Through Ties to Saudis, Golf Deal Promises Benefits to Trump
The new alliance between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is the latest example of how the former president’s relationship with Saudi Arabia has yielded gains, and criticism, for both.
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Americans Were Aware of Intelligence Warning of Ukrainian Pipeline Attacks
The Washington Post reported on Tuesday that U.S. intelligence agencies were aware of plans to attack the Nord Stream pipelines three months before thwy were bombed.
Biden Invites Allies to Washington as Fighting Intensifies in Ukraine
President Biden hosted Mette Frederiksen, the prime minister of Denmark, at the White House on Monday, and much of the discussion revolved around providing support to Kyiv.
U.S. Will Try to Bring China Into Arms Control Talks
The nuclear order established during the Cold War is under more stress than at any point since 1962, but efforts to negotiate with Beijing are unlikely to succeed anytime soon.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Warring Sudanese Factions
The measures came a day after Sudan’s military pulled out of peace talks in the Saudi city of Jeddah that aimed to stop the fighting.
The House Passed the Bill. Who Won?
President Biden both won and lost the debt-ceiling negotiation.
China Investing in Open-Source Intelligence Collection on the U.S.
A new report outlines Chinese efforts to mine public information from the Pentagon, think tanks and private companies to gain insight on the American military.
U.S. Adds Aid to Ukraine to Deliver Ammunition for Drones and Artillery
The move to send $300 million in additional support comes as Moscow has come under drone attacks in recent days.
Debt Deal Includes a Green Light for a Contentious Pipeline
Climate activists are livid over a provision in the debt limit agreement that orders federal agencies to issue permits for the Mountain Valley Pipeline — and says courts can’t review them.