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Gram Slattery

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The 'land swap' that wasn't: Inside Trump's frantic dash for Ukraine peace

Shortly after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 6, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered major news to Donald

The 'land swap' that wasn't: Inside Trump's frantic dash for Ukraine peace
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Well-mannered White House welcome for Ukraine leaves many questions

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Well-mannered White House welcome for Ukraine leaves many questions
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Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is actively discussing with Azerbaijan the possibility of bringing that nation and some Central Asian allies into the

Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords, sources say
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US, NATO developing novel funding mechanism for Ukraine weapons transfers

The U.S. and NATO are working on a novel approach to supply Ukraine with weapons using funds from NATO countries to pay for the

US, NATO developing novel funding mechanism for Ukraine weapons transfers
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US plans to fund deportations from Costa Rica, document shows

The U.S.

US plans to fund deportations from Costa Rica, document shows
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US hits Iranian shipping network with major new sanctions

The U.S.

US hits Iranian shipping network with major new sanctions
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US has talked with Syria about death of US citizen, State Dept says

The U.S.

US has talked with Syria about death of US citizen, State Dept says
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Indian firm shipped explosives to Russia despite US warnings

An Indian company shipped $1.4 million worth of an explosive compound with military uses to Russia in December,

Indian firm shipped explosives to Russia despite US warnings
Business|Economy|Environment|World

White House taps mining expert to head national security office, sources say

The White House has tapped a former mining executive to head an office at the National Security Council focused on strengthening supply

White House taps mining expert to head national security office, sources say
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Trump promised Patriots for Ukraine. Now Europe has to provide them

President Donald Trump has finally found a way to like arming Ukraine: ask European allies to donate their weapons

Trump promised Patriots for Ukraine. Now Europe has to provide them
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White House National Security Council hit by more departures, sources say

Two senior officials at the White House National Security Council have left their roles in recent days, according to two sources familiar with the moves, the

White House National Security Council hit by more departures, sources say
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Trump interest in Russia sanctions raises Ukraine allies' hopes - to a point

A bipartisan U.S. bill that would hit Russia with sanctions in a bid to pressure Moscow into good-faith peace negotiations with Ukraine has gained momentum this

Trump interest in Russia sanctions raises Ukraine allies' hopes - to a point
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Trump, disappointed by call with Putin, to speak with Zelenskiy on Friday

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Trump, disappointed by call with Putin, to speak with Zelenskiy on Friday
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Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say

The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran

Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say
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Following NATO summit, Trump and Europe still at odds over Putin's ambitions

For U.S. President Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin is a man looking for an off-ramp to his bloody three-year assault on Ukraine.  

Following NATO summit, Trump and Europe still at odds over Putin's ambitions
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NATO's Rutte likens Trump to a 'daddy' in Israel-Iran conflict

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday likened President Donald Trump to a "daddy" intervening in a schoolyard brawl after the U.S.

NATO's Rutte likens Trump to a 'daddy' in Israel-Iran conflict
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Comparing US Iran strike to Hiroshima, Trump plays down intelligence report

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Comparing US Iran strike to Hiroshima, Trump plays down intelligence report
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Trump says US to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week

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Trump says US to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week
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US strikes may have set back Iran nuclear program only months, sources say

A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment has determined that U.S. strikes over the weekend on Iranian nuclear

US strikes may have set back Iran nuclear program only months, sources say
Business|World

How Trump, a self-proclaimed "peacemaker," embraced Israel's campaign against Iran

Roughly one month ago, from the stage at an investment forum in Saudi Arabia, U.S.

How Trump, a self-proclaimed "peacemaker," embraced Israel's campaign against Iran
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Trump's Ukraine envoy to meet Belarus' Lukashenko, sources say

A senior Trump administration official is planning to travel to Belarus in the coming days to meet the country's president, according to four

Trump's Ukraine envoy to meet Belarus' Lukashenko, sources say
Europe|World

Trump administration disbands group focused on pressuring Russia, sources say

The Trump administration shelved in recent weeks an inter-agency working group it had set up to formulate strategies for pressuring Russia into speeding up peace

Trump administration disbands group focused on pressuring Russia, sources say
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National Security Council taps ex-soldier with business experience for top Europe role

The Trump administration has tapped a former army special operations officer with significant business experience who once oversaw a large U.S.-Russia investment

National Security Council taps ex-soldier with business experience for top Europe role
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Trump's 'peacemaker' pledge takes big hit as Israel strikes Iran

On the campaign trail, U.S.

Trump's 'peacemaker' pledge takes big hit as Israel strikes Iran
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White House taps special ops vet for key Latin America post, sources say

The White House has tapped a career special forces operative with experience in counterterrorism operations to oversee Latin America policy at the National

White House taps special ops vet for key Latin America post, sources say

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