethiopia without glossing over war cr
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Abiy Ahmed and Tigray leaders, trying to balance President Biden’s pledge on human rights with strategic partnerships. Read more... Publication : 16 mars 2023
Blinken postpones China trip as suspected spy balloon detected over US
President Biden postponed his top diplomat's first official trip to China on Friday in response to the Pentagon's discovery of an alleged Chinese spy balloon flying over the continental United States, said a U.S. official familiar with the matter.
1/20/23 ☀️ Punchbowl News AM
THE TOP Happy Friday morning. One of the most important people in the Capitol during the next two years will be Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). Jordan is the chair of the House Judiciary Committee and the all-but-certain chair of the new “Weaponization of the Federal Government” subcommittee. Lots of staff. Lots of resources. Subpoena power. Jordan has carved out a powerful fiefdom right in the middle of the new House GOP majority.
House Democrats ask Biden to revoke Bolsonaro's visa after Brazil riot
"As we understand, since Mr. Bolsonaro entered the United States when he was still the President of Brazil, he may have done so on an A-1 visa that is reserved for individuals on diplomatic or official visits," states the letter, led by Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) and signed by numerous others, including Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), who was chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee until Republicans took control of the chamber this year.
In freeing Griner, Biden faced resistance abroad and at home
By John Hudson, Devlin Barrett, Karen DeYoung, Missy RyanThe / Washington Post WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s 10-month effort to free Brittney Griner faced stubborn resistance from a Russian government bent on extracting maximum concessions for the WNBA star’s release.
US backs sending international forces to Haiti, draft proposal says
The United States has drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution encouraging "the immediate deployment of a multinational rapid action force" to Haiti in response to the rapidly deteriorating security and humanitarian situation there, according to a copy of the resolution obtained by The Washington Post.
US intelligence: Russia buying weapons from NKorea for Ukraine war
(The Washington Post) — As the war in Ukraine lurches toward the 200-day mark, Russia is turning to global pariah state North Korea to purchase Soviet-era weapons, according to U.S. officials and a newly declassified intelligence report. Moscow is preparing to buy "millions of rockets and artillery shells" from Pyongyang, a U.S. official told The Washington Post on Tuesday, speaking on the condition of anonymity about the declassified intelligence, which was first reported by the New York Times.
US to give some ‘Havana syndrome’ victims six-figure compensation
In this April 14, 2021 file photo, CIA Director William Burns testifies during a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing about worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington. A U.S. intelligence officer suffered symptoms linked to a series of directed-energy attacks known as “Havana syndrome” while traveling with Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns in India earlier this month.
Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia, country he vowed to make ‘pariah’
WASHINGTON — President Biden is planning to visit Saudi Arabia this month, a remarkable departure from his vow as a presidential candidate to treat the country as a “pariah” state, according to three administration officials who requested anonymity to share details of a trip not yet announced. The president’s trip to Riyadh follows broader efforts by his administration to build ties with the oil-rich nation to reduce the price of gas in the United States, which has skyrocketed in recent months.
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Washington — U.S. officials say they have evidence that Russia has developed a plan, approved at high levels in Moscow, to create a pretext for invading Ukraine by falsely pinning an attack on Ukrainian forces that could involve alleged casualties not only in eastern Ukraine but also in Russia. The details of the plan have been declassified by U.S. intelligence and are expected to be revealed Thursday by the Biden administration, said four people familiar with the matter.
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U.S., allies debate how soon Putin will invade Ukraine - or whether he will at all
As Russia masses tens of thousands of troops on its border with Ukraine, along with tanks, artillery and missiles capable of striking the capital, officials in Washington, Kyiv and across Europe are debating the likelihood and timing of an invasion. In one camp, officials in Washington, London and within Ukraine's national security establishment are convinced that a Russian strike is imminent.
Russia’s military is again on the move, adding pressure on Ukraine as invasion fears grow
Ukraine: how an armed conflict could play out Talks between Russia and the west have failed. Moscow has described the situation in Ukraine as “intolerable” and “a matter of life or death”. The US … ‘Don’t Freaking Test Us’: U.S. Sanctions Alleged Intelligence Operatives Undermining Ukraine It’s part of a campaign to shed light on Russia’s orchestrated campaign to destabilize Kyiv—and even take over Ukraine.
U.S. plans to discuss missile deployments with Russia as part of effort to defuse Ukraine crisis
WASHINGTON - Negotiators for the United States are planning to show up to talks with their Russian counterparts Monday with proposals to discuss the placement of missiles and scope of military exercises in Europe, according to a senior administration official and others familiar with the plans. The White House is looking to test whether Moscow is serious about ending the Ukraine crisis through diplomacy or is making unworkable demands as a delay tactic or pretext for a new invasion.
