Newsmakers
Asad Majeed Khan calls on U.S. to pressure India on Kashmir curfew
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: The United States and the international community "must do more" to pressure India to end its militarized curfew over Kashmir, Pakistan's top diplomat in Washington says
Ahmed Omar Maiteeq of Libya warns Donald Trump of Khalifa Haftar
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: A top leader from Libya's internationally recognized government says the Trump administration should be doing more to exert American power and diplomatic influence toward ending his country's brutal and destabilizing civil war.
Republican Jeff Flake, a Trump nemesis, heading to Harvard
Former U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, who famously tangled with President Donald Trump, is heading to Harvard University.
Lawsuit blames Tiger Woods for drunken driver's death
The parents of a drunken driver who died in a car crash last year are suing Tiger Woods. They blame the golfer and his girlfriend for allowing their son to drive home from their Florida restaurant while intoxicated.
Saeb Erekat says Trump broke pledge by moving embassy to Jerusalem
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: The Palestinians' outspoken resistance to U.S. mediation in the Middle East peace process is justified because President Trump broke a promise two years ago to avoid any moves before announcing his blueprint that unfairly favored Israel, according to longtime chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat.
Lolwah Al-Khater, Qatar diplomat, sees long Saudi feud
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: A top Qatari diplomat says the damaging feud between her country and Saudi Arabia that has divided the two American allies over the past two years and created a Middle East headache for the Trump administration is unlikely to be put to rest anytime soon.
Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga: U.S. losing to China diplomacy in Africa
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: The U.S. government must step up with resources and investment dollars if it wants to challenge the growing influence of China across sub-Saharan Africa, the prime minister of the West African nation of Mali is warning.
AG Barr will not send report to Congress Saturday
Attorney General William Barr will not present his summary of special counsel Robert Mueller conclusions to Congress on Saturday, a senior Justice Department official told The Washington Times.
George W. Bush claims he made hole-in-one
Bush posted a photo on Instagram saying he scored his first hole-in-one while playing golf at the home of the PGA Tour's AT&T Byron Nelson in Texas.
Barack Obama reportedly expected to attend Duke-North Carolina matchup
Former president Barack Obama is reportedly expected to attend Wednesday's game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Barack Obama to be involved with NBA-backed Africa League
Former president Barack Obama will be involved with an NBA-backed professional basketball league in Africa.
Rep. Collin Peterson, Minnesota Democrat: 'Give Trump the money' for the wall
The Democratic chairman of the House Agriculture Committee says he would favor giving President Trump money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall as a way out of the government shutdown if there are "strings" attached to make sure the money is spent properly.
Herschel Walker calls for CNN to take Don Lemon off air
Former NFL running back Herschel Walker characterized a recent CNN segment about Kanye West's support of Donald Trump as "despicable."
Vaclav Klaus seeks European revolution against EU
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: Former Czech President Vaclav Klaus argues that Europe desperately needs to be liberated from the clutches of globalists and multiculturalists, and from a European Union bent on imposing open borders and crushing the principle of sovereign rights.
Tiger Woods on relationship with Trump: 'Must respect the office'
Woods acknowledged he knew Donald Trump before his presidency and played golf with him before and during his time in office, but he did not tip any of his political opinions or whether he support's Trump's policies.
Lithuania seeks U.S. military to combat to Russian menace
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: Lithuania would welcome a more permanent U.S. troop presence within its borders to deter increasingly brazen Russian provocations, the Baltic nation's defense chief said.
Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump attorney, says he understands president
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: Rudolph W. Giuliani says he can get the best out of Donald Trump as he vigorously defends him and lashes out at his enemies, allowing the president to focus on landmark achievements.
Michael Anton, National Security Council spokesman, resigns White House position
National Security Council spokesman Michael Anton is leaving his White House job as the new national security advisor, John Bolton, takes over.
Scott Pruitt says implementing Trump agenda at EPA has critics 'infuriated'
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: Embattled EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt fired back at critics Wednesday and said controversies over his travel and living accommodations are being used as weapons to distract from the progress he's made implementing President Trump's agenda.
Pakistan critical to Trump Afghanistan war plan, top official says
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: The U.S. needs Pakistan if President Trump's war plan for Afghanistan is to have a chance of succeeding, Pakistan's top internal security official said in an interview Tuesday, warning that bad blood between Washington and Islamabad risks triggering an era of instability across the region.
