U.S. warns Europe to step up Ebola screening ahead of World Cup

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is urging European countries to mirror U.S. travel restrictions implemented in response to Ebola as the U.S. prepares to host the largest-ever World Cup amid growing concerns about the spread of the disease, according to a State Department cable reviewed by NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more

Heading to Europe this summer? What to know about the EU’s new Entry/Exit system.

Gearing up for a trip to Europe this summer? Experts say to be prepared for potential disruptions as countries iron out wrinkles of the European Union’s so-called Entry/Exit System, a new border management process that requires travelers to submit biometric data when they arrive in certain locations. “The goal is for people to be able to … Read more

Germany rearms as war in Ukraine threatens security and U.S. presses Europe to shoulder more of its defense

This is an updated version of a story first published on Dec 14, 2025. The original video can be viewed here.  U.S. troops have been stationed in Germany since the end of World War II, providing critical support for our NATO ally. This month, just days after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the war in Iran, … Read more

Americans who get Ebola will go to Europe for treatment, not U.S., officials say

If more Americans contract Ebola and need advanced medical care, they will be sent to Europe rather than brought to the U.S., senior administration officials said Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The announcement is the latest in a series of moves Trump administration officials … Read more

Pentagon slashes NATO combat commitments as Trump pushes Europe to defend itself

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon recently informed European allies it plans to reduce some U.S. military capabilities available to NATO during a crisis as part of a broader push to shift more of the alliance’s conventional defense burden onto Europe. The Trump administration plans to reduce certain available capabilities by … Read more

Trump pushed NATO to spend big — now comes the harder question: Can Europe actually fight?

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! By NATO’s traditional metrics, the alliance appears transformed. After years of pressure from President Donald Trump and growing alarm over Russia’s war in Ukraine, NATO allies are spending more on defense than at any point since the Cold War. NATO leaders have agreed to move toward a … Read more

Ebola death toll rises as two Americans are flown to Europe for treatment

The suspected death toll from the Ebola outbreak in central Africa rose again Wednesday, as two exposed Americans were arriving in Europe for treatment and the World Health Organization warned a vaccine was still months away. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. There are now more … Read more

Trump’s Iran war ‘naughty’ list pushes Europe toward more independent defense

European officials were, on the whole, not surprised when they heard news reports last month that the Trump administration had drawn up a list of NATO allies who should be punished for failing to support the U.S. war in Iran. Nicknamed the “naughty and nice” list, it was on brand for President Donald Trump, who … Read more

Europe rattled by ‘disastrous trend’ as Trump pulls 5,000 troops out of Germany

European leaders called for the continent to learn how to defend itself Saturday after Pentagon officials said the U.S. was withdrawing approximately 5,000 troops from Germany. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The pullout decision came after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. had been “humiliated” … Read more

Trump troop cuts in Europe could be blocked by Congress — here’s how he might get around it

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s effort to broadly pull U.S. troops from key NATO allies over resistance to the Iran war could run into new limits imposed by Congress, but the administration may have a way around them.  Trump ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany Friday, a … Read more