White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday the U.S. is “so close to a ceasefire and hostage deal” in Gaza, as President Biden races to secure an agreement on a major foreign

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Donald Trump is roaring up to speed seven days from returning to the Oval Office, while Joe Biden seeks last-ditch hostage deals as his administration says goodbye in his last week in office.

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California Sen. Adam Schiff on Sunday urged the creation of an independent commission to review all elements of the response to devastating wildfires that continue to pummel Los Angeles.

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said China would face severe consequences if it launches a cyberattack that causes physical destruction in the US, and deterring such a move should be a ...

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday about the chances of a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and voiced cautious optimism.

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Biden National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the administration is “very close” to reaching a deal for Gaza hostages but then immediately backtracked his comments. During the October 7th ...