Author: Michael Birnbaum

Washington Post – Politics:

President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. might move away from its commitment to defend NATO allies, criticizing them for not supporting the war in Iran.

Washington Post – Politics:

Trump said he had told the U.S. military to postpone strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, while talks proceed.

Washington Post – Politics:

The U.S. and Israel crippled Iranian forces in two weeks of war, but Tehran’s ability to disrupt oil flows and its uranium stockpile complicate the push to end it.

Washington Post – Politics:

President Trump is recasting the role of wartime leader in his image, breaking from generations of practice as he attacks his domestic enemies and revels in memes.

Washington Post – Politics:

Trump joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base for a dignified transfer as the remains of the first troops killed in the Iran war returned to the U.S.

Washington Post – Politics:

President Trump acknowledged for the first time on Tuesday the economic toll for Americans of his assault on Iran, saying oil prices were likely to spike.

Washington Post – Politics:

Trump has taken an approach to selling U.S. citizens on military action in Iran that contrasts with his predecessors, seeking to avoid completely owning it.

Washington Post – Politics:

The move escalates tensions between the U.S. and longtime allies that have been sending Trump a message that the territory of Denmark is not for sale.

Washington Post – Politics:

Trump’s moves to assert U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere and pull back from Europe could embolden Russia and China.