First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran

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First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran

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The US president has criticised the German chancellor and raised the prospect of pulling US troops from Italy and Spain. Plus, 10 lessons on ending the fossil fuel era Good morning. Donald Trump has threatened to. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include The Guardian US, CNN.

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First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran
The Guardian US5/1/2026

First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran

The US president has criticised the German chancellor and raised the prospect of pulling US troops from Italy and Spain. Plus, 10 lessons on ending the fossil fuel era Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain a day after he saying was looking at curtailing the number deployed in Germany.

New security footage of WHCD suspected shooter released | CNN
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5/1/2026

New security footage of WHCD suspected shooter released

Prosecutors filed new evidence Thursday including video showing the moments before the shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner President Donald Trump and administration officials attended Saturday night. DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, whose office is prosecuting the case, said the video also showed the.