Trump Threatens Nigeria With US Military Action If It Doesn’t Confront Killings of Christians

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 11, 2025. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters President Donald Trump on Nov. 1 threatened military action in Nigeria if the West African country doesn’t do more to halt the killing of Christians. “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of

Trump threatens to cut aid to Nigeria, escalates claim of Christian persecution

President Trump threatened to stop all aid to Nigeria and has instructed the Pentagon to “prepare for possible action” in the West African country, accusing the country’s government of allegedly failing to rein in the persecution of Christians. In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Mr. Trump accused the Nigerian government for a second-straight

Obama, Mamdani talk as Election Day approaches in New York City mayor’s race

New York — With just days to go before polls close in New York City’s fractious race for mayor, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani spoke Saturday with former President Barack Obama, even as some major Democrats have taken a cautious political approach when it comes to the democratic socialist.  A source familiar confirmed their call, first reported

China ‘Made a Real Mistake’ With Rare Earth Threats: Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank annual meetings, in Washington, on Oct. 15, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China “made a real mistake” by threatening to restrict exports of rare earth minerals, adding that Beijing’s move has jolted the United States and its allies to fast-track

Trump Seeks Court Guidance on How to Keep Food Stamps Funded Amid Shutdown

A ‘We Accept Food Stamps’ sign hangs in the window of a grocery store in Miami, Fla., on Oct. 31, 2025. Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Donald Trump said he has directed White House lawyers to seek immediate court clarification on how his administration can legally continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the

Trump Seeking Court Guidance on Funding Food Stamps Amid Shutdown

A ‘We Accept Food Stamps’ sign hangs in the window of a grocery store in Miami, Fla., on Oct. 31, 2025. Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Donald Trump said he has directed White House lawyers to seek immediate court clarification on how his administration can legally continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the