Trump calls European allies “weak” and “decaying,” pressures Zelenskyy to “play ball” by ceding territory, days after Russia praised U.S. national security strategy.
Navy F/A-18s spend 30 minutes circling Gulf of Venezuela in closest approach to Venezuelan airspace since Trump launched boat strike campaign that has killed 87.
Trump announces $12 billion farmer bailout from tariff revenue same day Treasury Secretary Bessent sold his soybean farm at year’s highest prices.
Trump announces Nvidia can sell H200 chips to approved Chinese buyers after company agrees to give U.S. government 25% of sales revenue.
Honduras issues international arrest warrant for ex-president Hernandez days after Trump pardoned him from 45-year U.S. drug trafficking sentence.
Treasury Secretary Bessent sold his soybean farm last week, 11 months after ethics agreement required it, as futures hit year’s high and farmers await bailout.
Second deportation flight of Iranian nationals departs Arizona for Tehran, with Iran’s foreign ministry calling the deportations politically motivated and against international law.
Hegseth dismisses international law concerns over boat strikes that killed 87 people, says Trump “can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit.”
Admiral tells lawmakers boat struck in double-tap killing was headed to Suriname to meet vessel bound for Europe, contradicting Trump’s claim drugs were “heading to the United States”.
First U.S. national security strategy to use white nationalist rhetoric warns European allies face “civilizational erasure” from immigration, may become “majority non-European.”
FIFA creates inaugural “Peace Prize” to give Trump at World Cup draw, honoring his “exceptional and extraordinary actions” for peace as Caribbean boat killings continue.
Trump administration confirms travel ban will expand to more than 30 countries after DC shooting, with Noem citing nations lacking “stable government.”
Trump hosts signing of DR Congo and Rwanda peace deal while fighting continues, telling attendees the US will “take out the rare earth” and “everybody’s going to make a lot of money.”
US military kills four more people on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific hours after lawmakers viewed footage of September survivors being killed.
US restricts visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians weeks after Trump ordered Pentagon to plan potential military action over religious persecution claims.
Kari Lake notifies Congress of plans to close Voice of America overseas bureaus and radio stations despite April court order requiring agency to maintain news operations.
Putin rejects European and Ukrainian revisions to 28-point peace plan after five-hour Kremlin talks with Witkoff and Kushner, warns Russia is “ready” for war with Europe.
White House names Vice Admiral Frank Bradley as officer who ordered follow-up attack killing boat survivors, defending action as lawful despite whistleblower reports that Hegseth gave “kill everybody” order.
US and Syrian forces destroy 15 ISIS weapons sites in joint operation weeks after Trump met with Syrian president, a former al Qaeda commander sanctioned as terrorist until recently.
Rubio, Witkoff, and Kushner meet Ukrainian delegation in Florida as Witkoff heads to Moscow Monday, days after lead negotiator Yermak resigned amid $100 million corruption probe.
Rubio, Witkoff, and Kushner meet Ukrainian delegation in Florida days after lead negotiator Yermak resigns following anti-corruption probe into $100 million energy embezzlement scandal.
Venezuela condemns Trump’s declaration that airspace “should be considered closed” as illegal aggression after US attacks kill 80+ and US deploys largest regional force since 1989 Panama invasion.
Denmark establishes “night watch” team to monitor Trump’s social media for Greenland mentions, circulating daily reports to government officials at 7 a.m.
Trump announces pardon for former Honduras president serving 45 years for protecting US-bound cocaine shipments while administration kills suspected traffickers in Caribbean boat attacks.
US military conducted follow-up attack to kill survivors of first September boat attack after Hegseth ordered all aboard killed, prompting bipartisan Senate Armed Services probe.
Trinidad PM reverses denial of US military presence, confirms Marines working on airport radar in Tobago one day after meeting Joint Chiefs chairman during largest Caribbean buildup in generations.
Trump says US military will “very soon” begin land attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers after 83 killed in boat strikes since September.
Trump bars South Africa from 2026 G20 summit over disputed “white genocide” claims; meeting to be held at Trump-owned resort.
Dominican Republic grants US military access to bases for drug interdiction as strikes in region have killed 83 since September.
EU moves to seize $225 billion in Russian assets frozen in Belgium, rejecting Trump bid for US control.
Interior Department adds $100 per person fee for international visitors at 11 top national parks, designates Trump’s birthday as one of six “patriotic fee-free days” for Americans.
Trump dismisses report that envoy Witkoff coached Kremlin officials on how to pitch Ukraine peace plan before briefing Kyiv, calling it “standard negotiation.”
Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Putin at Kremlin next week as Russia, still without copy of revised peace plan, warns it may reject changes to original proposal.
Trump agrees to April China visit after Xi tells him Taiwan must return to China for post-war order, Trump silent on issue.
Trump orders review of Muslim Brotherhood affiliates for terrorist designation week after Texas declared group terrorist and targeted CAIR, drawing lawsuit.
US designates Venezuelan cartel as terrorist organization, opening door to new pressure after boat strikes killed 80+ people and Trump weighs land invasion.
G20 nations representing three-quarters of world population release joint declaration despite U.S. boycott, as Carney says global economic center of gravity is shifting.
U.S. threatens complete Ukraine aid cutoff including air defense missiles if Kyiv rejects 28-point peace plan that Rubio said was drafted with Kremlin input.
International airlines from Europe and Latin America suspend Venezuela flights after FAA warns of military activity as U.S. attacks have killed 83 since September.
U.S. prepares Venezuela operations including covert action and potential Maduro overthrow despite human rights groups condemning illegal extrajudicial killings and allies raising international law concerns.
Trump says peace plan requiring territorial concessions to Russia and NATO membership ban isn’t his “final offer,” 5 days before deadline he set despite Republican and European criticism.
Haiti qualifies for World Cup for first time since 1974, but Trump’s travel ban bars fans from attending games the U.S. is co-hosting.
FAA warns airlines of “potentially hazardous situation” flying over Venezuela as U.S. military buildup in region includes Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, eight warships, F-35s.
Trump administration gives Ukraine one week to accept peace framework ceding parts of eastern Ukraine to Russia or risk losing U.S. military and intelligence support.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with convicted spy Jonathan Pollard, who served nearly 30 years for giving Israel classified documents in the 1980s.
State Department instructs embassies to classify DEI policies, abortion subsidies, and hate speech laws as human rights violations in annual global report.
White House calls South African President Cyril Ramaphosa “running his mouth” for saying US reversed G20 boycott, though US is sending ambassador for ceremonial role.
Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg departs in January after White House deemed him too sympathetic to Ukraine, as administration pushes peace plan requiring Ukrainian territorial concessions.
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA), witness in Trump’s first impeachment, calls for release of Trump call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
White House releases press release calling ABC News “a Democrat spin operation” day after Trump threatened network’s license over Mary Bruce’s Jamal Khashoggi question to Saudi Crown Prince.
