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Marco Rubio has unique power to promote peace, but he hasn’t. He is almost as bad for the world as Trump

As chief US diplomat, Rubio could do great good. His pandering and neglect are a disgrace we shouldn’t ignore, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Medicaid and SNAP Use to Impact Green Card Decisions Under New DHS Rule Starting Mid September

DHS's new rule lets officers weigh Medicaid, SNAP and housing aid in green card cases starting Sept. 18, 2026. Who's affected — and who's exempt.

Latin Times · Aug 15

In JD Vance’s hometown, comment on his new memoir is hard to find

The US vice-president’s most recent memoir may be widely read in Middletown, Ohio, but no one seems to be talking about it

The Guardian - US · Aug 15

Vance says keeping gas prices low ‘goal number one’ for Iran war

Vice President JD Vance moves to reassure voters that the Trump administration is working to resolve the conflict and bring down the cost of oil, which has spiked with the blockading of the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Vice President JD Vance Says The Administration Has a New Primary Goal In The Iran War

Vance said the main goal is "keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans all over our country." The second one is preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

International Business Times · Aug 14

JD Vance Leaked Messages Claim Usha Vance 'Backed' His Silence on White Nationalist Nick Fuentes

JD Vance faces scrutiny after leaked messages suggest his wife, Usha Vance, influenced his decision not to condemn white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

International Business Times UK · Aug 14

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s agreement with Tehran expires today as $30k bounty placed on US soldiers

Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

The Independent UK · Aug 14

US says lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear programme, are now top priority in war

WASHINGTON — The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear programme but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14

Israeli minister calls for police to replace military in handling West Bank settlers

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz called Friday for the police to take over law enforcement in the occupied West Bank from the military. Settlers there have been attempting to force Palestinian residents from their homes for nearly a week, intensifying efforts to seize more land. Read about the day’s events…

France 24 · Aug 14

Vance says low oil prices are top US goal in Iran conflict

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking second.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13