U.S. officials told Cuban negotiators that President Miguel Díaz-Canel must step aside if DC and Havana are going to reach an agreement.

The warning comes as Cuba was plunged into darkness by an island-wide power outage.

Cuba says Cubans abroad – including Miami – can invest and own private businesses as talks with the US advance.

On Monday Cuba was plunged into an island-wide blackout affecting 11 million people after a "complete disconnection" of its electrical system, officials said, amid a worsening fuel shortage.

Dramatic footage appears to show protester on the ground after alleged gunfire as crowds attack Communist Party building in Cuba, chanting 'Freedom!' amid crisis.

The war powers resolution from Democratic Sens. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, Tim Kaine of Virginia and Adam B. Schiff of California would direct the president to “remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba,” according to text released Friday.

Israel intensified its air and ground operations in Lebanon overnight, with airstrikes hitting southern Beirut and millions displaced as the war shows no signs of letting up. President Trump is scolding NATO allies for not doing more to protect the Strait of Hormuz — as European leaders remain hesitant to get involved in the war with Iran.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin draws bipartisan support for DHS secretary role, with China hawks and Democrats backing Trump's nomination pick despite critics.