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McConnell warns US giving up military command of NATO would weaken alliance
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) warned on Thursday that the Trump administration would significantly weaken NATO if the United States were to give up military leadership of ...The Hill - 22h -
Lawmakers worry US will give up military command of NATO
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers worry US will give up military command of NATO Former ...The Hill - 19h -
Trump admin considers giving up NATO command that has been American since Eisenhower
The command has been an exclusively American honor and responsibility since Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first person in the job.NBC News - 2d -
NATO secretary, Trump have mostly friendly meeting after criticizing the alliance
President Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. The president has been a vocal critic of the military alliance, which took shape in the aftermath of World ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Trump Wants Europe to Defend Itself. Here’s What It Would Take.
Replacing what the Americans do for the NATO alliance would take money, personnel, time and cooperation. None of those is easy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump pushes annexation of Greenland during meeting with NATO secretary
President Trump on Thursday expressed confidence the United States would annex Greenland, even suggesting the head of the NATO alliance could be a key player in facilitating the acquisition. "I ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Europe doesn’t need Trump to form a western alliance – and one is already taking shape | Martin Kettle
Britain, France and Germany are closing ranks to bolster Nato as the unreliable US president marches to his own drum. An Atlantic alliance without the United States? It sounds like a contradiction ...The Guardian - 1d -
Would $50 oil really be good for the US?
Bosses warn potential consumer benefits would be offset by squeezed domestic shale industryFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Trump says Nato ‘stepping up’ and hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ after Putin’s ceasefire comments – live
US president meeting Nato secretary-general after Russian president says he is in favour of ceasefire but flags ‘serious issues’ with proposal. Russia wary of proposed ceasefire plan Suspilne, ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Democratic leaders amp up pressure on Senate colleagues to oppose GOP spending bill: ‘Stand with us’
The leading Democrats in the House are ramping up the pressure on Senate Democrats to oppose the GOP’s spending bill, warning that the proposal would slash crucial public services to vulnerable ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
European military powers work on 5-10 year plan to replace US in Nato
UK, France, Germany and Nordics among countries engaged in informal discussions over a managed transferFinancial Times - 23h -
How would proposed NFL rule changes impact the Commanders?
How would proposed rule changes impact the Washington Commanders?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
GOP chairs 'very concerned' over report of Trump changing military commands
The Republican chairs of the House and Senate Armed Services committees issued a joint statement on Wednesday criticizing the idea of the U.S. drastically changing its military combatant command ...The Hill - 1d -
As US isolationism deepens, Europe needs to step up
A robust defensive capability would not only enable the EU to defend itself against Russia. It would also enable Brussels to stand up to Washington.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
3/20: America Decides
Trump Administration misses deadline to give info about deportation flights to El Salvador; GOP leaders warn President Trump against abandoning NATOCBS News - 15h -
2 remaining free agents who would be perfect for the Commanders
The Washington Commanders should sign these two young free agents with upside.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Commanders trade for Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil, make massive improvement to offensive line
The Commanders are giving Jayden Daniels some more help.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Europe’s defence spending spree risks debt crisis, warns Dutch politician
Pieter Omtzigt says EU’s €800bn military build-up could push up debt and interest ratesFinancial Times - 3d -
US lifts military freeze on Ukraine
Presented by GE Aerospace — The U.S. will immediately restore military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine following bilateral talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. {beacon} Defense &National Security ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero
In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.Wired - Mar. 8 -
Why Isn’t Ukraine in NATO, and What Has Trump Said?
The mutual-defense alliance has been central to Ukraine’s war against Russia, but the future is uncertain with President Trump back in office.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump on collision course with GOP defense hawks over NATO
President Trump is on a collision course with Republican defense hawks over the question of whether the United States should continue its 75-year military leadership of NATO and at what level of ...The Hill - 10h -
Trump to host NATO secretary general after suggesting U.S. could breach treaty commitment
President Trump is scheduled to host NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House Thursday a week after expressing his displeasure with the alliance while speaking with reporters in the ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
US launches ‘decisive and powerful’ strikes against Houthis in Yemen
President Trump said the United States has launched “decisive and powerful” strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen, warning that the military “will use overwhelming lethal force” until the ...The Hill - 5d -
How would I survive the apocalypse? By stocking up on the key item most preppers forget | Emma Brockes
With France about to advise its citizens on how to survive an ‘imminent threat’, it’s time to wise up to what the real essentials are. It’s a fairly strong indication that your US presidency is not ...The Guardian - 2d -
What Pausing Strikes on Energy Sites Would Mean for Ukraine and Russia
An agreement to suspend such attacks will affect a strategy key to both countries’ efforts to weaken the other. It would also be a significant step toward de-escalation.The New York Times - 1d -
U.S. launches multiple strikes against Houthi targets as Trump issues warning
President Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Houthis cease shipping attacks.CBS News - 5d -
Watch live: Trump, Hegseth speak at White House amid concerns over NATO moves
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will give remarks from the White House Friday morning amid questions over whether the U.S. will continue its 75-year leadership of NATO and at ...The Hill - 6h -
UK issues travel warning for US
The United Kingdom updated its advice for travel to the United States on Thursday, warning of harsh consequences for British passport holders who violate U.S. immigration laws. The notice comes ...The Hill - 1d -
US colleges warned of ‘enforcement actions’ over antisemitism allegations
Warning comes after cancellation of $400m in funding to Columbia and detention of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. The US education department’s civil rights office issued warnings on Monday to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Federal judge blocks Trump transgender military ban
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order which would prevent transgender people from serving in the military.NBC News - 2d -
Pelosi warns "don't give away anything for nothing" after shutdown vote
"I myself don't give away anything for nothing," Rep. Nancy Pelosi said about Schumer's handling of last week's government shutdown vote.CBS News - 2d -
Pelosi warns "don't give away anything for nothing" after shutdown vote
"I myself don't give away anything for nothing," Rep. Nancy Pelosi said about Schumer's handling of last week's government shutdown vote.CBS News - 2d -
Inside Trump's meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
President Trump is meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Thursday after calling on Europe to step up its defense resources and become more self-reliant. CBS News senior national security ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Kings of command: Breakout pitchers to draft
Which overlooked pitchers have the skill set to come up with a big season? Tristan H. Cockcroft digs deep into the numbers to present his annual look at MLB's "Kings of Command."ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Sweeping Tariffs Threaten to Undo a 30-Year Trade Alliance
The stiff tariffs President Trump briefly imposed on Mexico and Canada this week could have pushed those allies into recession. The impact for America would be messy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Dark energy: mysterious cosmic force appears to be weakening, say scientists
Findings could open up possibility the universe will end in a reverse big bang or ‘big crunch’, say cosmologists. Explainer: Is dark energy destined to dominate the universe? Dark energy, the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Texas Tech basketball's Grant McCasland 'one of the few' Drake's Ben McCollum would work under
Ben McCollum wasn't ready to give up being a head coach, so he turned down being Grant McCasland's assistant at Texas Tech basketball. It was the right choice.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump sends Iran a warning while ordering strikes against Houthis in Yemen
President Trump issued a new warning to Iran while ordering military strikes against Tehran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen.CBS News - 5d -
Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown
Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gainsFinancial Times - Mar. 10
