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Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia offered role of Trump's new White House press secretary
Zacharia previously worked as a legal adviser for Fix California, a conservative group that aims to address what it described as "the left’s stranglehold" on state politics.
Examining NYT report alleging top US Embassy aide in Jerusalem suppressed Israel cables - editorial
Israel marks three years since Oct. 7 massacre, officials concerned Iran may launch more missiles
US arrests person in connection to Canada school shooting, officials say
‘Battery is not protest’: US judge rejects defense in Israeli flag assault case
According to court filings, Ali approached Sumrall from behind while she was isolated from her group and yanked on the flag, causing brief choking, pain, and disorientation.
Anti-Israel protesters dump fake blood outside embassy in Washington, set up fake graves
Among the signs held by the protesters were ones reading "No place for Israel in a good world" and "Israelis are baby killers."
UK Prime Minister Burnham messaged someone posing as White House chief of staff - report
The British embassy in Washington raised the incident with the White House out of concern that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' phone had been hacked for a second time.
US-Iran talks hit new impasse as MoU's 60-day deadline expires with no deal
On Monday afternoon, Saudi news channel Al Arabiya reported that the US and Iran have agreed to extend a 60-day ceasefire.
Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion
The significance of the Mecca pact will depend less on the language of the agreement than on its implementation.
Woman charged over vandalism of Washington's World War Two memorial
A World War Two memorial was vandalized in Washington, DC, on Thursday after the woman graffitied the fountain and filled it with bubbly soap.
US World War Two memorial vandalized with soap, graffiti, government vows to find perpetrator
The fountain bubbled over with suds and someone painted "Clean hands Dirty $" on one surface, splattering the area with red and green paint.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US to apply measures 'never seen before' on Iran
"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that will keep anything from going in or out," Bessent said.
Ethiopia, US reinforce commitment to partner on cross-sectional issues - opinion
Washington and Addis Ababa have long enjoyed a shared history of cooperation. Now, these ties are getting even stronger
The US-Saudi nuclear deal: Don’t settle, renegotiate - opinion
Once Washington greenlights nuclear fuel-making for Saudi Arabia, the spread won’t stop there. Iran will want to follow suit, which could lead to the UAE and Abu Dhabi wanting in on it, too.
