Edward Wong

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Diplomatic Correspondent for The New York Times

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Breaking: The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the latest effort to try to cripple it. The Nobel Peace Prize was just awarded to a former ICC judge. Many US allies are among the 125 court member states. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/u...

nytimes.comTrump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe SanctionsU.S. officials announced new punishments aimed at the court, just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize committee gave its annual honor to a former court judge.
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In her last hours as DHS Secy, Noem's agency bought 5 planes from a donor at markups. In all, DHS gave $900M in contracts to that donor’s companies during her term. One plane had electronic bidets, 2 bedrooms, bar, wine chiller, a manta-ray skin table.
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nytimes.comKristi Noem’s Agency Gave Her Donor a Lucrative Contract Just Before She Left (Gift Article)The Homeland Security Department signed a multi-million dollar agreement to buy five aircraft from a company owned by a political contributor of the secretary on her last day, documents show.
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Something remarkable is happening: James Talarico is running an expansively pro-immigrant campaign in Texas, a state Trump won by 14 points, speaking in Biblical terms about our duty to "the stranger."

And it's resonating. That's seismic. 1/

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newrepublic.comIn Texas, Something Seismic Is Happening—and It’s All Trump’s FaultThanks to the economy and ICE, Trump has lost Texas Latinos. And James Talarico is developing a humane pro-immigrant message that’s resonating—even in this ultra-Trumpy state.
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Extraordinary for any American president: Trump offered to sell weapons to Xi Jinping of China. That was revealed by David Perdue, US ambassador. Trump is withholding a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan approved by Congress. China aids Iran and Russia. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...

nytimes.comTrump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says (Gift Article)President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to China. Trump is withholding a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan.
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Extraordinary for any American president: Trump offered to sell weapons to Xi Jinping of China. That was revealed by David Perdue, US ambassador. Trump is withholding a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan approved by Congress. China aids Iran and Russia. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...

nytimes.comTrump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says (Gift Article)President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to China. Trump is withholding a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan.
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NEW: Xi Jinping said at a meeting with Trump that China would send two pandas to the Atlanta zoo. Panda diplomacy — literal soft power — is a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations. Zoos pay big money to get the fur balls on loan, which draw millions of fans. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/u...

nytimes.comChina to Send Pandas to Zoo Atlanta, Xi Says (Gift Article)Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said two pandas would arrive soon at Zoo Atlanta. Panda diplomacy has been a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations.
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Rubio said today that Trump has asked leaders of 18 nations in Latin America and the Caribbean to designate two dozen crime groups "terrorist" organizations, following the lead of the US. That confirms our @nytimes.com report on Trump's push. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/w...

nytimes.comAt Trump’s Request, Nations Are Designating Crime Groups as Terrorists (Gift Article)Secretary of State Marco Rubio said leaders of countries across Latin America and the Caribbean had begun making the designations. The actions could help provide a public rationale for military strike...
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NEW: Trump and his aides are building a rationale for more military strikes across Latin America and the Caribbean. They're getting 14 countries to designate crime groups "terrorist" organizations. That's expected to happen this week, during UNGA in NY. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/w...

nytimes.comMirroring Trump, Allies Are Expected to Label Latin American Cartels ‘Terrorists’ at U.N.G.A. (Gift Article)On the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, 14 countries are expected to follow Washington’s lead by designating 25 criminal groups as terrorist organizations.
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NEW: Trump could ask Xi Jinping next week to broker a meeting with Kim Jong-un of North Korea, whom Trump has been courting. Xi doesn't want stronger US-North Korea ties, but might do Trump a favor to gain leverage. Kim isn't returning Trump's love yet. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...

nytimes.comTrump Courts North Korea’s Leader, but Might Need China to Reignite the Flame (Gift Article)President Trump has gotten no love back yet from Kim Jong-un. He could turn to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to help set up a summit when Mr. Xi visits Washington next week.
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NEW: Trump could ask Xi Jinping next week to broker a meeting with Kim Jong-un of North Korea, whom Trump has been courting. Xi doesn't want stronger US-North Korea ties, but might do Trump a favor to gain leverage. Kim isn't returning Trump's love yet. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...

nytimes.comTrump Courts North Korea’s Leader, but Might Need China to Reignite the Flame (Gift Article)President Trump has gotten no love back yet from Kim Jong-un. He could turn to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to help set up a summit when Mr. Xi visits Washington next week.
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Trump pushes ahead with a sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35 fighter jets. The State Dept. announcement came one day after we reported that US intel agencies had warned about China possibly acquiring F-35 tech from Saudi Arabia. Gift link to @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...

nytimes.comTrump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Concerns (Gift Article)U.S. intelligence agencies have warned in internal reports that China could acquire or steal U.S. warplane technology if F-35 jets are sent to Saudi Arabia.
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NEW: US intelligence reports warn China could acquire US warplane technology if Trump continues with his F-35 jet sales to Saudi Arabia. The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has raised concerns about China's military partnership with the Saudis. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/u...

nytimes.comU.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis (Gift Article)Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
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NEW: US intelligence reports warn China could acquire US warplane technology if Trump continues with his F-35 jet sales to Saudi Arabia. The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has raised concerns about China's military partnership with the Saudis. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/u...

nytimes.comU.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis (Gift Article)Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
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NEW: Trump says dismantling transnational gangs is a priority. But politics is crippling cooperation with Brazil. The State Dept. is withholding visas to 2 Brazilian federal police officers moving to Miami & New York. The US has also canceled agent visits. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/w...

nytimes.comA Visa Dispute Is Threatening a U.S.-Brazil Effort to Fight Crime (Gift Article)Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.
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NEW: Nate Hochman was fired from the DeSantis campaign in 2023 after promoting a video with the Sonnenrad, a Nazi symbol embraced by white supremacists. He now works in Rubio's State Department, as deputy director of policy planning and chief speechwriter. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u...

nytimes.comFor Fired DeSantis Campaign Staff Member, a Second Chance at State Dept. (Gift Article)The hiring of Nate Hochman, who lost his job amid an uproar over a video containing a Nazi symbol, underscores the administration’s willingness to overlook past transgressions.
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NEW: Nate Hochman was fired from the DeSantis campaign in 2023 after promoting a video with the Sonnenrad, a Nazi symbol embraced by white supremacists. He now works in Rubio's State Department, as deputy director of policy planning and chief speechwriter. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u...

nytimes.comFor Fired DeSantis Campaign Staff Member, a Second Chance at State Dept. (Gift Article)The hiring of Nate Hochman, who lost his job amid an uproar over a video containing a Nazi symbol, underscores the administration’s willingness to overlook past transgressions.
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