As U.S. officials travel to security summit, Europe must step-up on defense or risk being sidelined
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NATO's Rutte tells Europe to 'stop complaining' about being sidelined, pledges spending targets increase
The NATO secretary general confirmed the alliance would reach a new agreement for defense spending targets when members meet in June.CNBC - 3d -
China says tweak to official U.S. fact sheet on Taiwan risks peace
China says the Trump administration has "gravely backpedaled" the U.S. position on Taiwan by removing a short clause in an online fact sheet.CBS News - 1d -
Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE
NBC News has learned that the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Michelle King, has resigned after refusing a request from the Department of Government Efficiency to access ...NBC News - 20h -
US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Starmer says after emergency Paris summit – Europe live
UK prime minister says future of Europe and Ukraine at stake after European leaders convene at emergency summit in Paris. Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson told Reuters that deploying ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bonds issued by defense contractors are being snapped up, as stocks fall on talk of spending cuts
Bond spreads have tightened in recent weeks as stocks have slumped on fears that “DOGE” will target the Pentagon.MarketWatch - 14h -
Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE over sensitive data
King’s departure is the latest in a wave of exits from senior officials whose agencies have come into DOGE’s crosshairs.NBC News - 1d -
Top Social Security official steps down after clash with DOGE, sources say
The top official at the Social Security Administration stepped down after a clash with DOGE employees over access to sensitive personal records, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 20h -
U.S. and Ukraine could still secure minerals deal that is 'positive' for both sides, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump's hopes of securing 50% ownership rights to Ukraine's rare earth minerals hit a wall Saturday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the bid as too focused on U.S. ...CNBC - 2d -
As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?
Russia is relying on strength of numbers, and Putin may not honour a peace deal. After three years of Russia’s attempt to occupy and annex Ukraine, the country continues to put up a fierce ...The Guardian - 3d
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