#us-foreign-policy

#us-foreign-policy

Donald Trump has pushed the limits of US presidential power, seeking to reorient foreign policy to America First, characterized by a strategy of military strikes as peace through strength.

The United States has formally rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) aimed at enhancing global pandemic responses, citing concerns over sovereignty.

Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat a U.S. citizen to death amid a confrontation between Israelis and Palestinians, as confirmed by local officials.

Sayfollah Musallet, a United States citizen, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, with violence escalating since the onset of the Gaza conflict.

Min Aung Hlaing praised Donald Trump for a tariff letter and requested an end to sanctions, celebrating the recognition of Myanmar's military rule.

"Even as they face among the most punitive tariffs globally, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has sought to reassure southeast Asian nations of Washington's commitment to the region."

Hegseth authorized a pause on weapons deliveries to Ukraine without notifying the president, confusing Ukrainian leaders after Trump suggested increased military aid, putting America's interests first.

A top US Department of State official waived nine mandatory counterterrorism and anti-fraud safeguards to rush a $30m award to a controversial Gaza aid group despite concerns.

Hezbollah has rejected disarmament while Israel continues to attack Lebanon, amid calls from the US for Hezbollah to give up weapons in four months.

On July 4, Russia launched 539 drones and 11 ballistic and cruise missiles at Ukraine, marking the largest aerial attack since the war began.

Gabbard believed the Trump administration would align with her views, but soon found herself at odds with his aggressive military stance, jeopardizing her role.

President Trump held a news conference at the end of the NATO summit, amid uncertain outcomes regarding the ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

"Autocrats almost always use emergencies, sometimes real ones, sometimes exaggerated ones, and sometimes invented ones ... to accumulate power," said Steven Levitsky.