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Trump speech on affordability ramps up bigotry and false statements – as it happened

In Pennsylvania, US president attacks Ilhan Omar and Jasmine Crockett and makes multiple false claims, including that ‘prices are way down’. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025

German leader says US strategy shows the need for more European security independence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for Europe to become “much more independent” from the United States in terms of security policy

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Lithuania declares state of emergency over balloon incursions from Belarus

The Baltic state says the cigarette-laden balloons originating from Moscow-allied Belarus are a form of hybrid attack and a threat to its national security.

Euronews · Dec 9, 2025

Crackdown on ghost number plates urged over threat to ‘national security’

Up to one in 15 vehicles may use illegal plates that can evade automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

JPMorgan's $1.5 Trillion Security Push Lifts Spotlight On Defense, Critical Minerals And Tech ETFs

JPMorgan Chase Co‘s (NYSE:JPM) decision to hire Todd Combs, long viewed as a key figure in Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s (NYSE:BRK) succession bench, can spark fresh momentum in investment themes tied to U.S. national security and economic resilience.

Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025

What the US national security strategy tells us about how Trump views the world

The White House has released its national security strategy, a document put out by every US presidential administration in order to spell out its foreign policy priorities. These documents are legally required to be released by Congress and are typically written by a committee. Still, they bear the president’s signature…

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025

European Council president warns US not to interfere in Europe’s affairs

The new US national security strategy codifies a seismic shift in transatlantic relations, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025

Trump attacks female reporter as ‘most obnoxious’ and rants about Alina Habba exit from US attorney role

The president’s former personal lawyer was determined to be acting unlawfully as US Attorney of New Jersey

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Trump confirms $12bn in assistance for American farmers amid concerns over trade and high prices – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2025

Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision

Moscow welcomes White House document critical of the EU as talks to end the Ukraine war enter a key phase

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025