Germans Agree to Borrow More for Military, in Sharp Response to Trump

Democratic Sen. Reed says Trump is trying to politicize the military

Sen. Jack Reed, ranking Democrat on Armed Services Committee, said Trump’s purge of senior Pentagon leaders is a threat to the nonpartisan nature of the military.

ABC News - Feb. 23

Hegseth: Fired military lawyers were potential 'roadblocks' to Trump orders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the three fired judge advocates general (JAGs) were potential “roadblocks” to President Trump’s orders. "It's not about roadblocks to an agenda,” ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Don’t be fooled by double-speak on Trump’s transgender military ban

Rep. Gil Cisneros urges the military not to return to policies that ban transgender people from serving as themselves, as such policies undermine military readiness and national security.

The Hill - Feb. 26

Starmer to warn Trump that peace in Ukraine needs US military cover

UK prime minister heads for Washington as president reiterates need for Europe to provide the security for Kyiv

Financial Times - 6d

Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump on US military back-up to Ukraine

Also in today’s newsletter, what lawyers are saying about the US president’s ‘gold card’ visa scheme

Financial Times - 6d

House lawmakers want Trump to pressure EU to sanction Iran military group

Two House lawmakers are calling on President Trump to pressure the European Union to designate as a terrorist organization Iran’s premier military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ...

The Hill - 6d

Hegseth confirms report on Trump easing rules on military raids, airstrikes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Friday that he received President Trump’s approval to repeal restrictions on military raids and airstrikes, signaling a stark shift away from regulations ...

The Hill - 5d

Ex-US defence chiefs urge congressional hearings on Trump’s military firings

Trump’s first defence secretary James Mattis among five to express alarm at ‘reckless’ dismissals of top military figures. US politics live – latest updates Five former US defence secretaries ...

The Guardian - 5d

US suspends all military aid to Ukraine in wake of Trump-Zelenskyy row

Decision affects ammunition, vehicles and other equipment including weapons in transit. The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in ...

The Guardian - 1d

What military aid was the US giving Ukraine and why has Trump paused it?

The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Kyiv since Russia’s February 2022 invasion. The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion but further ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump digs in against Zelenskyy with suspension of military aid to Ukraine

Also in today’s newsletter, fresh tariffs have gone into effect on imports from Canada, Mexico and China

Financial Times - 1d

Ukrainians vow to continue fight as Trump administration pauses military aid to Ukraine

The Trump administration has suspended billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine following a clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Oval Office last ...

CBS News - 1d

Ukraine reacts with defiance and anger to Trump withdrawal of military aid

White House’s latest punitive move against Kyiv will lead to ‘joy in Moscow’, Ukrainian commentators say. Ukraine has reacted with defiance and anger to Donald Trump’s suspension of US military ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump Suspends Military Aid to Ukraine After Oval Office Blowup

The directive, which takes effect immediately, affects more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition in the pipelines and on order.

The New York Times - 13h

Trump singled me out for ruining women’s sport. This is my response to him | Austin Killips

The president talks about trans athletes ‘invading’ women’s sports, while doing nothing at all to elevate, fund or support women athletes. Earlier this month, Donald Trump singled me out. In ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

With Nato adrift and Brussels snubbed, is the UK key to Europe’s response to Trump? | Simon Tisdall

In a fast-moving crisis, the EU hasn’t been nimble enough. The onus must fall on ‘coalitions of the willing’ to stop a US-Putin carve-up. At moments of great crisis, national leaders and ...

The Guardian - 4d

Ronald Reagan is 'rolling in his grave,' Sen. Elissa Slotkin says in Democratic response to Trump

Sen. Elissa Slotkin lit into Trump in the Democratic response to his speech, suggesting that Ronald Reagan would be appalled by his approach to Russia.

