Americas

Rubio says White House budget chief Vought to oversee shutdown of USAID
'Russ is now at the helm to oversee the closeout of an agency,' US secretary of state announces
Rubio says White House budget chief Vought to oversee shutdown of USAID
'Russ is now at the helm to oversee the closeout of an agency,' US secretary of state announces

US eases export restrictions to Syria covering energy, telecom, infrastructure: Envoy
Decision aims to support Syrian economy and stability, US special envoy Tom Barack says

US ends ‘de minimis’ tariff exemption on small-value shipments
Change in US customs policy leads to suspension of parcel shipments from over 30 countries

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over dismissal from board
Cook challenges president’s authority, denies fraud allegations

Trump says crime down 'massively' in Washington, DC, cites 87% drop in carjackings
‘DC will soon be a CRIME FREE ZONE, in only 14 days, far faster than scheduled,’ US president says

2 Kentucky sheriff’s deputies hospitalized after being shot while serving warrant: Report
Both officers in stable condition as suspect dies by suicide following shootout with police