Sanctions - Page 7

May 23, 2026

Feds subpoena Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin over Cuba trips

Hasan Piker and CodePink cofounder Medea Benjamin face Treasury subpoenas in a federal probe into whether activists violated U.S. Cuba sanctions.

May 23, 2026

Castro indictment fuels speculation Trump may be reviving Maduro playbook against Cuba

The Trump administration's indictment of Raúl Castro fuels comparisons to the Venezuela pressure campaign involving sanctions and the military.

May 23, 2026

DOJ, Treasury investigate nonprofits and leaders allegedly coordinating with Cuba in influence campaign

Murder charges against Raúl Castro triggered a rapid activist response that federal officials investigate for ties to an alleged Cuban influence operation.

May 21, 2026

US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime

U.S. arrests sister of Cuba's GAESA military conglomerate leader over alleged ties to the communist regime, Secretary of State Rubio announces.

May 21, 2026

Wall Street banks helped Chinese military-linked firm raise billions despite red flags, lawmakers find

Congressional report alleges U.S. banks helped CATL, which partners with Stellantis and Ford, raise capital despite Chinese military designation.

May 20, 2026

Trump admin accuses Hamas of backing Gaza flotilla, sanctions activist and Muslim Brotherhood networks

The Trump administration accuses Hamas of backing a Gaza flotilla and sanctions several organizers tied to the effort and related activist networks.

May 18, 2026

Maduro ally deported to US over alleged billion-dollar corruption scheme tied to oil, food program

Maduro ally Alex Saab faces federal charges and deportation to the U.S. for allegedly orchestrating a sweeping money laundering and bribery scheme.

May 15, 2026

Key China-Iran infrastructure exposes critical hole in Trump's war strategy

The U.S. strategy to choke Iran's economy at sea faces a new challenge as China-linked rail traffic reportedly doubles along an overland corridor.

May 15, 2026

Trump reveals Xi’s stance on arming Iran as Hormuz tensions rattle markets

President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged not to supply Iran with military equipment, calling it a major win from the bilateral summit.

May 14, 2026

Rep Jayapal defends outreach after Cuba trip drew conspiracy allegations, death threats

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says she has received death threats after revealing she spoke with foreign ambassadors during a congressional trip to Cuba.