Author: Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner
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Rubio grilled over Trump’s national security picks and foreign policy priorities: ‘It’s not funny, secretary’
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Rep. Bill Keating (D-MA) was livid during Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s appearance before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, eventually descending into a back-and-forth with the secretary and feuding with the chairman over time. The Massachusetts representative began with heaps of praise for Rubio’s history in the Senate, calling him one of the “most…
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Rubio affirms ‘enduring partnership’ with Holy See as he meets with Pope Leo XIV
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio “underscored the strong relationship between the United States and the Holy See” and the “enduring partnership” between them during his meeting with Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff hosted Rubio for 2 1/2 hours Thursday in Vatican City, where the pair reportedly discussed issues ranging from global politics to religious freedom…
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Rubio warns US will no longer tolerate ‘hostage diplomacy,’ claims Iranian military is ‘being eviscerated’
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is warning hostile state actors, Iran in particular, that the United States will no longer engage in “hostage diplomacy.” Rubio made the remarks ahead of a flag-raising ceremony at the State Department to mark U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. The top diplomat asked for a moment of reflection, noting…
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Macron goes nuclear with increases to French warhead arsenal
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French President Emmanuel Macron is channeling the atomic spirit of his predecessor Charles de Gaulle with orders for the French military to “increase the number of nuclear warheads” in the nation’s arsenal. Macron announced the seismic shift in France’s defensive posture during a speech at the Ile Longue naval base on Monday, adding that his…
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US asks Lebanon to return Israeli bomb to prevent capture by Russia or China
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The U.S. government is reportedly asking Lebanon to turn over an unexploded bomb in Beirut out of fear that it could fall into the hands of Russia or China. The munition in question, an unexploded GBU-39 small-diameter bomb, was launched by Israel last month as part of an operation to kill Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali…
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Russia and Ukraine worked ‘equally’ with US counterparts on peace deal for a month, Leavitt says
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said Ukraine and Russia have been equally involved in peace deal negotiations, which have been “quietly” in progress for weeks. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been working with Russian and Ukrainian intermediaries for over a month, speaking with both parties “equally,”…
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China’s ban on LGBT dating apps highlights CCP campaign to enforce traditional values
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Once an engine of radical social upheaval, the Chinese Communist Party is coaxing its citizens toward conservative lifestyles in line with its traditional culture. China banned LGBT dating apps Blued and Finka this week, the latest targets of a yearslong effort to curb the promotion of homosexual culture in the country. Apple confirmed the removal…
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German chancellor ends asylum for Syrian refugees and warns of deportations
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is warning Syrian refugees to return to their country or else face deportation. The center-right leader said that following the end of the nation’s civil war, the approximately 1,000,000 Syrian refugees will be expected to repatriate. “There are now no longer any grounds for asylum in Germany, and therefore we can…
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Xi and Trump embrace tepid, delicate friendship though they ‘do not always see eye to eye’
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President Donald Trump and Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping seem to be embracing a water-under-the-bridge mentality following their trade summit in South Korea. Despite speculation that the summit could prove to be a tense confrontation between the two world leaders — their first time meeting in person since Trump returned to office — the United…
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Netanyahu orders ‘powerful’ strikes in Gaza in move that threatens ceasefire
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ordering the military to “carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip” following shots fired at soldiers in Rafah on Tuesday. Israel Defense Forces personnel were reportedly shot at and returned fire. After this, coupled with alleged attempts by Hamas to dupe officials over the return of…