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.
Author: Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY
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.
Israel to hold second election after Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form new government
Benjamin Netanyahu appeared headed fora record fifth term as Israel’s prime minister just six weeks ago. But the conservative Israeli leader’s future is now in doubtafter he was unable to form a governing coalition.
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.
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.
Officials for Venezuelan President Maduro say government fighting ‘coup’ as opposition calls for uprising
Juan Guaido’s surprise move could be a make-or-break moment in the long-simmering struggle for power in Venezuela.