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President Trump will host his entire Cabinet at Camp David to discuss foreign and domestic policy, including ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations and recent strikes, with Tulsi Gabbard attending as DNI—the meeting marking a rare Camp David gathering as diplomacy and domestic priorities are debated.
The United States said it carried out new self-defense strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats in southern Iran, a move that could complicate a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations to end the war.
President Trump defends a potential Iran nuclear deal despite sharp backlash from Republicans, arguing diplomacy would strengthen nuclear restraints and keep Tehran from advancing toward a weapon, while GOP critics warn concessions could undermine U.S. leverage and threaten regional security, highlighting a sharp partisan divide over how to approach Tehran.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends the push for a deal to end the war with Iran as Republican hawks urge a restart of hostilities, while Trump says negotiations are in their final stages; Rubio signaled that he expects some good news in the coming hours as talks near completion.
Sen. Marco Rubio is central to a Trump-era strategy to topple Cuba’s 67-year-old regime through maximum pressure, including a naval show of force and claims that Havana menaces U.S. security. Supporters say Rubio now has the authority to pursue a long-held goal, while critics warn the approach could invite unintended confrontation and leaves unclear what comes after any potential regime change.
The Washington Post reports that amid tension with Iran, the U.S. military expended far more advanced interceptors to defend Israel than Israel did with its own systems, depleting U.S. stocks (over 200 THAAD interceptors versus Israel’s fewer Arrow interceptors and about 90 David’s Sling). The data raise concerns about U.S. military readiness and global commitments, particularly in Asia, as Washington bears the brunt of Israel’s missile-defense needs.
With U.S. Middle East policy in flux, Turkey is positioning itself as a regional broker by pursuing new security pacts and presenting itself as a mediator to rivals and allies alike, even as it faces a growing rivalry with Israel amid a shifting strategic landscape.
Democrats in the House push for a breakthrough as lawmakers prepare for another vote on Iran, underscoring ongoing partisan debate over whether the United States should take military action against Iran.
During a high-profile trip to Beijing, Vladimir Putin failed to secure Xi Jinping’s approval for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, even as Moscow and Beijing projected unity against the U.S.; the setback highlights Russia’s growing dependence on China for energy sales and strategic leverage, with the pipeline touted to move up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually if built.
Sen. John Kennedy described Cuba's leaders as incompetent and oppressive, prompting critics on social media to point out the irony that the same critique could apply to the Trump-era U.S. leadership as Washington increases pressure on Havana.
A legal clash over ICE’s mass deportations exposes a growing global patchwork of negotiations with foreign governments, forcing the Trump administration to seek third-country destinations when home countries resist, with cases involving Vietnam, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran and others illustrating the diplomatic hurdles and limits of deportation diplomacy.
At a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Iran, Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, accused Rep. Seth Moulton of impropriety after Moulton claimed the U.S. is losing the war and pressed about American casualties, with Cooper defending military gains and the Trump administration’s handling of the conflict.
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie faces a Trump-supported challenger in a costly Kentucky primary, insisting he’ll win despite the president’s attacks and heavy outside spending. The race hinges on foreign-policy disputes (Massie’s Iran stance and criticism of pro-Israel lobbying) and partisan alignment, with Massie arguing the contest reflects broader tensions within the GOP over policy and loyalty.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez warned that any U.S. military action against Cuba would trigger a ‘bloodbath’ and destabilize the region, as Cuba navigates energy strains tied to Venezuela amid Washington’s hawkish policy; the report notes U.S. rhetoric about Cuba, intelligence claims of potential Cuban drone actions, and a high-level Havana visit by the CIA, while Cuban officials dispute some unverified assertions.
Trump’s China visit highlighted how Iran tensions and U.S. economic strain have limited his diplomacy, as Xi Jinping offered a businesslike welcome and trade talks yielded few breakthroughs, signaling a tough year ahead for the administration.