Jul 20 Crisis for Macron as security aide is detained for beating By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press French investigators on Friday detained for questioning one of President Emmanuel Macron's top security aides who was caught on camera beating a protester in May, sparking a major political crisis for the French leader. Continue reading
May 28 France’s President Macron rewards migrant hero who saved dangling child By Sylvie Corbet, Elaine Ganley, Associated Press PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday lauded as a hero a migrant from Mali who scaled an apartment building to save a child dangling from a balcony, and rewarded the young man's bravery with an offer of French… Continue reading
May 08 France, Britain, Germany ‘regret’ Trump’s decision to leave Iran nuclear agreement By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted that the "nuclear non-proliferation regime is at stake" because of Trump's announcement Tuesday. Here's how other European nations are reacting. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Trump, Germany’s Merkel hold joint news conference By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump is welcoming German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House on Friday for a visit. They'll have a scheduled joint news conference at 1:50 p.m. ET. Watch their remarks here. Continue reading
Apr 25 How Macron distanced himself from Trump’s policies in his address to Congress By Larisa Epatko Here are major moments from Macron's speech and what they could mean for the relationship between France and the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH: White House stands by Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson By Associated Press White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will hold a briefing at 2 p.m. ET today. Watch her remarks here. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: France’s Macron addresses joint session of Congress By Larisa Epatko French President Emmanuel Macron addresses both the U.S. House and Senate on Wednesday. Watch live here. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 3:33 Macron lobbies Trump to keep and improve Iran nuclear deal as ‘only way to bring about stability’ In a state visit hosting the leader of America's oldest ally, the personal bond between President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron was evident, and so were their differences over the Iran nuclear deal. At a news conference, Macron said… Continue watching
Apr 24 Analysis: Trump and French President Macron’s unexpected friendship By Michael D. Mosettig The bond between the American and French leaders has led to some head scratching in Washington and European capitals given their disputes over issues ranging from the Iran nuclear accord to climate change. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Iran will pay if it restarts nuclear program, Trump says By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump issued his warning alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office, where the two allies discussed the multinational nuclear agreement, the war in Syria and trade issues during a day of meetings at the White House. Continue reading