Politics

Official: Trump State Department Cut Off $10B in Russian Arms Transfers

The Trump administration cut off about $10 billion in Russian arms transfers in just a few months time as part of its efforts to challenge Russia. The administration considers Russia a strategic competitor, according to Christopher Ford, assistant secretary of State and head of the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin during their joint news c

U.S. Reassures Israel No Change in Iran Policy, Official Says

TEL AVIV – Washington has insisted that there has been no change to its “firm position” regarding Iran despite President Donald Trump’s proclamation that he would meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani “anytime” without preconditions, a senior Israeli official said on Tuesday.

Iran slams US 'PR stunts' after Trump predicts talks soon

Red State Dem Heidi Heitkamp to Meet Kavanaugh

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) announced plans Wednesday to meet Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, ending speculation she might join fellow Democrats in denying Kavanaugh that traditional courtesy.

In this Jan. 22, 2018 file photo, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., leaves a meeting with fello

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Thrills San Francisco ‘Progressives’

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the 28-year-old “democratic socialist” who defeated a 10-term Democratic incumbent in New York’s June primary, made waves with her fellow progressives in San Francisco’s Mission District Tuesday night as she described her plans to provide free Medicare and college for all.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Palestine fans (BDSlist / Twitter)