Johnson meets with Trump

Speaker Mike Johnson is with President Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday morning, meeting about the stuck GOP immigration enforcement bill, according to two people granted anonymity to disclose the unscheduled event. The two men are expected to discuss the Justice Department’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” that has caused major problems for Republicans on both sides

U.S. sought Russia’s help to free Austin Tice in first Trump term, ex-envoy says

Washington — U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump’s first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice after intelligence indicated that the Marine veteran was likely still alive but numerous leads and a hefty reward hadn’t helped locate him. Robert O’Brien, who was a hostage negotiator for the administration at the

Trump Says Iran Still ‘Wants to Make a Deal’ as US Strikes New Targets

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump on June 1 said that he believes the Iranian regime “really wants to make a deal” to end hostilities after fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets

Iran Threatens to Halt Talks With US Over Israeli Escalation in Lebanon

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, on May 31, 2026. AP Photo Iran has threatened to halt negotiations with the United States over what it describes as Israel’s escalating military campaign in Lebanon, according to Iranian state media and statements from senior officials, although conflicting accounts have

Iran Halts Talks With US Over Israeli Escalation in Lebanon

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, on May 31, 2026. AP Photo Iran has halted indirect negotiations with the United States over what it describes as Israel’s escalating military campaign in Lebanon, according to a report by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, raising fresh doubts about efforts