Mnuchin Urges Senate to Allow Trump to Ease Russia Sanctions Senate advances resolution that would bar easing sanctions
Trump May Recognize Opposition Leader as Venezuelan President Opposition MPs try to court military ahead of regime change bid
US Has 4,500 Marines, F-35 Squadron on Standby to Support Syria Pullout Amphibious groups in Red Sea, Persian Gulf
Turkey Endorses US Call for Syria Safe Zone, Kurds Reject Idea Kurdish officials say safe zone tantamount to occupation
Aides Say Trump Repeatedly Pushed to Withdraw US From NATO Trump complained Europe wasn't spending enough on the military
South Korea Stops Referring to North Korea as ‘Enemy’ in Defense Reports Change in terminology reflects easing tensions
UN: Yemen’s Warring Parties Refuse to Meet for Hodeidah Talks Representatives won't sit in the same room
Trump Administration Denies Trying to Start Negotiations With Iran Iranian officials say US sought backchannel through Afghanistan
Pentagon Officials Fear Bolton’s Actions Could Provoke War With Iran Long-time hawk is pushing Pentagon for military options in attacking Iran
Reassuring Allies, Bolton and Pompeo Undermine Trump’s Syria Pullout Plans Adding conditions and goals, officials change the tone of pullout
