Secretary of State Pompeo blasted the Obama administration repeatedly – when asked about Venezuela, China trade talks.
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Exclusive: Pompeo on the failed North Korea talks, Otto Warmbier and his own trip to Iowa
Secretary of State Mike Pompeorefused to say if he believes that Kim Jong Un did not know about Otto Warmbier’s mistreatment.
North Korea summit: Why Trump’s failure to reach a deal is being lauded in Washington
Lawmakers and national security experts were worried about Trump falling for half-measures or false promises from the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Heather Nauert, President Trump’s choice for UN ambassador job, withdraws in surprise move
Heather Nauert, a former Fox News host, cited the strain on her family in announcing her decision.Critics said Nauert did have the foreign policy experience.
Jared Kushner will try to sell Middle East peace plan to U.S. allies amid skepticism, scant details
President Trump has dubbed the peace plan the “Deal of the Century.” But its rollout has been delayed and its contents are already controversial.
Lawmakers revive push to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for Jamal Khashoggi murder
Top lawmakers in both parties unveiled legislationThursday to block U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
Trump taps former Fox News reporter to lead agency countering Russian disinformation
Lea Gabrielle, a Fox News reporter and former Navy pilot, will lead the agency charged with exposing and countering disinformation from Russia.
Senate approves bill rebuking President Trump’s planned troop withdrawals from Syria, Afghanistan
The bill also includes a controversial provision to allow local governments to penalize businesses or individuals engaged in anti-Israel boycotts.
Trump administration withdraws from nuclear weapons treaty, accuses Russia of violations
Critics said abandoning the 32-year-old treaty will spark a new arms race, undermine American credibility,and put Europe at risk of Russian aggression.
Senate advances bill warning against ‘precipitous withdrawal’ from Syria and Afghanistan
The Senate sent a rare warning shot to President Trump, pushing back against his plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria and Afghanistan.