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Secret group chat leak has US officials in hot water – JD blasts ‘pathetic’ Europe – Bombing Yemen plans – USMNT concerns

Most of the American headlines (and global) are reporting on the massive blunder from Trump’s team when a left-wing journalist was accidentally added to a group chat. The chat was leaked – as were some juicy details, which is leading many headlines in print and online. From plans to bomb Yemen’s Houthis to calling Europe ‘pathetic’ the leak has led to calls for a probe and questions over national security protocols.

Elsewhere, the USMNT has finished fourth in the Nations League – fourth out of just four teams. For those looking ahead to the World Cup, the bigger concern was over the poor attendance at the USA matches over the Nations League, with more questions arising about how the USA (along with Canada and Mexico) will fare in hosting the 2026 tournament.

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Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending

Germany’s Bundestag is poised to vote on a significant fiscal package that proposes amendments to longstanding debt policies, aiming to facilitate increased defence spending and establish a €500 billion infrastructure and climate fund.

The vote is seen as a response to Russia’s advances in Ukraine as the United States makes clear Europe can no longer rely on US protection from Russia.

Supporters of lifting the debt restrictions to boost defence spending say it’s essential for European security but there is also opposition. The decision could influence broader European defence initiatives, like the EU’s proposed €800 billion ReArm Europe fund.

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Trump 100 Day 56: Will Trump’s gamble pay off?

Cliff Notes – Will Trump’s gamble pay off Donald Trump has hinted at a potential end to the Ukraine war following “productive” discussions with Vladimir Putin, although a direct conversation between the two leaders has yet to occur. The situation

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Trump limits remit of envoy after Kremlin

Cliff Notes Donald Trump has restricted retired general Keith Kellogg’s role to only engaging with Ukraine, following Kremlin objections to his participation in peace talks. The Kremlin viewed Kellogg as “too pro-Ukraine,” which led to his exclusion from recent high-level

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Trump stalled by judge after using 1798 deportation law

Cliff Notes – Trump stalled by judge after using 1798 deportation law A US federal judge paused deportations of Venezuelans following President Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, stating that the ACLU presented reasonable success arguments. Trump’s deportation order

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