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Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Hungary and told Viktor Orbán that Trump is 'deeply committed to your success,' emphasizing that the relationship is 'vital for US national interests' ahead of April elections. The statement came after JD Vance's critical speech toward Europe at the Munich Security Conference last year.
Republicans and Democrats united at the Munich Security Conference to condemn Trump's attacks on US allies, with politicians urging Europe to stand up to Trump and calling his approach 'destructive.' EU chief Kaja Kallas rejected what she called 'fashionable euro-bashing' by US leaders.
Trump lashed out at California Governor Gavin Newsom over his green energy deal with the UK, claiming it is inappropriate for the UK to be dealing with the governor. The criticism came after UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband met with Newsom in London.
A Trump Rx website went live offering fertility treatment discounts and special emphasis on IVF procedures, described by experts as an attempt to fulfill campaign promises. However, experts noted the savings available represent only a fraction of total IVF costs.
Civil rights groups sued to protect voter data that the FBI seized from a Georgia elections office during a January raid conducted amid Trump's claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent. The lawsuit aims to prevent use of the seized information.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore displays about slavery at George Washington's House in Philadelphia, ruling that the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths. The displays had been removed by the administration.
US cities have developed novel tactics including ICE-free zones and blocking liquor licenses to protect residents from federal immigration agents conducting raids. These measures represent coordinated local resistance to Trump administration immigration enforcement.
Iran conducted live military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz the day before nuclear talks with the US were set to resume in Geneva. The drills came after Trump threatened military action against Iran.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is preparing thousands of peacekeeping troops for Trump's Gaza peace initiative and will meet with Trump in Washington this week to discuss his Board of Peace plan to oversee a cease-fire in Gaza.
Billionaire Trump donor John Paulson plans to close his Ohio manufacturing plant and move operations to China, drawing criticism from workers after he had positioned himself as an advocate for domestic manufacturing in the US.