California Gov. Gavin Newsom is under fire from the Department of Homeland Security after pardoning a Cambodian national DHS says was convicted of attempted murder and assault with a firearm — a move DHS warns could help him avoid deportation and stay in the state.

Ukraine peace talks on ‘situational pause’ as Middle East conflict intensifies: Kremlin
Ukraine peace talks are on a “situational pause” as the Middle East conflict intensifies, the Kremlin said Thursday, even as Kyiv signaled negotiations could resume