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US working on sanctions with Colombia: Trump

US working on sanctions with Colombia: Trump

'I didn't know him at all, and we got along very well,' US president says after meeting with his Colombian counterpart

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White House walks back Trump appeal to 'nationalize' polls
03.02.2026

White House walks back Trump appeal to 'nationalize' polls

'What the president was referring to is the SAVE Act, which is a huge common sense piece of legislation that Republicans have supported,' spokesperson says after Trump urged Republicans to 'nationalize' polls

US Houses passes package to end partial government shutdown
03.02.2026

US Houses passes package to end partial government shutdown

Lawmakers approve funding bill in 217-214 vote, sending it to Trump's desk for signature

US House tees up final vote to end partial government shutdown
03.02.2026

US House tees up final vote to end partial government shutdown

Lower chamber expected to take up a final vote on package later Tuesday

US Senate minority leader calls for nationwide body cameras for federal immigration agents
03.02.2026

US Senate minority leader calls for nationwide body cameras for federal immigration agents

'This policy, which is the right policy, should be nationwide,’ Chuck Schumer says, adding, there is 'no reason to delay that'

Colombian president 'determined to continue strengthening' ties with US ahead of Trump sit-down
03.02.2026

Colombian president 'determined to continue strengthening' ties with US ahead of Trump sit-down

Gustavo Petro says he is 'determined to continue strengthening the relationship between two nations that share a common goal: the fight against drug trafficking'