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US Conducting Military Strikes Against Venezuela: US Media
Reports indicate that U.S. forces have conducted strikes against Venezuelan soil over the weekend, which could signal an escalation of military actions by President Trump's administration targeting Pr...
President Trump announces U.S. military strike on major facility in Venezuela
President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. Military carried out an attack against what he described as a significant facility located within Venezuela, marking what is potentially the most sub...
Why Trump Wants To Give The Pentagon A 50 Percent Boost To Its $1 Trillion Budget
President Donald Trump proposed increasing the Defense Department's budget by around 50 percent over ten years, boosting it to approximately $900 billion annually from the current roughly $700 billion...
Trump reacts to protests in Iran and assures that the US is analyzing very strong options
President Trump has responded to ongoing protests in Iran by stating that the United States is seriously considering 'very strong' options regarding Iran's actions and policies. The comments reflect a...
Trump Claims His Actions Saved NATO
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his actions have been pivotal in saving and revitalizing NATO, emphasizing the importance of burden sharing among allies....
Powell says Fed subpoenaed by Trump Justice Department as part of pressure campaign
Fed Chair Jerome Powell commented that the subpoena received from the Trump-led Justice Department was an 'unprecedented action'. He stated this should be understood within the context of broader thre...
EU Worried by NATO’s Silence Amid Trump’s Greenland Comments
The Financial Times reports that the EU has expressed concern over NATO's lack of response following US President Donald Trump's comments about purchasing Greenland. The remarks heightened anxieties w...
Pentagon stops ordering arms from Raytheon Trump sets ultimatum for company
The Pentagon has ceased placing orders for military equipment with Raytheon Corporation following an ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. The decision underscores a significant shift in the US ...
Trump Announces Strike on Major Object in Venezuela
President Donald Trump has announced a military strike against a significant target in Venezuela. The details of the operation and its objectives were not fully disclosed....
Zelenskyy Says Meeting With Trump Planned To Discuss Peace Proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a peace proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine....
Trump and the end of American hegemony
The article discusses President Donald Trump's policies and their impact on the post-WWII era of globalization. It highlights how his actions have disrupted the established norms and potentially marke...
US Army Sets Recruitment Record Under Trump Administration
The US Army has reported record-breaking recruitment figures under the Trump administration, surpassing previous milestones set during wartime periods such as World War II and the Gulf War....
Trump Signs The NDAA Into Law But Adds Caveat
President Donald Trump has signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2021 into law while adding a disclaimer that he's signing it 'subject to my reservations.' His reservati...
US Democratic Party Urges Zelensky Not to Agree to Trump's Peace Plan
The US Democratic Party has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky not to agree to a peace plan proposed by former US President Donald Trump, expressing concerns over the implications of suc...
Trump Repeatedly Threatens to Take Greenland; Europe Issues Strong Warnings Again
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly issued threats regarding the possibility of purchasing Greenland from Denmark. This statement has sparked significant concern among European nations who have e...
Ran Up by 40% in One Week?... Military Defense ETF Soars as Trump Moves
Military defense exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen a significant increase of about 40 percent over the past week, amid increasing actions or signals from President Donald Trump indicating a focus...
The Trump Administration’s Uses, and Abuses, of History
An analysis reflecting on how the Trump administration utilized and misrepresented historical contexts, both positively and negatively, during its tenure in 2025....
New Trump Threats of Military Intervention in Greenland - What He Said About NATO
President Donald Trump raised concerns about potential military intervention in Greenland, highlighting issues related to strategic importance and financial contributions within the context of the Nor...
Venezuela Might Be Where Trump’s Luck Runs Out
President Donald Trump continues to navigate the complex terrain between the hawkish and dovish factions within his base regarding Venezuela policy. The article suggests that Trump's approach must bal...
The D Brief: Trump threatens more countries after Maduro abduction; SCOTUS rejects Guard deployment; Nigerian-strike fallout; 2025 scorecard; And a bit more.
This article compiles recent developments including President Trump's threats against additional nations following actions related to Venezuela's Maduro, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS...
Trump’s Fake Peace Deals Are Dangerous
The article criticizes President Donald Trump's approach to international diplomacy, suggesting that his so-called 'peace deals' may be superficial and potentially dangerous....
