Loyalty tests, MAGA checks: How Trump’s White House vets job-seekers
WASHINGTON — Job-seekers hoping to join the new Trump administration are facing a series of intense loyalty tests, with White House screening teams fanning out to…
Trump suspends U.S. foreign assistance for 90 days pending reviews
WASHINGTON — President Trump signed an executive order Monday temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are…
Carter changed the way world saw the U.S. – often for the better
WASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter ended his one-term presidency in defeat. For years he was derided as a weak leader.But over time a fundamental shift took place…
Opinion: How Mexico can strike back if Trump makes good on his threats
President-elect Donald Trump has made clear his intent to supercharge his “America First” approach to foreign policy in his second term — and Mexico looks…
Column: Voters face stark choice between Harris, Trump on foreign policy
WASHINGTON — Presidential elections rarely hinge on questions of foreign policy, except when the United States is in a shooting war. Voters are more likely to…
4 takeaways from the new GOP platform — or Trump’s playbook
The Republican National Convention’s platform committee released its new platform Monday, cementing the party’s alignment with Donald Trump ahead of next week’s convention in Milwaukee.…
Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality
WASHINGTON — Sweden on Thursday formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality and centuries…
Macron wants to lead Europe on Ukraine, but France may not let him – POLITICO
The question, then, is: How far is Macron truly ready to go this time? His previous lofty rhetoric on Ukraine, after all, has not been…
Why the West is losing Ukraine – POLITICO
Not so dynamic duo Beyond fear, diplomats and experts pointed to the dynamic between Scholz and Biden as a driving force behind the West’s overriding…
Column: U.S. out of NATO? In second term, Trump more likely to try
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump hasn’t officially won the Republican presidential nomination yet. But he’s already throwing his weight around on foreign policy — and Republicans…
The Middle East headache for Munich Security Conference boss Christoph Heusgen – POLITICO
As the largest member of the European Union, Germany’s stance carries weight in Brussels. And Berlin has found itself at odds with many European countries…
How the US broke Kosovo and what that means for Ukraine – POLITICO
Not that it really mattered. Like a parade of other prominent Americans who have blown through the country over the past quarter century, Bush wasn’t…
Former Finland PM Alexander Stubb wins presidential election – POLITICO
After attending school in Finland and later the U.S., Belgium and the U.K., Stubb entered politics in 2004 as a member of the European Parliament. He…
Republicans ‘shameful’ for blocking Ukraine aid, says Australia’s Tony Abbott – POLITICO
Senate Republicans this week blocked a $118 billion package which would have sent foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, while also allocating more money…
As Trump looms, top EU politician calls for European nuclear deterrent – POLITICO
Facing the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, the head of the EU's biggest political grouping is calling for Europeans to prepare…