Empty seats ahead of the Critical Minerals ministerial meeting at the State Department in Washington on Feb. 4, 2026. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters The United States hosted more than 55 countries at the first Critical Minerals Ministerial on Feb. 4, announcing the creation of a preferential trade zone meant to offer members predictable and stable conditions for
A rendering released by President Donald Trump on Feb. 3, 2026 shows the exterior of the planned White House ballroom and new East Wing as seen from the Treasury Department across Pennsylvania Avenue. Courtesy of the White House President Donald Trump has released a rendering of the planned new White House East Wing and ballroom,
President Trump said he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including the war between Ukraine and Russia.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee holds a hearing at 10:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 4 titled “Defending Religious Freedom Around the World” to examine challenges and efforts related to religious freedom internationally. Witnesses: Mark Walker, principal adviser for global religious freedom, U.S. Department of State Sam Brownback, fo… Original News Source Link – Epoch TimesRunning
Trump threatens Iran with military action while pursuing diplomatic talks. Recent drone shootdowns escalate tensions as diplomatic summit approaches.
Senate Republicans fear that the Trump-Schumer deal, which included a two-week extension to DHS funding, won't allow enough time to prevent the agency from shutting down in the coming days.
U.S.-Iran talks are expected to be held in Oman on Friday, sources told CBS News, after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel. Iran had objected to holding the talks in Turkey, which was the initial proposed location. Iran is seeking direct talks