The United States adjusted sanctions to allow Venezuela to pay former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s legal fees during his drug trafficking case in New York. The U.S. caved to the demand after Maduro’s defense lawyer, Barry Pollack, argued his client’s rights were being violated, so the case should be dismissed. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, […]

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced he would be leaving Parliament following his election loss to Peter Magyar. In a video address, Orban said he would better serve the country by leading a “reorganization of the national movement” and that he needed to leave parliament to do so. He has served in Parliament uninterrupted since […]

President Donald Trump has called off U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s trip to Pakistan, where they were supposed to negotiate with Iranians for a peace deal. “I’ve told my people a little while ago they were getting ready to leave, and I said, ‘Nope, you’re not making an 18 hour flight to go […]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out a run for office, but said he was open to serving as Federal Reserve chairman. Bessent has gained popularity beyond Trump’s base as a capable technocrat within the Trump administration, fueling speculation that he may run for office after he leaves the position. In an interview with the Wall […]