FACT CHECK: Trump's Claims On NATO Spending
President Trump bitterly criticizes many NATO member countries for not spending more on defense and says they owe the U.S. "massive amounts of money." The reality is more complicated.
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Trump's Harsh Words For NATO Meet With Pushback From Republicans And Democrats
Congressional leaders from both parties defend NATO as lawmakers vote to reaffirm U.S. commitment to the alliance
Trump Blasts Allies At NATO Summit
President Trump said Germany is "captive" to Russia over its energy dependence on the country. He also asked NATO allies to increase defense spending immediately and double their long-term target.
'No One Wants To Look Like Trump's Poodle': NATO Allies Gear Up For Brussels Summit
Trump has shown he has no qualms about upending established policies or pacts with global partners, and has explicitly tied security issues to trade and economic ones. That's making allies nervous.
Stung By Trump At G-7, Allies Look For Better Outcome At NATO Summit
President Trump is heading to Brussels for a NATO summit this week. The alliance wants to present a united front, but Trump has complained that other members are not spending enough on defense.
The Stories We're Missing When We Focus On Trump's Supreme Court Pick
It matters, because important stories are getting less attention, coverage and prominence than they should — a state of affairs likely to worsen in the weeks and months ahead.
U.S. Service Member Killed In 'Apparent Insider Attack' In Afghanistan, NATO Says
A U.S. service member was killed and two others wounded Saturday. Details of the incident, which is under investigation, were not immediately released.
Macedonia Gets New Name, Ending 27-Year Dispute With Greece
Both countries claim the name "Macedonia" as their own. After decades of thorny negotiations, the former Yugoslav republic will become the Republic of North Macedonia.
Merkel's Low-Key Visit With Trump Focuses On Trade, Foreign Policy
The leaders spoke to reporters at the White House after meetings on Friday in which Merkel was expected to echo many of the concerns about foreign policy raised by French President Macron.
Trump Calls For Military Forces On U.S.-Mexico Border
President Trump says he's been talking with Defense Secretary James Mattis about using military troops to help secure the U.S. border with Mexico.