Trump Administration Eyes Charges Against Raul Castro

The United States is preparing to seek a criminal indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue, U.S. officials said.[#item_full_content]

Chinese FM: Xi to Visit US at Trump’s Invite

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to ​the U.S. in the ⁠fall at ​the invitation of President ⁠Donald Trump, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi ​said on Friday. Trump on Thursday invited Xi to the White House ⁠for a ⁠visit on September ⁠24, ⁠during a…[#item_full_content]

Iran Diplomat: Lack of Trust Impeding Talks to End War

Iran’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions.[#item_full_content]

Texas Hospital to Launch ‘Detransition Clinic,’ Fire Doctors After Probe

The largest children’s hospital in the United States will create the country’s first “detransition clinic” to undo gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth and fire five doctors who performed the procedures to settle an investigation by the state, Texas Attorney…[#item_full_content]

Progressive challenger complicates Democrat path in House fight to unseat GOP incumbent Rep Mike Flood

Progressive journalist Austin Ahlman announced he is running for Congress in Nebraska’s first congressional district as a nonpartisan independent on Thursday, challenging incumbent Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., and Democratic nominee Chris Backemeyer. Ahlman, a journalist for the progressive left-wing outlet The Intercept, entered the fray Thursday, two days after his opponents advanced in their respective […]

Longtime Democratic Rep Steve Cohen announces end to re-election bid

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced on Friday that he signed a document requesting not to be included on the ballot in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. The congressman described the district determined by “new lines” as “nothing like the 9th district that I’ve represented.” The Democratic primary in the district is scheduled to take […]

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