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Secretary of State Rubio now has double role as he takes over Walz’s old job as national security adviser
Politics
Secretary of State Rubio now has double role as he takes over Walz’s old job as national security adviser
By Matthew Lee, Farnoush Amiri and The Associated PressMay 2, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Politics
Marco Rubio unveils massive State Department overhaul that includes a 15% staff cut and the closure of 100 bureaus worldwide
By Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee, Ellen Knickmeyer and The Associated PressApril 23, 2025
Elon Musk’s 28-year-old DOGE lieutenant dismantled USAID. Now it’s taking place at the State Department
Politics
Elon Musk’s 28-year-old DOGE lieutenant dismantled USAID. Now it’s taking place at the State Department
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressApril 15, 2025
Trump fires NSC officials day after far-right activist Laura Loomer raises concerns about their loyalty in Oval Office meeting
Politics
Trump fires NSC officials day after far-right activist Laura Loomer raises concerns about their loyalty in Oval Office meeting
By Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller and The Associated PressApril 4, 2025
What degree of power will America command in NATO? Europe warily awaits U.S. secretary Marco Rubio to determine the future of the alliance
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What degree of power will America command in NATO? Europe warily awaits U.S. secretary Marco Rubio to determine the future of the alliance
By Matthew Lee, Lorne Cook and The Associated PressApril 2, 2025
Federal workers start to get a new email demanding their accomplishments
Politics
Federal workers start to get a new email demanding their accomplishments
By Chris Megerian, Adriana Gomez Licon, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressMarch 1, 2025
Trump administration blames ‘institutional drift’ as it plans to cut over 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts
Politics
Trump administration blames ‘institutional drift’ as it plans to cut over 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Mark Sherman, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressFebruary 27, 2025
French and U.K. leaders visit Trump in White House as Europe worries about U.S. ties to EU and Ukraine
Politics
French and U.K. leaders visit Trump in White House as Europe worries about U.S. ties to EU and Ukraine
By Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressFebruary 24, 2025
Israel’s Netanyahu calls Trump proposal to remove Palestinians from Gaza ‘the only viable plan to enable a different future’
Politics
Israel’s Netanyahu calls Trump proposal to remove Palestinians from Gaza ‘the only viable plan to enable a different future’
By Matthew Lee, Natalie Melzer and The Associated PressFebruary 17, 2025
Volodomyr Zelenskyy speaks on stage at the Munich Security Conference
Politics
Zelenskyy says he believes Trump is the key to ending the Russia-Ukraine war—but mentioned it was ‘not very pleasant’ Trump spoke to Putin first
By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Stefanie Dazio and The Associated PressFebruary 14, 2025
JD Vance speaks in front of a microphone to world leaders
Politics
World leaders expected clarity on Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine. Instead, JD Vance scolded them on immigration and lectured them about censorship
By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Stefanie Dazio and The Associated PressFebruary 14, 2025
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump shake hands
Politics
‘It’s time to stop this ridiculous war’—Trump and Putin come to the negotiating table over Ukraine
By Matthew Lee, Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller and The Associated PressFebruary 12, 2025
Trump speaks in front of the American and Israeli flags
Politics
Just one day after Trump called to ‘permanently’ resettle Palestinians from Gaza and build the ‘Riviera of the Middle East,’ US officials say Trump meant it would only be temporary
By Matthew Lee, Zeke Miller and The Associated PressFebruary 5, 2025
Trump administration is recalling almost all USAID workers worldwide
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Trump administration is recalling almost all USAID workers worldwide
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressFebruary 5, 2025
Over 50 USAID senior officials put on leave over fears they might thwart Trump orders
Politics
Over 50 USAID senior officials put on leave over fears they might thwart Trump orders
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressJanuary 28, 2025
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