During the opening days of the second Donald Trump administration, the White House has worked to rein in and scale down government agencies that distribute foreign aid. The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) is next on the chopping block.
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South Korean Official Says Nuclear Weapons Not ‘Off the Table’
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2025 | News
A high-level South Korean official said Seoul could seek nuclear weapons, with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul suggesting a strategic arsenal may be needed because President Donald Trump is “unpredictable.”
US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in South Korea as Show of Force
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2025 | News
The USS Carl Vinson arrived in South Korea on Sunday. The move was a show of force and drew a sharp rebuke from Pyongyang.
Senators Panic After Trump Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2025 | News
A senior Pentagon official explained to Bloomberg on Monday that President Donald Trump ordered a pause on military aid to Ukraine. The decision created bipartisan panic in the Senate.
Europe Plans $840 Billion Military Spending Surge
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2025 | News
Member states of the European Union are mulling a multi-year proposal to ramp up the bloc’s military spending. The plan is likely to face hurdles, including opposition from Hungary.
61 Palestinian Detainees Died in Israeli Captivity Since Oct 7
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2025 | News
The death toll for Palestinians in Israeli detention continues to rise. Three captives have died in the past week.
To Encourage Talks With Moscow, DoD Will Halt Cyber Attacks on Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2025 | News
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered his agency to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia as the White House is attempting to engage the Kremlin in talks to end the war in Ukraine. “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt...
UK, France to Work With Ukraine on Alternative to Trump Peace Plan
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2025 | News
The UK Prime Minister said he was working with the French and Ukrainian presidents to develop an alternative peace plan for Ukraine than the one being developed by President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has discussed sending British troops to Ukraine to...