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GOP hawks show contrast with Trump on European allies

Remarks form the latest rebuttal from mainstream GOP hawks to Trump’s distancing of America from its traditional NATO allies.

Roll Call · Jan 14

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

The FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home on Jan. 14, 2026, was a rare and intimidating move by an administration focused on repressing criticism and dissent.

The Conversation · Jan 14

Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft

Ukraine's new defense minister says wide-scale desertions and draft-dodging are major challenges as Russia's invasion continues

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Whether or not US acquires Greenland, the island will be at the centre of a massive military build-up in the Arctic

Donald Trump is clearly in a hurry to dominate the political narrative in his second term of office. He began 2026 with strikes in Syria against Islamic State groups, the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, threats to intervene in Iran and the declaration that the US would take control…

The Conversation · Jan 14

Fact check: International data on ‘online comments’ arrests not comparable

Figures shared online could range from data on Russian prosecutions in 2017 to freedom of information requests in England and Wales for 2023.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

What would happen if every state acted like Donald Trump’s America?

In a might-makes-right world, US allies, not to mention the emerging powers of the global south, would begin to hedge their bets in dangerous ways

The Guardian - US · Jan 14

Only Trump can stop Putin from threatening Europe, says Polish president

Russian drone incursions into Poland’s airspace triggered a Nato response last year

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims it is Zelensky, not Putin, holding up peace deal

Bizarre claim comes after Zelensky was forced to declare a power sector state of emergency due to repeated Russian attacks

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Ukraine war briefing: Estonia leads with entry ban on Russians who fought in Ukraine

‘We call on other countries to do the same’ says foreign minister; major fires after Ukraine targets Russian drone plant at Taganrog. What we know on day 1,421

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14

US Operation in Venezuela Sends Clear Message to Global Adversaries, Experts Say

Critics warn U.S. military operation in Venezuela could become a double-edged sword that could incite Russia and China to justify their own military actions.

International Business Times · Jan 14