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Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
By JOSHUA GOODMAN, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKERUpdated 2:45 PM CDT, May 15, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island.
One of the people told the AP that the potential indictment is connected to Castro’s alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of four planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. Castro was defense minister at the time.
All three people spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation. The Cuban government did not immediately comment on the potential indictment, which was reported earlier by CBS.
Any criminal charge against Castro, which would need to be approved by a grand jury, would dramatically escalate tensions with Havana. Following the U.S. military’s brazen capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January, the Trump administration quickly turned its attention to its ally Cuba and ordered an economic blockade that choked off fuel shipments to Cuba, leading to severe blackouts across the island, increasing food insecurity and heightening ongoing economic woes across the island.
But the U.S. war in Iran gave Cuban leaders something of a reprieve from U.S. talk of regime change. ...
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www.nbcnews.comPentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there.
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Trump leaves China with no agreement on thorny issues, but cites ‘very good’ talks with Xi
President Donald Trump said he’s hopeful for an even “stronger” relationship with China after meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing, though no decisions were made on Iran, tariffs or Taiwan.
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Trump won't commit to arms sale to Taiwan after stark warning from Xi
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have concluded their second round of talks as Trump heads back to the U.S.
Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen to retire in aftermath of redistricting
Rep. Steve Cohen, a longtime Tennessee Democrat, announced Friday he will retire at the end of the term, after his Memphis district was carved up in redistricting.
Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children
Social media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users.
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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence after China talks
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
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Trump administration sues Catholic diocese to seize land near El Paso for border barrier
To install more border barriers, the Trump administration wants to seize 14 acres of land on an iconic mountain outside of El Paso owned by the Catholic Diocese of neighboring Las Cruces, New Mexico, that attracts thousands of people for an annual religious pilgrimage.
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Justice Alito pushes back on calls to sit out a major Supreme Court climate case
The conservative justice has no financial conflict that would require him to recuse himself from the case, a court spokeswoman told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.comJustice Thomas hails US Constitution as common bedrock in divided America
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary by defending deeply held beliefs and protecting free speech rather than relying on patriotic slogans or celebrations.
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Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan
Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not "asking for any favors" on Iran.
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman.
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What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip
Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.
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Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful vows to 'ban DEI' in state but his own nonprofit urged CEOs to invest in it
GOP candidate Rick Jackson campaigns against DEI in Georgia governor's race, but his nonprofit promoted race-conscious hiring in a wide-ranging 2021 DEI initiative.
California lawmakers rush $25 million to hospitals without knowing who qualifies
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