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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.
Author: Michael Birnbaum
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Trump revives an old vision of American power, with global implications
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Trump’s moves to assert U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere and pull back from Europe could embolden Russia and China.
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Trump flirts with exempting Hungary’s Orban from Russia oil sanctions
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Hungary has remained a defiant outlier as much of Europe has stopped purchasing Russian oil since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Putin demanded Ukraine surrender key territory in call with Trump
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The demand from Putin would significantly disadvantage Ukraine and could be an obstacle to peace, officials said.
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Trump, buoyed by Gaza deal, plans Putin summit on Ukraine peace
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Trump is seeking another diplomatic breakthrough days after brokering a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
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Trump deploys troops to Portland, authorizing ‘full force’ if necessary
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The action escalates a campaign to use the U.S. military against Americans that has little modern precedent.
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Trump hosts Erdogan in meeting set to focus on Mideast, Russia, F-35 sales
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Trump views the Turkish president as an ally who might serve as a valuable go-between in resolving the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
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White House rebukes Israel over strike on Hamas in Qatar
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Trump condemned the attack. Analysts say his mixed messaging on the war emboldened Israel to take unilateral military action.
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With tariffs and threats, Trump turns on America’s closest allies
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Critics warn his posture could embolden China to expand ties to Latin American countries, and Russia to continue advances in Ukraine.