Review: David Friedman's memoir 'Sledgehammer' finds the former ambassador unsnarling years of broken diplomacy for a new Middle East, though others recall a less tidy narrative

The ex-envoy maintains the last 4 years were an unequivocal success, thanks to the White House's 'inexperienced' crew, which smashed precedent and forged a new path

Former US envoy to United Nations dedicates chapter to Israel, and the White House in-fighting it drew; details how she tried to 'change the culture' of anti-Israel bias at the UN

In memoir, former UN ambassador writes that top aides to US president told her they were acting in the best interests of country

The US president has vowed progress on Israel and the Palestinians, Iran, Afghanistan, North Korea and numerous trade deals. Some efforts are inching forward. Others have stalled

Ex-secretary of state calls prime minister's diplomacy style 'a bit Machiavellian,' Netanyahu responds: 'We're the good guys'

Ex-secretary of state tells congressional hearing that Trump's son-in-law 'met often' with Saudi crown prince, took Mexican FM out to dinner in Washington without telling him

Axios publishes trove of vetting documents used by Trump's administration that show they were well aware of of allegations of inappropriate relationships that dogged top appointees

Secretary has been rare Trump official to stay consistently in his good graces, loyally defending his boss's decisions even after advocating other approaches behind the scenes