President Trump reiterated that Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gas field without US or Qatari involvement, while Qatar reports extensive damage and Iran retaliates. However, Israeli officials claim the US was aware of the strike, deepening the rift and prompting analysis of US-Israeli alignment in the ongoing conflict.
A federal arts panel, whose members were appointed by Donald Trump, has unanimously approved the issuance of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, allowing the US Mint to begin production despite criticism against featuring government officials on currency.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by federal prosecutors regarding his role in the 2017 Russia election intelligence report, escalating a criminal probe into its production.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel 'acted alone' in an attack on an Iranian gas field, despite reports that US President Donald Trump had advised against further such attacks. This has led to questions regarding the alignment of US and Israeli strategies in the ongoing conflict, with Trump's social media posts being scrutinized.
President Donald Trump's controversial joke about the Pearl Harbor attack during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, which visibly made her uncomfortable while discussing Iran war support, continues to draw scrutiny from various sources, including Icelandic media.
The Trump administration is proceeding with a three-phase transition to shift the management of federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department, aiming to diminish the former agency and its $1.7 trillion portfolio, with new reports confirming the ongoing move.
President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, Reuters reports quoting a U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Michael O’Hanlon, Director of Research in the Foreign Policy Programme at the Brookings Institution
President Trump is reportedly pressuring reluctant allies to find ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit choke point, as oil and natural gas prices surge. Analysts suggest Trump will need an 'offramp' from the Iran conflict if oil prices remain high and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
Experts discuss Donald Trump's new 'Donroe Doctrine,' a policy designed to establish US dominance throughout the Western Hemisphere by replacing existing regime leaders with US-allied governments, potentially extending to Cuba and Nicaragua.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel 'acted alone' in its attack on an Iranian gas field and confirmed that further strikes would be halted at the request of US President Donald Trump, who had previously denied prior knowledge of the attack.
A Russian oil tanker is being closely tracked as it heads towards Cuba, potentially challenging the Trump administration’s existing blockade on fuel shipments to the island nation.
Top U.S. officials and reports indicate a divergence in war goals and tactics between the United States and Israel regarding the conflict with Iran, with Trump's objectives described as 'fuzzy'.
A federal arts panel, whose members were appointed by Donald Trump, has unanimously approved the issuance of a commemorative 24-karat gold coin featuring his image, allowing the US Mint to begin production despite criticism against featuring government officials on currency and federal law prohibiting living presidents on currency.
A California animal crossing bridge project is experiencing significant delays and cost overruns, with Governor Newsom attributing the $21 million increase to Trump-era tariffs.
