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Trump defends Noem, Gabbard and Bondi at National Prayer Breakfast

Trump defends Noem, Gabbard and Bondi at National Prayer Breakfast

By Nandita Bose and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump defended three members of his cabinet whose actions have drawn scrutiny and touted U.S. military strength in a free-wheeling speech on Thursday at the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington.
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US steps up aid to Cuba even while choking off fuel supply

US steps up aid to Cuba even while choking off fuel supply

By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. will provide an extra $6 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba, the top State Department aid official said on Thursday, even as Washington has stepped up efforts to block oil supplies to the Caribbean island nation, causing crippling shortages.
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A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speech

A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speech

In Venezuela, political critics are emerging from hiding following the U.S.-backed ouster of President Nicolás Maduro
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US, Russia close in on deal to continue New START nuclear arms treaty, Axios reports

US, Russia close in on deal to continue New START nuclear arms treaty, Axios reports

WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The United States and Russia are closing in on a deal to observe the New START nuclear arms control treaty beyond its expiration on Thursday, Axios reported, citing three sources familiar with the talks.
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Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insults

Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insults

President Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours
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Trump to host Colombia's Petro just weeks after insulting him as a 'sick man' fueling drug trade

Trump to host Colombia's Petro just weeks after insulting him as a 'sick man' fueling drug trade

President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House for talks
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Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam's dual approach toward the US

Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam's dual approach toward the US

An internal document reveals Vietnam's military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S. as a "belligerent" power
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Trump urges House to vote quickly to end partial the government shutdown

Trump urges House to vote quickly to end partial the government shutdown

President Donald Trump is imploring the House to end the partial government shutdown
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US soon to issue general license for oil production in Venezuela, sources say

US soon to issue general license for oil production in Venezuela, sources say

By Marianna Parraga, Jarrett Renshaw and Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON/HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is working to issue as early as this week a general license allowing companies to produce oil and gas in Venezuela, as Washington seeks to encourage expanded output in the OPEC nation
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Trump's call to 'nationalize' elections draws furious pushback from Democrats

Trump's call to 'nationalize' elections draws furious pushback from Democrats

By David Morgan, Bo Erickson and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to "nationalize" elections drew pushback on Tuesday from lawmakers, including from a few Republicans, as Democrats voiced fresh concern that he intends to interfere with the
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Trump and Colombia's Petro, foes exploring a thaw, to meet on Tuesday

Trump and Colombia's Petro, foes exploring a thaw, to meet on Tuesday

By Bo Erickson, Luis Jaime Acosta, Gram Slattery and Nelson Bocanegra WASHINGTON/BOGOTA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul adds to building spree reshaping Washington

Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul adds to building spree reshaping Washington

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s planned overhaul of the Kennedy Center adds the venue to a growing list of construction projects by the former property developer that, if carried out, would amount to the most extensive remaking of Washington's landscape in