At the top of Ecuadoran President GUillermo Lasso's priorities is securing help in battling drug cartels that have waged open warfare in his nation's streets and prisons.

It has been a little over a week since WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has returned home from Russia. Now in her first public statement since being home, she takes the time to thank the faith and people who helped her get through her ordeal, address her WNBA future and advocate for Paul Whelan.

A historic bill was passed in the House on Thursday bringing Puerto Rico closer to becoming an official state. The Puerto Rico Status Act was voted in by 16 Republicans and 217 Democrats allowing the bill to pass by 233-191, by 42 votes.

Donald Trump could be in for some trouble as far as his US Presidential re-election bid is concerned.

After 293 days of being held in Russia, WNBA Star Brittney Griner will now return home. On Thursday, Griner was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Twitter was allegedly warned about a hack-and-leak operation tied to the US Presidential elections that involved state actors, including Hunter Biden.

The 45th Kennedy Center Honors gave flowers to Gladys Knight, Amy Grant, George Clooney, Tania León and U2 on Sunday evening with hilarious skits, soulful serenades and good old-fashion roasts.

Over 300 guests gathered at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for the first time in two years for President Joe Biden’s first state dinner.

The United States may be considering easing sanctions against Venezuela and allowing oil company Chevron to continue their exploration and extraction of oil in the country.

Eighteen former Latin American leaders are asking President Joe Biden on Wednesday to lift the embargo against Cuba as a way of helping the country recover from Hurricane Ian.

President Joe Biden looked confused and lost in the woods during a tree-planting ceremony near the White House on Monday.

Mayor Eric Adams admitted Friday that the controversial tent camp on Randall's Island has accepted fewer immigrants than expected saying it's a sign of success.

The new visa policy of the Joe Biden administration says Venezuelans who apply online, find a U.S. sponsor and complete other requirements could fly directly to the U.S. if issued a visa.

A man in Pennsylvania is facing charges on Wednesday with sending threatening letters to President Joe Biden as well as the head of the Jan. 6 Congressional Committee.

As Liz Truss faces a potential ouster from her position as the U.K.'s Prime Minister less than a month into her term, President Joe Biden openly criticized her 'mini-budget' economic plan.

United States president Joe Biden aware that Russia nuclear threats alarming, highest risk since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

Former United States President Donald Trump has reportedly filed a lawsuit against a network who he claims short-circuited his political campaign for the presidency.

President Joe Biden visited Puerto Rico on Monday announcing $60 million financial help to assist the island strengthen its infrastructure after Hurricane Fiona.

A massive search and rescue operation is underway to find survivors following the onslaught of Hurricane Ian.

Russian President Vladimir Putin faces questions and concerns from his allies in India and China as U.S. President Joe Biden asks Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. 

U.S. President Joe Biden averted a devastating nationwide railway strike on Thursday as a tentative deal was reached between railway workers' unions and the railroad companies.

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was sentenced by a Russian court to nine and a half years in prison on Thursday on drug charges, as the United States government attempts to parlay a deal to get Griner out of the country.

Nancy Pelosi alleged trip to Taiwan draws howl from China, warning made.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday through a call to discuss matters of the state with each other, as tensions between the two countries grow due to the United States' support of Taiwan.

Iran hints that they have the capability of making nuclear weapons, not long after US President Joe Biden's visit to the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed on Sunday to increase its oil production after a visit from U.S. President Joe Biden, even as they raised their own importation of sanctioned Russian oil to the country. 

Mass shooting incidents have grown rampant with deaths to innocent people, including kids, reportedly growing.

The United States and NATO allies have pledged to continue in supporting Ukraine in their fight against Russia for as long as it takes.

A Russian missile strike struck a shopping center in Ukraine on Monday, with Russia taking credit for the attack but refusing to acknowledge the dead or the targeted strike to a civilian area.

New findings from Hunter Biden's laptop on Monday show that U.S. President Joe Biden may have known about some of the business deals that his son was involved in.