Washington — President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he spoke with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but declined to disclose details, reporters aboard Air Force One. The New York Times reported an earlier call this month discussing a possible US meeting. Trump said the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed;...
Washington, DC. Authorities identified Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan immigrant who arrived in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, as the suspect in a shooting that killed National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and critically wounded Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe this week. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said investigators believe Lakanwal was radicalized...
Washington — Rep. Jasmine Crockett declined Sunday to retract a Nov. 18 House-floor assertion that Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin received campaign contributions from Jeffrey Epstein. Media and FEC records show the donations instead originated from a different individual named Jeffrey Epstein, a physician who gave in 2020, after...
Hallandale Beach, Florida, U.S. and Ukrainian officials met Sunday together for four- to five-hour talks to negotiate revisions to a proposed peace framework intended to end Russia’s 2022 invasion. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner represented the U.S.; Rustem Umerov led the Ukrainian delegation....
Washington. Authorities charged Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, with first-degree murder after a November 26 shooting near the White House that killed one National Guardsman and critically wounded another. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other officials said investigators believe Lakanwal was radicalized after arriving in the United States in...
FAYETTEVILLE, The University of Arkansas hired Ryan Silverfield as its 35th head football coach Sunday, the school announced. He replaces Sam Pittman, who was fired in September after a 2-3 start, and interim Bobby Petrino, who lost seven games. Silverfield, promoted at Memphis in December 2019, compiled a 50-25 record,...
Washington: Elon Musk defended the H‑1B visa programme and praised Indian professionals' contributions to the US economy in a podcast interview this week. Speaking with Zerodha co‑founder Nikhil Kamath on Sunday, he said the United States has 'benefited immensely' from skilled Indians and clearly called for reforms to prevent outsourcing...
Washington — Lawmakers pressed for congressional reviews after a Washington Post report that a Sept. 2 U.S. strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat was followed by a second strike that killed survivors. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denies ordering "no survivors," and the White House says President Trump will "look into"...
West Palm Beach, Fla. — U.S. officials met Ukrainian negotiators this past weekend as President Donald Trump's envoys sought to advance a proposed peace framework and prepare for scheduled talks in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared...
United States — Local farms, state governments, and community groups this holiday season supplied, selected, and cared for live Christmas trees while officials prepared ceremonial Capitol displays. Farmers reported high weekend sales, experts advised selection and watering practices, and charities used tree lots for recovery fundraising. Officials scheduled state tree...
