Middle East

President Donald Trump reportedly cut short a phone call with the leader of staunch US ally Australia, casting doubt over his commitment to a refugee resettlement deal. Trump later took to Twitter asking: “Do you believe it? The Obama administration agreed to take thousands of illegal immigrants from Australia. Why? I will study this dumb […]

Donald Trump came into office promising to reduce the power of lobbyists and Washington insiders. His victory helped bring a Republican takeover of the federal government. But Trump’s Senate GOP colleagues don’t seem to be echoing his populist message. Instead, they are launching their new election fundraising operation with an event sponsored by a major

WASHINGTON — A member of Congress from California is asking for a full accounting of who was consulted in the drafting of President Donald Trump’s ban on travel and immigration to the U.S. by citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries. Rep. Scott Peters and 70 House Democrats have asked for a report from the Government

WASHINGTON — The White House put Iran “on notice” Wednesday over what it said were a series of provocations, giving Americans — and the world — a chance to see how President Donald Trump handles a foreign crisis. Top aides would not rule out military action. In a toughly worded warning, national security adviser Michael

The Trump travel ban could have far wider effects than previously understood for foreigners who waited years as State Department officials reviewed their immigrant visa applications. The new policy, disclosed yesterday, means that immigrants hoping to join their families in the United States from the affected countries may have to start the lengthy process all