Shannon Kate Kingston
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@ABC State Department reporter. Signal: ShannonKingston.02 Formerly: White House/Hill team, @Nightline @Columbia @WilliamandMary @RubyTuesday
🚨Trump told Netanyahu that the mediators were working on a "letter of intent" that both the U.S. and Iran would sign to formally end the war and launch a 30-day period of negotiations on issues like Iran's nuclear program and opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. source said
No changes in light of Cuba-related news reports: Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay has not been contacted by any federal or state authorities regarding news reports Sunday of any possible military action taken by Cuba against the U.S. military base in Cuba at Guantanamo Bay using drones. The Sheriff’s Office cannot confirm any news reporting regarding the aforementioned activities, is unable to substantiate where it originated, nor has Sheriff Ramsay ordered or directed agency members — including Patrol Deputies and Detention Deputies — of any change. “I am monitoring the situation, but I have not been contacted by any government agency and I don’t believe there is any reason to be concerned,” said Sheriff Ramsay. “I am confident I will be notified if anything does change and I will alert the public.” Announcements and statements from Sheriff Ramsay and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office can be monitored on the Sheriff’s Office social media pages via Facebook as well as X.
𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗝. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 - 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟭 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝟬𝟱.𝟭𝟱.𝟮𝟲 Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing. He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans. With his removal, ISIS’s global operation is greatly diminished. Thank you to the Government of Nigeria for your partnership on this operation. GOD BLESS AMERICA! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Cuba's biggest threat to the U.S. is collapse and another migrant crisis, says former Defense Secretary Robert Gates. cbsn.ws/4nxGIBy
Reporter: Would the US defend Taiwan if it came to it? Trump: I don't want to say that. I'm not going to say that. That question was asked to me today by President Xi. I said, “I don't talk about those.” Reporter: He asked you if you would send troops? Trump: He asked me if I'd defend them. I said, “I don't talk about that.”
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba (May 14, 2026) Location: Cuba Event: Cuba’s national electrical grid is increasingly unstable. Prolonged scheduled and unscheduled power outages occur daily across the country, including in Havana. Outages affect water supply, lighting, refrigeration, and communications. There is also a shortage of fuel affecting transportation and causing long lines at gas stations. On May 13, 2026, there were numerous reports of protests throughout Havana regarding prolonged blackouts. While these protests have not been directed against the U.S. or U.S. citizens, reports say some of these protests have resulted in aggressive police repression against Cuban protestors. We remind U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings. U.S. citizens with emergencies, please call +(53) (7) 839-4100; after hours dial 1, then 0. Actions to Take: •Avoid crowds. •Take precautions by conserving fuel, water, food and mobile phone charge. Be prepared for significant disruption. •Be aware of increased police presence as well as traffic detours and interruptions to transit. •Stay aware of your surroundings. •Monitor local media for updates. •Review daily updates published by UNE (Unión Eléctrica) and follow UNE’s social media accounts. •Stay in touch with family and friends. •Prepare for prolonged power outages by: oKeeping mobile phones and portable battery banks charged oHaving flashlights and spare batteries in a location easy to access oStocking up on nonperishable food and water oPreparing for alternative methods of meeting your medical needs (medical devices requiring power, medicines requiring refrigeration, etc.) •Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive updates from the U.S. embassy. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba Phone number: +53-7-839-4100; after hours dial 1, then 0 Email: acshavana@state.gov U.S. Citizen Consular Information: Embassy Havana WhatsApp channel State Department – Consular Affairs +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 Cuba Country Information Enroll in the SMART Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X
Trump on Hantavirus: We should be fine. Reporter: Should Americans be concerned that it’s going to spread? Trump: I hope not.
Three passengers evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Among the eight sickened, at least three people have died. @VictorOquendo has the latest as teams monitor the nearly 150 people still on the ship. abcnews.link/olCx5wD
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited #SOUTHCOM today and met with Gen. Francis L. Donovan. Their discussions focused on U.S. efforts to counter threats that undermine security, stability and democracy in our hemisphere. The Secretary attended the 2026 Chiefs of Mission Conference at SOUTHCOM, which convened senior U.S. government leaders to discuss advancing National Security Strategy objectives in our region. @SecRubio @StateDept @WHAAsstSecty @USAenEspanol @USAemPortugues @DeptofWar
Secretary Hegseth: “And I can’t confirm or deny whether we have kamikaze dolphins…. But I can confirm they don’t.”
