Geopolitics - Page 139

Sen. Rand Paul: It's time to rethink America's relationship with Saudi Arabia -- It is not our friend

October 17, 2018

Sen. Rand Paul: It's time to rethink America's relationship with Saudi Arabia -- It is not our friend

What do we do with this politically important country that clearly is not acting in the best interest of the U.S. or its own citizens? We can start by cutting the Saudis off. We should not send one more dime, one more soldier, one more adviser, or one more arms deal to the kingdom.

Nikki Haley blasts China, calls government 'straight out of George Orwell'

October 15, 2018

Nikki Haley blasts China, calls government 'straight out of George Orwell'

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley accused China of persecuting religious and ethnic minorities on a massive scale Monday in her first public remarks since announcing she would leave office last week.

Trump administration's sanctions on Chinese military agency widens rift between Washington and Beijing

September 25, 2018

Trump administration's sanctions on Chinese military agency widens rift between Washington and Beijing

With world leaders in New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly, one of the underlying storylines of the meeting is the simmering tensions between the United States and China after the Trump administration last week slapped economic sanctions on a Chinese military agency and its director over the purchase of Russian fighter jets and surface-to-air missile equipment.

McCain remembered by world leaders for 'service to freedom, democracy and rule of law'

August 26, 2018

McCain remembered by world leaders for 'service to freedom, democracy and rule of law'

Across the globe, everyone from world leaders to regular citizens paid tribute to McCain – who died on Saturday at 81 after a yearlong battle with brain cancer – and his commitment to global peace and diplomacy.

WH pushes back after Rand Paul suggests Trump asked him to deliver letter to Putin

August 10, 2018

WH pushes back after Rand Paul suggests Trump asked him to deliver letter to Putin

The White House pushed back against Sen. Rand Paul Wednesday after the Kentucky Republican implied on Twitter that President Trump had asked him to deliver a letter of introduction to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump offers to meet with Iranian President Rouhani, without preconditions

July 30, 2018

Trump offers to meet with Iranian President Rouhani, without preconditions

President Trump said Monday he would be willing to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani with “no preconditions,” on the heels of a fiery exchange of threats earlier this month.

Trump again says Russia controversy is 'all a big hoax'

July 23, 2018

Trump again says Russia controversy is 'all a big hoax'

President Trump capped a week of contradictory statements about Russian activities during the 2016 presidential campaign by tweeting, "it is all a big hoax" Sunday evening.

Slamming the script: Why the press is dismissing the president's do-over

July 19, 2018

Slamming the script: Why the press is dismissing the president's do-over

The media seem determined not to give the president a do-over.

White House not ruling out Putin proposal to let Russia question ex-US ambassador, prominent financier

July 18, 2018

White House not ruling out Putin proposal to let Russia question ex-US ambassador, prominent financier

The White House said Wednesday that President Trump would consider whether Russian prosecutors would be allowed to interview a onetime U.S. ambassador to Moscow, Michael McFaul, and others in connection with a case against Bill Browder, a hedge fund manager and prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump says he holds Putin responsible for election meddling, defends Helsinki performance

July 18, 2018

Trump says he holds Putin responsible for election meddling, defends Helsinki performance

President Trump said in an interview airing Wednesday that he holds Russian President Vladimir Putin personally responsible for the Kremlin's attempts to meddle in the 2016 presidential election, as the president and White House tried deflecting backlash over the world leaders' summit for a third day.