6 h. ago “‘I’m leaving,’ Trump said. ‘There’s no reason to be here any more’”: inside the meeting that brought Nato to the brink

Former secretary general Jens Stoltenberg recalls the rollercoaster ride of dealing with Donald Trump – and how close the US president brought the alliance to the point of collapseNo other nation means more for what Nato is than the United States. It holds a unique position among member states due to its political, economic and military weight. Which is why the forces that dominate American politics – and who is in the White House – are such decisive factors. The presidential election in November 2016 was therefore not only important to the US, but also to all of Nato.For the first six months of 2016, Hillary Clinton was ahead in every poll. By autumn, election experts were predicting her victory. I, too, had a gut feeling this would be the outcome. On election night, my wife Ingrid and I arranged a party with friends and colleagues at the residence in Brussels. We rigged up a large television in the living room, and hamburgers were served. A long day lay ahead, so I turned in befor...

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20 h. ago Trump threatens Portland with funding cuts and a DOJ investigation after police arrest a MAGA influencer

Karoline Leavitt vows Trump will ‘end the radical left's Reign of Terror’ in the Rose City

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22 h. ago MIKEY SMITH: 8 unhinged Donald Trump moments as White House issues chilling threat to US city

Karoline Leavitt went hard, painting protesters who don't like Donald Trump as "radical left" and said their "reign of terror" would soon be over. Also, we may have been premature about the shutdown

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3 d. ago Donald Trump's chilling leaked photo after 'strangest thing ever' in Oval Office

US Government shutdown talks have taken place between Donald Trump and Democrats which failed to prevent a lockdown while opponents have been left with another reason to worry after an Oval meeting

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6 d. ago US set for largest mass resignation in history as Trump continues deep cuts

Federal workers say they have little choice but to depart, with 100,000 leaving under deferred resignation programThe Trump administration is set to oversee the largest mass resignation in US history on Tuesday, with more than 100,000 federal workers set to formally quit as part of the latest wave of its deferred resignation program.With Congress facing a deadline of Tuesday to authorize more funding or spark a government shutdown, the White House has also ordered federal agencies to draw up plans for large-scale firings of workers if the partisan fight fails to yield a deal. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Hegseth’s mystery meeting with top military officials from around the world is expected to be a ‘pep rally,’ report says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to speak about ‘warrior ethos’ and the ‘Department of War’ rebrand

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7 d. ago Kitchen sink drama: Trump’s latest tariffs leave experts scratching heads

President places new duties on cabinets, vanities and sofas but national-security justification prompts puzzlementDonald Trump has often cited national security when announcing new tariffs. America and its military can not run without steel and computer chips. The nation’s food and drug supply must be protected. But have you considered the security implications of your kitchen sink?Announcing his latest wave of tariffs on goods from overseas – a 50% levy on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and 30% on upholstered furniture, to be enforced next month – Trump once again cited the top priority of any president. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Donald Trump arrives at the Ryder Cup with granddaughter Kai but Team USA endure nightmare start at Bethpage

Trump arrived at the Ryder Cup Friday morning after leaving tournament organizers on high alert amid a wave of fresh security fears surrounding his appearance.

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1 week ago Secret Service probing if UN escalator was intentionally turned off as Trumps got on, Leavitt says

Trump and the first lady suffered an embarrassing moment when the escalator came to an abrupt stop as the couple stepped on ahead of the president’s address to the UN

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1 week ago White House exposes dangerous plot to humiliate Trump and Melania at the UN

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt raged after Trump was forced to walk up an escalator when it broke as the couple entered the UN headquarters in Manhattan.

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1 week ago Trump's Tylenol and vaccine warnings leave some pregnant women concerned, others angry

President Donald Trump's Tylenol and vaccine warnings have left some pregnant women angry and others with questions

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1 week ago Donald Trump says British recognition of Palestine 'will not do anything to free hostages or end the war in Gaza and is a reward for Hamas'

Speaking about Trump's reaction to the move, his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt said he believed it was 'more talk and not enough action'.

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1 week ago World leaders anxiously await Trump’s UN speech as president hits out at ‘globalist institutions’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump would tout ‘the renewal of American strength around the world’

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2 w. ago Trump has declared war on the transgender community, leaving Americans to seek asylum — from America

Four trans Americans claiming refuge abroad tell Io Dodds why they no longer feel safe in their home country, from fears of martial law to being arrested in changing rooms

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2 w. ago Donald Trump's state visit ends as he leaves UK on Air Force One

The US President arrived in London on Tuesday to begin his second official visit.

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2 w. ago Trump’s helicopter forced to land in airfield as he leaves UK after state visit

Trump’s helicopter forced to land in airfield as he leaves UK after state visit  The Independent

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2 w. ago Trump and Melania forced to switch helicopters while leaving London due to ‘minor hydraulic issue’

President and First Lady were about to return from a two-day visit to the UK when the issue occurred

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2 w. ago US and UK have done ‘more good than any two nations in history’, says Trump – UK politics live

US president describes bond between US and UK as ‘unbreakable’ as he concludes his state visitPresident Trump is now leaving Windsor Castle. He will be flying to Chequers by helicopter.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has thanked King Charles for what he said at the state banquet last night strongly supporting the Ukrainian cause.I extend my deepest thanks to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his steadfast support. Ukraine greatly values the United Kingdom’s unwavering and principled stance.When tyranny threatens Europe once again, we must all hold firm, and Britain continues to lead in defending freedom on many fronts. Together, we have achieved a lot, and with the support of freedom-loving nations—the UK, our European partners, and the US—we continue to defend values and protect lives. We are united in our efforts to make diplomacy work and secure lasting peace for the European continent.Our countries have the closest defence, security and intelligence rel...

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2 w. ago Trump and Starmer sign ‘tech prosperity deal’ as PM claims new US

Starmer says deals worth £250bn are ‘flowing both ways across the Atlantic’President Trump is now leaving Windsor Castle. He will be flying to Chequers by helicopter.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has thanked King Charles for what he said at the state banquet last night strongly supporting the Ukrainian cause.I extend my deepest thanks to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his steadfast support. Ukraine greatly values the United Kingdom’s unwavering and principled stance.When tyranny threatens Europe once again, we must all hold firm, and Britain continues to lead in defending freedom on many fronts. Together, we have achieved a lot, and with the support of freedom-loving nations—the UK, our European partners, and the US—we continue to defend values and protect lives. We are united in our efforts to make diplomacy work and secure lasting peace for the European continent.Our countries have the closest defence, security and intelligence relationship ever know...

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2 w. ago Trump and Starmer hold talks at Chequers as UK businesses hope for tariff concessions – UK politics live

US president is holding talks with Starmer before attending a business event and then appearing at a joint news conference with PMPresident Trump is now leaving Windsor Castle. He will be flying to Chequers by helicopter.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has thanked King Charles for what he said at the state banquet last night strongly supporting the Ukrainian cause.I extend my deepest thanks to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his steadfast support. Ukraine greatly values the United Kingdom’s unwavering and principled stance.When tyranny threatens Europe once again, we must all hold firm, and Britain continues to lead in defending freedom on many fronts. Together, we have achieved a lot, and with the support of freedom-loving nations—the UK, our European partners, and the US—we continue to defend values and protect lives. We are united in our efforts to make diplomacy work and secure lasting peace for the European continent.Our countries have the closest de...

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