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Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths

The Senate has rejected attempts by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel. Senators were voting Wednesday on measures that would have blocked the sale of mortar and tank rounds and smart-bomb kits to Israel.

Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms

Biden has become notably quiet after the 2024 election and Democrats’ loss

Canada’s provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico

What to know about Matthew Whitaker, Trump’s pick to be America’s ambassador to NATO

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Biden urges G20 leaders to support Ukraine’s sovereignty, increase pressure on Hamas

In remarks to the G20 Summit, President Joe Biden urged world leaders to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and step up pressure on Hamas. The comments come as Biden authorized Ukraine to use US-supplied longer-range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia.

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‘No turning back’ on energy transition, says US Energy Secretary

Sen. Rubio says nomination to be secretary of state is a ‘tremendous honor’

Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison by a federal judge

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Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion ‘gag rule’ governing US aid

Women’s health advocates in Africa are worried that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will again invoke the so-called global gag rule, a policy that cuts off U.S. government funding for groups that offer abortion-related services.

Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn’t mean the transition is going smoothly

In the two weeks since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump has been setting records with the pace of appointments for his incoming administration. But speed shouldn’t necessarily be confused with organization.

US recognizes Venezuela’s opposition candidate as president-elect months after the disputed election

The U.S. government has recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the “president-elect” of the South American country, months after President Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won the July election. U.S.

US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China’s dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning that the United States would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under an armed attack in the disputed South China Sea.

Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden’s arms decision for Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin formally lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons, following U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russian territory with American-supplied longer-range missiles.

Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump

Donald Trump’s first stint in the White House proved to be a chaotic ride for the nation’s capital. Now with Trump set to return to power, backed by a Republican-controlled Congress and the momentum of a sweeping electoral win, local officials in Washington are trying to sound conciliatory while pre

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Speaker Johnson’s ‘epic’ weekend with Trump shows strengths and limits of his power

There was House Speaker Mike Johnson walking behind President-elect Donald Trump’s entourage into Saturday night’s UFC fight at Madison Square Garden. And Johnson mugging with musicians Kid Rock and Jelly Roll.

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter what he characterizes as U.S.-led threats.

Gabbard’s sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump’s pick to lead intelligence services

Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence is facing scrutiny over her past remarks that supported Kremlin propaganda about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into ‘Let’s Make A Deal’ under Trump?

The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred dealmaking throughout corporate America during President Joe Biden’s administration may be tamer and kept on a shorter leash by President-elect Donald Trump after he returns to the White House next year.

Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash looms

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum has wrapped up with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for four years.

In a meeting with Biden, China’s Xi cautions US to ‘make the wise choice’ to keep relations stable

China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U.S. President Joe Biden but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ready to work with a new administration.”

Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump

A U.S. official says Iran successfully sought a meeting with Elon Musk in a step that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump’s pick of Rubio as America’s top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Sen. Marco Rubio to become U.S. secretary of state is likely to jolt Latin America after decades of neglect from Washington.

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

After a resounding election victory, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a mandate to govern. But it’s opening an uneasy political question: Will there be any room for dissent in the U.S. Congress?

APEC leaders hold Lima summit as Trump prepares to return to office

Leaders of Pacific Rim countries including the U.S. and China have gathered in Peru for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the first major global summit since U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory.

Navy didn’t understand well-documented risks posed by Hawaii fuel tanks, watchdog says

A U.S. military watchdog says Navy officials lacked sufficient understanding of the risks of maintaining massive fuel storage tanks on top of a drinking water well at Pearl Harbor where spilled jet fuel poisoned more than 6,000 people.

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What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?

President-elect Donald Trump is considering recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for some of the most powerful positions in the U.S. government.

Japan will resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused incident last month

The Japanese army’s fleet of hybrid-helicopter aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after being grounded following an incident last month.

Trump’s mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry China

China watchers know Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz as “the Florida faction” in foreign policy — two Florida lawmakers who share especially tough positions on China. President-elect Donald Trump has now picked Sen.

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.

Republicans win 218 US House seats, claiming a majority and completing the party’s sweep into power alongside Trump

Elon Musk says he and Trump have ‘mandate to delete’ regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role

Choosing billionaire Elon Musk to be what President-elect Donald Trump calls “our cost cutter” for the U.S. government, is not the first time an American president has empowered a business tycoon to look for ways to dramatically cut federal regulations.

Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kids

The last words Michelle Reed heard from her 6-year-old adopted son in early November were: “Mom, come get me.”

Trump promises to turn Washington upside down. He’s being welcomed back anyway

There were no protests on the streets as Donald Trump returned to Washington. He visited the nation’s capital on Wednesday, a week after emerging victorious in the presidential election.

US and Polish officials open missile defense site that Russia has long protested

U.S. and Polish officials have opened a new NATO missile defense base in northen Poland. Polish officials welcomed it as a significant boost to the security of the nation and the wider NATO region at a time of war in neighboring Ukraine.

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines

Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign. Many teens worry about how their lives could change once he becomes president.

In Africa, meager expectations and some hopes for a second Trump presidency

African leaders may have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his election, professing a desire for mutually beneficial partnerships.