President Trump said the United States will reduce its troop presence in Germany further, beyond an initial cut of 5,000 soldiers, as tensions with German leadership grow over the Iran conflict. The Pentagon has already begun a planned drawdown, but Trump signaled even deeper reductions are likely. Republican lawmakers expressed concern that pulling troops from Europe could weaken U.S. deterrence against adversaries. At the same … Continue reading Trump says U.S. will pull ‘a lot’ more troops from Germany

Sen. Thom Tillis said he may oppose confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche if he is nominated, citing concerns over the Justice Department’s handling of Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot cases. He criticized a recent DOJ move to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys members involved in the attack. Tillis said his stance against leniency for those who committed violence on … Continue reading Tillis leaves door open to not backing Blanche nomination over Jan. 6 appeals

Sen. Adam Schiff said the Justice Department pursued a new grand jury indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for political reasons, arguing it is tied to President Trump’s influence and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s desire to keep his position. The indictment stems from a social media post by Comey that prosecutors allege was a threat against Trump, though Comey has denied any violent … Continue reading Schiff: DOJ prosecuting Comey because Blanche ‘wants to keep this job’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to Rome this week in an effort to improve strained relations between the United States, Italy, and the Vatican. He is expected to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, though a meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has not been confirmed. The visit comes amid tensions linked to … Continue reading Marco Rubio to visit Rome, reportedly to ‘thaw’ US relations with Pope and Meloni

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government may consider banning some pro-Palestinian marches, citing concerns about their “cumulative effect” on the Jewish community following recent violence in London. He said while peaceful protest and free expression must be protected, certain chants such as “Globalise the Intifada” are unacceptable and should be prosecuted. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have been frequent in the UK since the Gaza war … Continue reading UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches 

President Donald Trump said he will raise U.S. tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with a previously agreed trade deal. He said the move follows ongoing disputes over the agreement, which had capped auto tariffs at 15%, and claimed European countries, especially Germany, are not meeting their commitments. Trump also criticized … Continue reading Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25% 

Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera was convicted of illegally lobbying U.S. officials on behalf of Venezuela’s government without registering as a foreign agent. Prosecutors said he worked to influence U.S. policy toward Nicolás Maduro’s regime and received millions through a contract tied to a Venezuelan state-linked company. The trial in Miami included testimony from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said he was unaware of … Continue reading Former US congressman convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has effectively ended due to an April ceasefire, allowing it to avoid seeking congressional approval under the War Powers Resolution. Officials say there have been no exchanges of fire since the ceasefire began, and therefore the legal 60-day limit for unauthorized military action does not apply. The interpretation has been challenged by Democrats and some … Continue reading Trump administration says its war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to resume talks, suggesting that negotiations over the ongoing conflict remain stalled. Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran is open to diplomacy but only if the United States changes its current approach and rhetoric. The standoff comes amid continuing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz, while a … Continue reading Trump says he’s dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens