Germany has thrown its support behind President Donald Trump's insistence on a substantial hike in NATO's defense spending target, from 2% to 5% of GDP. This development was made public yesterday as the United States requested that the alliance members strengthen any "weak links" in their collective defense, caused by insufficient military investment. Reports from Germany … [Read more...] about Germany Sides With Trump on Controversial 5% NATO Defense Push
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Conservatives Triumph in German Election
Projections showed that Germany's conservative leader of opposition Friedrich Merz had a meager victory in Sunday's national elections, while Alternative for Germany saw its support double, according to projections. Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor of Germany, conceded defeat on behalf of his Social Democrats center-left after what he described as "a bitter result." ARD and ZDF … [Read more...] about Conservatives Triumph in German Election
Biden Cancels Keystone XL But Waives Sanctions For Russian Pipeline (Thanks Hunter)
Keystone XL Pipeline workers couldn’t believe their ears when they recently heard President Joe Biden’s Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm admit that a pipeline was the best way to transport oil across the country. Not only is a pipeline cost-effective and safer, but it also pumps money into the local community and provides hundreds of jobs. But Republicans knew that when the … [Read more...] about Biden Cancels Keystone XL But Waives Sanctions For Russian Pipeline (Thanks Hunter)