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Trump accuses Pope of comforting Iran: ‘I think he’s endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people’

The pope, however, has not said Iran should obtain nuclear weapons.

06.05.2026 3

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Trump’s picture on the passport to celebrate America’s 250th birthday: State Department preps limited release

The concept for the special passport, including a rendering of Trump’s stern-looking visage, had been under consideration for months.

29.04.2026 5

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge

TEHRAN, Iran — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday made expletive-laden new threats to escalate strikes on Iran and its infrastructure if it...

05.04.2026 8

The Buffalo News

Matthew Lee

Trump vows to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if Hormuz isn’t open by Tuesday as Kuwait says attack put water desalination plant offline

Trump has issued such deadlines before but extended them when mediators have claimed progress toward ending the war.

05.04.2026 7

Fortune

Matthew Lee

U.S. airman from F-15 shot down by Iran has been rescued after frantic search in mountainous region

The fighter jet was the first U.S. aircraft to have crashed in Iranian territory since the conflict in late February.

04.04.2026 6

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Trump says he plans to speak with Iran’s new leadership as military reveals B-2 stealth bomber attack on ballistic missile facilities

A senior White House official also told the AP Sunday that Iran's “new potential leadership” has suggested it is open to talks with the U.S.

02.03.2026 10

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Rubio backs Trump policy while telling trans-Atlantic allies ‘our home may be in the Western hemisphere, but we will always be a child of Europe’

Rubio said the United States would remain forever tied to the continent even as it pushes for changes in the relationship and the institutions that...

14.02.2026 9

Fortune

Matthew Lee

State Department suspends all U.S. aid to Somalia, citing ‘zero-tolerance policy for waste, theft, and diversion of life-saving assistance’

The suspension comes as the Trump administration has ratcheted up criticism of Somali refugees and migrants in the United States.

08.01.2026 10

Fortune

Matthew Lee

State Department announces massive $10 billion arms sale to Taiwan, infuriating China

China said it would violate diplomatic agreements, gravely harm China's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, and undermine regional...

18.12.2025 9

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Trump administration orders embassies, consulates to prioritize visas for sports fans traveling for World Cup, Olympics

In a series of cables to all U.S. diplomatic missions obtained by the AP, the State Department said certain applications should be at the top of the...

05.12.2025 8

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Rubio says Trump is ‘not happy’ about Israel’s strike on U.S. ally Qatar targeting Hamas operatives

"The president was not happy about it. Now we need to move forward and figure out what comes next.”

14.09.2025 10

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Trump’s plan to hit Iranian diplomats where it hurts during UN visit: Banning them from Costco and Sam’s Club

Such stores have been a favorite of Iranian diplomats because they can buy large quantities of products not available in economically isolated Iran.

05.09.2025 10

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Days after Supreme Court go-ahead, State Department fires over 1,300 employees

While lauded by President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and their Republican allies, the cuts have been roundly criticized by current...

11.07.2025 10

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Rubio meets China’s foreign minister in Malaysia as U.S.-Chinese tensions grow over trade and security

The meeting was held less than 24 hours after Rubio met in Kuala Lumpur with another rival, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

11.07.2025 10

Fortune

Matthew Lee

State Department warns diplomats of AI impostor posing as Marco Rubio

The FBI has warned a “malicious text and voice messaging campaign” in which unidentified actors have impersonated senior U.S. government officials.

08.07.2025 10

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Trump says administration welcomed 59 white South Africans as refugees because of ‘genocide that’s taking place’

South Africa's government says the U.S. allegations that the white minority Afrikaners are being persecuted are “completely false.”

13.05.2025 10

Fortune

Matthew Lee

Secretary of State Rubio now has double role as he takes over Walz’s old job as national security adviser

Mike Waltz's removal had been rumored for weeks — ever since he created a Signal group chat and accidentally added a journalist to the conversation.

02.05.2025 20

Fortune

Matthew Lee

What degree of power will America command in NATO? Europe warily awaits U.S. secretary Marco Rubio to determine the future of the alliance

For 75 years, NATO has been anchored on American leadership. With Trump now back in office, European officials have expressed deep concerns.

02.04.2025 10

Fortune

Matthew Lee