December 24, 2015
Syria ‘Ready to Participate’ in Peace Talks
Donald Trump is hitting back at suggestions that a remark he made about Hillary CliSyria's foreign minister said his country is ready to participate in peace talks in Geneva, "without any foreign interference," nearly a week after the United Nations…
December 24, 2015
Trump Says Derogatory Remark Made Towards Clinton “Not Vulgar”
Donald Trump is hitting back at suggestions that a remark he made about Hillary Clinton was sexually derogatory -- tweeting Tuesday night that the phrase was "not vulgar." Trump has been under fire since Monday for making eyebrow-raising remarks…
December 24, 2015
Boy Among 4 Dead, 40 Injured in Tornado and Severe Storm Outbreak
Storms and tornadoes hit the South Wednesday afternoon, leaving at least four dead -- including a 7-year-old boy -- and injuring at least 40 more while leveling homes and causing other damage, according to officials and the National Weather Service.…
December 24, 2015
Obama Pays Tribute to Persecuted Christians
President Obama has issued a statement paying tribute to persecuted Christians around the world who are not free to celebrate the Christmas holiday, one of the most holy days on the Christian calendar. Obama said Thursday that he and first lady…
December 23, 2015
Iraqi Troops Close in on IS Fighters
Iraqi troops closed in on Islamic State fighters Wednesday in central Ramadi, where they are trying to retake the city they lost seven months ago and further shrink the IS "caliphate." In the second day of a major offensive, forces led by an elite…
December 23, 2015
US Foreign Aid Budget Targets Terrorism, Mideast Instability
The massive, year-end spending bill passed by Congress on Friday contains a boost for foreign aid, putting a strong focus on anti-terrorism efforts and addressing instability in the Middle East. It also aims to protect American diplomats and…
December 17, 2015
K-1 Visa Process and State-DHS Review
The Department of State (State) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborate closely on adjudications related to the K-1 visa classification, as they do in many other immigration matters. As directed by the President, and in light of…
December 8, 2015
Donald Trump Defends Barring Muslims from US
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday night defended his latest controversial proposal to bar Muslims from entering the United States, drawing cheers at a rally when he said, “We have no idea if they love us or hate us.” “We’re…
December 8, 2015
Donald Trump Unites Democrats, Republicans Against His Plan to Bar Muslims from Entering US
Bipartisanship is breaking out in Washington over Donald Trump’s latest comments on Muslims. The presidential contender brought Democrats and Republicans together in condemnation of his plans to bar Muslims from entering the United States. “Donald…
December 8, 2015
Russia hits targets in Syria from ‘Mediterranean submarine’
Russia says it has for the first time hit targets in Syria with missiles launched from a submarine. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Kalibr cruise missiles from the Rostov-on-Don submarine were fired at so-called Islamic State (IS) militants, at…