In a curveball for the Middle East, President Donald Trump offers to put America right in the middle of a decades-long conflict over the Gaza Strip. And the president’s most controversial cabinet pick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., narrowly advances to a full Senate vote. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Feb.…

Leaders in both the United States and El Salvador are receptive to a plan allowing the U.S. to outsource parts of its prison system. After a visit to El Salvador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Salvadoran government committed to accepting and holding prisoners convicted in the U.S. criminal justice system, including U.S. citizens.…

President Donald Trump suggested that the U.S. should have a presence in the Gaza Strip in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas War. He made the comments Tuesday, Feb. 4, while hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump called for the U.S. to own the land. He also said the two million Palestinians who live there…

The People’s Republic of China is using live drills to practice keeping United States armed forces from interfering in a hostile Chinese takeover of Taiwan. While this may fall under the “things we already know” category, a Japanese think tank is making the point crystal clear. Japanese analysis confirms China’s strategy A recently published analysis…

California lawmakers approved a $50 million bill package Monday, Feb. 3 that includes funding to defend the state’s policies against the Trump administration. The deal comes two months after Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session following President Donald Trump’s election in an effort to, what he called, “Trump-proof” the state.  The Democratic-led legislation plans…

President Donald Trump proposed that Ukraine trade rare earth elements for additional U.S. military aid, linking these vital resources to continued support in its war against Russia. The idea has drawn criticism from the Kremlin, while Ukrainian media suggests it may align with Kyiv’s own strategic plans. “We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine…

The Trump administration briefly halted U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine before resuming deliveries, according to sources familiar with the matter. The pause has renewed concerns over the future of American military support as officials inside the White House debate the scope of continued assistance to Kyiv. President Donald Trump, who campaigned on the promise that…

Internal memos reviewed by NewsNation and The New York Post warn U.S. Border Patrol agents that Mexican drug cartels have authorized the use of kamikaze drones and explosives to target agents and other U.S. law enforcement at the southern U.S. border. The outlets cite internal memos from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials highlighting…

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, faced criticism from Republicans in the state for comments he made suggesting that he either supported housing an undocumented immigrant in his home or was currently doing so. During a conversation with the progressive group Blue Wave New Jersey, Murphy said he would open his residence to allow…

President Donald Trump said Sunday, Feb. 2, that he plans to cut off all U.S. aid to South Africa. The president is accusing the country of confiscating land and “treating certain classes of people very badly.” South Africa’s president said the country receives very little aid from the U.S. government. The president says the only…