Donald Trump

Zelenskyy: ‘Russia is simply lying to Trump’
“It’s all in his hands,” the Ukrainian president said, referring to his American counterpart.

Trump to review US participation in AUKUS deal

Trump is trying to kill the US climate effort. It was already in trouble.

Trump ‘likely’ to push back July tariff deadline, Bessent says

Trump’s latest trade ‘deal’ with China underscores key U.S. disadvantage

Italy vows to stop US from sending its citizens to Guantanamo

US’s worldwide popularity plummets thanks to ‘arrogant’ Trump
Trump touts trade ‘deal’ with China
The agreement puts trade talks back on track and implements an accord reached in Geneva last month.
EU faces uphill battle to pass new Russia sanctions
Brussels wants to cut the flow of cash to Moscow — but Hungary and Slovakia are poised to hold up the proposals.
Musk admits he went ‘too far’ attacking Trump
Regrets, the tech billionaire has a few.
ECB’s Lagarde gently urges China to change its ways
Central bank president used a speech in Beijing to stress China and the U.S. must share the burden of closing the massive trade gap threatening the global economy.
Puzder gets a softer treatment in second Senate confirmation process
Various misconduct allegations against the former fast food executive sank his bid to be Labor secretary in the first Trump administration.
Lithuania continues to battle for Ukraine to join NATO
Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė warns the world is under attack from a “new axis” of Russia, China, North Korea and Iran.
Greta Thunberg hits back at Donald Trump over anger management jibe
Swedish activist battles U.S. president (again).
Israel deports Greta Thunberg
Swedish activist is on a flight to France, after her aid ship fails to reach Gaza.
The global impact of Trump vs. Musk
Musk’s satellite internet company is in 130 countries, thanks in part to White House support. If he’s on the outs, then what?
US-China trade war sideswipes Europe’s carmakers
Beijing’s block on rare earth magnets means “supply chains are running empty,” a German auto supplier complains.
Mark Carney says Canada will meet NATO spending target this year
The Canadian prime minister framed the spending as a necessary response to a world where the country is more vulnerable to threats — and less protected by Americans.
Trump’s border czar blames California governor for LA unrest
The Trump administration border czar vowed that the president won’t be “late to the game” in dealing with the California protests.
NATO’s Rutte: ‘We’re all on the eastern flank now’
Military alliance chief makes the case for gargantuan defense spending increase as Vladimir Putin lurks.
Macron: Greenland is not up for grabs (nor is Antarctica)
The French president heads to the Arctic island on Sunday.
Poland’s Sikorski: Nationalist election win won’t derail fight against Russia
Maybe Karol Nawrocki’s victory can even help relations with the U.S. and Hungary, Polish foreign minister tells POLITICO.
Trump spars with California governor as immigration clashes rock LA
The California governor urged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to restore California’s control of the state’s National Guard.
Trump promised Britain a trade deal. So where is it?
A month after the “historic” trade deal between the two sides was announced, duties remain in place with no clear timeline for when they’ll lift.
Macron dissolved the French parliament a year ago. How will he surprise us again?
POLITICO makes its super-serious predictions for the French president’s next big surprise.
Trump and Musk aides have spoken amid pause in hostilities
A behind-the-scenes look at what irked Trump the most.
The Musk-Trump blowup is really about immigration
The tech right and MAGA populists were always going to have a blowup thanks to their disagreement on whether immigration or the federal debt was central to Trump’s political movement.
California governor blasts Trump’s deployment of US troops to Los Angeles
The federal government is deploying 2,000 soldiers amid unrest over immigration sweeps in Los Angeles.
US Senator Graham wants ‘bone crushing’ sanctions on Russia. It could backfire.
The proposed 500 percent tariffs on countries that buy Russian energy could cut the US off from major trade partners.
Macron to visit Greenland amid Trump’s continued threats
Trump has repeatedly talked about acquiring Greenland for its mineral reserves and strategic position in the Arctic.