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May 28, 2026

Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation

The State Department designates Brazil's Red Command and PCC as global terrorists, with foreign terrorist organization status effective June 5.

May 26, 2026

‘The Five’: The secret to an effective deal

‘The Five’ dissect the state of U.S.-Iran negotiations as senior Trump administration officials assert ‘no dust, no deal.’

May 26, 2026

Iran only responds to ‘overwhelming force’: Former CENTCOM commander

Former Naval CENTCOM commander Vice Adm. Mark Fox discusses the United States conducting ‘self-defense strikes' against Iran on ‘The Story.’

May 26, 2026

Cuba’s foreign minister accuses Marco Rubio of intentionally lying to the American people

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla assesses U.S.-Cuba tensions as Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserts the island nation is a national security threat on ‘The Story.’

May 26, 2026

World's humanitarian system buckling, 'no longer fit for purpose,' US-based researchers say

A new Lancet report argues the global humanitarian system needs major reform as crises around the world overwhelm current aid delivery.

May 25, 2026

Rubio pushes back on India's concerns over US visa curbs, says policy must be 'America First' under Trump

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump's immigration reforms are not targeted at India but applied globally during a news conference in New Delhi.

May 25, 2026

Secretary Rubio tells India skeptics to ignore 'stupid people' who say racist things

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed Indian media questions about online racist remarks made by Americans, saying there are "stupid people" everywhere, including India. (Credit: Department of State)

May 25, 2026

Rubio defends 'modernization' of US migration system amid India visa concerns

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a press conference in New Delhi, India, that U.S. immigration policy needs to align with "national interest," describing America as the "most welcoming country in the world."

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 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.