Trump's Greenland pitch resurfaces at NATO summit
Donald Trump renewed his push for the United States to take control of Greenland as he arrived for the NATO summit in Europe, reviving a controversial idea that first emerged during his presidency. The demand adds another layer of complexity to already fraught U.S.-European relations.
Platner scandal deepens, Sanders demands withdrawal
Meanwhile in domestic politics, Bernie Sanders has called on Graham Platner to withdraw from the Senate race amid a growing scandal. New allegations against Platner have emerged, and Punchbowl News reports that Trump's new reconciliation demands are roiling Republicans on Capitol Hill. Democrats are clashing internally over who should replace Platner even before he formally exits.
Black unemployment figures draw new scrutiny
The White House is facing questions after Trump downplayed Black unemployment figures that he had previously touted on the campaign trail. The shift in messaging comes as the administration tries to balance its economic narrative with the realities of a cooling labor market.