Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says the White House has underestimated how President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is hurting her state. Collins said she has raised her concerns directly with Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, but has not spoken with Trump himself. She warned that tariffs could significantly hurt Maine families, small manufacturers and agricultural businesses that … Continue reading Susan Collins says the White House has ‘underestimated’ impact of Canada tariffs

President Donald Trump gave $45,000 holiday cash gifts to three White House aides, according to recently released financial disclosures. Natalie Harp, Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris each received $45,000, while another aide, Walt Nauta, received $20,000. The gifts amounted to roughly one-third of the annual salaries of the three aides who received $45,000. The large payments have raised questions from government ethics experts about whether … Continue reading Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) over its calls for “remigration,” a policy advocating the removal of migrants from Germany. Merz said the AfD’s proposals amount to a form of ethnic cleansing and warned that such ideas threaten Germany’s democratic values. The AfD has made tougher immigration controls and the deportation of migrants central parts of its political platform. … Continue reading German far right’s ‘remigration’ plans amount to ethnic cleansing, says Merz

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has called a snap parliamentary election for October 25 following nearly two years of mass protests against his government. The protests began after a train station canopy collapsed in Novi Sad in November 2024, killing 16 people and sparking demands for accountability and an end to corruption. Vucic’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party faces a growing challenge from a student-backed political movement … Continue reading Serbia’s Vucic calls snap parliamentary election for October

Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Donald Trump during a phone call that Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe, according to the Kremlin. Putin’s statement came as several European governments have accused Russia of carrying out sabotage and other hostile activities on European soil. The roughly hour-long conversation focused heavily on the war in Ukraine, with Putin discussing the battlefield situation and what he … Continue reading Putin tells Trump that Russia doesn’t have aggressive intentions toward Europe

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged Greenland to strengthen its relationship with Europe as tensions continue over U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for greater control of the Arctic island. During her visit to Greenland, von der Leyen signed a joint declaration aimed at deepening cooperation between Greenland, Denmark, and the European Union. The EU also announced €200 million in additional funding over … Continue reading Von der Leyen: Greenland is choosing Europe and Europe is choosing Greenland

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly surprised by a letter from King Charles III reaffirming that they are no longer working members of the British royal family. The letter, sent to senior government and military officials, made clear that the couple should be treated as private citizens and will not resume official royal duties. Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson said they were informed only shortly … Continue reading Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ by King’s letter making clear they remain non-working royals