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French President Macron in Washington as the United States Turns a Cold Shoulder to European Allies
With their first meeting together taking place in 2017, Macron and Trump have a long history of friendly and assertive discussions. Now, Macron has returned to Washington to call upon European nations to focus on developing their independent security capabilities and to advocate for Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Vice President JD Vance Attends Munich Security Conference
U.S. Vice President JD Vance attends the Munich Security Conference, emphasising American dominance and ties to the far-right, unsettling European leaders.
US Secretary of Defense Hegseth’s European Debut
On Feb. 12, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made his European debut by making questionable comments about Ukraine’s borders and the country’s potential NATO membership.
Op-Ed: What the U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire in Lebanon Could Mean for Gaza
On Nov. 26, 2024, Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire between the two nations.
Senator Robert Menendez Indicted With Additional Conspiracy Charge
On Oct. 12, New Jersey Senator Robert “Bob” Menendez was indicted with a second charge of “Conspiracy for a public official to act as a foreign agent” of Egypt during his term as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.