Author: Michael Birnbaum

Washington Post – Politics:

Trump views the Turkish president as an ally who might serve as a valuable go-between in resolving the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

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Trump condemned the attack. Analysts say his mixed messaging on the war emboldened Israel to take unilateral military action.

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Critics warn his posture could embolden China to expand ties to Latin American countries, and Russia to continue advances in Ukraine.

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President Donald Trump’s plan to grant temporary security clearances to anyone he chooses opens the door to breaches and even espionage, experts say.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Ukraine to show U.S. support, played guitar and sang Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” with local band 19.99.

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Hala Rharrit, a career U.S. diplomat who resigned last week, took aim at President Biden’s Gaza policy: “I will not be the reason someone hates America more.”

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Secretary of State Antony, speaking in Cairo ahead of a planned visit to Israel, said he is optimistic a cease-fire deal can be reached.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken started a visit to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel to discuss the future of Gaza with regional leaders on Wednesday.

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In Angola, which has long embraced China and Russia, a major realignment appears to be underway as the U.S. makes significant diplomatic inroads.