Latest from Karen DeYoung
U.S. is not planning preemptive strikes on Iran, but any killing of Americans linked to Tehran will bring an “extraordinarily forceful” response, officials say.
- Nov 17, 2020
The White House is expected to announce a reduction of U.S. forces from around 5,000 to 2,500 in Afghanistan by the time President Trump leaves office in January.
- Nov 16, 2020
Mark T. Esper raised several concerns while recommending against deeper troop cuts now.
- Nov 14, 2020
The agency won’t deliver congratulatory messages to the president-elect from foreign leaders until the General Services Administration gives the go-ahead.
- Nov 11, 2020
Slight changes could provide more leverage to government negotiators in Doha and move stalled peace talks forward.
- Nov 10, 2020
The agreements symbolize how the Palestinian cause has fallen among Arab leaders.
- Oct 31, 2020
The two countries have been engaged in heavy fighting after an initial truce brokered by Russia two weeks ago quickly fell apart.
- Oct 25, 2020
Some Trump policies would immediately be reversed, but others will have to wait for policy reviews within a new administration.
- Oct 21, 2020
The apparent vow to bring troops home by Christmas came as the Afghan government and Taliban continue negotiations in Doha, Qatar.
- Oct 8, 2020
The United States is facing an unusual combination of difficulties, officials say. But some affairs of state continue despite the chaos.
- Oct 4, 2020