NATO

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Sunday that Iran is "controlled by a bunch of crazy people," as the Trump administration contended with a third round of military strikes against Tehran and Iran's attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.

The White House released a fact sheet detailing the progress made among NATO allies during the 2026 Ankara Summit.

President Trump issued a warning against communism during a speech at the NATO summit.

President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over, although he will continue negotiations with the country.

President Trump renewed his call for the United States to acquire Greenland during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

President Trump announced Tuesday he is lifting longstanding defense sanctions on Turkey, potentially clearing the way to sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to a NATO ally that has spent years locked out of the program.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte arrived in Ankara on Monday with a pointed message for alliance members: present "clear, concrete and credible plans" to meet defense spending targets or face pressure from Washington.

President Trump condemned NATO's lack of defense spending on Truth Social, criticizing the massive difference in U.S. expenditure compared to other nations.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will travel to Washington next week for a three-day visit that includes a Wednesday sit-down with President Trump at the White House, the military alliance announced Friday.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the United States will conduct a six-month review into the nation's involvement with NATO.