Government shutdown to begin Sunday if Congress fails to reach deal
CNN — Federal agencies are making final preparations with the government on the brink of a shutdown and congressional lawmakers racing against Saturday’s critical midnight deadline – as House Speaker…
Iran-US deal frees five Americans
The Iranian deputy foreign minister expressed his happiness Monday after five Iranians in US custody were released in a high-profile deal negotiated by Washington to secure the release of Americans…
Rep. George Santos says he’s not in talks with DOJ on potential deal in criminal case
CNN — New York Republican Rep. George Santos on Tuesday said he was not in talks with the Justice Department to strike a plea deal after he was indicted on…
Iran prisoners: Biden admin takes step advancing deal to free Americans held in Iran by issuing waiver for transfer of restricted Iranian funds to Qatar
CNN — The Biden administration has issued a waiver to allow banks to transfer $6 billion in restricted Iranian funds to Qatar without fear of sanctions – a key step…
Annan’s deal is al-Assad’s last chance
Editor’s Note: Ed Husain is a senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of “The Islamist.” He can be followed on Twitter via…
Putin’s ruthless power play may not preclude a revival of Ukraine grain deal
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin just reminded the world that he has the capacity to apply pain far beyond the excruciating torment he’s inflicting on Ukraine. Russia’s suspension of…