Trump’s Syria Withdrawal Announcement Draws GOP Condemnation

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's sudden decision to pull back U.S. troops from northern Syria drew quick, strong criticism Monday from some of his closest allies in Congress. It was condemned, too, by Kurdish fighters who would be abandoned to face a like...

Video Essay: Give Us a Voice

Most people around the world will never experience the types of freedom Americans are blessed with, says GV Wire producer Jamie Ouverson. From Rohingya Muslims in Southeast Asia to Palestinians in the Middle East, those who are born into less fortunate circ...
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Senate Votes to Block Saudi Arms Sales as Trump Vows Veto

WASHINGTON — The Senate has voted to block the Trump administration from selling arms to Saudi Arabia, launching a new challenge to President Donald Trump's alliance with the country amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Trump has promised to veto the me...
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US, Iran Exchange Accusations in Wake of Attacks on Oil Tankers

The U.S. military released a video Friday it said showed Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded limpet mine from one of the two oil tankers targeted near the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting Tehran wanted to hide evidence of its alleged involvement.  Ir...