Author: Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY

The bond between Trump and Netanyahu goes far beyond political flattery and good chemistry. It’s also great politics.

Trump’s controversial move is sure to inflame tension in the Middle East. He said in a Tweet that the territory is critical to Israel’s security.

Venezuelan armed intelligence officers descended on the apartment of Roberto Marrero, a lawyer and top adviser to opposition leader Juan Guaido.

The move is aimed at shielding American military and CIA personnel from an international investigation into alleged torture in Afghanistan.

Democrats prepare a proposal that would bar President Trump from military intervention without congressional authorization.

Wednesday’s Senate vote served asa bipartisan rebuke to President Trump and to the Saudi royal family.

State Department officials are working to facilitate travel arrangements for U.S. citizens in Venezuela.

The State Department report makes no mention of whether Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohamed bin Salman, played a role in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with USA TODAY on March 2. Here is the full interview transcript.