Putin Envoy Lands for Quiet U.S. Talks
Kirill Dmitriev is reportedly in Washington meeting Trump administration officials as Ukraine talks and sanctions relief on Russian oil sit on the same crowded desk.
Nicaragua Turns Up The Pressure
A new report says Nicaragua has stripped legal status from at least 18 Christian groups, seized property in some cases, and targeted clergy and nonprofits with growing force.
Cardinals vs. Trump on 60 Minutes
Three American cardinals used a Sunday night TV interview to criticize President Trump, while supporters and critics argued over what the church should say about borders, abortion, and politics.
Swalwell Nanny Scandal Lands at DHS
USCIS says it referred allegations tied to Eric Swalwell to DHS investigators. The complaint also questions nanny work authorization and campaign-paid childcare.
Porter’s Troubled Past Returns
Swalwell’s collapse has reshaped California’s governor race, and Katie Porter is now facing renewed scrutiny over old domestic dispute claims and workplace complaints.
Tankers Rush In for U.S. Oil
A reported wave of empty tankers heading toward the United States is being framed as a sign of strong demand and shifting oil routes, but the real story is still in the shipping data.
Starmer Hits Pause on Chagos Deal
Britain has paused its Chagos Islands handover plan after pressure from Washington, leaving the Diego Garcia base and the wider deal in limbo.
Court Vacates Hernández Drug Conviction
A federal appeals court said the case against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández is moot after a Trump pardon. The ruling sends the matter back to district court for dismissal.
History Lesson Backfires on Green Candidate
A Green Party candidate's ancestor claim about Lagos ran into community notes, a messy colonial record, and the usual modern taste for moral theater.
Vance Heads to Iran Talks
JD Vance is set to lead the U.S. side in talks tied to Iran’s nuclear program, with Washington warning that pressure is still on the table if the deal goes sideways.