President Donald Trump's ambition for the "Board of Peace" to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appears to be the latest U.S. attempt to sidestep the U.N. Security Council, raising new questions about the relevance of the 80-year-old world body and uncertainty about its future as a primary force in brokering peace worldwide. … [Read more...] about Trump’s Board of Peace poses latest in a series of U.S. challenges to the United Nations
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Trump signs order targeting institutional investors buying single-family houses
President Trump on Tuesday ordered his administration to develop rules that would block institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, enacting his latest proposal to address rising housing costs. … [Read more...] about Trump signs order targeting institutional investors buying single-family houses
President withholds endorsements from three Senate Republicans who opposed him
President Trump has endorsed 19 of the 22 Senate Republicans running for reelection in 2026, conspicuously withholding support from three incumbents who have opposed him: Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John Cornyn of Texas, and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. … [Read more...] about President withholds endorsements from three Senate Republicans who opposed him
Trump calls for new leadership in Iran after ayatollah blames him for protest deaths
President Trump called for "new leadership" in Iran over the weekend, responding to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's social media posts that blamed Trump personally for violent protests across Tehran and the deaths of thousands of Iranians. … [Read more...] about Trump calls for new leadership in Iran after ayatollah blames him for protest deaths
Five skiers killed in a pair of avalanches in Austria
Five skiers have been killed in a pair of avalanches in the Salzburg Pongau region of western Austria on Saturday, authorities said. … [Read more...] about Five skiers killed in a pair of avalanches in Austria
