Author: Michael Birnbaum

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.

Washington Post – Politics:

Hungary has remained a defiant outlier as much of Europe has stopped purchasing Russian oil since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Washington Post – Politics:

The demand from Putin would significantly disadvantage Ukraine and could be an obstacle to peace, officials said.

Washington Post – Politics:

Trump is seeking another diplomatic breakthrough days after brokering a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.