Nancy Pelosi Championed a Hong Kong Dissident. She May Have Doomed Him. American politicians who cooperate with foreign activists, whether individual or institutional, often do more harm than good. Reason · Sep 30
'He Eats His Young': Anthony Scaramucci Warns Marco Rubio to Resign Before Donald Trump Boots Him Anthony Scaramucci advises Marco Rubio to resign before Donald Trump potentially turns against him, highlighting a pattern of Trump discarding political allies once they lose their usefulness. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
Kash Patel May Become First FBI Director to Visit Russia Since 2013 With Tentative October Trip FBI Director Kash Patel plans a historic visit to Russia amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine, the first such trip since 2013, raising questions about US-Russia relations and Patel's travel expenses. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Trump’s bind deepens with Hormuz shut and hawks pushing war President Trump faces pressure from Iran's demands for financial relief and Republican hawks urging a decisive end to the conflict. This has led to fluctuating promises of a deal and threats of renewed military action, complicating efforts to resolve the ongoing war and open the Strait of Hormuz. The Economic Times · May 28
‘Hush, child’: Ted Cruz unloads on 29yo MAGA influencer who told him to stop undermining Donald Trump’s Iran deal Cruz just had his Zoolander moment. We Got This Covered · May 25
State department scrubs Rubio's 'every country has stupid people' remark as critics wonder if it applies to Trump The State Department deleted a social media post featuring Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's remarks after critics suggested he called President Trump "stupid." This incident highlights the sensitivity around the word "stupid" in the Trump era, a term the President frequently uses to describe opponents and even allies. The Times of India · May 25
Marco Rubio waits for ‘good news’ from a ‘largely negotiated’ deal that Iranians call ‘inconsistent with reality’ It's deja vu time. We Got This Covered · May 25
White House refuses to take criticism, tells once-Trump ally to ‘shut his stupid mouth’ You either are a diehard Trump fan or a target. We Got This Covered · May 25
Trump hits back at ‘losers who know nothing’ after Republicans turn on Iran peace deal The plan would reportedly see the Strait of Hormuz reopen and the U.S. lift its blockade on Iranian ports - but senior GOP figures have warned it could be a “disaster” The Independent UK · May 25
Hardline Republicans slam Trump’s emerging plan to end Iran war President Donald Trump's proposed deal to end the Iran war is facing strong opposition from some Republicans. Critics worry the terms might allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons and control vital shipping lanes. Trump defends the deal, stating it is the opposite of the Obama-era agreement and that time is… The Economic Times · May 25
Republican lawmakers warn of ‘disastrous mistake’ as Trump nears deal with Iran Trump insists US won’t rush talks with Tehran after angry responses from Senate Republicans, including Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham The Guardian - US · May 24
US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks American president says he is not rushing into a deal after proposed plan to end war prompts Republican backlash The Guardian - UK · May 24
War on Iran may provoke a terrorist attack in US – and that may be the point ‘Of course there’s going to be retaliation,’ says one expert. ‘It may be that this is what Trump’s interested in’ The Guardian - US · Mar 15
Iranian exile factions vie for US leaders’ blessing to lead Iran Maga world figures throw weight behind Maryam Rajavi, MEK’s leader, and Reza Pahlavi, the son of last Shah of Iran The Guardian - US · Mar 11
Euronews · Feb 4 What happened on day one of World Governments Summit in Dubai? The World Governments Summit opened in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday with calls for governance reform, AI oversight and diplomatic solutions to regional tensions. Euronews brings you the play-by-play of day one.
The Guardian - US · Jan 17 The Republicans’ latest Clinton stunt will not work Focusing on the ex-president won’t distract Americans from the Trump administration’s foot-dragging on the Epstein files
Benzinga · Dec 3, 2025 Mike Pompeo Warns America's Standing On World Stage Will Be Impacted For Decades If Russia Gains Upper Hand In Ukraine Peace Talks Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned on Tuesday that the way Washington handles peace talks between Russia and Ukraine could shape U.S. power and alliances for decades, cautioning that a deal seen as a win for Moscow would badly damage American interests.
We Got This Covered · Nov 26, 2025 ‘Part of a larger puzzle’: Former Secretary of State reveals what Trump’s Caribbean military buildup is really about It’s just the beginning.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump ‘in secret talks’ with Putin’s envoy over Gaza-style peace deal Trump's special envoy is due to meet Zelensky later today
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Macron says peace deal can be struck next year after Kyiv buys 100 French fighter jets Zelensky said the agreement to supply fighter jets would significantly improve Ukraine’s air defences
Euronews · Nov 17, 2025 Mike Pompeo joins board of Ukraine’s top defence company amid anti-corruption probe The former US Secretary of State has been announced as a member of the advisory board of Ukraine’s defence company Fire Point amid an anti-corruption investigation that is allegedly probing the Flamingo missile producer and its possible links to a large-scale corruption scheme.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company amid probe Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, Fire Point
Euronews · Aug 22, 2025 FBI searching home of Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton, source says The search of Bolton's home comes as the Trump administration has taken steps to examine the activities of other perceived adversaries of the Republican president, including by authorising a grand jury investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Closing arguments in Jimmy Lai’s national security trial begin amid health concerns Prosecutor discusses security law concerning collusion charges as trial resumes
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Hong Kong court begins hearing final arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trial A Hong Kong court has begun hearing final arguments in the national security trial of former Apple Daily publisher Jimmy Lai