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Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after China summit
President Donald Trump said he has not yet decided whether to allow a major U.S. arms sale to Taiwan after his three-day visit to China. The move is drawing scrutiny from Republicans in Congress and pushback from Beijing, which opposes the deal.
Trump raises idea of a three-way nuclear deal with Russia and China
Trump said he discussed a possible nuclear arrangement involving the United States, Russia, and China. The proposal signals a broader push to reshape strategic arms diplomacy, though no formal framework has been announced.
Justice Department will seek death penalty in Israeli Embassy killings case
The Justice Department said it will pursue capital punishment for Elias Rodriguez, accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staff members outside a Jewish museum in Washington. Prosecutors filed notice of special findings, which allows them to seek the death penalty in the federal case.
Pentagon halts troop deployments to Poland and Germany
The Pentagon is drawing down its European footprint by stopping thousands of troops from deploying to Poland and Germany rather than removing troops already stationed there. U.S. officials said roughly 4,000 troops from an Army brigade are no longer en route to Poland.
Kyiv mourns as Russian strike death toll rises to 24
Authorities in Kyiv say the death toll from a Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital has climbed to 24. The rising casualty count underscores the continuing intensity of the war and the heavy toll on civilians.
Iran says lack of trust is blocking ceasefire diplomacy
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said mistrust and contradictory U.S. messaging are slowing talks aimed at ending the war. Tehran’s comments suggest the ceasefire process remains fragile and stalled amid deep skepticism on both sides.
Harvey Weinstein rape retrial ends in mistrial
A judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial, a major legal setback in one of the most closely watched abuse cases in the U.S. The ruling leaves the case unresolved and likely to return to court.
U.S.-China relations remain tense despite Beijing summit
Trump’s visit to China was framed as a step toward closer ties, but the Taiwan arms issue and other strategic disputes show relations remain strained. Beijing continues to view Taiwan as a central flashpoint in bilateral relations.
Republicans uneasy over Taiwan weapons comments
Some congressional Republicans criticized Trump’s comments about the Taiwan arms package, reflecting concerns over U.S. commitments in Asia. The internal pushback highlights friction between the White House and some party lawmakers on China policy.
Extended interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio spotlights China, Iran and Cuba policy
NBC News aired an extended interview in which Tom Llamas spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio about China policy, the war with Iran, Cuba, and other foreign policy issues. The conversation took place on the sidelines of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing.
U.S. foreign policy focus shifts to multiple flashpoints at once
Today’s headlines show Washington juggling major political and security challenges: China, Taiwan, Iran, Europe, and Ukraine. The combination of summit diplomacy, military decisions, and criminal prosecutions underscores how broad the administration’s agenda is right now. ,