Trump casts doubt on NATO commitments as world leaders reconsider sharing intel with U.S.

Trump's NATO nominee commits to alliance, despite MAGA opponents

President Trump’s nominee for ambassador to NATO expressed a commitment to the alliance during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, despite Trump allies — including Elon Musk — calling for a U.S. ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump raises doubts about NATO's mutual defense pact

President Trump on Thursday suggested the United States may not defend NATO allies that have not contributed enough to defense spending, casting doubt on a core aspect of the alliance. “Well, I've ...

The Hill - 4h

As Trump pivots to Russia, allies weigh sharing less intel with U.S.

Some U.S. allies are considering scaling back the intelligence they share with Washington in response to the Trump administration’s conciliatory approach to Russia.

NBC News - 15h

Kremlin casts doubt on Trump claim Russia would accept European troops in Ukraine

Spokesperson reiterates position as sources say Putin is committed to Russian control of Ukraine’s political future. The Kremlin has appeared to reject Donald Trump’s claim that Vladimir Putin is ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

As Trump sows doubt, U.S. NATO commander oversees war games near Ukraine

Trump appears to pivot away from Ukraine and America's NATO allies, as the alliance rehearses for a theoretical invasion of Europe.

CBS News - Feb. 21

NATO leaders hold emergency meeting after contentious Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Two days after a calamitous White House meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an emergency meeting with his European NATO ...

CBS News - 2d

World leaders react to the tense Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

After a tense meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, world leaders are now reacting to the exchange. New questions continue to arise ...

NBC News - 5d

Fresh doubt cast on authenticity of Rubens painting in National Gallery

Exclusive: Art historian points to ‘bad craftsmanship’ in 17th-century work entitled Samson and Delilah . Doubts about whether Peter Paul Rubens painted the Samson and Delilah picture in the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Megyn Kelly casts doubt on White House selecting press pool

Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly cast doubt on a recent decision by the White House to take control of the press pool covering President Trump's daily activities. "So, I will say for the ...

The Hill - 6d

Drop in planning permissions casts doubt on England’s housebuilding target

Number of new homes given go ahead last year was lowest since 2014

Financial Times - 20h

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

Envoy compares Ukraine intel sharing pause to "hitting a mule with a two-by-four"

Retired Lt.-Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, said he thinks Ukraine could "move forward" after signing a key minerals deal.

CBS News - 51m

Trump questions if NATO would defend US, but 1,000 allies died in the war on terror

Trump said on Thursday he's "not so sure" NATO allies would come to America's defense, despite its Article 5 being invoked only once -- after Sept. 11, 2001.

ABC News - 2h

Democrats demand Trump nominee commit to Fed independence

US president’s pick to head Council of Economic Advisers has argued the central bank is at odds with US constitution

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Macron ‘turning point’ on Ukraine lacks Trump commitments

French president to be followed by British PM in seeking support for US ‘backstop’ in postwar Ukraine

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Trump's commitment to Ukraine peace is sincere - PM

As the PM was speaking, Trump attacked European leaders' Ukraine stance, asking "what are they thinking?"

BBC News - 3d

US envoy praises Zelenskyy after Trump's censure of the Ukrainian leader

President Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine and Russia says he's held “extensive and positive discussions” with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the three-year war

ABC News - Feb. 21

Apple commits to $500bn US investment and promises 20,000 new jobs

The iPhone giant's $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Zelenskyy insists on guarantees ahead of Trump meeting after US president says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining Nato – live

Ukrainian president says ‘guarantees of peace and security’ were vital ahead of expected talks in Washington on Friday. The Kremlin said on Wednesday that expert level talks between the US and ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Klobuchar on Trump-Zelensky blowout: 'The future of the free world is before us'

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said during an interview that the “future of the free world is before us” in light of the heated White House meeting on Friday between President Trump, Vice President ...

The Hill - 5d

Macron open to extending France’s nuclear umbrella to European allies as US reconsiders Ukraine funding – live

French president says he will debate offer at European summit to be attended by Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy. Russia takes a positive view of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump-Ukraine deal faces doubts on Capitol Hill

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers skeptical of Trump’s Ukraine deal Lawmakers in both ...

The Hill - Feb. 28

‘Free world needs a new leader’, says EU foreign chief after Trump Zelenskyy row

The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said ‘the free world needs a new leader’ and that it was up to Europeans to take this challenge. Live reaction to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump and ...

The Guardian - 6d

Trump has utterly changed the rules of engagement. World leaders must learn this – and quickly | Simon Tisdall

The world’s most admired democracy is being held hostage by a clique of far-right thugs. It would be a mistake to placate them. It’s not only about Donald Trump. It’s not just about saving Ukraine ...

The Guardian - 3d

US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine

It remains unclear if the pause on intelligence sharing is partial or complete, and how long it will remain in effect.

BBC News - 1d

Trump considering major NATO policy shift

President Donald Trump has talked with aides about favoring NATO members that spend a set percentage of their GDP on defense, sources told NBC News.

NBC News - 9h

Nato’s Rutte says ‘debate is ongoing’ over US security guarantees

UK and France will work with Kyiv on initiative, British prime minister says

Financial Times - 4d

Trump will meet French and UK leaders as uncertainty grows about US ties to Europe

President Donald Trump holds talks this week with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a moment of deep uncertainty about the future of transatlantic relations

ABC News - Feb. 24

Companies and Markets Voice Doubts Over Policies Trump Praised to Congress

After staying silent over concerns that Trump’s budget slashing and tariffs would tank what had been strong economic growth, investors and business are sharing them publicly.

Inc. - 1d

US cuts off intelligence sharing with Ukraine

Fresh blow to Kyiv as Trump administration shifts on conflict

Financial Times - 1d

US stops sharing intelligence on Russia with Ukraine

US no longer providing information about targets in Russia, in latest blow after halting military aid. Europe live – latest updates The US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine after ...

The Guardian - 1d

HTC launches Viverse Worlds for sharing web-based 3D content

HTC has launched Viverse Worlds, a destination for sharing 3D content that is accessible from just a web link.

VentureBeat - Feb. 26

Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It

European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous ...

The New York Times - Feb. 20

GOP senators grill Trump defense nominee on Iran, Taiwan, NATO

Republican members of the Senate Armed Services Committee led by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) grilled Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s pick to serve as undersecretary of Defense for policy, over his ...

The Hill - 2d

The Last Of Us Season 2 Is A "Different Version" Of The Game's Story, Matrix Actor Joins Cast

The Last of Us Season 2 premieres this April, and now we've learned a little more about it. In an interview, showrunner Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin discussed the show's depature from the game's ...

GameSpot - 1d

Federal judge rules Trump administration can fire career intel officers who had DEI jobs

A judge ruled the Trump administration can fire dozens of intelligence officers with CIA and ODNI who had temporary assignments working on diversity programs.

NBC News - Feb. 27

Ukrainians call Trump's halt to vital intel 'pathetic' as Europe steps up defense of Kyiv

Ukraine has enough weapons to fight Russia unaffected for a few weeks, but President Trump’s cessation of intelligence-sharing will cost lives Ukrainians said.

NBC News - 13h

EU's top diplomat: 'The free world needs a new leader'

The European Union's (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Friday it has become clear "the free world needs a new leader" after President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ...

The Hill - 6d