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First LookWill Russia turn over Snowden as a 鈥榞ift鈥� to Trump?Russia may have considered sending Edward Snowden back to the US, according to a new report.
First LookTrump, vocal NATO critic, commits to bloc's upcoming summitPresident Trump鈥檚 agreement to attend the May gathering of NATO leaders 鈥� after describing the organization as 鈥榦bsolete鈥� 鈥� comes at a time when some blame uncertainty over his attitude toward Russia for a recent spike in Ukraine鈥檚 conflict.
Asked about Putin, Trump says US isn't 'so innocent'Senior members of the Republican Party have distanced themselves from Trump's comments, including Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell.
First LookUS targets Iranian missile program with new financial sanctionsThe new US Treasury measures against individuals tied to Iran's missile program have been in the works for months. But the reaction in Iran shows the possible consequences of further measures against the country.
Can Tillerson steer US foreign policy into calmer waters?The former ExxonMobil CEO takes the helm at the State Department with ruffled US allies abroad and dissenting employees at home. The key to his success is securing his lines to President Trump and the White House.
First LookHow far does Trump's support for Israeli settlements go?The White House has qualified its stance on Israeli settlements, as聽the first contours of the US-Israel relationship under President Trump begin to take shape.
First LookAl Qaeda raid in Yemen: Civilians 'likely killed' in Trump's first counterterror op, Pentagon saysThe raid, the first counterterrorism operation under President Trump, resulted in the death of one US commando. Several civilians were also killed, according to local medics.聽
US puts Iran 'on notice' after missile test, won't elaborateMichael Flynn, President Trump's national security adviser, said the administration is considering a "range of options" for a response.
What would 'extreme vetting' actually do?President Trump says his temporary travel bans will lead to 'extreme vetting.' The already effective vetting system can be made better, experts say. But it's less clear whether that will make America safer.聽
Some conservatives chime in: Trump immigrant ban is not AmericanProtests from liberals and conservatives probably won't force the president to back down from targeting Muslim-majority nations, but the uproar sends an important message to the world. America won鈥檛 close its doors quietly. 聽聽
First LookSaudi King Salman joins President Trump's push for 'safe zones' in Syria, YemenIn a telephone call Sunday with President Trump, Saudi Arabia's King聽Salman聽agreed on the importance of strengthening joint efforts to fight the spread of Islamic State militants.
First LookWhy Trump and Putin didn't discuss the elephant in the roomThe US and Russian presidents talked about cooperating to achieve more peace throughout the world, but don't appear to have discussed the lifting of US sanctions on Russia.聽
Mexico is the United States' closest partner on immigration. Could that soon end?For years, Mexico has stopped and deported large numbers of US-bound migrants in transit through its territory. Some are calling for that cooperation to stop.
First LookWhy Mikhail Gorbachev is worrying about US-Russia nuclear warIn an opinion piece for Time, Mikhail Gorbachev expressed concern about increasing militarization and called for renewed political dialogue between the United States and Russia.
Trump reawakens Mexican fears of Yankee aggressionThe very public falling-out between the two neighbors is a likely harbinger of the pushback Trump can expect from foreign leaders as he implements his 'America First' agenda.
Trump and NAFTA: New deal won鈥檛 be easyMoving quickly to redirect trade policy, the president irks Mexico with talk of replacing the North American trade pact. Experts warn he won't get all he wants in the tough negotiations ahead.
With wall, Trump begins reset of America's role since World War IIDo borders need to be stronger to protect America? President Trump says yes, and signed an executive order聽Wednesday along those lines. But global interconnectedness, which the US has cultivated since World War II, was not altruistic. Rather, it was seen as creating more American security than walls ever could. 鈥揗ark Sappenfield, National news editor
First LookTrump to sign executive order on building Mexican border wallPresident Trump moves to encourage construction of the wall, but will it accomplish what supporters hope?
Why Trump froze funding to overseas groups that 'promote' abortionPresident Trump reinstated Ronald Reagan's 'Mexico City policy' on Monday, barring foreign groups who perform or provide information on abortions from receiving any US aid.聽
First LookIn 'very warm' phone call, Donald Trump invites Benjamin Netanyahu to USThe two leaders discussed the nuclear deal with Iran and the peace process with the Palestinians, but didn't publicly acknowledge talking about a US embassy move to the Holy City.聽