CIA director warns Russian spies of ‘consequences’ if they are behind ‘Havana Syndrome’ incidents
WASHINGTON — CIA Director William Burns delivered a confidential warning to Russia’s top intelligence services that they will face “consequences” if they are behind the string of mysterious health incidents known as “Havana Syndrome” afflicting U.S. diplomats and spies around the world, according to U.S. officials familiar with the exchange.
Taliban blitz imperils slow-building U.S. effort to rescue Afghan allies
WASHINGTON - The rapid collapse of security in Afghanistan has turned a slow-building U.S. effort to rescue men and women who have assisted the United States into a full-blown humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands of people still seeking refuge and potentially little time to relocate them.
Common Law, Civil Law, and Colonial Law
Common Law, Civil Law, and Colonial Law builds upon the legal historian F.W. Maitland's famous observation that history involves comparison, and that those who ignore every system but their own 'hardly came in sight of the idea of legal history'. The extensive introduction addresses the intellectual challenges posed by comparative approaches to legal history. This is followed by twelve essays derived from papers delivered at the 24th British Legal History Conference.
With expectations low, Biden ekes out progress with Putin
GENEVA – In a political career spanning four decades, President Joe Biden has seen American presidents from both parties try to transform the U.S. relationship with Russia only to leave office disappointed. In his first meeting as commander in chief with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Biden intended not to make the same mistake.
Iran-backed militias' new tactic: drones
BAGHDAD - U.S. military officials in Iraq have grown increasingly alarmed over attacks by Iran-backed militias using drones to evade detection systems around military bases and diplomatic facilities. In place of rockets, militiamen have turned at times to small, fixed-wing drones that fly too low to be picked up by defensive systems, military officials and diplomats say. An official with the U.S.-led coalition described the evolving drone threat as the military mission's biggest concern in Iraq.
In report, Biden administration formalizes genocide declaration in China
March 30, 2021 at 2:32 pm Updated March 30, 2021 at 2:54 pm By The Washington Post WASHINGTON — The Biden administration declared China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims a genocide in an annual human rights report Tuesday, formalizing its dire assessment of a campaign of mass detention and sterilization of minority groups in the Xinjiang region.
Rhetorical clashes with Russia, China clarify new stance for US
analysis Rhetorical clashes with Russia, China clarify new stance for US Then-Vice President Joe Biden, left, shakes hands with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia on March 10, 2011. ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO/AP By JOHN HUDSON | The Washington Post | Published: March 20, 2021 WASHINGTON — In his first standoff with China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken took a calculated risk.
Biden will not punish Saudi prince over Khashoggi's murder in effort to 'recalibrate' diplomatic relations
Sanctioning the leader of another country was rarely done, and never with the leader of a national security partner Author of the article: Washington Post John Hudson and Karen DeYoung In this handout picture provided by the Saudi Royal Palace, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets the public as he attends the Round 2: Diriyah E-Prix, in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on February 27, 2021.
Myanmar coup is a test for Biden and the U.S. role as champion of democracy
President Biden condemned a military coup in Myanmar on Monday, calling the takeover “a direct assault on the country’s transition to democracy” — and setting up an early test of whether recent efforts to overturn the U.S. presidential election will weaken its role as a global champion of free and fair voting.
Pompeo clings to Trump's legacy with eye toward inheriting MAGA base
WASHINGTON - The violent assault on the Capitol broke a four-year spell on the Republican Party leadership's refusal to criticize President Donald Trump.
Saudi Arabia Lifts Blockade Of Qatar, Easing Years-Long Feud
Saudi Arabia has agreed to reopen land, air and sea links with Qatar.
Key U.S. allies ease years-long feud as Saudi Arabia lifts blockade of Qatar
Jan. 4, 2021 at 1:32 pm Updated March 5, 2021 at 3:14 pm By and The Washington Post ISTANBUL – Saudi Arabia has agreed to reopen land, air and sea links with Qatar, deescalating a feud that has sharply divided the Middle East for more than three years, according to the government of Kuwait, which has been mediating the dispute.
White House moves to freeze some foreign aid, defying Congress in Trump's final days
White House moves to freeze some foreign aid, defying Congress in Trump's final days President Donald Trump signs a memorandum as he announces the withdrawal of the United States from the Iran nuclear deal in May 2018.
Anti-Immigrant States Better Lawyer Up
This article is from the archive of our partner . The Supreme Court decision striking down much of Arizona's tough immigration law isn't just a bummer for the Copper State's finger-pointin' governor. Since Jan Brewer signed the Arizona bill into law in April 2010, a patchwork of states across the country adopted similar laws cracking down on illegal immigration, which are now subject to a wave of lawsuits.
State Department Disowns Susan Rice's Libya Narrative
In an unusual display of disunity, State Department officials have disowned remarks by one of their top officials, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice, regarding her explanation of the deadly terrorist assault on U.S. diplomats in Libya in September. John Hudson October 10, 2012 This article is from the archive of our partner .
Paul Krugman Is Estonia Enemy No. 1
This article is from the archive of our partner . All it took was a 70-word blog post and now Paul Krugman is a symbol of Western condescension toward the people of Estonia.
