Michele Kelemen
Stories
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Mike Huckabee's Senate confirmation hearing begins amid controversy and protests
The Senate confirmation hearing for Mike Huckabee, President Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel, is being held Tuesday after it was delayed by controversy over his appointment.
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Trump administration's USAID cuts have implications for humanitarian workers worldwide
The Trump administration's massive aid cuts have implications for humanitarian workers around the globe. USAID was a bedrock for non-profits and UN agencies, who are now trying to figure out a way to work without US leadership.
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DOGE staff entered the U.S. Institute of Peace with D.C. police help
The U.S. Institute of Peace, a think tank funded by Congress, was the scene of a hostile takeover by the Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE has tried to install new leadership at the institute.
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The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire
The United States said it will resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, as Ukraine agreed to a Trump administration proposal for a monthlong ceasefire.
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The State Department braces for looming cutbacks by the Trump administration
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USAID workers return to HQ to pick up their things
The headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development was closed weeks ago. Now, those who worked there are being allowed to return briefly to pick up their things.
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USAID workers return to HQ to clear their desks, as Trump dismantles the agency
Workers who served in the U.S. Agency for International Development were allowed a final and brief visit back to their offices to clear out their belongings on Thursday.
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U.S. votes against U.N. resolution urging Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution Monday condemning Russian aggression and calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine. The U.S. joined Russia in opposing it.
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Foreign policy experts struggle to predict Trump's next move with Russia
President Trump upended U.S. - Russia policy in one week, and foreign policy experts are trying to understand why and what might come next.
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The U.S. and Russia meet to discuss the war. Ukraine wasn't there
In the first high level U.S.-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine, both sides have agreed to "lay the groundwork" for future co-operation.
