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Rwanda rejects US calls for de-escalation in the Congo

February 19, 2024

Rwanda rejects US calls for de-escalation in the Congo

Rwandan authorities on Monday rejected American calls for a military withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid a "dramatic" escalation at the border.

Biden's Iran envoy facing State Department inspector general probe: report

February 19, 2024

Biden's Iran envoy facing State Department inspector general probe: report

President Biden's special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, is facing a probe by the State Department's Inspector General over his suspension.

Netanyahu told Sec. Blinken that US recognizing Palestinian state would be a 'prize' for planners of Oct. 7

February 15, 2024

Netanyahu told Sec. Blinken that US recognizing Palestinian state would be a 'prize' for planners of Oct. 7

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Secretary of State Antony Blinken agaisnt recognizing a Palestinian state, saying it would be a "prize" for Hamas.

Putin fueling regional tensions as Blinken arrives in Albania: 'bleak picture'

February 15, 2024

Putin fueling regional tensions as Blinken arrives in Albania: 'bleak picture'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting NATO ally Albania to reaffirm the strong bond between the U.S. and Albania with tensions in the region at their worst in decades.

Former US ambassador accused of secretly working for Cuba pleads not guilty

February 14, 2024

Former US ambassador accused of secretly working for Cuba pleads not guilty

Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, is pleading not guilty to federal charges relating to allegations of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba's government.

Texas father detained in Russia sentenced to 21 years in penal colony despite 'almost no evidence'

February 14, 2024

Texas father detained in Russia sentenced to 21 years in penal colony despite 'almost no evidence'

Texas father David Barnes was sentenced to 21 years in a Russian penal colony this week after his wife allegedly fled to Russia with his two sons.

Congressional committee chair slams TikTok's role in aiding Chinese migrant surge at southern border

February 11, 2024

Congressional committee chair slams TikTok's role in aiding Chinese migrant surge at southern border

Many in China have reacted negatively to a shocking report that found Chinese migrants make up the biggest group trying to illegally cross the U.S. southern border every year.

Moderate Dems silent as Biden skirts Senate confirmation for John Kerry's replacement

February 11, 2024

Moderate Dems silent as Biden skirts Senate confirmation for John Kerry's replacement

Senate Democrats were silent when asked by Fox News Digital for a response to President Biden's decision to appoint John Podesta to a top policy role without Senate confirmation.

ACLU calls on Biden administration to 'reject' Holocaust alliance's definition of antisemitism

February 8, 2024

ACLU calls on Biden administration to 'reject' Holocaust alliance's definition of antisemitism

The American Civil Liberties Union on Tuesday called for U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to "reject" the IHRA’s definition of antisemitism.

John Kerry's climate office faces GOP Oversight probe over coordination with eco group 'kitchen cabinet'

February 7, 2024

John Kerry's climate office faces GOP Oversight probe over coordination with eco group 'kitchen cabinet'

FIRST ON FOX: The House Oversight Committee is expanding its investigation into Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's apparent frequent work with eco groups.