'Mank': Why a Movie About 'Citizen Kane' Matters in 2020
One might dismiss Mank as a niche story that relitigates old arguments about the tortured creation of Citizen Kane and the extent to which that film was a condemnation of Hearst and his partner, the actor Marion Davies (Amanda Seyfried). But Kane is just an anchor for Fincher’s deeper exploration of the monolithic conservatism of 1930s Hollywood. When Mank takes place, the Great Depression is raging, and American cinema is booming.
A Map of Muslim Protests Around the World
This article is from the archive of our partner . If you can't keep track of all the Muslim protests erupting across the globe, you're not alone. The uproar over a 14-minute anti-Islam YouTube video has sparked furious protests from Somalia to Egypt to Sudan to Tunisia to Libya to Bangladesh to Indonesia to Pakistan. With new reports of protests surfacing every minute, we've compiled the latest reported incidents into this handy interactive Google Map.
U.S. Rejects Putin’s Offer on New START Extension
John Hudson & Paul Sonne The Washington Post October 19, 2020 (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) The Trump administration rejected a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin for a one-year extension of a critical nuclear arms-control treaty Friday, dimming the chances of a diplomatic breakthrough before the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election.
U.S. rejects proposal by Putin to extend nuclear arms treaty
© Provided by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WASHINGTON — The Trump administration rejected a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin for a one-year extension of a critical nuclear arms control treaty Friday, dimming the chances of a diplomatic breakthrough before the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election.
Israel’s Netanyahu brings his dirty laundry to Washington. Literally. - Jewish Business News
Israel’s Netanyahu brings his dirty laundry to Washington. Literally. The clothes are cleaned for the prime minister free of charge by the U.S. staff Most politicians go to great lengths to conceal their dirty laundry. And then there’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Russian bounties resulted in deaths of U.S. troops, according to intelligence assessments
WASHINGTON – Russian bounties offered to Taliban-linked militants to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan are believed to have resulted in the deaths of several U.S. service members, according to intelligence gleaned from U.S. military interrogations of captured militants in recent months. Several people familiar with the matter said it was unclear exactly how many Americans or coalition troops from other countries may have been killed or targeted under the program.
Trump administration imposes new restrictions on Chinese state 'propaganda outlets'
John Hudson and Carol Morello, The Washington Post Published 4:37 pm CDT, Monday, June 22, 2020 WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Monday designated four Chinese media outlets as "foreign missions" and imposed regulations on their operations in the United States, a move certain to escalate tensions as Beijing and Washington continue sparring over the novel coronavirus, Hong Kong and media restrictions in their respective countries.
Iran releases U.S. Navy veteran, a California native, held for 2 years
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Iran releases US Navy veteran who was held for two years
Iran releases US Navy veteran who was held for two years U.S. Navy veteran Michael White, as seen on Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Mashhad, Iran. WHITE FAMILY/AP By JOHN HUDSON | The Washington Post | Published: June 4, 2020 Stars and Stripes is making stories on the coronavirus pandemic available free of charge. See other free reports here. Sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter here. Please support our journalism with a subscription.
Trump Admin Discussed Conducting First U.S. Nuclear Test in Decades
John Hudson & Paul Sonne, Washington Post May 25, 2020 The Trump administration has discussed whether to conduct the first U.S. nuclear test explosion since 1992 in a move that would have far-reaching consequences for relations with other nuclear powers and reverse a decades-long moratorium on such actions, said a senior administration official and two former officials familiar with the deliberations.
Trump administration to withdraw from Open Skies treaty in further erosion of arms-control pacts with Russia
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration began privately informing allied nations this week that the United States will withdraw from a nearly 30-year-old treaty designed to reduce the chances of an accidental war between Russia and the United States by allowing reconnaissance flights over the two countries, according to diplomats familiar with the discussions.
Trump administration to withdraw from Open Skies treaty in a further erosion of arms-control pacts with Russia
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration began privately informing allied nations this week that the United States will withdraw from a nearly 30-year-old treaty designed to reduce the chances of an accidental war between Russia and the United States by allowing reconnaissance flights over the two countries, according to diplomats familiar with the discussion.
Democrats scrutinize State Dept. plan to overhaul Social Security
link to original article This post was originally published on THE WASHINGTON POST The “Eagle Plan” is among the options that have circulated in the Trump administration to address concerns about the ballooning national debt. It calls for giving Americans $10,000 upfront in exchange for curbing their federal retirement benefits, such as Social Security.
Kim Jong Un's train spotted at coastal resort, intel reports scotch death rumors
FILE: Members of the North Korean delegation prepare Kim Jong Un's train for the departure at the railway station in the far-eastern Russian port of Vladivostok on April 26, 2019. FILE: Members of the North Korean delegation prepare Kim Jong Un's train for the departure at the railway station in the far-eastern Russian port of Vladivostok on April 26, 2019.
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