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Hegseth jokes about US allies doing nothing in Afghanistan – despite hundreds losing their lives

‘Don’t try and make it look like I don’t care’, insisted secretary after saying he saw a ‘lotta flags’ but not a lot of effort from US partners

The Independent UK

Hegseth gets bipartisan pushback for defense spending strategy - Roll Call

Testimony comes after the Pentagon last month unveiled a “skinny budget” for fiscal 2026 with fewer details than typical.

Roll Call

‘Not for sale’ vs. ‘Never say never’: Trump, Canadian PM spar over annexation, trade - Roll Call

President Trump and new Canadian leader Carney tried to be civil, but their differences on annexation and trade were clear in the Oval Office.

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Democratic Senator Says Mike Waltz Will Face a 'Brutal Hearing' To Be Trump's Ambassador To The UN

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said former national security adviser Mike Waltz will face a "brutal hearing" following his involvement in Signalgate

Latin Times

Democrats Sharpen Knives Ahead of Mike Waltz Confirmation Hearing

Mike Waltz is set to be grilled by Democrats at his confirmation hearing to be Donald Trump's ambassador to the UN, especially on Signalgate

Latin Times

Trump Admin Draws Flak Over Plans To Overhaul State Department: 'An Assault On American Diplomacy'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is under fire after he presented a restructuring plan that will eliminate some of the State Department's human rights offices and will implement layoffs across the agency.

International Business Times

US lawmakers signal bipartisan support for Taiwan despite Trump's tariffs, criticism

Despite Trump’s 32% tariff and past criticism, Taiwan has vowed to boost defence spending and strengthen economic ties with Washington.

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In the race to save lives after the Myanmar quake, US rescuers are notable by their absence

Day after day, Chinese rescue teams haul children and elderly people from collapsed buildings

The Independent UK

Yemen war plans: What did Trump aides leak to The Atlantic in Signal chat?

The Atlantic’s editor said Pete Hegseth sent operational details of a US attack on the Houthis in a Signal chat.

Al Jazeera

‘A shocking breach’: Trump officials leak Yemen attack plans in Signal chat

The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg says he was included in a private chat about the bombing of Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Al Jazeera

Trump admin leaked Yemen war plans

Jeffrey Goldberg was added to a group chat where Pete Hegseth, JD Vance and others discussed attacks on Houthis

Salon

Defending humanitarian aid in terms of national security obscures its real purpose

More than 305 million people require lifesaving humanitarian aid today. Most of them live in areas wracked by conflict, such as Sudan, Gaza, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Conversation

Trans-Atlantic differences remain as Trump huddles with NATO boss - Roll Call

President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte spoke on several topics of disagreement as they met at the White House on Thursday.

Roll Call

Senate Dems wary of government shutdown

Some Democrats fear taking the blame if they don't offer their votes for a Republican spending proposal

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Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO.

The Independent UK

Trump considering changing NATO policy to favor countries spending more on defense: report

Possible change in U.S. engagement with NATO comes as Trump is pressuring Ukraine to come to negotiating table to end war with Russia

Top News

Sen. Coons Criticizes Defense Sec. For Ruling Out Ukraine's NATO Membership

Senator Coons criticizes US stance on Ukraine's NATO membership, advocating for Ukraine's right to determine its future.

Roll Call

Trump's proposed Ukraine reset gets mixed Hill reaction - Roll Call

Donald Trump spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of peace talks in Munich.

Al Jazeera

What is USAID, and how central is it to US foreign policy?

Elon Musk’s criticism of USAID has sparked debate over whether the aid agency should be permanently closed.

The Guardian - US

Top Democrats warn tariffs will hit Americans hard as Trump says it’s ‘worth the price’

Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer leads charge, saying tariffs threat would ‘hit Americans in their wallets’

Al Jazeera

Takeaways from the US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel

Democrats push Patel to account for his calls to prosecute journalists and dismantle the FBI’s headquarters.

Roll Call

Senate panel backs Stefanik as Democrats protest foreign aid pause - Roll Call

The nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik to become ambassador to the U.N. advances, but Democrats protest foreign aid pause.

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