‘Flying Blind’: Trump Strips Government of Expertise at a High-Stakes Moment

President Trump has few sources of independent advice just as he is trying to broker an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, perhaps the trickiest negotiation of his presidency.

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Trump Administration Told Taiwan’s President to Avoid U.S. Stopover

The Taiwanese leader canceled U.S. transit visits after being urged to change his plans, two officials said. Washington has been in talks with Beijing over trade and a possible summit.

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Macron and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Rare Call

It was the two leaders’ first call since 2022, and the Russian president’s first with any major European leader since last year.

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Iran Casts Cease-Fire as Proof That Its Military Has Prevailed

Officials in Iran were claiming victory, saying that its armed forces had imposed a truce on Israel.

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Trump’s Rebuke of Gabbard Signals an Uneasy Moment

The president’s relationship with his director of national intelligence has become more tense as he considers striking Iran.

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National Security Council Staff Will Be Cut by Half

The dramatic restructuring was revealed by Marco Rubio, who is acting as the national security adviser.

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Marco Rubio, Secretary of Everything

The former senator from Florida is now the head of four government bodies. He has outdone Henry Kissinger and even Xi Jinping, China’s leader, who has only three titles.

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Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department

The draft executive order to be signed by President Trump would eliminate Africa operations and shut down bureaus working on democracy, human rights and refugee issues.

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Inside Trump’s Plan to ‘Get’ Greenland: Persuasion, Not Invasion

The island’s population might not be easily convinced as the president tries to clinch what he may see as one of history’s greatest real estate deals.

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Laura Loomer Pushes Trump to Fire National Security Officials in Oval Office Meeting

During the 30-minute meeting, Laura Loomer excoriated National Security Council officials in front of the president and Michael Waltz, the national security adviser.

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