Washington Politics
After shuttering USAID, Trump launches new foreign aid strategy
The new global health program seeks to address longstanding complaints about corruption and dependency, without giving up the tools of soft power
February 10, 2026
state department
QiOSK
Is there a brewing crisis in the State Dept’s Mideast Bureau?
Trump may have yanked Joel Rayburn for being too hawkish on Syria, but now an Iran hawk is left guarding the hen house
October 28, 2025
Washington Politics
Rubio takes annual human rights report to new heights of cynicism
Ignoring Israel's abuses and erasing crimes wholesale has made this exercise a joke. But it is it any worse than what the Biden admin was doing?
August 18, 2025
QiOSK
Admin asked if US approves Gaza annex plan, says go ask Israel
As Jerusalem looks to change war tactics, Washington defers
August 01, 2025
Middle East
Update: US warnings, evacuations came only a day before attacks
Israel strikes several Iranian cities as Washington insists it was and will not be involved
June 11, 2025
QiOSK
At 95, William Luers never stopped believing in a US-Iran détente
The career diplomat died Saturday, but he left a legacy, and a playbook for peace
May 12, 2025
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