Washington: Congress included a repeal of the 2019 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act in the compromise National Defense Authorization Act unveiled this week, and both chambers prepared votes within days. The provision removes automatic sanctions mechanisms and requires White House certification on counter-IS efforts, minority protections and restraint toward neighbors....
Kyiv — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this week that talks with U.S. representatives on a proposed peace plan were constructive but not easy, after U.S. and Ukrainian delegations concluded three-day talks in Miami focusing on territorial issues and U.S. security guarantees. Axios reported territory discussions were difficult as Kyiv...
Washington, President Donald Trump said he was 'a little bit disappointed' that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had not yet read the U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. U.S. envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, held talks with Russian and Ukrainian officials, and delegations conducted three days...
Austin — Former Rep. Colin Allred ended his U.S. Senate campaign Monday and said he will instead run for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, setting up a Democratic primary challenge; Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed papers and announced a bid for the U.S. Senate, joining state Rep. James Talarico in...
Washington, Congressional leaders released a compromise version of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, advancing it for a House vote this week. The bill authorizes about $890–901 billion for the Pentagon and DOE nuclear programs, includes a 3.8% troop pay raise, Ukraine assistance, Baltic security measures, restrictions on military...
Washington — U.S. and Ukrainian delegations concluded three days of Miami talks this week without a breakthrough, while President Trump on Sunday said he was 'a little bit disappointed' that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had not yet read a U.S. peace proposal. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met...
Washington, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was "a little bit disappointed" that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had not yet read a US-drafted peace proposal after three days of talks between US and Ukrainian delegations ended without a breakthrough. US envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met Russian...
Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts confirmed on Monday that quarterback Daniel Jones tore his right Achilles during Sunday's 36-19 loss at Jacksonville, ruling him out for the season after he underwent evaluation and will have surgery. Coach Shane Steichen said Jones will have surgery this week and praised his leadership. Rookie...
Washington, lawmakers, military officials and the White House have disputed whether to release footage of a Sept. 2 U.S. military strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. Democrats moved on Dec. 7 to compel Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide unedited video to House and Senate Armed Services...
Minneapolis, Minnesota — Federal officials and local leaders clashed after Immigration and Customs Enforcement intensified operations targeting migrants in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. Border czar Tom Homan defended the actions on CNN on Sunday, citing concerns about illegal Somali residents, while President Trump called for removal of Somali immigrants. Local...