NBC News - 5h

Tesla starts 2025 with sharp drop in sales in Europe

Sales down 45% in January for EV maker led by Elon Musk

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Sharp drop in illegal crossings at U.S. southern border

Apprehensions of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally at the southern border are plummeting. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details from Sunland ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

Sharpe wows with one-handed slam: 'Incredible'

Shaedon Sharpe called his dunk over Justin Champagnie the best of his career, and it was part of his career night in the Blazers' win over the Wizards.

ESPN - 6d

SoftBank Considers Borrowing $16 Billion to Fund AI

This would be on top of the $15 billion SoftBank has already committed to Stargate.

Inc. - 2d

Global government borrowing set to hit record $12.3tn

S&P predicts higher bond issuance will push stock of long-term debt to $76.9tn

Financial Times - 1d

Trump suggests Musk needs to be 'more aggressive'

President Trump suggested in a new post that tech billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest allies, needs to be “more aggressive" — presumably referring to his efforts to slash spending, downsize ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

Trump Administration Moves More Migrants to Guantánamo Bay

The base had been cleared of migrants since Thursday, after the government sent 177 to Venezuela and one back to the United States.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

‘More drilling’ isn’t the solution Trump is hoping for

President Trump is prioritizing energy independence and oil production, going so far as to declare an "energy emergency." Market realities, however, may limit the effectiveness of this strategy.

The Hill - 6d

Trump says Zelenskyy should be "more appreciative"

After their clash in the Oval Office, President Trump says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should be more thankful for U.S. support. The wartime leader said over the weekend that he's ...

CBS News - 1d

Boosted by Musk and Trump, German far-right party looks likely to make historic gains

It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.

NBC News - Feb. 21

'Uphill battle' ahead: Trump, business leaders and economists react to German election result

As a new chapter in German politics begins on Monday following the federal election at the weekend, there's a distinct feeling of déjà vu in Berlin.

CNBC - Feb. 24

It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump | John Kampfner

Amid the gloom, the truth is dawning: the country faces hard political choices, and needs a more muscular approach to defence . Donald Trump and his lieutenants have done Germans an enormous ...

The Guardian - 6d

German spending plans send powerful message to Putin and Trump — and to markets, analysts say

German bund yields saw historic jumps on Wednesday as traders had their first opportunity to react to plans by the country for a huge uplift in spending that the eurozone economy has for decades ...

MarketWatch - 7h

NATO holds military drills as leaders express concerns over Trump's shifting foreign policy

In Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, NATO is holding its largest combat exercises of the year. The drills come as European leaders are expressing rising concern over the military ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Mattis joins ex-Pentagon chiefs in call for hearings on 'reckless' Trump military firings

Five former Defense secretaries have called on Congress to immediately hold hearings on President Trump’s “reckless” firing of senior military leaders, including the chair of the Joint Chiefs of ...

The Hill - 5d

‘A bigger victory for Putin than any military battle’: Russia gleeful after Trump-Zelenskyy clash

Putin stays silent but Russian politicians and media outlets crow with delight after the ambush of Ukraine’s leader. Russian officials and Moscow’s media outlets reacted with predictable glee to ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump orders pause on military aid to Ukraine in the wake of Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

The move comes as Trump ramps up his attacks on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. financial support for Ukraine's war against Russia.

NBC News - 1d

Trump orders pause on military aid to Ukraine in wake of Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

The Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine, according to two U.S. officials, following last week's public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

NBC News - 1d

Even after the White House ambush and now Trump’s military pause, Ukrainians are defiant | Nataliya Gumenyuk

Berating our president, and now pausing arms – the US has shown itself to be an unreliable partner. But it still has a role to play. A few days before the Munich Security Conference , one of the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Playing the victim: how Trump’s clash with Zelenskyy paved the way for the suspension of military aid | Lilie Chouliaraki

Who is really suffering from this conflict? We are, said the US president, in a move straight from the populist playbook. During a dramatic Oval Office meeting last Friday, US president Donald ...

The Guardian - 9h

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