H.R. McMaster says he disagreed with some of Trump’s decisions and doesn’t understand others, such as praise for Putin: “I can’t really explain it.”
Author: Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY
‘It defies logic.’ 9/11 families urge Trump administration to drop deal to take Sudan off terror list
The fight over removing Sudan from the terror list could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. terrorism victims and Sudan’s fledgling democracy.
Senegal’s quiet COVID success: Test results in 24 hours, temperature checks at every store, no fights over masks
Senegal snagged the No. 2 slot in a recent analysis looking at how 36 countries have handled the pandemic. The United States landed near the bottom.
“It was lawful.’: Pompeo defends controversial RNC speech
Pompeo’s RNC speech broke diplomatic protocol and perhaps the State Department’s own policy against engaging in partisan political activity.
‘Help me bring my daddy home’: Months after a man died of COVID-19 overseas, his family can’t get his remains
Charleen Shakman’s efforts to get her father’s remains returned have cost thousands of dollars, countless tears, and hours of calls and emails.
‘It is just so wrong’: Mike Pompeo under fire for speaking to RNC from Middle East
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s decision to engage in partisan political activity is unprecedented and inappropriate, experts say.
‘Painted as spies’: Chinese students, scientists say Trump administration has made life hostile amid battle against COVID-19
Critics say the Trump administration’s actions have created a hostile climate for Chinese students and may drive away talented scientists.
Trump says he will demand UN reimpose sanctions on Iran, but the US move may fail
Trump wants the UN to reimpose sanctions that were suspended as part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. But the US effort will face stiff opposition.
Saudi arms sales: Watchdog finds State Department followed law but failed to address civilian deaths
A federal watchdog said Secretary of State Pompeo followed the law in declaring an “emergency” to push through an $8 billion weapons deal with Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon’s prime minister resigns amid protests over port explosion, says corruption has ‘paralyzed’ the state
Before his resignation, Prime Minister Hassan Diab’s government referred the matter of the port explosion to the Supreme Judicial Council, which handles crimes related to national and state security.