Jul 12 Watch 9:27 Did Trump's prodding for NATO defense spending work? Veering between tense talks and tough tweets, President Trump capped off a tumultuous two-day summit with a surprise news conference, in which he claimed victory in his campaign to make NATO allies spend more on defense. Judy Woodruff learns more… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 11:15 Trump sets combative tone at NATO with attacks on allies It's supposed to be a gathering of friends, but at certain moments, today's NATO summit sounded anything but friendly. President Trump's rhetoric on German energy sources and allied military spending set a combative tone. Still, NATO officials insist Trump's criticisms… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 9:07 How Trump's 'bullying' approach might affect NATO President Trump kicked off the NATO summit with fierce criticism of Germany and other top American allies. Will his aggressive approach yield his policy objectives, including increased spending on defense? Judy Woodruff talks with former State Department official Victoria Nuland… Continue watching
Jul 11 Bipartisan vote in Senate calls for more say on Trump administration's tariffs By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The measure, which passed by an 88-11 vote, directs Capitol Hill negotiators trying to reconcile separate spending bills to include language giving Congress a role when such tariffs are put in place. Continue reading
Jul 11 WATCH: Merkel says Germany is 'good partners' with U.S., after Trump blasts the ally By Associated Press President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have met after the U.S. leader publicly lambasted the longtime ally over its spending on national defense and a Russian oil pipeline. Continue reading
Jul 11 What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)? By Jonathan Masters, Council on Foreign Relations NATO is girding up for what some believe is a new Cold War with Russia, but President Donald Trump’s criticism of longtime allies has unsettled the 29-member bloc. The Council on Foreign Relations explains in this backgrounder. Continue reading
Jul 11 At NATO, Trump says Germany is 'totally controlled by Russia' By Yamiche Alcindor President Trump kicked off his visit to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit here Wednesday with fiery words for members states of the military alliance and a direct attack on Germany for a Russian energy pipeline project the country’s companies… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 3:49 News Wrap: 'NATO has not treated us fairly,' Trump says en route to summit In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump again criticized the NATO alliance and the European Union over defense spending and trade policies as he headed to a summit in Brussels. Also, the ordeal of a Thai boys' soccer team is… Continue watching
Jul 10 Trump kicks off Europe trip with criticism for NATO allies, prediction of an 'easy meeting' with Putin By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press As he departed the White House for a four-nation European tour, Trump did little to reassure allies fretting over the risk of damage he could do to the 69-year-old trans-Atlantic mutual defense pact and his potential embrace of Putin during… Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 7:32 As Trump slams NATO, ambassador says Europeans are 'stepping up' on funding By Judy Woodruff, Larisa Epatko Ahead of his meetings with leaders of NATO nations this week, President Donald Trump again blasted the other countries for not paying their share. But they are “stepping up,” even if they haven’t yet reached their target contribution to the… Continue watching