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Democrat knocks Vance for 'lecturing' European allies over 'political tolerance'
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) criticized Vice President Vance for "lecturing" European allies about "political tolerance" during a speech at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. At the ...The Hill - 6d -
Vance, Hegseth remarks rattle European allies
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Vance, Hegseth remarks rattle European allies Vice ...The Hill - 5d -
German officials hit back at Vance over censorship lecture: 'Unacceptable'
Germany’s top government officials hit back at Vice President Vance over his Friday speech in Munich where he lambasted European leaders, accusing them of quashing speech they disagreed with and ...The Hill - 5d -
Vance berates European leaders as tensions with close allies burst into the open
Vice President JD Vance publicly berated European leaders on a host of issues from free speech to security and mass migration, as simmering tensions between the United States and its close allies ...NBC News - 6d -
Rep. Gillen on Vance’s censorship lecture: 'Pure hypocrisy'
Rep. Laura Gillen (D-N.Y.) said Vice President Vance’s speech about censorship was “pure hypocrisy.” Gillen joined a CNN panel on Sunday, where she weighed in on Vance’s speech in Munich lambasting ...The Hill - 4d -
Vance to meet Zelenskyy as European leaders call for unity over Ukraine
Macron leads chorus of politicians demanding US adopt coordinated approach at security talks in Munich. Europe live – latest updates The US vice-president, JD Vance, will face calls for ...The Guardian - 6d -
European leaders gather for emergency meeting over fear Trump has isolated allies
French President Emmanuel Macron has called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom to his ornate Elysee Palace for an emergency meeting MondayABC News - 3d -
Zelenskyy calls for European army as Germany hits back at US over Vance tirade – Europe live
‘Our army alone is not enough, we need your support,’ Ukraine’s president tells Munich security conference. JD Vance stuns Munich conference with blistering attack on Europe’s leaders ...The Guardian - 5d -
European leaders, media stunned by JD Vance's speech
Vice President JD Vance stunned European leaders in Munich this week with a speech in which he painted a picture of European politics infected by media censorship and political correctness. ...CBS News - 4d -
Where European allies stand on potential peace talks between Trump and Putin
Leaders from America's European allies meeting in Munich are trying to catch up to developments coming out of Washington ever since President Trump announced he is in talks with Russian President ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
End of an era? Germany in disarray as US scolds staunchest European ally
Washington’s message at Munich security conference sends shockwaves through transatlantic allianceFinancial Times - 4d -
Vance meets with Zelenskyy after demanding NATO allies boost defense spending
Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday after Vance demanded that the NATO alliance step up defense spending. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz and ...CBS News - 6d -
How Vance is carving out his role as VP: From the Politics Desk
JD Vance is carving out his role as vice president, focusing on TikTok, Capitol Hill and foreign policy issues at the outset of Trump's second term.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Trump and Vance are courting Europe’s far right to spread their political gospel
US vice-president’s speech and meeting with Germany’s AfD chief signal administration’s wider plans for continent. The Trump administration is making a big bet on Europe’s hard right.. Speaking at ...The Guardian - 6d -
JD Vance criticizes European democracy, says greatest threat is 'from within'
European leaders reeled Friday after U.S. Vice President JD Vance lambasted the continent's democratic institutions.CNBC - 6d -
Vance Tells Europeans to Stop Shunning Parties Deemed Extreme
His comments shocked attendees at the Munich Security Conference and seemed to target efforts to sideline the hard-right party the Alternative for Germany.The New York Times - 5d -
Most Europeans see Trump’s US as more a necessary partner than ally, poll finds
Findings of survey prompt call for more ‘realistic, transactional’ EU approach towards Washington. Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump’s return to the White House has led to a ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Democrat: Vance used 'same language' as Hitler did to 'justify' Holocaust
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) criticized Vice President Vance for the rhetoric he used during his address to European leaders last week during the Munich Security Conference. “He was talking about ...The Hill - 2d -
European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty
Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU importsFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
European countries clash over sending troops to Ukraine
Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland express reluctance after Britain says it is prepared to commit forcesFinancial Times - 3d -
Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid push for NATO allies to step up defense spending
Vance is to meet with Zelenskyy amid concerns over U.S.-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine.CBS News - 6d -
Rubio spars with Brennan over Vance’s Munich speech
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparred with CBS host Margaret Brennan over Vice President Vance’s speech in Munich. Rubio joined Brennan on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where he was asked what ...The Hill - 4d -
Night Agent star who played JD Vance in Hillbilly Elegy condemns actors who get political
Gabriel Basso says actors should ‘shut the fuck up’ and that they have no authority to publicly bestow political views. The actor who portrayed JD Vance in the Oscar-nominated film Hillbilly ...The Guardian - 3d -
Democrats press FAA over plans for DOGE to 'plug in'
A group of Democrats on Monday pressed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over plans for tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to “plug in.” In a letter, ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Democrats sound alarm over ‘indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts
Democrats across the Capitol were outraged Thursday at news that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered senior Pentagon and military leaders to plan 8 percent cuts from the defense budget in ...The Hill - 2h -
Whole Hog Politics: Inflation clouds hang over budget battle
ON THE MENU As the 2012 general election was blossoming into full flower, Gallup asked voters who was most to blame for the sorry state of the U.S. economy: Incumbent President Barack Obama or his ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC
Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.Politico - 9h -
European gas faces déjà vu all over again
Until the continent fixes its underlying energy mix it will find it hard to fully quash the siren song of Russian importsFinancial Times - 2d -
'Grow up': Vance, Khanna spar over rehiring DOGE staffer
Vice President Vance and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) sparred on social media platform X over the proposed rehiring of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer who resigned after his ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Vance scolds Europe over censorship, criticizes ‘mass migration’
Vice President Vance on Friday used his first major speech on the international stage to accuse European leaders of stifling opposing viewpoints and of retreating from “fundamental values.” Vance ...The Hill - 6d -
JD Vance attacks Europe over free speech and migration
The vice-president's speech at the Munich Security Conference was denounced by several European leaders.BBC News - 5d -
Democratic AGs sue over DOGE access to Treasury payment systems
A coalition of 19 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Friday night over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s access to Treasury Department payment systems that dole out ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts
House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."ABC News - Feb. 7 -
Democrats demand conflict-of-interest answers over Elon Musk ‘Doge’ role
Adam Schiff warns in letter to White House that Trump ally may use role to ‘shield his companies from federal scrutiny’. The California senator Adam Schiff has demanded answers about Elon Musk ’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Democratic lawmakers question Energy Department over DOGE nuclear data access
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) wrote Wednesday to Energy Secretary Chris Wright about reports that staffers with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Democrats cheer conservative US attorney who resigned over Adams case
Several Democrats in both chambers of Congress celebrated the conservative U.S. attorney from the Southern District of New York who resigned Thursday after the Department of Justice (DOJ) directed ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate Democrats split over how to combat Trump's USAID shutdown
Senate Democrats are split over how to push back against President Trump’s attempts to slash the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), an embattled front line in the larger fight ...The Hill - 4d -
Acting U.S. attorney opens inquiries into Democrats over remarks on DOGE, justices
Acting U.S. Attorney for D.C. Ed Martin opened inquiries into Schumer and Garcia alleging comments they made could be construed as threats to DOGE, conservative justices.CBS News - 3h -
Trump's signature issue is at the center of Congress' fight over his agenda: From the Politics Desk
House and Senate Republicans remain on a collision course over Donald Trump’s agenda. And the president’s signature issue is at the center of it.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Starmer ‘not telling truth’ over Gaza family asylum decision, claims Badenoch, after PMQs clash – UK politics live
Opposition leader says PM was wrong when he said that the decision was taken under the last government. After PMQs there will be an urgent question in the Commons, tabled by the Lib Dem MP ...The Guardian - Feb. 12