Trump’s Dramatic Tariff Plan, and a Cease Fire Takes Shape in Lebanon

Controversial Cortina sliding track for 2026 Olympics taking shape as deadline approaches

The controversial sliding center being completely rebuilt for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics is starting to take shape as the clock ticks down to a March deadline

Sports - ABC News - November 19

How the filibuster could shape Trump's legislative future

With Republicans controlling Congress and the White House, President-elect Trump appears to have a clear path for his legislative goals. But Democrats can still use the filibuster to slow progress. ...

Three Global Challenges That Will Shape Trump’s Legacy

Three giant, shifting tectonic plates will have profound implications for the new administration.

Top stories - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume, Overshadowed by U.S. Election

Envoys from Israel, Egypt, the United States and Qatar took part in the negotiations, but no agreements are expected until American voters choose their next president.

World - The New York Times - October 29

U.S. Officials Try to Advance Israel’s Cease-Fire Talks With Hezbollah and Hamas

William Burns, the C.I.A. director, made a last-ditch attempt to move Gaza talks along before U.S. elections next week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Israel hammers Beirut suburbs as US pushes for cease-fire

Israel hammered Beirut’s suburbs overnight with airstrikes as the U.S. pushes for a cease-fire between the Jewish state and Lebanon. Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, the head of the Israeli military's ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Qatar Pauses Role as Mediator in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks

The Qatari Foreign Ministry announced it had stepped back from talks, saying it would resume once Israel and Hamas “show willingness and seriousness.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire

The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 9

White House says Biden will continue push for Ukraine aid, cease-fire

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said President Biden will continue to push Congress for aid for Ukraine and for a cease-fire in its ongoing war with Russia. “Our approach ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Beirut amid cease-fire push

Israel launched more airstrikes on Hezbollah targets Friday, completely leveling a building in Beirut. The strikes come after a top Iranian official committed to support Lebanon as the U.S. ...

Israel Strikes Near Beirut as Two Medics Killed in South Lebanon

Israel’s bombing campaign has complicated U.S. diplomacy to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war.

World - The New York Times - November 16

Strikes Hit Beirut and Israel as U.S. Seeks Cease-Fire Deal

Five people were killed in the Lebanese capital and one in northern Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 18

U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council

The United States, which has blocked four other resolutions, said it vetoed the most recent version because it did not make the release of hostages a precondition for a truce.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah Edges Closer, U.S. Envoy Says

Amos Hochstein, the lead U.S. negotiator, said he had made progress on a trip to Beirut and would travel to Israel to try to secure a cease-fire agreement that has so far proven elusive.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

US vetoes UN resolution demanding Gaza cease-fire

The U.S. on Wednesday voted against a United Nations Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, citing the lack of a path for releasing hostages held by Hamas as the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

U.S. Casts Sole Vote Against Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution

The U.S. veto at the U.N. came as the Biden administration’s envoy in Lebanon reported “additional progress” on cease-fire talks in the war between Israel and Hezbollah.