Secretary of State Mike Pompeo disputed reports that Mexico had already agreed to most of the provisions months ago, before last week’s frenzied talks.
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‘Not the time to do business as usual’ with Saudis: Senators to rebuke Trump over arms sales
Sen. Graham is normally an ardent defender of Trump. But the GOP senator is furious with the administration over plans to sell arms to the Saudis.
Trump’s tariff threat over migration prompts sharp response from Mexico: ‘There is a clear limit’
Mexican officials are trying to reverse the Trump administration’s decision to slap a 5% tariff on imports, in response to the migration crisis.
Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner meets with Israeli leader amid political chaos
Jared Kushner,Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday even as Israel faced an unprecedented political stalemate.
Trump administration plans to sell new weapons to Saudis despite lawmakers’ objections
The new weapons sales– worth $8.1 billion – has sparked a fierce backlash from lawmakers who say it’s an ‘end-run’ around Congress.
How real is Iran threat? Democrats fear Trump administration using intel to justify conflict
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Tuesday briefed members of the House and Senate behind closed doors.
GOP lawmaker on Iran threat: Directive was to ‘kill and kidnap American soldiers’
An Iranian military leader told proxy militias: “We are getting ready to have a proxy war and target Americans,” a top GOP lawmaker said Friday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin calls special counsel Mueller’s inquiry ‘very objective’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the Kremlin’s election interference as well as new friction over Iran, Venezuela and arms control.
‘We need to know why’: Lawmakers wary as Trump aides weigh military options for Venezuela
Trump administration plans range of U.S. military options in Venezuela after the country’s U.S.-backed opposition leader failed to oust the president.
Secretary of State Pompeo makes unannounced stop in Iraq amid increased tensions in region
Pompeo met with Iraq’s defense andintelligence chiefs, as well as the country’s foreign minister and several other officials.