The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers, shortly after he accused allies of “shameful” inaction during the Iran war. Without naming specific nations, he called out allies for criticizing the U.S. campaign against Iran and … Read more
How Trump’s Iran deal differs from Obama’s Fox News host Will Cain discusses the distinct strategies of the Trump and Obama administrations regarding the Iran nuclear deal. War Sec. Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance weigh in on the deal’s performance-based nature, emphasizing the U.S.’s increased leverage after military strikes on Iran’s infrastructure, which … Read more
BRUSSELS — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe that will depend on how fast they take responsibility for their own security. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “This will be a … Read more
BRUSSELS — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that America’s allies in Europe must take the lead on the defense of their own continent and help turn NATO into “a read hard-line military alliance.” At a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Hegseth called for a reboot of the 32-nation organization to turn it into … Read more
BRUSSELS — NATO’s top military officer is weighing alternative plans to defend Europe should it come under attack from Russia, after the United States announced that it is cutting the number of aircraft and warships that it would provide in a security crisis. The so-called NATO Force Model is Plan A for making forces from … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday expanded its list of allowed sunscreen ingredients to include the chemical compound bemotrizinol. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The change has been eagerly anticipated for years: Bemotrizinol has long been popular in Europe, Australia and some Asian countries. … Read more
LONDON — For the second time in a week, a top Trump administration official has publicly criticized Europe over migration levels, the latest in a series of attacks aimed at political leaders on the continent. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used … Read more
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
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
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