Long before President Trump took office, the U.S. had a checkered history in Central America – and some say it may have created the migrant crisis
Author: Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY
Trump’s troop withdrawal caps failed US policy in Syria, experts say
Syria’s brutal dictator remains in power. A deadly civil war continues unresolved. Russia and Iran’s influence has grown. And the Islamic State remains a threat.
Canada to Trump administration: Don’t play politics with Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou extradition case
Canada’s foreign minister warned the Trump administration not to politicize the pending extradition ofChinese technology executiveMeng Wanzhou.
In rebuke to Trump, Senate votes to halt US support for Saudi-led war in Yemen, names crown prince as responsible for Khashoggi death
Thursday’s vote marks the first time the Senate invoked Congress’ war powers to challenge U.S. military involvement abroad. Trump opposed withdrawal.
Fueled by Jamal Khashoggi murder, Senate opens historic debate on US role in Yemen war
The Senate will vote on a measure that would end U.S. military support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, where a civil war has killed thousands
‘I can’t stop him.’ UN ambassador Nikki Haley used Trump’s harsh North Korea rhetoric as leverage
Outgoing U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said she used President Donald Trump’s unpredictability to persuade world leaders to crack down on North Korea.
President Trump taps ex-Fox News anchor Heather Nauert for UN ambassador, strips post of Cabinet rank
Heather Nauert, Trump’s pick for UN ambassador, has a thin resume that will come under congressional scrutiny at a turbulent global moment.
‘Journalists disappear all over the country,’ GOP lawmaker says of Jamal Khashoggi murder
Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, made the remarks during an interview with CNN.
Pompeo declares Russia in violation of arms control agreement, sets timeline for US withdrawal from pact
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Russia is “in material breach” of a landmark arms control treaty has 60 days to come back into compliance.
Saudi crown prince ‘complicit’ in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, key GOP senator says after CIA briefing
Following a CIA briefing on Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, senators vowed to punish Saudi Arabia by considering halting arms sales and other actions.