Media Buzz June 12, 2018 Tariff tantrums: Media accuse Trump of trying to destroy the West One of my "Media Buzz" guests said the other day that the press blows past the complexities of covering President Trump's economic battle with American allies by focusing on "personality-based" coverage.
Homeland Security June 11, 2018 DHS Secretary Nielsen is first Cabinet member to host meeting at Jerusalem embassy Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen met with her Israeli counterpart Monday in the first meeting hosted by an American Cabinet member at the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
Economic Policy June 11, 2018 Trump calls out 'Fool Trade' after G7, says Trudeau acted 'hurt' President Trump fired off a series of tweets early Monday criticizing Canada and its prime minister over trade policy, saying that "Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal."
Alliances June 9, 2018 As Trump doubles down on calls to include Russia in G-7, clash with Canada over trade continues President Trump on Saturday doubled down on his calls for Russia to be reinstated to the G-7 group of nations, saying that the group would be more meaningful if the nation were brought back into the fold.
Alliances June 8, 2018 Trump kicks off G-7 summit with dings at Canada, Europe over trade policies President Trump came out swinging as he entered the G-7 summit in Quebec on Friday, vowing to fight "unfair" trade policies despite terse warnings from U.S. allies over his administration's tough new tariffs.
Alliances May 14, 2018 US opens embassy in Jerusalem, recognizing city as ‘true capital’ of Israel The Trump administration officially opened the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, in a historic move cheered by Israelis but met with mass protests from Palestinians that turned deadly in the lead-up to the ceremony.
Alliances April 27, 2018 Trump says US will keep up 'maximum pressure' on North Korea President Trump on Friday hailed progress toward peace on the Korean Peninsula, but also warned that the U.S. and its allies will keep up “maximum pressure” in dealing with the North Korean regime until it is denuclearized.
Alliances April 26, 2018 Trump to visit United Kingdom in July, meet with PM Theresa May President Trump will travel to the United Kingdom in July, the White House confirmed Thursday, where Trump will meet with Prime Minister Theresa May for bilateral talks.
White House April 25, 2018 Trump, Macron honor 'joint history' between US, France at White House state dinner President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron toasted the Franco-American alliance at the White House Tuesday evening to mark the first state dinner of the Trump administration.
Alliances April 25, 2018 Under Macron, France nudges out Britain as Trump's favored ally French President Emmanuel Macron, even as he gently swiped at some of President Trump's policies, used his visit to Washington this week to strengthen his country's bond with the U.S. -- and in doing so, may have nudged out the British for Trump's affections.
Alliances April 24, 2018 Trump, Macron share another awkward handshake President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shared yet another awkward handshake Tuesday -- only this time, it seemed in good fun.