Africa
Trump's 'commercial diplomacy' runs into violent reality
In Congo and Venezuela, decades-long local conflicts threaten US plans to deepen economic engagement
March 12, 2026
In Congo and Venezuela, decades-long local conflicts threaten US plans to deepen economic engagement
The final tallies were close, but few Republicans broke ranks to support Congress's authority to approve military force
It is important not to see them as separate operations: Venezuela was very much a precursor to regime change in Tehran.
Florida-tagged speed boat engages in shootout with Havana border patrol, leaving four people dead
Will he or won't he? The president offered little insight, but built a case for potential Mideast escalation if he chose to do it.
Trump wants to make a deal, plus the secretary may not want to be face of crisis if the government there collapses
