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Trump: The U.S. Is Paying for Europe’s Defense Against Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of European allies, arguing that the United States continues to bear a disproportionate share of the burden when it comes to defending Europe from

June 23, 2026

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A Day Early and Hundreds of Firings to Go: Bill Pulte’s Chaotic Takeover of US Intelligence

Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump’s pick for acting director of national intelligence, showed up at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence a day ahead of schedule on Thursday and immediately

June 19, 2026

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Hegseth Unveils Six Month NATO Review as US Cuts Force Commitments and Pressures Europe

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a sweeping six month review of American forces in Europe, doubling down on the Trump administration’s combative posture toward NATO and demanding that European allies

June 18, 2026

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Trump and Pezeshkian Sign Initial Peace Deal to End Iran War, But Nuclear Issue Remains Unresolved

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial peace agreement at the G7 summit in France, aiming to end a war that has raged since February and

June 18, 2026

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Trump Taps Manhattan Prosecutor Jay Clayton as Intelligence Chief Amid DNI Turmoil

President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, seeking to replace Tulsi Gabbard at the helm of America’s

June 12, 2026

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Trump Declares Iran War Over, But Skepticism Mounts Over ‘Conceptual’ Deal

President Donald Trump proclaimed Thursday that he had “ended the war with Iran today,” telling a tele rally for the Georgia governor’s race that a “great” deal would prevent the Islamic Republic

June 12, 2026

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US and Iran Exchange Strikes for Second Day as Fragile Ceasefire Crumbles

The United States and Iran have traded military blows for a second consecutive day, shredding what remained of a shaky ceasefire brokered in April and plunging the Middle East deeper into crisis.

June 11, 2026

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‘I Love the Inflation’: Trump’s Comments Spark Debate as Consumer Prices Surge

President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s approach to the ongoing conflict with Iran despite a sharp rise in inflation, arguing that current price increases are largely tied to disruptions in global

June 11, 2026

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US Judge Blocks Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee, Calls Measure Unlawful

A federal judge in the United States has struck down the controversial $100,000 fee introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration for certain H-1B visa applications, ruling that the measure was unlawful and

June 9, 2026

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Italy opens investigation into Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment of activists who took part in last month’s Gaza flotilla. According to a judicial source cited

June 9, 2026

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Xi Jinping to visit North Korea for first time in nearly seven years as Kim Jong Un unveils new nuclear-production facility

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Pyongyang for a two-day state visit on June 8 and 9, in what will be his first visit to North Korea in almost seven years.

June 5, 2026

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Germany suffers diplomatic setback after failing to win UN Security Council seat

Germany suffered a significant diplomatic defeat in New York after failing to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. In the vote at the UN General Assembly, Germany received

June 5, 2026

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