Lawmakers and national security experts were worried about Trump falling for half-measures or false promises from the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Author: Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY
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.
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.
New Venezuelan diplomat: US military intervention not part of Trump administration talks
New Venezuelan diplomat Carlos Vecchio found open doors at the White House and in Congress this week but was locked out of his own country’s embassy.
Oil sanctions. Deadly violence. Dire economy. How the Venezuelan crisis could affect US
The Trump administration’s push to oust Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro has wide-ranging implications.
State Department warns Americans not to travel to Venezuela
The State Department said it has limited ability to help American citizens in Venezuela.
John Bolton’s notes on ‘5,000 troops to Colombia’ spark speculation about military intervention in Venezuela
National Security Adviser John Bolton set Twitter alight Monday after he appeared at a briefing holding a yellow notepad with the line “5,000 troops to Colombia” scribbled on it.