“Look, Russia is a gas station masquerading as a country,” Sen. John McCain famously quipped a decade ago, shortly after that country’s 2014 invasion of Ukraine. Nothing has changed since then: “It’s kleptocracy. It’s corruption. It’s a nation that’s really only dependent upon oil and gas for their economy, and so economic sanctions are […]

(L) President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations (UN) General Assembly during the 80th session of the annual event on September 23, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) / (Background) A general view as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on September 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty […]

Since September 2025, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, and a handful of other Western nations have announced their official, long-awaited recognition of a Palestinian state. After all, the Palestinians are a distinct people with a distinct identity and deserve to be free. (When asked if they’ll also recognize […]

President Trump on Tuesday morning addressed the United Nations General Assembly, and he didn’t hold back on his criticism of the organization and its membership. The president criticized European allies over green energy, immigration, and other issues. He also blasted the UN as a whole, asking, “What is the purpose of the United Nations?” […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, but on Tuesday morning, he took some time out to make the morning show rounds on several networks. He didn’t shy away from promoting the Donald Trump administration’s “America First” policies. […]