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Trump's NATO Meeting Sparks Criticism from Stewart on Tariffs

1/26/2026

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Trump's Davos Diplomacy

U.S. President Donald Trump met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Jose Manuel Barroso warned U.S.–Europe relations have deteriorated, with 16% of Europeans viewing the United States as an ally.
Actress Kristen Stewart criticized Trump's tariffs on films made outside the United States, saying they limit her ability to work.
She plans to direct in Europe for creative freedom amid industry backlash.

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Yakym Advances Budget

Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-02) backed H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147 for Fiscal Year 2026.
He described the measures as a shift from dysfunction, advancing the "America First" agenda.
The package includes a 3.8% pay raise for military personnel and cuts to Critical Race Theory programs.
It reduces federal bureaucracy while strengthening infrastructure by hiring air traffic controllers and modernizing systems.

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Trump's Davos Diplomacy

U.S. President Donald Trump met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Jose Manuel Barroso warned U.S.–Europe relations have deteriorated, with 16% of Europeans viewing the United States as an ally.
Actress Kristen Stewart criticized Trump's tariffs on films made outside the United States, saying they limit her ability to work.
She plans to direct in Europe for creative freedom amid industry backlash.

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