NATO Coverage

DRAUGHON DRAWS: 'Do whatever the hell they want,' says Trump

Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Taking a stand at the Berlin Wall. Taking a back seat in Conway, S.C.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Editorial: Sen. Budd's 'America First' threatens U.S. and allies security

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 -- If Sen. Ted Budd genuinely wanted to stand up for America, he'd make sure the nation kept its commitments and stood with our allies and those struggling to protect their borders and freedoms against totalitarian aggressors.

Editorial: N.C. representatives in Washington must reject Trump's talk of abandoning NATO allies

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 -- To what degree do Republicans stand for the United States' integrity as a signer of the NATO alliance treaty, our nation's critical role in support of sovereignty in Europe and back our allies -- or are subservient to the whims and dictates of Donald Trump?

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 20

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

President Biden meets with Zelenskyy during NATO summit

President Biden met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky today... as part of his trip to Lithuania. NATO just committed to creating a path for Ukraine to join the alliance, but they did not give a timeline.

Turkey Clears the Way for Sweden’s Entry to NATO on the Eve of Summit

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Turkey agreed on Monday to clear the way for Sweden to join NATO, a sudden reversal that allows the alliance to project an image of unity and expansion on the eve of a critical summit intended to prepare for what could be a long war to repel Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

David E. Sanger, Steven Erlanger, Ben Hubbard and Lara Jakes, New York Times

How they voted: NC Congressional votes for the week of Aug. 1

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.

Targeted News Service

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week of July 15

Along with the week's roll call votes, the Senate also passed the Formula Act (H.R. 8351), to suspend, temporarily, rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula products.

Targeted News Service

Russia warns Finland's membership in NATO would be a threat

Russia on Thursday warned that Finland's potential membership in NATO was a threat and said that it was prepared to "balance the situation," characterizing any steps it takes in response as a necessary reaction forced on it by the alliance's continued expansion.

Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times

Marine killed during NATO exercise leaves behind loving family

Cpl. Jacob M. Moore, 24, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, was one of four Marines killed while training in Norway last week.

President Joe Biden to travel to Europe for NATO summit

President Joe Biden and his fellow world leaders hope to finalize and unveil a package of new measures to punish Russia, help Ukraine and demonstrate Western unity at a string of emergency summits in Europe this week.

By Kevin Liptak, CNN

Zelenskyy hints at NATO compromise as European leaders visit Kyiv

On March 15, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa traveled to Kyiv by train.

Russia announces 'partial restriction' of access to Facebook over platform's ban of Kremlin-backed media

Kyiv is preparing for a tough battle with the Russian troops as Moscow's advance reached the outskirts of the city on Friday. This as President Biden met with members of NATO in a virtual summit to discuss the situation in Ukraine and possibly more sanctions against Russia.

Fact check: Biden says Afghanistan exit hasn't affected U.S. credibility

Under fire over the plight of Afghans and Americans trying to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has defended the U.S. military's withdrawal and pushed back against assertions that U.S. credibility is damaged.

Miriam Valverde, PolitiFact reporter

NBC Special Report: Biden news conference at NATO

NBC News provides a special report and analysis as President Joe Biden holds a news conference at the NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium.

82nd Airborne troopers training in Europe amid pandemic

For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began more than a year ago, paratroopers from Fort Bragg are in Europe taking part in NATO training exercises.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

US to withdraw nearly 12,000 troops from Germany in move which will cost billions and take years

The US is to withdraw nearly 12,000 troops from Germany in a move that has attracted bipartisan congressional opposition and roiled key allies who see the move as a blow to NATO.

By Ryan Browne, CNN

'SNL': Paul Rudd, Jimmy Fallon and James Corden Rule the NATO Cafeteria

If there are two things that "Saturday Night Live" loves, it's geopolitics and celebrity cameos and it got to indulge both of these infatuations in this weekend's opening sketch, set within the socially ruthless confines of the NATO cafeteria.

Dave Itzkoff, New York Times

Trudeau admits to talking about Trump after President calls him 'two-faced'

After President Donald Trump called him "two-faced," Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, admitted Wednesday that he and other world leaders were talking about the US President when they were caught on camera at a Buckingham Palace event the night before.

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN

Trump attends NATO summit as impeachment process continues

The House Intelligence Committee is putting the final touches on its report before handing off to the Judiciary Committee, which will consider formal articles of impeachment.

JIM MATTIS: U.S. must maintain strong alliances, respect our allies

Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 -- "Our strength as a nation is inextricably linked to the strength of our unique and comprehensive system of alliances and partnerships. While the US remains the indispensable nation in the free world, we cannot protect our interests or serve that role effectively without maintaining strong alliances and showing respect to those allies."

Trump, on best behavior, heaps praise on May as 'tough' and 'capable'

LONDON -- President Donald Trump on Friday tried to repair the diplomatic damage he caused with an explosive interview blasting his host, Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain, by praising her leadership and calling their two countries' relationship "the highest level of special," even as he continued to publicly question her decisions.

Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Stephen Castle, New York Times

Thousands protest Trump's London visit

Thousands of Londoners took to the streets Friday to protest the presence of American President Donald Trump.

President Trump speaks after NATO summit

The president held an unscheduled news conference after a contentious NATO summit on Thursday.