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Trump hosts India’s leader, pushes US defense, energy sales

THE WHITE HOUSE —  U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday, where administration officials say ...

Vance visits Dachau concentration camp ahead of Zelenskyy meeting

DACHAU, GERMANY —  U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial on Thursday, walking the solemn halls with a group that ...

Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI

WASHINGTON —  The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on Thursday to advance the nomination of Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick for FBI ...

Senate confirms Kennedy for top US health post after close vote

WASHINGTON —  The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in ...

Ukraine, US weigh critical minerals agreement

Ukraine and the United States are considering a crucial minerals deal at this week’s Munich Security Conference, according to officials from the two countries. ...

Chinese apps face scrutiny in US but users keep scrolling

Seoul —  As a high school junior in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, Daneel Kutsenko never gave much thought to China. Last month, though, ...

US allies seek clarity on Ukraine support at Munich Security Conference

LONDON —  Hundreds of world leaders and delegates are set to attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany this weekend, with conflicts in Ukraine, ...

Modi, Trump to meet with focus on trade, immigration, strategic ties

NEW DELHI —  U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks Thursday at the White House. Officials in New Delhi ...

Trump launches diplomatic blitz to end Ukraine war

Following a successful prisoner swap with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a multifront diplomatic blitz Wednesday to end the Ukraine conflict, saying he ...

Democratic lawmakers concerned USAID freeze may cause irrevocable harm

U.S. Democratic lawmakers said Wednesday the Trump administration’s freeze of U.S. foreign assistance might permanently damage America’s security and standing abroad. Republicans counter that ...

US judge allows Trump to proceed with federal worker deferred retirement

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS —  A federal judge on Wednesday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to carry out its federal worker deferred retirement program as the ...

Trump orders revamp of US diplomatic corps to ensure it follows his agenda

WASHINGTON —  U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued an executive order directing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to revamp the Foreign Service to ...