Tag: #USForeignPolicy
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TRUMP DEFENDS IRAN STRIKES AS DEMOCRATS PUSH FOR CONGRESS VOTE
U.S. Republicans are standing by President Donald Trump, insisting his strikes on Iran were fully within his powers as commander-in-chief. But Democrats are pushing back, planning a war powers vote in Congress this week. Top officials—including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Gen. Dan Caine—briefed lawmakers on…
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U.S. CLARIFIES: IRAN STRIKES AIM AT NUKES, NOT REGIME CHANGE
The U.S. is making it clear: the focus of President Trump’s recent actions in Iran isn’t regime change—it’s stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that while a “friendly” government in Tehran would be welcome, the real goal is nuclear non-proliferation. “Whatever happens with the regime is incidental,”…
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GERMAN PRESIDENT BLASTS TRUMP: U.S. SMASHING GLOBAL ORDER
Imagine a top European leader openly slamming the U.S. as turning the world into a “den of robbers”—German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier just did exactly that, torching Donald Trump’s foreign policy in a fiery Berlin speech. Steinmeier likened U.S. moves—like Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro’s recent ousting—to Russia’s Crimea grab and Ukraine invasion, calling it a “second…
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NO OCCUPATION, NO NATION-BUILD: GOP LAWMAKERS DOWNPLAY TRUMP’S VENEZUELA RAID DRAMA
Maduro snatched Saturday, in NY court Monday, US troops in Caracas? GOP bigwigs say no occupation or rebuild planned, post-briefing with Rubio, Hegseth et al. House Speaker Mike Johnson: “No forces there, not occupying.” Rep Brian Mast (Foreign Affairs chair): “Not nation-building Trump-style—no endless wars like Afghanistan.” 2.5hr classified session eased fears. Dems fume—Schumer calls…
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TRUMP REAFFIRMS 100% SUPPORT FOR UNITED NATIONS DESPITE CRITICISM
Balancing strong critiques with commitment, Trump backs UN’s peace potential. At UNGA, President Trump declared full U.S. support for the United Nations despite criticizing its handling of conflicts, migration, and climate change. UN Secretary-General Guterres praised the U.S. role and cooperation on peace efforts, highlighting shared goals to end global suffering and build lasting peace.
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US RESTRICTS IRANIAN DELEGATION’S ACCESS DURING UNGA, BANS LUXURY SHOPPING
Washington clamps down to stop Iranian elites’ spending spree amid domestic crisis. The US State Department limits the Iranian delegation’s movement in New York to the UN headquarters only, blocking access to wholesale markets and luxury goods. This move responds to past controversies and Iran’s ongoing poverty, shortages, and strained US-Iran relations after recent conflict…