Trump to Attend Davos Amid Doubts Over Global Cooperation
U.S. President Donald Trump will participate in the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, amidst skepticism about global cooperation under his administration's policies....
EU and NATO Capabilities to Hinder Trump's Greenland Ambitions Assessed
An analysis has been conducted on how capable the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are in countering potential attempts by President Donald Trump of the United States ...
Trump to Discuss Iran with Top Officials on Tuesday
US President Donald Trump plans to meet with high-ranking government officials to discuss matters related to Iran on Tuesday....
Trump Rushes Before January End, Europe Negotiates Its Security
Discusses how President Trump is pushing for quick military spending increases from NATO allies before the end of January, while European nations are trying to negotiate terms favorable to them in the...
Daily Mail: Trump Requested Plan for Greenland Invasion but Faced Military Opposition
According to The Daily Mail, former U.S. President Donald Trump requested the military develop a plan for invading Greenland but encountered opposition from military officials....
Trump administration launches new bid to pressure US oil companies on Venezuela
The Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to encourage US oil companies to invest in Venezuela's deteriorating oil industry. Secretary of Energy and the Interior are spearheading this initi...
Trump approved strikes on Venezuela before Christmas World
President Donald Trump authorized military strikes against Venezuela prior to the Christmas holiday period, though the strikes were ultimately not executed....
Zelensky Reveals US Offer During Meeting With Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has disclosed details about a proposed offer from the United States during his meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump, though specifics are not elabora...
Latin America’s Turbulent Year
During Trump's presidency, the United States used its significant economic and military influence in Latin America to negotiate various concessions from regional countries....
Amid mass Iran protests, Trump takes cautious approach
The U.S., considering predictions that the ongoing mass protests in Iran do not yet threaten the regime's stability, is adopting a cautious approach towards these civil disturbances....
Trump: Stopped 8 Wars, Norway Wrongly Denied Me Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he has ended eight wars and criticized the Norwegian Nobel Committee for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize....
Trump to Meet With Ukraine's Zelenskyy Sunday; Talks Expected To Focus On End Of War
President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday. The meeting is expected to focus on efforts to end the conflict in Eastern Ukraine and possibly discuss oth...
One year of Trump 2.0 for the Western Balkans | A Debrief with Europe Center experts
A discussion between Ilva Tare and five experts from the Europe Center at the Atlantic Council evaluates US policy towards the Balkans under President Trump's second term in 2025, and forecasts future...
Pete Hegseth Is Just Getting Started
The article criticizes Pete Hegseth for his actions during Trump's first year that are claimed to have harmed the U.S. military and led to civilian casualties globally....
Trump Says He Spoke Very Recently With Maduro And Admits There Were No Results
President Donald Trump stated that he recently had a conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but conceded that the interaction did not yield any tangible outcomes or progress....
See Trump foreign policy patterns in Art of the Deal health care
President Donald Trump's approach to healthcare reform lacks a clear plan and specific proposals beyond general rhetoric, reflecting his broader foreign policy strategies as outlined in 'The Art of th...
In 'Le Monde', Europeans are Defined by a Word Summarizing Our Weakness Against Trump: It Will Sting Many
The article discusses an editorial in the French newspaper Le Monde where Europe is characterized by a word that encapsulates its perceived weakness when dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump's pol...
Trump Grumbles About Not Getting Nobel Peace Prize On Hot Mic
President Donald Trump complained about not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize during an unguarded microphone moment at a White House event....
The twists and turns of Trump’s 2025 war on unions
An analysis detailing how the Trump administration attempted to weaken collective bargaining rights within the Department of Defense and throughout federal agencies in the context of a hypothetical fu...
Trump admin denies it will spend $60B to rebuild Gaza as high-tech, luxury destination
The Trump administration has denied claims that it will spend $60 billion on rebuilding the Gaza Strip into a high-tech and luxurious venue over 20 years, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Th...
The Silver Lining of ‘Haiti Fatigue’
An analysis suggests that the Trump administration's approach to modifying U.N. engagement in Haiti could serve as a model for addressing humanitarian crises more efficiently. By reconsidering interna...
Baba Vanga 2026 Predictions: Half of Earth's Population Will Disappear by 2026! Scary Prediction and Trump’s Decision... Is This the End?
The article discusses Baba Vanga's prediction that half of Earth's population will vanish in 2026. It also mentions a decision purportedly made by former President Donald Trump, though details are not...