The Latest Breaking News from Jake Sullivan

US To Focus On Preventing ISIS Resurgence In Syria

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan discusses US priorities in Syria, focusing on ISIS, allies, and humanitarian issues.

Top News · Dec 7, 2024

Dwarfed by China in shipbuilding, US looks to build its defense base to fend off war

U.S. lawmakers and experts warn that the U.S. severely lags behind China in shipbuilding capacity and urge action to build up the country’s ability to develop and produce weapons and other defense supplies to avoid war with China

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

South Korea President Clings To Power After Martial Law U-turn

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an opposition impeachment motion put forward after his stunning but brief imposition of martial law.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024

Conspiracy theorist Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI, faces Senate blowback

‘Deep state’ critic who has threatened to shut down agency’s headquarters could face tough confirmation battle

The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2024

Biden Adviser Dodges Question On Trump's FBI Pick

Jake Sullivan addresses concerns over Trump's FBI chief nominee, emphasizing smooth transition and FBI director's independence.

Top News · Dec 1, 2024

White House National Security Adviser Praises Trump Administration's Professionalism

Jake Sullivan praises professionalism and coordination with Trump's incoming national security team.

Top News · Dec 1, 2024

White House Says 'Not There Yet' On Gaza Ceasefire And Hostage Deal

The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is "not there yet," the US National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as regional leaders meet to discuss the crisis.

International Business Times · Dec 1, 2024

Biden Administration Upholds Tradition Of FBI Director Insulation

Jake Sullivan discusses FBI director independence, Trump's potential appointment of Patel, and the importance of non-political influence in law enforcement.

Top News · Dec 1, 2024

Trump Team Takes Credit for Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Brokered by Biden: 'Everyone Is Coming to the Table Because of President Trump'

The incoming Trump administration team is taking credit for the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah brokered by President Joe Biden, stating that international powers are more willing to negotiate due to the election of President-elect Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024

Harris ran from the Biden policies that were actually popular with voters

The Harris campaign dumped Biden’s FDR-style ambitions for boring neoliberal policy planks that were an electoral dead-end

The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024