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Rubio rips Venezuela's Maduro as 'narco-terrorist' leader threatening US one year after disputed election

July 27, 2025

Rubio rips Venezuela's Maduro as 'narco-terrorist' leader threatening US one year after disputed election

Secretary of State Marco Rubio shreds Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, calling him leader of narco-terrorist group Cartel de los Soles.

Marco Rubio: Trump is the 'ultimate closer'

July 26, 2025

Marco Rubio: Trump is the 'ultimate closer'

State Secretary Marco Rubio breaks down how he's reforming his department and global negotiations, especially with Russia, on 'My View with Lara Trump.'

US pulls team from ceasefire talks in Qatar after Israel does the same, claiming Hamas is acting in bad faith

July 24, 2025

US pulls team from ceasefire talks in Qatar after Israel does the same, claiming Hamas is acting in bad faith

The U.S. has withdrawn from Doha ceasefire talks after Hamas' response showed a "lack of desire" for an agreement. Israel also pulled negotiators amid escalating demands.

Rubio opens investigation into Harvard's use of international visas, citing national security

July 23, 2025

Rubio opens investigation into Harvard's use of international visas, citing national security

The State Department opened an investigation into Harvard University's international visa sponsorship eligibility, citing national security concerns.

American man from Oklahoma 'brutally executed' by Syrian-backed jihadis

July 23, 2025

American man from Oklahoma 'brutally executed' by Syrian-backed jihadis

Amid the recent outbreak of Syrian government-sponsored violence targeting the Druze minority, the dire plight of minorities, including Christians and Kurds, continues to warrant concern.

Huckabee hits back at Western countries that 'side’ with terror group Hamas

July 22, 2025

Huckabee hits back at Western countries that 'side’ with terror group Hamas

Western call to end Gaza war draws Hamas praise and U.S. pushback, as claims over aid access intensify. U.S.-backed group delivering 85 million meals faces mounting international scrutiny.

China denies wrongdoing in preventing dozens of Americans from leaving under shadow 'exit ban'

July 22, 2025

China denies wrongdoing in preventing dozens of Americans from leaving under shadow 'exit ban'

A U.S. Commerce official has been barred from leaving China since April after having his passport seized, part of a growing trend affecting American citizens and executives.

Trump pulls US out of UN agency over its backing of 'woke' social causes

July 22, 2025

Trump pulls US out of UN agency over its backing of 'woke' social causes

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. would pull out of a United Nations agency over its "globalist, ideological agenda" and anti-Israel bias.

Dispute over Christian groups' visas to Israel resolved after Huckabee threat

July 21, 2025

Dispute over Christian groups' visas to Israel resolved after Huckabee threat

Israel's visa application process for evangelicals faced bureaucratic hurdles until U.S. Ambassador Huckabee threatened reciprocal treatment for Israeli citizens seeking U.S. travel.

Biden admin spent hefty sum of US tax dollars to upgrade embassy swimming pools in Iraq, Russia

July 20, 2025

Biden admin spent hefty sum of US tax dollars to upgrade embassy swimming pools in Iraq, Russia

Biden administration spent over $1.2 million in taxpayer funds renovating swimming pools at U.S. embassies in war-torn countries, according to Sen. Joni Ernst's report.