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Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense

The lawyer for deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro says the United States is blocking funding for the cost of defending himself against drug trafficking charges

Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense
Economy|Political|World

Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union

President Donald Trump has made the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities

Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy

Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine

Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China
Business|Economy|Political|US

How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate

How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans
World

Trump's push for Greenland reveals a political weak spot, new AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump's recent push to seize control of Greenland is divisive even within his own party

Trump's push for Greenland reveals a political weak spot, new AP-NORC poll finds
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In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad

Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has argued for years that the Venezuelan government has intentionally orchestrated mass migration into the United States

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows most Americans believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries

What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens

For the nation’s first president, friendliness was strategy, not concession: the republic would treat other nations with civility in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens
Political

Even after Maduro’s capture, Democrats try to keep their focus on affordability

Even after Maduro’s capture, Democrats try to keep their focus on affordability

Even after Maduro’s capture, Democrats try to keep their focus on affordability
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory

President Donald Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland says the Republican administration is looking to begin a conversation with residents of the semi-autonomous Danish territory about the best way forward for the strategically important island

Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has been drawn back into the foreign policy fold like he was during Trump's first term

Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy
Business|Political|World

Trump administration changes have left US diplomats demoralized and less able to do their jobs, report says

Trump administration changes have left US diplomats demoralized and less able to do their jobs, report says

Trump administration changes have left US diplomats demoralized and less able to do their jobs, report says
Europe|Political|World

French foreign minister to hold call with European counterparts to discuss Ukraine, source says

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will host a call with European counterparts on Friday evening to discuss Ukraine, a French diplomatic source said.

French foreign minister to hold call with European counterparts to discuss Ukraine, source says
World

China unleashes 'wolf warriors' in diplomatic duel with Japan

Chinese diplomats airing hawkish views, known as "wolf warriors", have returned to the global stage, drumming up criticism of Japan's prime minister

China unleashes 'wolf warriors' in diplomatic duel with Japan