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Iran June 24, 2019

Rand Paul praises Trump, says it 'really takes a statesman to show restraint' amid calls for war

President Trump made the right decision when he called off a retaliatory strike against Iran, according to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.

Fox News Flash June 13, 2019

Gen. Keane: Suspected attack on oil tankers intended to ‘put pressure’ on US to ‘ease off’ Iran sanctions

Retired four-star general Jack Keane said Thursday two oil tankers were damaged in a suspected attack in the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Iran because Iranians want the United States to "ease off" on sanctions imposed on the country. 

Illegal Immigrants May 22, 2019

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signs 'sanctuary' state law

Local authorities in Washington will be barred from asking about someone’s immigration status under a new “sanctuary” policy that expands similar requirements already in place for state agencies.

World March 21, 2019

Kim Jong Un under fire for flagrantly violating sanctions with his mysterious, growing fleet of luxurious vehicles

Despite the robust United Nations sanctions that have long been slapped upon North Korea – banning sales of luxury goods and vehicles to the nuclear weapons-procuring and human rights-abusing government – leader Kim Jong appears to have no problem curating an extravagant car collection, and flagrantly flashing the violations for the world to see.

State Department March 4, 2019

Trump administration OKs lawsuits against Cuba for property seized during revolution

The State Department on Monday announced it would allow lawsuits to be brought against Cuba companies and individuals by people whose property was seized by the communist government during and after Fidel Castro's revolution in the late 1950s. 

South America January 16, 2019

Venezuela's opposition looks for ways to oust Maduro, transfer power

Iran November 24, 2018

Iran's leader calls on Muslims to unite against US, refers to Israel as 'cancerous tumor'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday called on Muslims to unite against the United States, as the country grapples with sanctions reimposed by the Trump administration.

Sanctions August 21, 2018

US adds to sanctions against Russia

The Trump administration added to its growing list of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday as U.S. lawmakers urged tighter economic restrictions on Moscow and Britain's top diplomat accused Russia's leader of pursuing policies that are making the world more dangerous.

Sanctions August 10, 2018

Russian stocks, ruble take hit on uncertainty over US sanctions

Newly announced U.S. sanctions—and the potential for a second round of actions in 90 days—roiled Russia’s currency and blue-chip stocks as the country braced for further economic pain amid uncertainties over the Trump administration’s commitment to enforcement.

Sanctions August 7, 2018

Trump renews 'biting sanctions' against Iran, warns countries doing business with Tehran

President Trump on Tuesday called the sanctions against Iran that went into effect at midnight "the most biting sanctions ever imposed,” and warned that countries that do business with Tehran will not do business with the U.S.

Sanctions August 6, 2018

Pompeo says sanctions a pillar of US policy toward Iran

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said renewed U.S. sanctions on Iran will be rigorously enforced and remain in place until the Iranian government radically changes course.