Donald Trump
Trump advisors prefer Israel strike Iran before US to boost support for military action - Politico
“There’s thinking in and around the administration that the politics are a lot better if the Israelis go first and alone and the Iranians retaliate against us," sources told Politico.
FBI subpoenaed Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records during Trump probe
Rep. Robert Garcia: DOJ withheld key FBI documents on Trump, Epstein-related allegations
Trump says Muslim lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be 'institutionalized,' sent back
Federal judge rules Trump deportation policy unlawful, cites lack of migrant protections
"It is not fine, nor is it legal," wrote US District Judge Brian Murphy, who ruled Trump's deportation policy unlawful.
Eretz Nehederet mocks Iran crisis: From Purim rain to ballistic missiles
The producers of the satirical sketch comedy brought back their mockery of Iran as its potential conflict with the US looms large.
US blocks Venezuelan govt. from paying for Maduro's legal representation in drug trafficking case
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, both pleaded not guilty on January 5 to drug trafficking charges that could land them in a US prison for decades. They are jailed in New York awaiting trial.
Trump administration orders US diplomats to fight data sovereignty initiatives
Experts see the move as a reversion to a more confrontational approach, with the administration pushing for a more "assertive international data policy."
What do we know ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva amid tension in Middle East?
The talks are expected to determine whether there is still a path to an agreement between Tehran and Washington, or whether the likelihood of a US military strike will rise significantly.
Iran transferred $1.7b. to terror proxies through cryptocurrency service Binance last year - NYT
The crypto-currency exchange site reportedly fired or suspended at least four employees involved in the internal investigation, with the company blaming “violations of company protocol.”
US expands Iran sanctions, targets illegal petroleum 'shadow fleet,' weapon production
Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control also targeted multiple networks that enable Iran to secure the precursor materials and machinery required for ballistic missile and other weapons.
'Bored of Peace': Trump's latest project is a mockery of diplomacy - opinion
It has been dubbed the Bored of Peace because of Trump’s well-known short attention span (except for revenge and self-enrichment) and tendency to flit from one project to the next.
Geneva talks may be last chance for US, Iran to negotiate before war, ex-Israel Navy chief says
Marom said Israel and the United States appear to be nearing possible military action against Iran, and predicted unprecedented operational coordination between the IDF and the US military.
'All options remain on the table,' Iranian parliament speaker warns in threat to US
The speaker insisted that so long as the US commits to diplomacy and “respects Iran’s national dignity and mutual interests,” then Tehran would be prepared to negotiate.